Local News and War Efforts Highlight Community Notices
Local items include Virgil Dale Cover's naval appointment with Rear Admiral Hardison at Glenview and salvage drives urging paper recycling for the war effort. Houseguests Margaret and Will Paul visit Aurora families. Keokuk presbytery plans and church members attend. Lt William Moller reported missing, later prisoner in Germany. tax second half due with penalties. Camp Wayne Simerman homecoming after 25 months in the South Pacific. Hosiery sale noted at Bridges & Co.
Mayan Cipher Use Emerges Before European Adoption
The ancient Mayas in Central America used a cipher in their calculations, a symbol system not adopted in Europe until between the sixth and seventh centuries.
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Central America
Europe
Washington Demons Scrimmage Wellman Ahead of Columbus Junction Play
Washington high school football drills intensify under Coaches Harp McCormick and Alsip as they scrimmage Wellman to fine tune for Friday at Columbus Junction. Wellman, led by Harold Ross, fields a light squad with limited game readiness. Sports editor Van Garrison credits Washington’s fighting spirit and notes Little Six results from the prior week.
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Washington High School
John Harp
Gene McCormick
Gus Alsip
Columbus Junction
Columbus
Winfield
Junction
Washington
Wellman
Harold Ross
van Garrison
Burlington Hawkeye Gazette
Little Six
Demons
Washington Gang
Garrison
Washington- Fort Madison
Little
Burlington
Quincy
Davenport
Muscatine
Fairfield
Hannibal
Ottumway
Albia
Keokuk
Ill
Mt. Pleasant
Bloomfield
Major League Baseball results and standings update
American League results show Detroit defeated New York 4 to 1 and Cleveland beat Boston 8 to 2. Chicago defeated Philadelphia 6 to 3 while Washington shut out St. Louis 6 to 0. Detroit hosts New York and several night games center on key pitching matchups.
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American League A Pet
DOH Scackacn
Fe Se
Bae Ee Shred Lyte Ienac
New York
BOM
Onsakeso
Cleveland
Philadelphia
Chitten Colas
Weet Washington
Detroit
Boston
Chicago
Washington
St. Louis
Queen
Trout
Dreiserwerd
Harder
Leonard
Kramer
National League standings and weathered postponements
The National League shows Pittsburgh at 58 82 with a .586 pace, Cincinnati 60 losses, Chicago 66 73, New York 63 77, Philadelphia 57 81, Brooklyn 58 83. Pittsburgh at Brooklyn and Cincinnati at Philadelphia postponed due to rain. other games listed with starting pitchers and twilight-night doubleheader notes.
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Tousia
Pittsburgh
New York
Philadelphia
Brooklyn
Cincinnati
Chicago
Derringer
Voiselle
Roe
Gregg
St. Louis
Wilks
Boston
Barrett
Heusser
Walters
Raffensberger
Schanz
Heir Presumptive Concept Explained
An heir presumptive is the potential successor whose claim can be surpassed by the birth of a more eligible heir. Princess Elizabeth is cited as heir presumptive since a son born to the king and queen would outrank her.
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Elizabeth
Robot guide streamlines chemical plant valve operations
A robotic control system with automatic cycle timers opens and closes dozens of valves with split second timing in aviation gasoline butadiene and toluene plants. It coordinates steam air and gases through complex piping to maintain sequence, speed, and safety, performing dispatching duties like trains on a congested railroad network.
Spinach Regains Its Lost Favor as Food Nutrient
Spinach returns to favor as a nutrient rich food. Fresh spinach holds high amounts of vitamin C and vitamin A compared with orange juice and milk, prompting new salad and sandwich ideas with tomato, radish, or carrots.
Four Factors in Storage for Fresh Vegetables
Four factors govern vegetable storage temperature moisture ventilation and light. Similar crops need similar conditions but one store cannot hold all vegetables. Use only high quality produce free from damage and disease. Clean and ventilate storage. disinfect with formaldehyde solution or copper sulphate.
Guard Against Gall Aphis On Spruce Trees
Dr. Harlow B. Mills of the Montana Agricultural Experiment Station warns daily checks and prompt spraying as spruce gall aphids may attack any time. Tiny insects hide under cottony masses on last year’s growth. eggs hatch to nymphs that form green or purplish galls resembling spruce cones and can kill the tip.
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Harlow B. Mills
Montana Agricultural Experiment Station
Ear’s delicate sense tests pressure with tiny changes
Dr Harold K Schilling of Pennsylvania State College says the ear can detect pressure changes as small as one part in a million. Ordinary air pressure equals the weight of a million mosquitoes per square centimeter, and shifts as small as a thousandth of a mosquito could be felt. Even movement of two or three air molecules against the ear could displace the drum, he asserts.
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Harold K. Schilling
Pennsylvania State College
Schilling
Two Capitol Buildings Precede the American Revolution
The only states with capitol buildings dating from before the Revolutions are Maryland and Massachusetts.
