Former Nebraskan Takes Up Farming
Salem reports a flurry of farm moves on March 1 as Harold Durst leaves North Platte to farm. Oscar Sheetz and family move to Phillips farm near Snowball. Duane and Charles Shalla swap farms. Davidson vacates and Stirling takes over. Moothart and Pauls families relocate. Burlington farmer sells to government for a munitions factory site with machinery moved to a new farm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dewey Weeks
Salem
Harold Durst
Oscar Sheetz
Durst
North Platte
Neb
Phillips Farm
Palmer Babcock
Snowball School
Duane
Charles Shalla
Charles
al Rogers
Cecile Davidson
Wellman
Tom Stirling
West Chester
Moothart
Jennice Moothart
Mixed cash grain quotes and local move notes
Chicago reports mixed cash grain prices for corn and oats with several yellow corn grades and a sample white oats listing. Nearby, a statement notes residents will move their stock and household goods on March first, and Mr and Mrs George Shalla aided the Ahrens who moved to a new farm north of Washington previously lived by Mike Hollinger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Keota
George Shalla
Harold Ahrens
Ahrens
Washington
Mike Hollinger
Longer Residence of Relief Clients Advocated in Bill
In Des Moines on February 11, a bill requiring two years county residence for relief clients and allowing sheriffs to ship out nonresidents seeking relief faced strong opposition in the House. Rep. R. E. Duffield argued shipping men to another state is drastic and cited Poland as an example. Rep. Henry Burma, the bill sponsor, led the floor debate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
House
R. E. Duffield
Guthrie
Henry Burma
Allison
Enriching soil for household plant care guidance
Advice highlights keeping soil rich for houseplants and occasional fertilizer additions to support growth and health. Emphasizes maintaining appropriate moisture and avoiding overfertilization to protect roots and foliage.
Chicago Markets Hog Cattle and Sheep Prices Feb 11
Chicago markets report hogs 16 000 head opening slow closing active bids 7 70 to 8 00 for 180 240 lb hogs 7 50 to 7 65 for 270 320 lb stockers 6 90 to 7 20 for sows. Cattle 8 500 head calves 700 mostly 9 25 to 13 25. Heifers 9 00 to 11 00 cows weak bulls steady weaners weak 18 50 down. Sheep 10 000 head lambs up 10 to 25 cents for 100 lb lambs 10 60 to 10 74 top 10 75. Estimated Wed receipts cattle 9 000 hogs 14 000 sheep 6 000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Livestock
Chicago
Grain table shows varied futures quotes at Chicago exchange
Open high low close figures for wheat corn and soybeans list May July and Sep contracts with percent changes and prices. Trading activity reflects slight gains and losses across wheat corn soybeans with notable May and Sep values. Read the classifieds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Teb
Historic Rail and Bus Schedules Include Local and Limited Trains
The notice lists westbound and eastbound trains with numbers and stops such as No. 3 Golden State Limited and No. 4 California Limited plus No. 22 Mixed Train. It shows Knoxville branch service No. 430 daily except late, and Burlington Trailways local bus routes No. 3 No. 9 and No. 7 from Washington with specific departure times.
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Golden State Limited
Washington
California
Knoxville
C. F. Anderson
Burlington Trailways
Willkie Talks With King George in London Photo Moment
A London radio photo shows Wendell L. Willkie meeting King George VI before Willkie returns to the United States. He is to testify before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee in Washington on the lease lead bill.
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London
Wendell L. Willkie
King George VI
England
U. S
Willkie
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Washington
Deductions for Professional Expenses in Tax Guide
A professional person may deduct necessary expenses tied to practice such as supplies, office rent, utilities, and auto use proportionate to business use. Deductions include rental value for office space, wages for household help partly used for offices, professional society dues, and periodicals for patients. depreciation on books and equipment. and business portions of insurance premiums including auto liability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Physicians
Compensation of State Officers and Employees
State officers and employees must include in gross income all earnings for federal taxes. Retired officials with pensions or retirement annuities based on active service also include these in gross income, with rules on portions derived from contributed funds. Deductions and credits apply. teachers’ dues and travel expenses for professional activities are discussed.
