Backstage Iowa Politics Preview and Rumors
A weekly Iowa dispatch notes backstage talk on liquor seal contracts and potential candidates for 1942 offices. It highlights Walter F. Maley’s involvement, Senatorial rumors around Lloyd Thurston, Otha Wearin’s farm politics, H R Gross vacation plans, and Corey’s possible run for agriculture secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Secretary of Agriculture
Mark K. Thornburg
George A. Wisson
James I. Dolliver
L. J. Dickinson
Lloyd Thurston
Osceola
Dickinson
Congress
West Bound and East Bound Rail Schedules Listed
Local and limited trains for the Davenport to Kansas City route depart at 9 58 a m and 5 14 p m respectively. Southwest Limited Nos 25 and 26 operate with unclear departure times. Agent W C Bell notes daily services except Sunday for Nos 3 and 8.
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Kansas City-Davenport
Southwest Limited
Oh An Een
Ansie
W. C. Bell
Burlington Trails Local Bus Schedule
Westbound buses leave Washington at 6:00 am on No 3 9 7 and eastbound No 2 6 10 depart for Chicago at 3:45 pm 12:10 am and 11:23 am Tickets are sold at the Bus Depot Candy Kitchen North Side Square for the full coast to coast trip AL Cantoni Agen announces service other details included.
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Burlington Trailways
Washington
Omaha
Chicago
Candy Kitchen
North Side Square
AL Cantoni
Agen
U S Census Projects Slower U S Population Growth Through 1980
Washington July 26 The Census Bureau released estimates showing a steadily decreasing growth rate for the United States from 1945 to 1980. Projections place the 1980 population around 153 million, with 1945 at about 136.4 million and 1950 near 140.6 million.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D.C
United States
J. C. Capt
Bureau of the Census
Department of Commerce
Census Bureau
National Resources Committee
National Resources Planning Board
Thompson and Whelpton
Japan Plans Use of Dogs For Food Leather and Fertilizer
An edict from Tokyo's agriculture ministry states stray dogs will be treated as potential food and material. Healthy dog flesh will be dried as fodder, inedible parts become fertilizer, hides will be tanned for army shoe leather, with about 1,000,000 dogs in population and 250,000 used for fertilizer yearly.
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Agricultural and Forestry Ministry
Tokyo
Japan
Interpreters Depart as Indians Master English in Saskatchewan
In Saskatchewan Canada nine interpreters who previously served in the area have been reassigned as the local population has gained fluency in English. This shift reflects increased linguistic proficiency among the Indigenous communities.
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Saskatchewan
Canada
Aurora man chokes on safety pin while caring for baby
George Lundgren of Aurora Illinois cooed to his infant during a diaper change. A long coo led to choking as he swallowed a safety pin requiring surgical operation.
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George Lundgren
Aurora
Ill
Lundgren
Humming Bird Defies Air: Stand Still and Flight Feats
Smithsonian studies reveal ruby throated hummingbirds can hover in air and even fly backward with rapid wing strokes. Researchers note their tiny size, quick growth from birth, and dramatic aerial maneuvers including dive bombing, while highlighting solitary mating and clocklike migration timing.
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Smithsonian Institution
Winsor M. Tyler
Nature
Births to Poorer People Not Alarming to Nation
Dr Constantine Panunzio of the University of California Los Angeles argues that rising births among low income and unskilled groups do not indicate inferiority. He notes 1929 and 1930 35 figures show significant contributions from poorer families to population growth and leadership.
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United States
Constantine Panunzio
University of California At Los Angeles
Westwood
Panunzio
Sweet potato starch may power munitions in wartime
Gilbert C. Wilson of North Texas State Teachers College says southern yams already used for starch could supply cellulose for bombs and grenades if America enters war. He notes German and Japanese use starch for nitro starch in shattering explosives and that yams serve in slow explosives.
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America
Gilbert C. Wilson
North Texas State Teachers’ College
Wilson
Germany
Japan
Moose knocks out driver in New Brunswick road incident
Norman McLeod, 60, of Wirral, N B, was driving along the St John River road near Lower Gagetown when a cow moose suddenly appeared. The animal struck the car, smashing the hood and top, breaking through the windshield, and slamming a hoof into the driver’s face.
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Norman McLeod
Wirral
N. B
St. John River
Lower Gagetown
Doctors urge early checks for so called lazy child
A specialist says the lazy child may have hidden health issues such as hearing, teeth, digestion, or eyesight problems. He notes at least one fourth of children have eye defects and that school work may be uninteresting or too easy or too hard, not laziness.
Light required for legibility in pencil handwriting
A study shows handwritten pencil text needs nearly five times more light than ink to be legible. Researchers compare visibility thresholds for common writing instruments and suggest lighting standards for archival inspection.
Bill Trainor Lands Secretary Post With Wealthy Wendell
Brenda uncovers a clipping showing Bill Trainor with Calvin Wendell in Miami, confirming Bill’s prestigious secretary and companion role. Lee’s defense collapses as Brenda’s plan to expose Bill gains proof through the photo and caption.
