Backstage in Iowa Politics Opens With Campaign Plans
Des Moines reports outline Senator George A. Wilson’s expected campaign role, radio speeches, and Iowa appearances to push for his Senate seat as Guy Gillette retires and Bourke Hicklen looms. Article notes Wilson’s health improvement after neck operation and summer recuperation.
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Paul
Bambarger
Des Moines
Iowa
U. S
George A. Wilson
Guy M. Gillette
Bourke B. Hickenlooper
Wilson
Washington
Tungsten in China Dominates Early Mining Output
China holds a commanding stake in tungsten ore, with reserves about five times those of the rest of the world. Production rose from 0.1 percent of global output before World War I to 85 percent in 1926-29, then fell to around 40 percent in 1934-37, while 1913-17 saw 37 percent of world production.
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China
How Vinegar Removes Onion Odor After Frying
After frying onions, pour a small amount of vinegar into the hot pan. The vinegar neutralizes and removes the lingering onion smell effectively.
Manure and Pruning Restore Life to Orchards
A survey finds fruit trees on most farms but many orchards look worn. Apply manure at once and prune by species and age. Older apples: remove waterspouts, weak laterals, thin head. Pears and cherries lightly, peaches more severely. Scrape rough bark to kill larvae. Spray trees throughout the season.
Arctic Test Box At Northwestern University Involves Cold War Tech
Engineers at Northwestern University Technological Institute test military equipment in a newly built low temperature room cooled seven degrees below zero. The chamber, large enough to hold a tank, creates record cold for full scale research and aids development of polar gear and a self contained aircraft heating unit for Arctic conditions.
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Arctic
Northwestern University
Technological Institute
North Pole
State Income Tax Cuts Shift Burden Across States
The 25 percent cut in New York individual income tax payments leads the nations reductions, offsetting higher collections elsewhere to keep total 142. Iowa follows with a 50 percent cut in 1943, while South Dakota and West Virginia repeal laws this year. Oregon plans large reductions, and future gains in tax intake may be dampened by deductions and military enlistments reducing base income.
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New York
United States
Iowa
South Dakota
West Virginia
Oregon
US Camphor Use Fueled by Southern Pines
The United States consumes over 5 million pounds of camphor annually, sourced largely from Southern pine trees. Technical grade camphor supports cellulose nitrate plastics and war goods, while more than 1,000,000 pounds of USP grade are used mainly in pharmaceuticals. A decade ago Japan held a monopoly on natural camphor from Formosan camphor trees.
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United States
Japan
Formosa
Cucumber Growing Tips Emphasize Soil and Feeding
The article notes cucumbers struggle with insects and diseases, warns against replanting after melons and squash, and recommends sandy loam soil with good drainage. It stresses moisture retention and a complete plant-food diet to produce high quality, high yielding cucumbers.
Haitian Independence Declared on January 1 1804
Dessalines proclaimed Haiti's independence marking the nation's emergence as the second free American country. The date January 1 1804 became a defining milestone in Caribbean and Atlantic history.
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Haiti
Dessalines
Chaplain Schmitt Sacrificed Self at Pearl Harbor Rescue
Aloysius Herman Schmitt chaplain of the U S Navy aboard the battleship Oklahoma helped crew mates escape a sunk compartment through a porthole. His body wedged blocking exit. he urged others on with his blessing before being unable to be rescued. He received the Navy and Marine Corps Medal.
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Aloysius Herman Schmitt
U. S. Navy
U. S
Oklahoma
Pearl Harbor
Chaplain Schmitt
Schmitt
Navy
Marine Corps
Richland News Highlights Local Social Notices
Mrs H A Shannon of Lees Summit Mo visited family in Richland while Lon Humphrey heads to Miami for winter. Seattle couple Mr and Mrs Richard B Lee welcome a daughter. Local church and school events include WSC S party at the Methodist church and a theater party for a birthday. Multiple area residents travel, serve, or visit relatives across Iowa communities and distant states.
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Ruth Iuff
Helen
Cedar Rapids
Lon Humphrey
Miami
Fla
Richard B. Lee
Seattle
Wash
Lee
Kathleen Allen
Alvin S. Allen
al Huber
A. G. Swanson
Washington, D.C
Ed Bell
Frank Kline
Kline
Janet Hendrickson
Wilford Tucker
Wm. Tucker
Christian Church
Wilford
Springfield
Dorothy Roundy
Cliffordine
R. J. McCleery
Paul V. Shearer
Minneapolis
William Swailes
Mary Low
John Hanft
William R. Swailes
A.E.M. 3
San Francisco
Charles Hantz
Los Angeles
Calif
Milo Jamison
Texas
Frank Jamison
Joe Schlateer
Effie Sharp
Win. Freyenberger
Havre
Myrtle Freyenberger
Washington
EK. J. Freyenberger
Joe Schlatter
J. R. Kauffman
Ten Day Furloughs and Military Moves From Columbus Junction
Pvt William Lord spends ten day furlough with wife and children in Columbus Junction. Cecil Karl Frisk tours Pt Arena California with Coast Guard mate and visits father Vi A Beisk. Pvt Charles D Jones moves from Italy to France. Pvt James L Edwards Jr arrives in France. Set Douglas Langstaff returns from furlough to Canada. Dr K C Staudt and wife mark 25th anniversary with American School for Boys in Baghdad. Presbyterian church calendar earns about 59 dollars at rummage sale. World wide communion observed next Sunday October 1. William Dunn starts new duties.
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Cecil Karl Frisk
U.S. Coast Guards
Pt. Arena
Calif
Vi A. Beeisk
Charles D. Jones
Roy Jones
Italy
France
James L. Edwards
Columbus Junction
Set
Douglas Langstaff
D. R. Langstaff
Canada
K. C. Staudt
Bagdad
American School For Boys
Staudt
Reformed Church
Presbyterian Church
William Dunn
Mrs Barbara Schlatter Returns From Washington Visit
Noble resident Mrs Barbara Schlatter returned Wednesday from Washington after spending time there.
Wm Gwinn Visits Old Time Friends At English River
Wm W Gwinn and Earl Smith visited Cedar township and the English River area, tracing Gwinns roots from the 1850 railspliter line. The piece notes Willard Jr a 40 year old bachelor in New York with a government post and a costly hotel room, while Earl Smith runs the 200 acre Cedar two farm with heavy work needs.
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Wm. Gwinn
English River
Alvin C. Hasty
Wm. W. Gwinn
Earl Smith
Thomas Smith
Cedar Township
Gwinn
Albert Maas
Lookout Country School
Iowa State University
Willard, Jr
New York
Generations and wildlife lore from a rural family and community
A niece or reader recalls eight generations of a family tied to Earl Smith’s kin, notes dwindling wildlife due to hunting, and invites neighbors to farm work at 125 per acre. The letter mentions Squire William Eldridge’s long life, Richmond’s sawmill owner, and a redman of the forest resident educated and diligent.
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Earl Smith
Wm Eldridge
William
Richmond
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Muscatine
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