Wartime Town and Farm Safety and Food Prices Summary
Wartime guidance covers ration stamps and indefinitely valid food stamps, safety rules for women on farms, and farm work clothing. It notes July National Farm Safety Week, medical checks, sun protection, and proper lifting. It lists agricultural production orders, shipyard labor needs, and price controls for 1944 crops including potatoes and sweet potatoes, with specific regional price adjustments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Agriculture
OPA
Nebraska
Kansas
Maryland
North Carolina
Virginia
WPB
Things money cannot buy life’s priceless treasures
Lorimer reflects on what money cannot purchase including real friendship a clear conscience good health happiness sunsets songs peace and good character. He urges readers to add to the list noting these intangibles are among life’s most valuable treasures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Horace Lorimer
Saturday Evening Post
State Legislators Salaries Range Wide in 48 States
Regular session lawmakers numbering 7 600 across 48 states earn up to 4 900 000 annually, a total 8 percent below Congress pay of 5 310 000. Average pay about 645 yearly, with extremes from 2 500 in New York to 150 in Connecticut and Kansas. The oldest legal systems are Jewish and Hindu.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Collier's
Congress of the United States
The
Union
New York
Connecticut
Kansas
Nation's youth called soft by Selective Service chief
Washington Col Leonard C Rowntree head of the medical division told a Senate wartime health committee that rejection of men for combat service shows the nation is flabby and ill prepared. He cited one tenth examined and noted high rejection costs from syphilis hernia illiteracy while urging medical support and rehabilitation programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Leonard C. Rowntree
Medical Division
Selective Service
Armed Services
Special
Senate Committee On
Rowntree
United States
Army
Navy
Lieutenant Governor John L. Smith of Throckmorton Co
J L Smith, wartime veteran and state legislator, promotes anti racketeer measures and labor curbs. He credits cutting state appropriations by over 9 million dollars and boosting Old Age Pensions by more than 8 million through tax policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Lee Smith
Throckmorton Co
Senate
How did Grandma get all those wrinkles
A humorous children’s exchange about grandma’s wrinkles. June asks the origin and Billy jokes a baby’s face rusted from water, riffing on playful misconception and family banter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little June
Billy
Divorce Court Citation in Grayson County Texas 1944
Citation issued to Howard Ernest Smith to appear and answer the petition filed April 17 1944 in district court Sherman Texas. Plaintiff Ima Marie Smith seeks divorce on grounds of cruel treatment. Hearing by 10 am on the first Monday after 42 days from issuance, next possible August 14 1944.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State OF Texas
Howard Ernest Smith
A. D
District Court of
Grayson County
Court House
Sherman
Texas
Ima Marie Smith
S. V. Earnest
Inez Steed
Castor Oil's Modern Roles Beyond Occult Kids’ Myths
Castor oil once a feared pediatric remedy now appears in chemists’ work from perfumery to dyeing. It is used in inks, imitation leather, and aviation and gunnery applications. The piece notes its historical dislike by children and its broader industrial value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milady
Middle America
Hitler
Also Mentioned on This Page
Office OF War Information
National Farm Safety Week
Emory S. Land
United States Maritime Commission
United States Employment Service Office
USDA
Services
First National Bank
Member
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
E. C. Looney
Will
Nation
Senate Group
Lewis B. Hershey
Manford
J. L. Smith
Ryasta
Railroad Commission
Beauford H
Railroad Commission of Texas
Community Public Service Company
J. H
Hub) White
J. H. White
Pol. Adv
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