Honor Mrs Shoop and Jones Family at Richards Home
Mrs Edwin Richards entertained relatives at a dinner Sunday in Columbus Junction to honor Mr and Mrs Stanley Jones and daughter Margaret Coulee Washington and Mrs John Shoop Inglewood California. Miss Blanch Jones Des Moines teacher visited with her parents.
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Martha Butler
Columbus Junction
Edwin Richards
Stanley Jones
Margaret
Coulee
Wash
John Shoop
Inglewood
Calif
Blanch Jones
Des Moines
H. E. Jones
Missouri
Clifford Bozarth
Booneville
Ed Pretz
Bellevue Hospital
Muscatine
Louisa County
Here
Ted Boysen
Texas
DeWayne Duncan
National Guard
Burl ™Gton
Unusual Foods in Fox Terrier Diet Sparks Local Snippet
Salem readers note Tippy the fox terrier enjoys pickles oranges bananas raw onions candy and chewing gum. The column also mentions a distressed dog Jack and a list of neighbors visiting for meals and community events at the Marek and Krotz households.
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Dewey Weeks
Salem
Tippy
Ray Krotz
Jack
Charles Marek
Anthony Marek
Hilma Larson
Frank Krotz
John Horak
Delores
Wayne
Dewey
George Zeck
Charles Wolfe
Joe Knotek
Joe Shalla
Kalona
Shalla
V. J. Spevacek
Jackson Center
Barrett
Krabill
Ray Sojka
John Knotek
Ray Bell
Raymond
Amel Chabal
Stanley
Edward
Bobby
People As I See Them By Luther G. Boots Andrews
In this personal vignette a friend relates a long running clash with a well meaning but intrusive customer. The narrator acknowledges the behavior irritates him yet notes the man pays promptly and sometimes gifts items that hurt his business. He resolves to respond in kind and not take the jibe seriously.
Weekly Cleaning for Safe Food Storage
A weekly cleaning routine keeps the refrigerator and containers clean to prevent spoilage. Wipe up spills immediately and maintain regular cleaning to ensure food safety.
Tax rules on educator expenses and campaign contributions
The text states that unreimbursed expenditures by teachers at conventions are deductible from net income for federal tax purposes, with records kept to substantiate. It adds that campaign expenses and political contributions are not deductible, and that contributions received by candidates are gifts not income and not included in gross income.
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Ing
United States
Protection for Basements or Ground Floors with Insulation Boards
Houses without basements can be protected against cold infiltration through floors by laying insulating board under the flooring, using the same material as used on walls.
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D Niege
Lord
East
Jefferson
Jess Mickey
Ainsworth
J. D. Rabenoid
Foster Radio Service
Gamble
Louis
Baird
B. C
Joe Frain
Brighton
Cmrcach
Ainsworth Produce
Geo. J. Breitenbach
Reister Bros
Red Comb Feeds
Green Gable
Jamesway Poultry Equipment
Dr. Salisbury Poultry Health Service
the Evening Journal
City Hall
John Tucker
Fred Wagner
FORD
Atlas
G. F. Dold
Coppock
Chevrolet
Eveready Plumbing & Heating
Washington Oil Company
Jay Brewer
Smart & Parrish
Hammermill
Evening Journal
Journal
Midway Sale Co
Columbuvs Junction
Fridey City
Perry Cornich
Burlington
Agency Gravel Road
Gordon Sherman
Mt. Pleasant
Iowa
Art
Ray Rathmel
S. E
Highway 218
Robert J. Shaw
Sigourney
Roy C. Steele
Ainsworth School
Stewart & Thompson
Burroughs Electric
Burroughs
Farmers Savings Bank
Berkshire
Leslie Beendlessom
Sorden Music Co
Guernsey
Hampshire
McDaniel Drug Store
Sargent Minral
Joe M. Wolfe
Columbia
Yiela Good
W. P. Miller
Town Farm
Bob Montgomery
Thomson Phosphate Company
Poland
ChicaGo Grain Table
Washington Lodge
A. K
A. M
Holland, W
A. W. Yard
L. Goodlander
OO. B
Kansas City-Davenport
Southwest Limited
W.C. Bell
Omaha
Candy Kitchen
North Side Square
Coant
Comat
AL Canton
King George
I. I. N. Radiophoto
BY Luther G
Boots” Andrews
Bett M
Nashville Lumberman
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