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States
Maryland
Massachusetts
Speedometer for U S fighting ships speeds up logkeeping
Science introduces the underwater log a Bendix Aviation Brooklyn project that automates ship speed and distance data. The device measures knots and nautical miles drafts and trim while transmitting readings to the bridge fire control and engine rooms. It improves convoy navigation by yielding precise speed and distance data for ships and escorts.
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America
Brooklyn Marine Division
Bendix Aviation Corporation
Navy
U. S
Don-Jan-Yu Steamed Flounder With Eggs Recipe
Chinese style Don-Jan-Yu features steamed flounder with eggs to boost protein. Combine flounder slices with oil corn starch soy sauce scallions green pepper and eggs add water bouillon and seasonings then steam covered for about one hour and serve with hot rice.
Sun boosts Swedish industry and Arctic landscapes
The article notes nearly a fifth of Sweden lies above the Arctic Circle with a climate tempered by Atlantic currents. It describes the midnight sun, the sun as a worker aiding thawing snow and powering industry, and electrification feeding railway expansion and ore logging in the north.
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Sweden
Arctic Circle
Skagerrak
Poison Baits Kit Slugs Attack Gardens in Wet Weather
Slugs, which damage vegetable plants during cool rainy periods, are slow soft snails without shells. They feed at night leaving slime and create ragged holes in leaves and sometimes sever young stems. Metaldehyde baits are cited as the best control.
Rice as staple and farming method in China
The article explains rice is central to Chinese cuisine and trade, grown where moisture and warm climate allow. It describes major types including common, swamp, upland, and glutinous rice, with paddies requiring flooded fields and wet farming in China's Yangtze basin.
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China
Yangtze
Inspect Grain Grain for Infestation Risk Over Time
Grain storage guidance warns that grain held for more than a year risks infestation and should be checked monthly. The note emphasizes regular inspections to prevent pest buildup and preserve quality.
Mrs Simmerman Visits Husband in Chicago and Local Arrivals
Mrs Wayne Simmerman travels to Chicago for several days with her husband employed there. Corticelli Hosiery listed at 8c 04c and $1.01 with E M Bridges & Co. 8 dozen stockings noted. Jacob Sehwegier of San Diego arrived to spend a week with his daughters Mrs George R Norman and Mr Dan Holcomb and their families.
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Wayne Simmerman
Chicago
E. M. Bridges & Co
Jacob Sehwegier
San Diego
Calif
George R. Norman
Dan Holcomb
V F W Rummage Sale At Former Bowling Alley
Bob Houseal radioman first class is on a 30 day leave with his parents Mr and Mrs I T Houseal before reporting to the St Louis district after 19 months in the southwest Pacific A benefit card party is planned Friday at 8 pm at LOOP hall open to all attendees.
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Bob Houseal
I. T. Houseal
St. Louis
Southwest Pacific
Y's Men Hear Bill McConnell Speak on Asia Experiences
Major Bill McConnell addressed the Y's Men's Club in the community room at the Y.M.C.A. last evening. He spoke about his experiences in India and China as a member of the U. S. Air Corps. Guests W. H. McConnell Jr and Everett Simpson attended. Richard Stewart, current Y's Men's president, presided.
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Bill McConnell
Y’s Men's Club
Y.M.C.A
India
China
U. S. Air Corps
W. H. McConnell, Jr
Everette Simpson
Richard Stewart
Y's Men's
Posture Tips for Cleaning Sweep Tasks
Advice on maintaining correct posture while sweeping. Stand straight with weight on the balls of the feet and avoid stooping by using a long-handled dust pan. Finish by hanging up the broom and dust pan after completing the task.
Costa Rica Industry Taps Local Woods for Diverse Goods
Costa Rica shows a broad industry base with many sawmills carpentry and furniture shops using local woods. Other sectors produce textiles leather goods beer soap starch brooms cigars and cigarettes candy cheese beverages mattresses and shirts.
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Costa Rica
Bay Iron Class I Railroads Buy Iron and Steel Goods
In 1943 Bay Iron Class I railroads spent $410.803 million on iron and steel products, down from $433.089 million in 1942 a reduction of $22.286 million. Locomotive and car castings beams couplers frames and car roofs cost $49.44 million in 1943, versus $61.359 million the year before.
New Substitute for Corn Hatched by Agriculture Research
The Agriculture Research Administration announced a corn substitute made from farm waste pith and fiber combined with glues sugars and apple honey or glycerine. The invention aims to equal corn in bottling food and beverages.
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The
Agriculture Research Administration
Discharges and Births Reported at Iowa City Area Hospital
Mrs Lawrence Baker and daughter Roberta Ann were discharged. Kenneth Hines was admitted for a right arm fracture and transferred to University Hospital Iowa City. Mr and Mrs Russell Williams of Crawfordsville welcomed a son at 10 15 weighing seven pounds four and a half ounces. A son was born to Mr and Mrs Jesse Williams route four at 9 15 weighing seven pounds and one half ounce. Mrs Delmar Kellar and son Ross George of North Avenue B were discharged.
