Backstage in Iowa Politics sketches and brief notes
Iowa officials hear of a proposed progressive New Dealers party with Ernest Seemann as a possible governor candidate. Other items note guest columnists for Backstage in Iowa Politics, partisan party figures at Camp Dodge training, a war bonds push by Rep James Stanek, a drop in June gasoline taxes, and health warnings from the Iowa health department about drowning and early cancer treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank T. Nye
Des Moines
IDPA
Secretary of State
Ernest J. Seemann
Waterloo
Seemann
Iowa
Camp Dodge
Iowa State Guard
Arche H. Koop
Lou Gardner
B. B. Hickenlooper
Nelson G. Kraschel
Hobby
WAACS
Iowa Health Department
Fourragere Awarded to U.S. Marine Regiments by France
The fourragere or green shoulder cords worn by many Marines was awarded by the French government to the fifth and sixth regiments after they were cited several times in army orders.
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U.S
Bird Language and Its Wide Range of Notes
Birds use a broad array of notes to express alarm anxiety complaint distress fear love pain and rage, conveying emotional states and intentions across environments. Their vocal repertoire supports social interaction territory defense and parent offspring communication in diverse habitats.
Largest Mammal The Blue Whale Reaches 150 Tons
The blue whale, the world’s largest mammal, can reach weights near 150 tons. Researchers note extreme size varies with age and health, with females typically larger than males.
Board Proceedings August 4 1942 Proceedings
The Board met with all members present on August 4 1942. Minutes from July were approved. Claims were allowed and warrants issued for numerous salaries rents supplies and services including Berdo Crull Wilson Crayne Lay Flynn Bauer Kyle and others. Credits include auditing and printing expenses from various local firms and the county treasurer bounty and utilities.
County Expenditures and Officials Pay in Jefferson Iowa
The ledger lists numerous county payments and salaries including Walter Kiesey and H M Putnam mileage 61.85 42.70, Maurine Walker salary 25.16, Ruth Church salary 62.50 Irma Lamberti mileage 37.40, and many others. It shows court expenses health and welfare costs, road construction and maintenance, and various vendor purchases from Central Book Store to Iowa Southern Util Co, with totals cited throughout.
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Carrie W. Berdo
V. Crull
Sarah J. Wilson
Phyllis Crayne
Albert A. Lay
Elizabeth Clark
E. F. Bauer
Katherine Flynn
Phen
Employers Mutual Casualty Co
Ned Morrow
Washington State Bank
Suddice
Standard Printing Co
the MecCleery Co
Panama Carbon Co
Johnson-Randolph Co
Fidlar & Chambers Co
Nicola & Harmon
W. S. Kyle
Betty Hamil
Marion S. George
Lester B. Krabill
Walter L. Kiesey
I. Oacee
Iowa
Tele
Iowa Southern Util. Co
Rma
Arthur Goode
Iowa State Department of Social Welfare
John C. Owen
Washington Lumber & Fuel Co
John Applegate
Evening Journal
Kalona News
Wellman Advance
Stan Kiesey
Petty Cashee Koch Brothers
Klipto Loose Leaf Co
Matt Parrott & Sons Co
J. H. Welch Printing Co
Capornes
Eclipse Lumber Co
Mat
Reference Exchange
H. M. Putnam
Louis J. Kehoe
Maurine Walker
Ruth EF. Church
Irma Lamberti
Frances Hana
S&s
el Nicola & Harmon
J. A. Mayer
Schneider's Grocery
National Tea Co
R. I. Williams
Johnson County
Food Stamp Office
Farmers Co-Oper
Exchange
Satin Aldee
Lucy Dautremont
Ra Montgomery
Clyde Brown
Mrs
Chas. Strohm
John Beenblossom
Myrtle, Kolosick
B. DT Martin
Rufus Gingerich
A. J. Nichols
Tom Palmer
Grand Hotel
Boyd Berdo
Doyle Schauf
St. Vincent Home
Bureau of Catholic Char Ly
Lucy L. Askea
Wm. Panzer
M. L. McCreedy
A. Keith Droz
Aid
C. A. Boice
Robert H. Crawford
Washington County Medical Society
Met
Frank E. Frazier
Standard Printing
Ventinae
Tele. Co
Wayland Farmers Elevator Ring
Douglas T. Smith
Suri
Lowell W. Schenke
J. C. Penney Co
Wellman Co-Oper
Cream- Sry
Gulski
Lenaoc
PSS Frank Daily
E. A. Glasgow
Helen Jordan
Sala Y
Humble
Detty Chen
Raymond Baker
Chas Curl
Ira E. Glick
M. M. Gowey
Ralph Hoxworth
Wade Page
Andy Sheetz
Lester Small
Ira Stout
Ed Sheperd
Nelson Woodford
Rob't S. Welte
Gerald Welte
Harold Young
Gerald Cress
Christensen Bros
Sulverts
Cu Cwadeeum
Chas, Dodd
Labor
Ernest Ferguson
Irl E. Glick
J. I. Holmes
Roy Kallous
Morris Lemley
H. G. McBride
Geo. Murphy
Edgar Porter
Donall Romine
Joe Schlatter
Donald Teets
Coop. Serv. Co
Gas & Oil
Wes Custer
Henry Wieland
Walter Bauer
Bush Coal Office
Brighton Oil Co
Gas & Ore
Wenden Billon Sen
Dolly M. Bennett
Mabel. Shields
Luella Swift
Inez Graber
Welma Graber
Wilma Weisman
Mildred McFarlane
Rose Rollo
