Thanksgiving date confusion continues in 11 states
The nation remains split over when to celebrate Thanksgiving. About two thirds align with President Roosevelt to observe November 20, while the rest keep the traditional November 27. Several states have shifted, including Massachusetts which will celebrate November 20, and others edge toward or away from the Roosevelt plan amid uncertain proclamations.
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Washington
Massachusetts
Roosevelt
Missouri
Arkansas
Delaware
Florida
Georgia
Iowa
Kansas
Montana
Nebraska
Nevada
New Sampshire
New Mexico
Oklahoma
Pennsyvania
South Carolina
South Dakota
Tennessee
Vermont
Maine
North Carolina
Rhode Island
Connecticut
Foreign Trade Takes Big Tumble In Iowa Marriages
Iowa's spring wedding rate dropped by about 64 percent as state and regional attitudes toward venereal disease laws shaped marriage. A survey by Beecher and the state health director shows many couples left Iowa to wed in Missouri, with sharp declines in Lee Fremont Page Taylor and Davis counties. Monthly totals for May to August across 87 counties fell from 2,216 to 1,857 compared with 1940. Dr. R. M. Sorenson notes 6,241 volume is near the four month average for 1935 and predicts about 18,118 marriages annually if trends continue.
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Iowa
Hino
Wisconsin
Easternowa
Missouri
Lee County
Fremont
Page County
Taylor County
Davis County
R. M. Sorenson
V.R
Early Iowa Settlers Raised Hogs and Community Butchering
Iowa led in hog production for generations though early pioneers raised few hogs due to fence limits. Farmers butchered meat as a community event with knives sharpened and brine packed carcases. Cedar County farmers hauled pork to Muscatine in sleds during cold winters, recalling Mrs. Susan Dube’s note on rural pioneering and hog sled processions.
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Iowa
Susan Dube
Eet
Last Thursday timing sparks double holiday hopes
In 1941 the nation faced a final call for a double celebration as President Roosevelt had warned that spreading Thanksgiving and Christmas by an extra week failed to deliver commercial benefits. By 1942 the last Thursday date was expected to be widely agreed upon.
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Roosevelt
Diet Influences Graying Tresses
Diet experiments linked liver extract to reversing gray hair in humans and animals. Dr Boris Sokoloff reported Menstrual observations from Cosmopolitan and lab findings by Dr Gorter and Norwegian chemists showed gray rats regaining color with liver extract. California scientists Nes Morgan and Helen Simms confirmed the effect, suggesting diet could restore natural hair color and turn back years.
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Boris Sokolofi
Cosmopolitan
Dr. Gorter
Gorter
University of California
Nes Morgan
Helen Simms
V.R
August Defense Stamp Sales Rise 30 Percent
Washington D C Treasury reports August Defense Savings Stamp sales total 4 453 748 up 30 percent from July. Four month total since May 1 reaches 3 475 070 2 802 345 and 3 288 283 for May June July respectively with August at 4 453 748. Denominations show 10c 2 665 715 sold value 266 571 50 25c 10 130 891 value 2 432 722 75 50c 1 220 789 value 618 369 50 1 00 8 765 225 value 765 225 00 5 00 65 772 value 278 860 00.
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Washington, D. C
Treasury Department
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Defense Savings
Draftees Urged to Check Local Board Before Returning to School
Registrants thinking of resuming college or professional study should first consult their local Selective Service boards to learn when they may be called for training. Director Charles H. Grahl said deferments are case by case and no blanket leniency exists while stressing cooperation for students pursuing approved educational courses.
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Selective Service
Charles H. Graht
Graht
Grahl
Thought Gems Versus Reward Quote Card
A compact collection of aphorisms by Beecher and Edwards musing on reward duty and happiness. It pairs Beecher’s assertion that worthwhile deeds yield more than given with Edwards’ counsel to seek happiness through duty and the shadow that follows sunshine.
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Tryon Edwards
Care for your car may be your last chance
L C Cargile president of the National Automobile Dealers Association warns that US auto production is cut 60 percent and could worsen. He cautions rationing may favor those most in need and that unsafe old cars will stay on roads as new output falls. Production may surge in fall due to defense contracts. Do not buy unless you truly need a car.
