H J Club Women Tie Red Cross Sewing to Community Aid
In Saltiel March meeting at the Roy Carte home H J Club Women organized Red Cross sewing for children’s garments. Members hemmed diapers stitched sleepers pajamas and quilts while collecting garments for salvage and bandages for the Red Cross. Other items noted include birthdays at Egypt School and a naval address for Raymond Sojka.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dewey Weeks
Saliem
March
H J
Red Cross
Addito
Ui Ss
Harold Strum
Joe Te Bockhorst
Ray Sojka
Egypt
William Tellin
North Marion
James Knotek
George Zeck
Charles Wolfe
Lri¢Ay
Ikkaymond Sojka
Navy
Farragut
Idaho
Raymond Sojka
A. S. Co
Camp Scott
U.s.n.ts
Dwizat Hoyle
Frank Patterson
Farrier Family Leaves Day Farm in March Moves
Local news notes Glen Farrier and family vacated Day Farm and moved to Hivin Montgomery farms near Prigoten. Nearby families shifted residences including Harry Miller to Joe Day farm and others traveling to Fairfield and California as people adjust in Brighton and Germanville. The week included hospital visits, travel updates, and social events such as bridge games and a cooperative dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abs
Edna
Crile
Brighion
Glen Farrier
Day Day Farm
Hivin Montgomery Farms
Prigoten
Raymond Stacy
Flarry Miller
Near Olds
Joe Day Farm
Fred Williams
C. C. Free
Fairfield
Brighton
Fred Wauerus
Mattie Wood
George Griffith
Jefferson County Hospital
Bridges
J. C. Bridges
Raymond
Robert
Escordice
Calif
West
Iowa Farmer Pledges Home Front Effort for Wartime Food Front
An Iowa farmer pledges full effort on the home front as Washington County leaders promote the Food Front Week. A score card guides farmers to self evaluate operations, targeting ten yes answers for strong wartime farming, urging use of improved seeds, efficient machinery, and livestock management.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Washington County
Farrmers
United States
War Ballou Ration Postings From Camp In 1918 Era
Readable fragments describe rationing for civilians and troops at a military camp during wartime. The brief mentions supply controls, food allotments, and enforcement actions as part of the home front effort.
The Rocking Chair Brigade tribute and village notes
William Owen of Cotter contributes verse to the Brigade. A correction notes Frank McFarland’s twenty six year tenure in Present store. Beet Salad recipe shared from Chicago Tribune. Ladies Aid plans for new year and church dinner on March 29. John Black turns seventy seven as Kuniks move from Barclay building. Obit: Frank Eagle dies in Fremont at fifty eight, survived by wife and son overseas.
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William Owen
Cotter
The
Brigade
Ernoon
Fred Neiswanger
William Graf
Harry Turner
Anna Harmeier
Fremont
Neb
Frank Kk. Eagle
Frank le
Mr. Eagle
Explains Soldier Ballot Controversy and Federal Role
Kenneth C. Crain argues that a federal ballot for soldiers is illegal and unconstitutional, urging adherence to state voting machinery. He warns illegal ballots could spark endless contests, delaying a legitimate presidential result during wartime and questions politicians proposing such legislation. Lincoln faced the same issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne M. Ropes
Iowa War Ballot Commission
Case County
IDPA
New York
Union
Congress
Lincoln
Demand for Shark Meat Surges Along East Coast
The Office of the Coordinator of Fisheries says demand for shark meat has grown so fast that fishermen cannot fill orders. Quick frozen shark steaks and fillets were shipped to Washington, D C and other eastern and southern areas. Restaurant managers and food distributors are enthusiastic, with orders already exceeding near term supply. Shark is white meated with texture like swordfish and flavor like haddock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seaboard
Washington, D. C
Western Hemisphere Climbs in Cinchona Tea Rubber Trials
Agricultural collaboration between the US Department of Agriculture and cooperative stations across Central and South America demonstrates natural conditions in the Western Hemisphere support cinchona hevea rubber rotenone plants and tea as well if not better than the Far East, undercutting former beliefs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Department of Agriculture
Central
South America
Western Hemisphere
Far East
Flying Battleship Tactic Spooks Germans in Skirmishes
The RAF equips a bomber with a heavy gun array as a flying battl e to deter German formations. German pilots avoid engagements spotting new lanes and handling the unexpected threat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RAF
1864 Election and Constitutional Process Refusal
A historical note highlights the election of 1864 and a firm stance against any interference with the constitutional process. The statement underscores commitment to lawful procedures during a pivotal period.
