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Brimfield News

Location

Brimfield, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Aug 15, 1940

Page

6

Bible and conscription in the mosaic draft and modern selective service

Washington commentary argues that universal military service rests on biblical precedent and a social obligation. It traces three draft steps from registration to quotas and exemptions, contrasts Mosaic rules with 1917 policy, and warns the 21 31 age range change is a blunder while urging broad selection to balance duty with family and work life.

Washington Moses Children of Israel Israel Moses Spake God Reuben Canaan Kadesh-Barnea Snaggletooth Ballyhoo

Japanese Strength in Far East and Europe Politics

Secret surveys indicate Japan could rapidly seize Dutch East Indies and other colonial holdings, threatening Singapore and aligning with a southward push as Britain faces blitzkrieg. Nebraska Republicans oppose Willkie speech in McCook. Bullitt clashes with Roosevelt over France aid. Chile defends 13 Loyalists as Franco presses Spain to surrender asylum. Cuba weighs Spain ties amid shifts in Madrid relations.

Washington Japan Far East Dutch East Indies Asia Indo- China Java Sumatra South Pacific Singapore Britain Spain Latin America Americas Rio Grande Franco Madrid Chile Chie Cuba Orestes Ferrara United States

Go-to-School Headwear Includes Matched Turbans

Fashion column notes fall millinery trends with matched turbans to pair with frocks or suits. It highlights pompadour styles, chignons, and bold color or stripe combinations, illustrating how coordinated turbans with dresses create chic ensembles for school wear.

Lillie Dache New Jersey Union

Pompadour Hairdo Steals Spotlight In Millinery

A fashion piece notes milliners temper the pompadour hairstyle to suit modern tastes. The model showcases a sophisticated, simple look with a lavish brim hat accented by a grosgrain ribbon band and short back streamers.

Fashion Hints for The College Girl

The article describes casual yet meticulously styled college girl attire featuring featherweight jersey dresses with fringed shawls, new pinafore frocks, a navy dress with a red wool pinafore, and drawstring jersey models. It highlights a plaid suede shirt combo and teenage fashion tweaks for a demure, stylish look.

Jersey

Poor Chimney Draft Resolved by Revolving Cap Vane

A wind down draft in a valley setting can pull smoke downward. install a sheet metal revolving chimney cap with a top vane to turn the opening away from wind and reduce drafting. Any metal shop can supply the cap.

Extension Service Bureau University of New Hampshire Durham N. H

Liner America’s New Master: Col Giles Leads Queen of Merchant Navy

In New York, Captain Giles of Shellbacks commands the United States liner America as dignitaries, senators, and magnates witness a display of seafaring power. Stedman’s heroic past inclines readers to recall his rescue feats in 1925 and 1940 era events, while a portrait of Marines leader Colonel Peck frames calm resolve amid tense times.

New York United States America Giles United States Navy Cross Admiralty Treasury Department Washington Stedman Olivergrove Uited States Coastguard Mediterranean Sea English Channel Mentalsetts Institute of Technology United States Line Colonel Peck Col de Witt B Peck U. S

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