Picnic crowd and leaders celebrate Iowa lineage in Lincoln Park
A report from Lincoln Park Los Angeles notes the Rocking Chair Brigade thanks Rev. D I Coon for an Iowa themed picnic with an estimated 25 000 attendees despite bad weather. Speakers included California ex governor Merriam and Arne Orr as industry optimism was aired. Parish social details and local anecdotes fill the piece.
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D. I. Coon
Angeles
Lincoln Park
Los Angeles
Iowa
Hickenlooper
Robert
Borland
Association
California
Frank Merriam
Frederick Housier
Arne Orr
Ritter Man
Mineralization of Organic Nitrogen in Soil
The article explains that in soil nitrogen from complex organic forms becomes usable only after mineralization. Microorganisms such as bacteria and fungi carry out each step converting residues and humus into simple minerals like ammonia and nitrates for plant uptake.
Description of bazooka gun and rocket components
The bazooka is a metal tube about 50 inches long with an outside diameter under three inches and open at both ends. It is operated by a two person crew a firer and a loader. The rocket is heavier than a hand grenade about two feet long with an explosive head a propelling charge powder tube and a flawed tail.
New Georgia Named by Shortland in 1789 Discovery
The excerpt notes New Georgia as a British naming by Lieutenant Shortland during King George III's reign around 1789. He approached the Solomon Islands from a new angle, believing he had made a discovery and bestowed the now famous name New Georgia.
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New Georgia
Solomon Islands
Britain
Shortland
George III
Solomons
Influenza Virus Ties to Other Animal Diseases Noted
Reports suggest influenza A is among the smallest viruses and belongs to the same group as hoof and mouth disease and infantile paralysis agents. This compares structural class and emphasizes its relation to other animal pathogens.
Amelia Earhart Alive Rumor Resurfaces From Pacific Find
A revived claim suggests Amelia Earhart survived her 1937 disappearance and was captured by Japanese forces after a Marshall Islands sighting. The tale comes from a U S veteran who heard it from a native, linking her to a Japanese fishing boat and possible imprisonment.
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Amelia Earhart
Flyer
Pacific
United States
Marshall Island
Miss Earhart
Marshalls
U. S
Japan
Lae
New Guinea
Howland Island
Miami
South America
Africa
India
Australia
International
The agains of life and steady progress
The author muses on life’s recurring “agains” as clocks mark years and steady effort yields growth. Finding new joy in old tasks, renewing bonds, and treating familiar paths as adventures turn routine into progress and bring rich victories.
War Ends Misunderstanding Leads to Court Martial Joke
A colonel’s sergeant bumps him in the car seat to escape pain from a corn and a private retaliates with a boot. The sergeant claims the act was involuntary. The private says he kicked the colonel because he believed the war was over.
American GI in poker dispute with British soldiers during transport
An American serviceman aboard a convoy to a camp in England joined a poker game with British soldiers. Tensions rose as bets escalated from one pound to one ton, with the American boasting his four aces and challenging the pot.
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England
Quotable Bits Reflect Humorous Outlooks on Life
A collage of witty quips on gas rationing politics fashion and manners. Lines touch on rationing balance of power gender roles and everyday foibles with a light satirical tone. Notable snippets reference WAVES fashion etiquette and golf.
A Bridge Quip Brightens Old Age Respect
A witty aside on sociable bridge games and age, noting that some people have no respect for old age unless it is bottled. The remark adds a playful jab about a how-legged cow girl unable to keep her calves together.
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Columbus
Imogene
Definition Emira What is a fox
Evangeline answers with a poetic line describing a fox as a wolf who sends flowers in a playful dialogue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emira
Evangeline
Petition for electric franchise in Washington County Iowa
The Iowa Southern Utilities Company files a petition with the Iowa State Commerce Commission seeking authority to erect maintain and operate electric transmission lines across public lands highways streams and private lands in Washington County Iowa. The commission sets a hearing for the eighteenth day of April at Des Moines Iowa.
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Sotich
Lowa
Sevencity
Washington County
Iowa
Wep Cpti
Ciel
Iowa State Commerce Commission
Des Moines
Sid
M. Richardson
David &. Long
Carl W. Reed
Attest
L. McCaughan
Iowa Commerce Commission Notice of Franchise Referendum
Public notice dated March 22, 1944 details hearing objections to grant of a franchise. It lists filing requirements, representation guidance, and multiple polling sites with dates and times for a district referendum and absentee ballot instructions.
Washington County Soil Conservation District Referendum Slated
Iowa voters in Washington County will decide on creating a soil conservation district and elect three commissioners. The April 5 1944 referendum runs 7:00 PM to 9:30 PM at Wellman Community Hall Windsor City Hall Riverside School and other polling sites.
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West Cherter—Kuuver’s
Pan
Washington
Ainsworth
Brighton
Crawfordsville
Hensa Wardware Stars
Iowa
Chris H. Jensen
State Soil Conservation Committees
TOWA
Washington County
Soil Conservation District
Lows
Eleibls
Wellmay
Wintowas City Hall
Riverside
Eggs as protective food for all ages
The article asserts eggs are a protective food providing minerals and vitamins and aiding body building. It states children need at least four eggs weekly while adults require three to five eggs per week.
Vaccine Virus Details on Stability and Form
The text notes that the vaccine virus, due to its stability and large size, has long been available in pure form for study. It differs from other virus proteins in size and structure and resembles the smallest bacteria, while chemically it differs from plant viruses in its nucleic acids.
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Twa
Woodburn
Clara Hate Terehouse
Lisle
Morehouse
Aneh M. Thompson
Bert Peerce
J. B. Meyonahey
Bessie Wichelberger Pore
Georgia Smith Canfield
Earnest
Lillian Riley Samms
Robi R Dunlap
Jim Stoops
Pearl Grant Stoops
Bil Stoops
Mabel Heinzman Forland
Frank Heinz
Joe Wolf
Joe
Jones Funeral Home
Chicago
Wapello
H. Cc. W
Joe Palooka
Ham Fisher
Gwen
Kyou
C'Mon’ Boys
Gwenny
Boy Scout
Sonny Granville
Said
Said Township
Range
Ous
I) Nile
Hrighton
Muriel Bachant
Bronx
Nancy
Karen
Janet
Sloane Hospital
New York City
Eleanor Zarief
Georgia Carroll
Kay Kyser
Marcy McGuire
Mischa Auer
RKO Radio
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Building
Whitlow Tire Service
Sir W. Washington
Jacobs Tire Service
Dixie Dugan
Miss Buan
Golly
Sammy
By Mevoy
Striebel
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