Save Grease For War Effort Urges Citizens
Readers urged to collect cooking fats and greases to aid the war effort. Each tablespoon helps machine guns and medical ointments. save in a fat can, then trade contents to a butcher for red points and money.
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Bat de] Franchot
Marsha Tone
Hunt
Reat
Lew Lehr
H. J. Club Women’s Red Cross Sewing
Army Air Base
Dekidder
Louisiana
Cpl
Samuel R. Weeks
de Ridder A. A.B
West Madison
Evoready
ONE Trip Plumbing & Heating Co
Elks
Court House
J. C. Boice
Preterman's
Arik Riaa
Ncon Snigelefritz Band
Donald Duck
New
G. Farrier
Miler
Mrs. Stacy
Lloyd Donovan
Veterans Hospital
Des Mones
M. L. Eylea
Cedar Rapids
Dir
Geo, Jardine
New Virginia
Glen Dickinson
Douglas
Ed Witmer
Germanville Lef
Kie. Dickinson
Lottie Lathrop
Lake Monroe
Fla
Fred Herr
Vey
Harvey
Seville
Jesse A. Fox
Chas Frazier
Frazier
In Clancla
Srishton
My Ox
Mavel Strom
Daventer
James Bushbey
Mi Bushbey
Laramie
Wyo
Strohm
Chas. Jamies
W.s.cls
W.3.c.s
Max Waterhouse
Jennie Knapp
Grace Hill
Wm. Spencer
Stockport
Gertrude Schwartz
B. H. Paxser
Charles Hotle
Mary
Jane Chrisman
Jean Hoagland
Harmony Club
W. O. Schafer
John Shields & Sons
Ant
Gay
Agricultural Extension Service
Towa
State Call
Harry L. Brinser
War Production Board
Donald M. Nelson
Admiral Brinser
Dunkirk
Inter
United Estates
Vite Tee Guay
Tomn Quincy Adams
Miawh
Bisme Cmemiy
John Quixey Apaws
Quincy Adams
Frank Coon
Joun Quincy Adams
Wank Piewe Commie
Creathiet de i Cee
Quincy
Dent
Bert
Voce Oer Ceey
Joun
Quincy aDaws
Peek Berk Coe
Tre Maurer
Lee
Beek
East Omen
John Ar
Secretary OF Agriculture
Joan Quincy
aNwe
Deneh Blend
Tney Y Adams
Bae
Avorronome
Beneone
Vee Fee Gee
Penk
Soroner
Jonnerowe Adams I
Hace
TOR
Board OF Supervisors
John Quincy Adams
Gary
Bane
Ceveral
Pew
FOR Justice OF the Peace
Jie Tat Tey
Yana Lae Wee
Quincy Adang
Pare
Ra Saas
Fohn
Ines
Tee le
Joe Towan
Trlste
Toom Hegening
Jom
Suseen
Opel
Quincy Adam
Towneh
John Quincy Abamee
Carrie Nation
Joun Quincy Aten
Vinee Gampeeene United
Henk
Jon Quincy Adams
Vere
Pice Te Fees
Hee Pee
Io Q
Rocking Chair
Chicago Tribune
Ladies Aid of the Presbyterian Church
John Black
Barclay
Kenneth C. Crain
Pepsi-Cola Company
Long Island City
Pepsi Cola Bottling Co
Oskaloosa
Korea
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