Unusual family visit and local notes in Wilmar area
The narrative details Fred Moore and family arriving from Cincinnati to visit Jean Moore More and her children Patty and Robert, with plans for later travel. It notes social chatter about a Brigadier's summer hat, a city clerk Howard Fulton moving to a new apartment, and his daughter-in-law returning to Alhambra, California after a stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Moore
Freddy
John
Cincinnati
Ohio
Jean Moore
Patty
Robert
Fred
Jean
Wilmar
Minn
Burlington
Howard Fulton
Grand Hotel
Earl Fulton
Alhambra
Calif
Hoover and Luce Speeches Stir Washington Night
Opinion notes the Republican convention speeches by Herbert Hoover and Clare Boothe Luce, contrasting scholarly and entertaining styles. The piece mentions radio and fans, social scenes at the Washington Dairy, new staff additions, a bridge party anecdote, and family travels ending with a historic aside on Sidon Tyre and Phoenician trade centers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Hoover
Clare Boothe Luce
Mr. Hoover
Far Eastern Air Force Formed Under Kenney Command
General Douglas MacArthur announces a new Far Eastern Air Force with Lieut. Gen. George C. Kenney as commander. Headquarters will be in Australia and aircraft will be used to strike the Japanese homeland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George C. Kenney
Far Eastern Air Force
Douglas MacArthur
Air Force
Australia
International
Warning Against Use of Contaminated Manures and Plants
The notice warns against using manure fertilizers or plants sourced from infested seed beds or fields to prevent the spread of pests or diseases. It advises sourcing from certified suppliers and following proper treatment and sanitation measures to safeguard crops.
The Origin of Central American Indians Mystery
The exact origin of Central American Indians remains a mystery. It is generally believed migratory tribes from Asia crossed the Bering Sea at the dawn of the New Stone Age and spread into Alaska and the American continents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asia
Bering Sea
Alaska
American Continents
Soybean Inoculation Helps Fix Nitrogen Before Planting
Farmers are advised to inoculate soybean seeds prior to planting with a nitrogen-fixing bacteria. Packaged inoculants are available from seed vendors.
Board Secures Supt. Barnum
Ka lona School Board hires W. H. Barnum from St. Olaf to teach mathematics in the fall. Shirley Ross, Margaret Reaney, Frances Hill return as commerce English and home making instructors. Ruth Kuhlman, Majorie Nevits, Ravida Fisher, Virgie Newell, and Vera Rhodebeck assume teaching roles across grades one to eight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester Schwitters
Kalona
Supt
W. H. Barnum
St. Olaf
Grettinger
Shirley Ross
Margaret Reaney
Frances Hill
Ruth Kuhlman
Rock Island
Majorie Nevits
Central City
Ravida Fisher
Virgie Newell
Centerville
Vera Rhodebeck
Sigourney
Plastic Rifle Training Weapon Aids Combat Readiness
An exact plastic replica of the 45 GI automatic is produced to provide large scale training weapons. The plastic rifles are used for training while real firearms see active combat use.
Farm Fire Losses Hit 1943 Peak At $90 Million
Fire losses on farms in 1943 reached about $90 million, up 122 percent from 1942, signaling a sharp rise in agricultural fire damage across the country.
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Fres
Novos
California
Valencia
National Fresh Creamery
Ehrat
Philadelphia
Kraft Cheese Food
Velveeta
Pepsi-Cola
Ceylon
LGE
Fort Dearborn
Loudon
Eee
Jae
Swift
Mazel Foulet Cap
Hige
REMC
Cherbourg
St. Sauver
U. S
International Soundphoto
Washington
W. M. Tweeten
Margaret McCall
Martha Downing
Dorothy Ann Tanner
Marjorie Euwer
Dorothy Schmidt
South End
People’s Grocery
Jessie Belle Stewart
Bridge
Ed Bovee
Cleveland
Baxter
Baxters
Ann Arbor
Michigan
Jean Baxter
Florida
Franz Finley
Mt. Pleasant
Atlantic Monthly
Bovee
South Haven
Mich
Frank Zaring
Sidon
And
Tyre
Phoenicia
Palestinian Acre
Yukon Club
Wieners
Redimeat
Laarg
Redi
Ann Page
Keokuk
Pt. Jar
Fender
Texas
Sunkist Valencia
Lake Shore
Benteco
Crisco
Verane
Pine
The
Buffalo
Penn Dry Cleaner
Doz. c
Ren
Barr’s
the Mechanics
CAMRY
U.S
Caaavwer
Dol
Board
Barnum
van Camp
Holsum Brand
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