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Lee Shepard
Calvin Wendell
Wendell
Lee
Bill
Brenda
Bill Trainor
Mr. Wendell
Frankton
Maine
Miami
Bird Doctor in Los Angeles Cures Birds for 30 Years
Mrs Idella G Manisera of Los Angeles says she has prescribed for at least 200000 birds over 30 years. She performs operations without anesthesia and runs a five acre sanctuary named Old Ladies Home for winged patients in need.
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Idella G. Manisera
Los Angeles
Freshen Bouquet With Ice Cubes In Bowl of Flowers
Several cubes of ice placed in a bowl of flowers will refresh the bouquet without removing or rearranging the flowers.
Glass writing board reduces glare in school rooms says ACS report
A glass writing board in several colors improves illumination and room appearance. The surface has extremely low reflection and is suited to chalk or crayon. It remains permanently finished and does not develop a polished glare with continued use.
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American Chemical Society
Immigrants Entering US Reach Peak 1900s Figure
The greatest number of immigrants entered the United States between 1900 and 1910, totaling 8,795,000. This peak segment highlights a historic influx shaping early 20th century migration patterns.
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United States
Frey family social roundup at multiple Midwest homes
Mr and Mrs J A Frey and children from Packwood visited near Fairfield and Wayland while multiple Frey relatives hosted gatherings. Chicago guests entertained, dinners held for relatives from Collins Martinsburg Rock Island Richland. Hattie Frey and Wanda Jean Frey circulated between Chicago and local homes.
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Chicago
J. A. Frey
Dave Richard
Roger
Merrel Frey
Wanda Jean Frey
Packwood
Everette Westen
Larry
Wapello
Westen
Martin Westen
Walter Westen
Barbara Jean
Harold Wilson
Washington
Richland
Lawrence Wood and
Hattie Frey
Harley Lang
D. E. Westy
C. A. Rich
Winfield
Donald Sands Heads to Minnesota Harvest Fields
Donald Sands leaves South Hill with cousin Norman Wood to work in Minnesota harvest fields. They will stay until after potato digging near Fergus Falls and reported camping 14 miles northwest of Minneapolis as weather details arrive.
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Vera L. Sands
South Hill
Donald Sands
Minnesota
Norman Wood
Ainsworth
Fergus Falls
Donald
Minneapolis
Home on furlough Everette Curtis visits Texas camp
Everette Curtis on furlough from Camp Bowie Texas enjoys a first home visit leaving January first. Threshing run starts at Bill Wolley’s with six on the run while others thresh oats in the heat. Families visit for dinners and picnics as Mrs Doyle Sands and children of Haskins stay with Frank Sands.
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Everette Curtis
Everette
Camp Bowie
Texas
Bill Wolley
Lyle Lowe
Phyllis
Betty Lowe
Oakdale
Doyle Sands
Haskins
Frank Sands
Harley Rhea
W. E. Riley
Oskaloosa
Grownups operate miniature railroads in the United States
A recent survey finds about 200000 adults own a miniature railway set or model train. The collectors recreate old or present day engines and rail lines.
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United States
Bees Attack Stings Kill Horse in Australia Incident
In Gympie Australia J D Learmouth was driving a spring wagon when bees attacked his team of two horses. The animals broke through fences and leaped ditches. One horse died from stings six miles away. Learmouth was stung about 100 times.
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J. D. Learmouth
Gympie
Australia
Learmouth
Lead Pipes and Patient Recovery Survey Snapshots
The text notes that hard alkaline water resists lead absorption in pipes while soft water can cause lead exposure. It warns to inspect plumbing and remove lead pipes immediately due to danger. It also cites a survey on insanity hospital patients showing varying cure rates and durations of treatment across institutions.
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New York
Luminous Waves Spark Blackout Mystery in Weston
A Britain blackout has made glowing waves along Weston-sujer coast more conspicuous. Scientists report a tiny sea creature causes the phosphorescent glow, with estimates of thousands per bucketful and a census-like count around 000 per cubic foot.
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Britain
Weston-sujer Maine
England
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Iowa
Frank T. Nye
Des Moines
IDPA
State Printing Board
Decalecomania
Walter F. Maley
General Decalcomania Co
Commission
Wearin
Otha D. Wearin
Hastings
Guy .M. Gillette
Burlington
Henry A. Wallace
National Defense
Corey
Fair Board
A. R. Corey
Thornburg
Edward Breen
Fort Dodge
J. R. Bahne
Eldora
State Health Department
Iowa State Fairgrounds
Washington Lodge No
A. F
A. M
Lee Holland
W. M
A. W. Yard
Golden State Limited
California
Knoxville
Oonnan
Moncey
L. Goodlander
C. F. Anderson
U. S
Moose
Glass Writing Board
Dixie Dugan
BY McEvoy
Striebel
Earth
Washington Chamber of Commerce
Milo Sorden
Municipal Band
O. E. Schmidt
The
Chamber of Commerce
Wasington, Iowa
Railways
Counts Health Unit
Brest
London
Gneisenau
France
British
Air Ministry
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