Veterans education push and war bride questions answered
General Omar Bradley orders VA offices to exhaust all options for admitting disabled veterans to schools this fall amid crowding. About 98,747 disabled veterans are in training under the act, with 51,790 in schools and 46,957 in on the job programs. Engineering dominates classroom study and mechanics dominates job training. A war bride may enter the United States with her baby at government expense after the baby is six months old. Former WAC reenlistment requires volunteering for the war end date plus six months or to June 30, 1947, in the same grade as discharge.
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Omar Bradley
General Bradley
France
Ocala
Fla. A
War Department
United States
Women’s Army Corps
WAC
Chicago
Wacs
Army of the
Economical Storage Of Farm Vegetables
Practical guide on home vegetable storage notes suitable pits and mounds. Recommends near freezing 32F with 80 to 90 percent humidity for root crops and warns summer crops need above 50F. Also covers air exchange and deep underground storage advantages.
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W. J. Dryden
Toad Frog Valued For Insect Control By Farmers
Farmers estimate each common toad frog saves crops by eating harmful insects. The value is at least seven dollars and fifty cents annually per toad.
Know Your Breed Duroc Know Your Breed Duroc
Miss Cherry Brenda Illinois prize winning Duroc son. Durocs originated in the northeastern United States from red hogs. Cherry red is the popular shade and Durocs are hearty prolific good mothers and grazers. They have superior prolificacy rapid growth and feeding qualities for over 60 years. The present medium type has high quality standard cuts and markets demand. Durocs reach about 200 pounds at six months. Shoulders are smooth and fleshy with good length and depth.
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United States
Barrel Waterer Designed for Range and Poultry Use
A Vermont station designed barrel waterer intended for use on range and suitable for poultry houses and yards when running water is unavailable. An automatic water-level control can be obtained from local dealers.
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Vermont Station
Pasture Improvement Urged by University Findings
Tests at the University of Arkansas show cattle weight gains of 100 pounds with proper pasture fertilization. Farmers are urged to assess pastures now and plan improvements for next year, including sod establishment where perennials are lacking and fertilizer needs to be tested.
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University of Arkansas
Employment Service Map Shows Handicapped Workers Employed
A study by the U S employment service demonstrates that handicapped workers can be and are employed in all occupations across the economy.
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U. S. Employment Service
Community and closing out sales listed for January and February
Weekly community sale every Friday at Whittaker sale barn and livestock sales each Wednesday at Midway Sales Company in Columbus Junction Iowa. The notice lists multiple closing out and public sales with dates from January 23 to February 6 including locations near Washington Keota West Chester and Burlington with start times around 10:30 to 12:00 and various sellers such as Tom Stirling Sam Weaver G. C. Duncan & Sons Donald Smith and Elvin H. Luers.
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Whittaker
Midway Sales Company
Columbus Junction
Iowa
Washington
Tom Stirling
West Chester
Highway 81
Sam Weaver
Cotter
G. C. Duncan & Sons
Burlington
Carman, Il
Joe EB
Hamilton
Donald Smith
Keota
Clear Creek
Tom Karr
Elvin H. Luers
Brighton
Walter Saboski
Boyd Dill
J. H. Miller
Knotek Bros
Timm
Sponges of the Gulf of Mexico and their nature
Four sponge varieties are found in the Gulf of Mexico: sheepswool yellow grass and wire or velvet. Sponges are the skeletons of sea animals attached to the seabed or submerged surfaces. They originate from ancient low marine life and, when lifted, carry a black skin and gray gelatinous gurry in their cells.
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Gulf of Mexico
Starch Slictions With Hand Iron Stain Prevention
To remove starch spots from a hand iron surface use a cloth with mild soapsuds or fine steel wool after the iron cools. If sticking occurs, rub on salt on paper or smooth with paraffin or beeswax. A pinch of salt in the starch helps prevent sticking.
Avoid Fire Hazards Before Winter Sets In
Before winter arrives clear closets attics and storerooms of rubbish and old magazines to prevent fire hazards and keep homes safe. The note urges residents to remove flammable clutter from storage spaces.
Official Franchise Petition Before County Utilities Commission
Notice to Washington County residents that a petition seeks a franchise to erect and maintain poles wires guy wires towers cables and related facilities. The filing aims to obtain authorization from the Iowa State Commerce Commission governing public utilities and franchises.
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THE
1OWA State Commerce Commission
Washington County
Iowa Southern Utilities seeks transmission franchise in Iowa
The Iowa Southern Utilities Company files with the Iowa State Commerce Commission to construct operate and maintain an electric transmission line across public lands highways streams and private lands in Washington and nearby townships. A hearing is set for February 4 1947 in Des Moines with Docket E 7835 objections must be filed in writing five days before the hearing.
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Iowa Southern Utilities Company of Delaware
Centerville
Iowa
Iowa State Commerce Commission
St. P. M
Washington County
Lows
Des Moines
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Chimarra
Crose Electric
N. Ave
Culligan
T. W. Harwood
Western Newspaper Union
Eye Street
Washington, D. C
Philippines
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Belmont, Miss
Army Finance Office
Channing Place
N. E
Cleveland
Ohio
U. S
OPA
Germany
H. G
Eureka Springs
Me. A
Quartermaster Department
Mooresville
Oklaw A
Pearl Harbor
Pekin
N. A
Nevada
G.I
E. R
Denver
Michigan Station
Blondie
Chic Young
Dixie Dugan
BY Mevoy and
Striebel
Louiei
Duroc
Miss Cherry Brenda
Duroc Son
Journal
Gulf
Wayne Simerman
Russell Packing Co
Chicago Yard
Elk. S
New
Geerlings
Fred W. Bell
South 4Th Phone
Ramseyer
Ramseyer’s Hatchery
E. Wash
Wellman
Carl W. Reed
B. M. Richardson
Commis
Sioner
David B. Long
Geo. L. McCaughan
Des Moines, Iowa
Dillon Schantz
Washington, Iowa
Smart Implement CO
Japan
Korea
U. S. Army
Warriors of Peace
Voice of the Army
Tech
Post Office
Muscatine
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