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Newspaper
Vindicator And Republican
Location
Estherville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1942
Page
8
The January 1942 wildlife checkup led by the Fish and Wildlife Service surveys waterfowl populations across states, counting areas, habitats, transport modes, and species. It notes a rise in ducks since last year and details storm-related losses, road mortality, pheasant gatherings, and legal seizures in Des Moines.
John van Guilder cites Alfred Stieglitz remarks on photography. He notes Stieglitz’s claim that technically perfect pictures can be pictorially rotten and urges photographers to define clear artistic objectives. Emphasizes meaning, purpose, and balance of technical skill with artistic storytelling.
Otis Fleener, a former local, now linked to a Honolulu drug concern, writes about the day after Pearl Harbor. He recalls buying 12 gauge buckshot shells and carrying a duck gun during patrols, noting fear of parachutists and a belief buckshot could deter them. He mentions the so called hot stove league considering buckshot in clothing as a deterrent against enemy descent.
The Farm Credit Administration announces 1942 crop and feed loans for Emmet County farmers, with inquiries at the Estherville County Agent's office. Loans include seed feed fuel oil and machinery repairs, with a first lien on 194% crops financed. Loans mature August 31 1942 and bear 4 percent interest from disbursement. Applicants must be of legal age and farm in Emmet County. VR. Sell It with Want Ad.
Only two days remain for owners to purchase 1942 license plates without a monthly penalty of one dollar. The five percent per month penalty with a minimum of one dollar begins February 1. Registrations at the county motor vehicle department rise daily as Elizy Welsh urges motorists to obtain tags soon to avoid congestion. Plates must be turned in at the treasurer's office by 3 PM Saturday January 31, with the department remaining open that afternoon for convenience. Those junking vehicles must file signed affidavits by Saturday afternoon to escape the penalty. Mail applications are accepted if the treasurer receives last registration numbers and remittance by January 31.
The Grand Theatre features Kay Kyser and John Barrymore in a musical comedy about a jealous lover, a scheming manager, and a swinging band leader in a Shakespearean charity drama. Lupe Velez arrives as a vengeful figure, while Kyser faces a tangled comedy of romance and mistaken loyalties.
Tom Tyler, Republic's new member of the Three Mesquiteers, is a man of varied interests and aviation zeal with sixty hours in the air. He once ran ventures in real estate and tile manufacturing but chose acting full time. His film debut with the trio is Outlaws of Cherokee Trail at the Grand Theatre Friday and Saturday, paired with Smit Town Deb starring Jane Withers.
Local automotive listings show multiple Estherville firms selling Chevrolet and Ford models. Notable buyers include Mrs. Moertle Dutatn Lilley and Effie J. Weir. several Willys and Chevrolet cars are noted with various dealers such as Golla Auto Co Greig Co and Jones Lumber Co.
Sugar shortage looms with wartime pacific theater impact and per person use projected to drop from 100 pounds to under that level. Recipes show molasses and sorghum substitutes, plus nutrition notes on iron content and vitamin effects, with baking tips and mixtures to reduce sugar intake.
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