Great Plains Voices Defend Western Economy Amid War Debates
Readers in Nebraska and the Great Plains push back at Office of War Information claims that the region lacks industry and resources. The lettered response highlights farming, cattle, schools, and commerce, urging recognition of regional vitality and opposing unfavorable stereotypes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska
Office of War Information
Great Plains
Mississippi
Montana
Wyoming
Great Plains States
Pittsburg
Great Middle West
Plains States
America
Smiles and verses from a playful old note
A fragmentary collection of humorous lines and poems. It includes a lyric about a smile through tears by Ella Wheeler Wilcox, a joking bond and interest verse, a thrift-themed motto about staying alive on scarce funds, and a short family anecdote about Pa and Ma plus a local tom cat needing tuning.
The Song of Bernadette at State Theatre Opens
Washington patrons wait as The Song of Bernadette debuts at the State Theatre at regular admission. It runs Thu through Sat with matinee Saturday at 2 30 and nightly shows 6 30 and 9 20. Doors open 6 15 with news before the feature. come early to enjoy from the start.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Chimney Fire Damages Roof At Miles Stout Home
Farmers Mutual Fire truck responded when Mrs. Stout found a fire near the chimney at the Miles Stout home Saturday. Water and smoke caused damage but neighbors helped curb the blaze. icing cherries and apricots were saved. The letter also notes wartime news from Ambrose at Okinawa and James Birney in the Pacific.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rennie Dawson
Living Lake
Farmers Mutual
Miles Stout
Fred Hermann
Ambrose
Okinawa
Kansas
James Birney
Garment care advice on stain removal before pressing
Do not press stained fabrics as heat sets stains making removal harder. Treat stains first with appropriate stain removers or professional cleaning. Pre-treat and test a small hidden area before applying heat or pressing to avoid permanent marks.
Rails from 1832 near Trenton still in fair condition
Iron rails laid down in 1832 about 20 miles from Trenton New Jersey are still in fair condition though they are no longer in use. The relic indicates early railway building practices and preservation of aging infrastructure.
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War Labor Board For
WLB
Trenton
N. J
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Washington County
ELDER
Shannon & CO
Bruce Cowden
United Press
Iowa
Léeditorial Association
Nhimber
Germany
Rooseveltian
Madame Perking
New York City
Council Bluffs
Elliott Rosevelt
Burlington
Marshalltown Times-Republican
James A. Farley
Mother
Clara
Aly
Sonny
Earth
Ella Wheeler Wilcox
Uncle Sam
Ek. L. D
Sener
Bernadette
M. Stout
The
Pacific
Esther
Calif
Ruth Gideon
Ruth
Tommy Lewis
Des Moines
Harry Drake
Tommy
FOX
Lon Chaney
Evelyn Ankers
Phillips & Hebner West Side Drug Store
John Shields & Sons
Dixie Dugan
MR. Bradley
MR. Dugan
McEvow
Duila
del Monte Prunes
Navy
Horlick
Hi-Lex
Juno Suds
Joke Palooka
Mebbe
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