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The fragmentary text shows newspaper boilerplate about Associated Press credit, advertising rates, obituary notices, and subscription pricing. It mentions offices in Chicago New York Detroit and Cleveland, with rates by carrier and mail, and notes second class matter status.
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Associated Press Associated Presse
Jonn. W. Cullen Company
Chicago
New York
Detroit
Athens
Vinton
Prove Our Strength Vote United in Democracy
A call to Americans to vote next Tuesday emphasizing democracy’s resilience and the dangers of apathy. It argues non voters and non residents undermine liberty, cites 150 years of constitutional continuity, and urges turnout as a civic duty to thwart totalitarianism. The piece stresses universal suffrage, peaceful voting, and the equal value of every ballot.
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Anher
Building ane w Down here in the hills we get only an occa sonal glimpse
The essay surveys sweeping changes in the nation’s landscape and industry as new lakes dams highways and airports arise. It contemplates relocating defense plants away from coasts expanding inland industries and decentralizing the economy to endure total war while warning of world wartime destruction and future planning.
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Britain
England
Poland
France
Warsaw
London
Germanizing the Dead and Alsace War Footing
The piece argues Nazi plans to erase Alsace identity by stamping German names on residents and tombstones. It warns that cultural coercion and petty cruelties may provoke resistance and prove more effective than military force in uniting opposition to Nazism.
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Alsace
Henri
Heinrich
Quote by William Penn on wealth and happiness
A reflective saying contrasts riches with true contentment. It states wealth buys bags but not happiness, and contentment cannot be measured by money.
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William Penn
Proverb Reflects On Balancing Comfort And Consideration
A Chinese saying warns against creating ease for oneself that harms others. It emphasizes social harmony, moral restraint, and mindful actions that prevent unintended distress to those around us.
The Indispensable Man and Joe Kennedy in Wartime Policy
Hugh Johnson strips down Joe Kennedy’s speech as an electioneering bid to keep the United States out of Britain’s war. He argues Kennedy echoes 1917 misread warnings and warns that arming Britain or delaying action could jeopardize Allied momentum. Johnson criticizes Kennedy’s ties to the Kennedy family and Somerset Importers, urging restraint amid shipping shortages and diplomat aims.
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Joe Kennedy
U. S
Great Britain
Joe
Britain
Big
Walter Lippman
Hitler
English Channel
Atlantic
Dong Dang
Balkans
Hull
Japan
Asia
Hawaii
Cordell Hull
Mr. Roosevelt
Bernie Baruch
England
Washington Scene: Western Loyalties and 1940 Campaign Dynamics
Bruce Catton surveys political sentiment across the western states in 1940. He notes California's wavering support for Roosevelt, Hiram Johnson's influence, and Oregon as a Republican hope. The piece also covers Idaho to Montana, Wheeler’s race in Montana, and Colorado's doubtful stance with two Democratic senators split on New Deal policy.
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Washington
Far West
South
West
California
Roosevelt
Hiram Johnson
Wendell Willkie
Sheridan Downey
Willkie
Oregon
McNary
Mon Wallgren
Senate
Legion
Stephen Chadwick
Idaho
Nevada
Utah
Wyoming
Arizona
New Mexico
Montana
Burton K. Wheeler
E. K. Cheadle, Jr
Colorado
Edwin Johnson
Alva Adams
Happiness and Goodness From God and Self
A reflective statement attributed to Mary Baker Eddy on happiness arising from God given and self-forged values. It links conscious worth to fulfillment, claiming true happiness comes from doing good and spiritual tenure rather than worldly gains.
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Mary Baker Eddy
Man of Noble Dispositions Seeks Joy Through Sharing Happiness
Quote from Jeremy Taylor on the joy of making others share in happiness. Reflects on virtue and communal well being, portraying happiness as a social and generous act rather than solitary.
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Jeremy Taylor
Bricker and the Schools Letter Supports Bricker’s Finances
Editor, The Messenger, Bricker administration preserved school funding through Foundation Program payments, turning taxes to the state general fund to meet 1939 1940 obligations. He retired old deficit interest and aims to reduce more, while acknowledging need to fix unfair district funding.