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Europe
Des Moines
Towa
L. Clare Carvile
National Automobile Dealers Association
Cargile
Texarkana
Arkansas
Soybeans as a high protein supplement for dairy cattle
Iowa State extension dairy expert Floyd Johnston urges dairy farmers to balance rations with sufficient protein. Soybeans ground and fed with grain mix provide one third digestible protein and boost butterfat. alternatives include cottonseed meal and linseed oilmeal, with price and availability guiding choice.
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Floyd Johnston
Iowa State College
Johnston
Mrs Ruby Heneman Honored At Monday Party
Mrs Ruby Heneman honored at a Monday party hosted by Mrs Hattie Osmundson with Mrs W T Schildknecht and Miss Eliza Welsh assisting. An evening of court whist followed by lunch, with many friends presenting gifts. Also lists guests, family, and local social notes.
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Ruby Heneman
Irwin C. Nichols
Hattie Osmundson
W. T. Schildknecht
Eliza Welsh
Osmundson
Heneman
J. D. Weir
Lenore Heneman
Ed. Sorum
Elmer Chambers
Gladys Bringle
Mary Mauss
Margie Anderson
Ruth Penn
Marie Sorum
Vera Sheldon
Mayme Karr
First Meeting of Fine Arts Dept
The Fine Arts department of the Woman's club will hold their first meeting of the year Thursday October 2 at 730 p m at the home of Mrs Herman Jensen Guest night will be featured and all members who expect to be present and bring guests are asked to notify a tea committee member
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Woman's Club
Herman Jensen
H . Ashburn
Service Star Legion to Meet October Thursday Afternoon
The Service Star Legion will meet Thursday afternoon October 2 at 2 30 in the Legion club rooms to discuss plans for the Forget Me Not sale to be held in October. Mrs FL oft Rhodes will lead the social hour. After the meeting hostesses will oversee lunch with Yosdal MP CW Jones Mrs W in charge and Mrs H H providing dry roughage. grain should be fed at a rate of 1 pound per 30 or 4 pounds of milk the cow is to produce.
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Service Star Legion
Legion Club
Rhodes
Yosdal
CW. Jones
H. H
Iowa Hail To State Farm Leadership From Red Oak Express
Ralph E. Overholser lauds Iowa in Red Oak Express, praising the state for leading in farm values and production. He highlights Iowa's high livestock value, cattle, hogs, eggs, chickens, hogs numbers, corn and oats harvested, and overall farm property, land improvement, and prosperity.
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Towa
Amy
Ralph_ E. Overholser
Red Oak Express
V.R
Aluminum Drive Exceeds Scrap Goal Across Nation
A nationwide aluminum collection campaign from July 21 to 29 yielded an estimated 13,835,189 pounds of scrap, with officials predicting 15 to 20 million pounds total. Experts gauge net aluminum yield at about 7 million pounds, while the rest came from iron and steel attached to aluminum items.
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Opmchad
V.R
U S and Army Officials Favor Army Pay Boost
Senator Downey said he was advised that high administration and army officials favor proposals to raise pay in the armed services. He noted prior efforts to add 30 dollars a month for selectees and regulars during draft extension debates, and asserted officials recognize the need for higher pay.
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Senator Downey
Calif
Nelals Logk
Dawney
Downey
Want Ads Dickinson County Impr 820 A
Classified listings describe property and rental notices in Dickinson County with ad details. Includes Superior and Spirit Lake listings, acre pricing, buildings, and contact info for H G Crump and others, plus several house rental notices and a magazine promotion tease.
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Superior
Spirit Lake
H. G. Crump
Burden St
Clear Lake
Iowa
Longtime Northwest Iowa Methodist leader attends 64th year
Rev. F. W. Ginn of Fort Dodge, a retiree and one of the oldest Northwest Town Methodist Conference members, attended the group’s meeting in Estherville, where he once led the Estherville church from 1900 to 1905 after joining the conference in 1887. His long service spans 64 years with the conference.
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Northwest Town Methodist Conference
F. W. Ginn
Fort Dodge
Northwest Iowa
Mr. Ginn
Estherville
W.R
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