War and home front notes mix prayers with labor debate
In a wartime column from August 1942, editorials defend unity, warn against isolationism, and critique labor unions while praising the patriotism of young men joining the color. The piece reflects on Pearl Harbor, production issues, and political currents shaping public opinion. Roy Browning notes conclude with pride in his son joining the war effort.
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Hamilton Fish
New York
Fish
Pearl Harbor
Remarkable dolphin named white flag dolphin in China’s lakes
A grayish white dolphin was recently found in Tung Ting Lake and the Middle Yangtze of China. It feeds on fish it digs from lake mud. Historic moments show Sir Walter Raleigh spreading a cloak over a mud puddle as cameras roll and a crowd member faints. The jest about a tailor and unpaid cloak adds period flavor.
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Tung Ting Lake
Middle
Yangtze
China
Sir Walter Raleigh
Essex
Queen Elizabeth
Walt
Seed Act violation warning on interstate seed sales
Notice warns that mixed domestic and imported alfalfa or red clover seed cannot be moved in interstate commerce without violating the federal_seed act. The act also requires stamping a portion of each imported seed lot.
The Way and Little Things in Life
Comic vignette dialogue contrasts big ambitions with unseen details. Characters Gladys Stally discuss engagement fate while a punning doctor letter joke and a church choir moment reveal social foibles.
Often Enough Mr Pester and His Wife Clash Over Window Mirror
A domestic dispute line exchange shows a husband scolding his wife for not watching the mirror on the windshield. She retorts she checks it while powdering her nose. The dialogue highlights a routine quarrel over attentiveness and safety.
Child's Troubled Past Noted By Conductor
The conductor comments that the child appears older than three and has endured many troubles, reflecting concern over the boy's health and circumstances.
Joke About Joint Bank Accounts Then Birth Registration
A comic line explains a joint bank account as a place where the husband deposits cash while the wife spends it. The piece then notes a Negro woman visiting City Hall to register her last child's birth.
Dixie Dugan Says She’ll Get What You Want
The column features Dixie Dugan asserting she can secure the outcome readers expect, promising persistence and confidence in achieving the desired result.
What You Buy With War Bonds
The article explains keeping ship lanes ice free for Allied supply routes to Russia and describes Kickapoo class ice breakers. It notes ships cost about 10 million dollars and urges investing at least ten percent of income in War Bonds through payroll savings or banks and post offices.
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Iceland
Russia
North Atlantic
U.S. Treasury Department
Bids for Washington County textbooks due August 26 1942
Notice from the Washington County Board of Education calls for bids by noon August 26 1942 for Reading texts grades four five six and Geography for grade three to be used in rural schools. Samples must be deposited with the county superintendent and kept on file. Meeting at 8 00 p m August 26 will adopt bids. The board may reject any or all bids.
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America
Pearl Harbor
United States of America
Industrial News Review
War Labor Board
Little Steel
Germany
Iowa
Washington County Board of Education
Court House
Washington, Iowa
Washington County
County Board of Education
Lester B. Krabill
The Rocking Chair Brigade in the Park Evening
Wednesday night I sat in the park to enjoy the music and company of older folks and children. Milo Sorden and his band bring joy with flawless performances and a friendly practice space in city hall. Frances Minick’s recovery and Mrs. George Benson’s town life add small town warmth to the scene. Out at Woodlawn cemetery.
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Roy
Old Doc Parker’s Stone Marked 1790 1852
An inscription on a centuries old stone references Old Doc Parker born June 7 1790 and died in 1852. The note recalls Mr Elder’s past remark about the stone and asks for information about Doc Parker. A local report mentions Mrs Tom Sterling on Thursday with a sling on her right arm after a cow incident caused a hand injury.
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Elder
Doc Parker
Old Doc
Pickled Finish For Yellow Pine Surfaces
A pickled finish is made by rubbing a thin white oil paint onto yellow pine, letting it dry, sanding, and coating with flat varnish. After varnish dries, paste or liquid wax is applied. For gray effects use gray paint. Open grain benefits from white filler showing after excess is wiped.
Three Dogs Guard Body After Scots Mountain Death
On a bleak Argyll mountainside near Stachur Scotland J Y Crawford collapsed from exhaustion while sheep hunting. His three dogs kept vigil for a night and a day barking until searchers found them and the body.
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J. Y. Crawford
Argyll
Stachur
Scotland
Crawford
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Jerry Colonna
the Fox
Allan Jones
Rocking Chair Brigade
Milo Sorden
George Benson
Frances Minick
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