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the Messenger
Bricker
Davey
Ohio
Boards of Education
Davy
E. J. Arnold Nelsonville
Coolville Funds and Local Blues in a Rural Recounting
A reflective piece from Coolville describes town life with Republican headquarters between the hardware store and U S 50 while Democrats locate near the department store. It recalls an aging town bully, a tomb bank loss tied to Hoover, and long hardship readjustment through the years.
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the Messenger
Coolville
U. S. 50
Joe Louis
Waldo
Hoover
Trustees deny criticism of old age pension policy
Gilbert Weekes of Pomeroy Ohio writes to clarify that township trustees did not criticize the old age pension, noting few receive the $30 monthly maximum and stating his support for pensions while helping the needy.
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the Messenger
Sundlay
Gilbert Weekes
Letter from Athens voter backs Willkie in 1940 race
A lifelong Democrat in Athens criticizes Roosevelt and praises Wendell L. Willkie in a letter dated October 29. The writer points to Madison Square Garden remarks and honors local soldiers from Flanders Field, urging readers to support Willkie in the upcoming election.
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the Messenger
Roosevelt
Madison Square Garden
Mothers of
Flanders
Paul Revere
Abraham Lincoln
America
Wendell L. Willkie
R. M. Bready
Athens
Tax dollar worry from Meigs County reader
Willis White of Pomeroy writes in October to critique Bricker’s economy. He argues highway construction on State Route 7 has swollen inspectors, while laborers are scarce, and vows support for Davey as tax dollars dwindle in Meigs County.
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the Messenger
Bricker
Meigs County
Davey
Mystery unfolds as Barkes arrest shocks Langdon case
In a tense scene Barkes is jailed after Plowman links him to the Langdon pearls and a $500 transfer. Pat Langdon learns of the arrest and questions whether Barkes acted alone or with a hotel confederate Brabant as investigators weigh motive, alibi, and hidden loot.
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Barkes
Plowman
Langdon
Braitwood
Sidney
Brabant
Togi
Mr. Braitwood
Patricia Langdon
Adam
New York
Gundrum
Pat
Capetown
Savannah
Craig
Chauffeur Barkes Confesses Cash for Medicine Plot
Barkes admits receiving money from Mr. Langdon for a medical errand to the city and cashing the check at the bank after allegedly meeting the doctor. Police say they will verify the teller and doctor, and report treasure found: money in a garage and a cleaned gun. Brabant, a town contact, has a record and a green sedan.
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Barkes
Plowman
Langdon
Braitwood
Pat
Adam
Captain Plowman
Brabant
Racine Social And Personal Highlights
Mrs Flossie Wolfe and Emma LaGrange with son Charlie visited Mrs Sallie Wolfe in Racine. Janie Starcher and two children moved to Charleston. Ward Richards of Youngstown visited relatives in Racine and Parkersburg. Kathlene Boyd and John Boyd hosted guests including Miss Alice Davis and Lor etta. Rev T T Shelton attended a district meeting in Gallipolis. Brad Wolfe returned to a Nitro dredge boat job, accompanied by brother-in-law Paul Beards. Owen Watson visited Parkersburg recently.
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Philson
Bertha Boyd
Kathlene Boyd
John Boyd
Racine
R. D
Eileen Roush
Letart Falls
Oliver Sayre
Alis
Ray Sayre
Parkersburg
Ruth Weldon
Elizabeth Taylor
T. T. Shelton
Gallipolis
Brad Wolfe
Nitro
W. Va
Paul Beards
Owen Watson
Lightning behavior in smoke filled air forms a better conductor
A note explains that lightning does not follow drafts unless the air contains smoke or vapor. In such conditions the smoke acts as a better conductor than the surrounding air, influencing the path of lightning.
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America Daily
Bruce Catton
Washington Scene
Democratic Club
Troy
Edward Campbell Coolville
Pomeroy, O
Willis White
Pomeroy
New York Jungle
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