Mildred Lee
Catherine Sehneider
Georgia Statler
Virginia Walberick
Luella Yansky
Helen Yoder
Edna Chadwick
Irene Ofelt
Margaret Lee
Vivian Boyd
Luella Patton
Jean Pearson
Ola M. Risk
Virginia Wallace
Elizabeth Gingery
Corda Osborn
Marie Mitchell
Emma Hardy
Carmen Reiss
Aileen Smith
Ruth Smith
Pauline Souther
Amer. Hosp
Petty Cash
Bolton & Hay
Brewers Dairy, Milk & Dime
Pheew Coota AR Carson Plg
Frank Florang
Humble Produce
Higley Chem. Co
Henry
Kendahl
Iowa Cont
Tel. Co
Iowa South
Util. Go
Jameson Inc
Crcutts Groec
Parke, Davis & Co
Penney Store
Peters Hdw
Peterson Paper Co
Pioneer Drug
Phillips & Hebner
Physicians Record Co
Puritan Textile Co
Scott Furniture
U.S
Orin Wallace Jr
Wellman Coop
ABE Ah Sco Chines Kee Haan Will Ross, Inc
Wilson Coal Co
Wolf Floral Co
Ruth Young
Metcalf Electric Co
Terry -Durian Co
Mater
Earl Wood
Labor & Mat
Rudolph Second
County Board Actions Reported August 1942 Meeting
The Washington County Board of Supervisors met August 4 5 1942 with all members present. They approved claims for reimbursements, suspended taxes for certain old age pensioners, ratified contracts with multiple parties, and approved various annual and project reports. The board also reconsidered homestead credit applications, transferred funds between road accounts, and adjourned subject to the chairman’s call.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morrow
Rudolph
Socony Vacuum Oil Co
Yant Construction Co
Alva & Haxel Bell
Washington County
Iowa
Edith M. Gates
County Hospital Board
Soldiers Relief Commission
County Home
EB. R. Burham
Nathan C. Putnam
Bell
Aucitor
Home-grown Food Urged to Aid War Effort
Agricultural leaders urge farm families to boost home-grown food and feed supplies as a vital contribution to the United States war effort.
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United States
Industry Use of Diamonds By Weight in Sales
Engineering and Mining Journal notes half of all diamonds sold annually account for 50 percent by weight. The other half likely reach luxury buyers and collectors, serving aesthetic appeal and wealth concentration, while supporting money-lender activities.
Giants of Sequoia Prove Ancient Giants Weather Time
Readable text notes that Sequoia National Park hosts towering ancient trees older than the pyramids. The statement highlights the remarkable age of a few specimens among the park's famous sequoias.
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California
Sequoia National Park
Indian Designed Mansion for North Carolina Governor
An Indian designed the governor's mansion in Raleigh North Carolina for the state’s leader. The unnamed vice chief of the Cherokee Indians contributed to the design in a historic collaboration.
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St .Father
Raleigh
N. C
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Hampton
David Nevin
Ottumwa
W. Earl Hall
Mason City Globe-Gazette
James C. Petrillo
The
Musicians’ Union
John L. Lewis
Earl G. Miller
Miller
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Barl
Londs
Webster County
James v. Stanek
Stanek
Ence
Mississippi
Rhode Island
France
Ednesday
Board OF Supervisors
New Morrow
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S. Rudolph
Session
H. P. Wilson
Com
Gather Studio
Southern Util. Co
Sus Eee
Jefferson County
James A. Beranek
Elmer L. Graber
Fred Merrifield
A. K. Stoutner
E. L. Stewart
D. E. Edwards
Porter Elevator
Pilecaleres Acecetes Oe
Eulala Morrow
Freshwaters Feed Store
Tome” Ee
A. W. Ulrich
Tobacco
Homer L. Brinning
Erie
Everett L. Goodwin
John Shields & Sons
T. H. Peters Hardware
Encagles Midland Chemical Laboratories
Monarch Products Co
Petro. Corp
W. J. Wade
Geo. P. Hardy
Clip
Eveready
Sourite Co
Wehrle Motor Co
Chas. Curtehero
Joe D. Schlatter
Crone'’s
Jack Sprat
Nichol’s Grocery
Pigely Wiggly Grocery
Benteco Grocrery
H. R. Hibnes
Wellman Food Store
E. J. Hesselschwerdt
Ana
Ot! Co
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Gaeta
Martin Roasa
Equip
Ees Spst
Pet. Corp
G. H. Mangold
Joe Pailliotet
Don C. Paul
Rubio Motor Co
Smart & Parrish
Lyle Schulty
Milford Shettler
Standard Oil Co
Socony Vac. Oil Co
Tri City Blue Print Co
Saci Sane
R. J. Thornton
POO
Ly Lee Seca
Teets Bros
Tucker Chey
Waterloo Const. Co
Washington Oil Co
Ae Yant Const. Co
Wta
Tal
M.C. DeLong
P. M
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Western Union Tele Co
Fred Porter
Clarence
George
W. H
W. L. Hotle
Teresa Quinn
County Employment Office
Ed J. Yeggyr
Riverside
Board of Supervisor
Attest
Uncle Sam
Wernersville, Pa
Buffalo
N. Y
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Fischer
Chicago
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