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Newspaper
Brimfield News
Location
Brimfield, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1940
Page
3
Roger Shaw notes the German advance toward Paris intensifies with heavy combat as the United States drafts new defense plans. The report outlines heightened Allied resistance and strategic shifts in response to rapid German movements.
The piece surveys Nazi gains across Europe including Germany Austria Czecho Slovakia Poland Norway Denmark Holland Belgium Luxembourg Memel the Saar and threats to France England and Russia. It notes British troop actions and refugee moves Churchill promises resolve while U S officials push for defense funding and Congress debates debt limits and aid. Roosevelt seeks a billion dollars and 50 000 planes as Willkie urges domestic recovery and non intervention amid shifting alliances.
A chaotic dispatch mixes humorous and surreal items: 30 000 blues defend against 25 000 Texas invaders in Creole Looseana with lucky seventh column cows sabotaging lines, New York Roosevelts clamor, Odessa reports a parachuting doctor delivering two babies, German parachutists rumored as Santa, nylon rushes at New York counters, and a playful jab at Huey Longs.
In western Pennsylvania Jeannette forms the first civilian anti parachute unit to defend the Pittsburgh industrial belt from potential parachute incursions. Local sharpies led by Brust and Landis aim to deter airborne threats amid wartime concerns. The piece notes Harding’s death steering public memory and new destroyers Hughes and Monssen launched in Puget Sound.
The article compares bite strength across groups, noting Americans in 1940 could bite about 125 pounds versus 171 in an earlier era, while Eskimos reportedly could bite about 300 pounds. It frames soft food as the cause and highlights differing jaw strength.
The article notes the ex Kaiser sheltered in Holland amid Nazi occupation while monarchist officers are kept content. It also states General Maxime Weygand, once France’s right hand to Foch, is named commander in chief of the Allies on the Western front. It includes a religious lesson on testing conduct by its fruits and condemns liquor traffic.
A brief note outlines the June 2 lesson focusing on scripture selection and the role of the international Council of Education. It mentions permissions or approvals used by affiliated educators and institutions.
The description touts a soft graceful silk print dress with a rippling skirt and shoulder shirring that flatters the waistline and bust. A plain V neckline allows styling with flowers, brooches or white lingerie touches. Pattern No. 1923-B is featured.
The history of angling traces to Greek and Roman references and Amos in the Bible. It gained prominence in England around the Reformation era. The first printed angling book was Winkin de Worde’s Treatyse of Fysshinge in 1496, followed by Izaak Walton’s popular work in 1653.
A compact reflection on sustaining friendship by loving others for their own sake rather than for personal gain. The quote emphasizes honesty, loyalty, and genuine regard as the bedrock of lasting ties.
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