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Lawrence Baker
Roberta Ann
Route Four
Kenneth Hines
Route Three
University Hospital
Iowa City
Russel Williams
Crawfordsville
Jesse Williams
Delmar Kellar
Ross George
North Avenue B
Hitler assumes direct Nazi 'defense of Reich' as allied push nears Berlin
Field dispatches report Hitler taking charge of operations. Montgomery calls him a lunatic. Allied gains include Brest port closure and Crozon peninsula clearance, while the British 2nd Army breaches the Waal-Rhine line in northern Holland. US 3rd Army and French interior troops push toward the Saar valley with two-pronged advances near Epinal and Nancy.
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Thefuehrer
Meuse
Fuehrer
Bernard L. Montgomery
Belgium
Hitler
Montgomery
German Generals Failed In Their Bomb Attack Against Thefuehrer
Reich
Europe
Brest
Croton
Holland
Waal Rhine
Berlin
Saar Valley
U. S
3Rd Army
Epinal
Baccarat
Nancy
Marshal Dieuze
Life policyholders own vast U S life insurance total
The United States has about 68 million policyholders who collectively own roughly 139 billion dollars in life insurance. This reflects a broad penetration of retail and group policies across demographics and regions.
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United States
Hen eye brightness signals vigor in culling hens
Observers note brightness in a hen’s eye as a sign of vitality. Hens with dull eyes and other signs of poor health should be discarded.
Roman Citizenship Draws Many Foreigners
The Roman Republic attracted foreigners who paid large sums to obtain Roman citizenship and its benefits. Citizens gained from Roman laws and a justice system admired as exemplary.
Urea Replacement Shows Promise for Cow Diets
Massachusetts Agricultural Experiment Station reports that synthetic protein urea containing nitrogen from air can effectively substitute part of the protein in cattle diets, potentially aiding feed efficiency and cost.
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Massachusetts Agricultural Experiment Station
Forage seed yields feed for many pigeons in season
One acre of Ladino clover soil seeded properly provides forage for 1,000 or more birds during a good growing season.
Farm Hens Concentrated on Small Farms Across Nation
The report notes over 423 million hens on 5.15 million U S poultry farms and that more than 80 percent are kept on farms with fewer than 400 hens each.
Commentator on permanent peace urges people to act
Waterloo radio figure Ava L. Johnson told the Fortnightly club at the United Presbyterian church that lasting peace hinges on curbing military aggression. She recalled Bulgaria Russia history, noted Bulgaria’s rural conditions, and urged a United Nations style mechanism to settle disputes without war.
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Ava L. Johnson
Waterloo
Miss Johnson
United Presbyterian Church
Bulgaria
Russia
Turkey
United Nations
Janet Kelley Weds Cpl Harvey Gesling
Janet Kelley of Washington married Cpl Harvey Gesling of the U S M Co at 5 30 p m Monday in Ainsworth The couple announced plans to travel to San Diego after the leave Gesling recently returned from the southwest Pacific where he spent 19 months in active service with the Marines for over two years The ceremony was conducted by Justice of the Peace Lee Thompson and attended by family members and relatives including Harold Gesling Mrs C Gesling Mrs Mabel Gesling and Irene Hawkins
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Cpl
Wayne Simerman
Washington
California
South Pacific
Eldridge
Myrtle Simerman
Limerman
Marine Corps
Tarawa
Saipan
Harold Gesling
C Gesling
Kelley
Mabel Gesling
Irene Hawkins
Corporal Gesling
Southwest Pacific
Marines
Gosling
San Diego
Calif
Contour Row in Iowa Spans 14.6 Miles
A contour planting row in Iowa last year extended about 14.6 miles. At one end a young boy rested briefly, adding a small human touch to the agricultural feature.
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Iowa
Wesleyan Service Guild Meeting Plans Christmas Box Work
The Wesleyan Service Guild met with Mrs. Sherm Wolfe. Seven members and leader Mrs. D. Quinn attended. President Mrs. James Birney led devotions and discussed Thus Be It Ever. Scrapsbooks were planned for next meeting and rag rug project for a Kentucky mission school. Next gathering Oct 17 with Mrs. Irvin Fenn.
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Wesleyan Service Guild
Sherm Wolfe
D. Quinn
James Birney
Kentucky
Louise Wasson
Irvin Fenn
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Will Paul
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Nora Ebner
Paul
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Lolia Paul
S. W. Easter
Stanwood
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D. D. Davis
Harriet Clendenning
Margaret Moller
Hollywood
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Moller
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Bread of China
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Lihe Hospital
Life Insurance
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University Club
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J. C. Holbert
Ralph W. Young
Kriesler
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Boyd White
W. B. Dupuis
Nor.th
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Bruce Lipscomb
W. E Howell
E. G. Humm
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N. M. Speidel
Fred Moore
N. T. Rehmel
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Janet Kelley
Harvey Gesling
Little’s Furniture
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Claude Woods
Jeanette Krabilea
Glendale
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