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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 13, 1942

Page

13

Mediterranean Strait and North Africa Cities in Wartime

Uncle Ray explains the Strait of Gibraltar linking Europe and Africa and how Britain’s control has blocked enemy passage. He notes Gibraltar’s fort, the Rock’s height, and 238 years of British hold, with potential Nazi gains from Spain affecting the strait. He lists North African coastal cities including Algiers Tunis Tripoli Bengali Derna and Alexandria, saying Tripoli is largest Italian city there. warfare has altered city populations and a note offers a leaf about Flying Machine Pioneers.

Strait of Gibraltar Atlantic Ocean Rock of Gibraltar Empire State Building Great Britain Ert Mediterranean Algiers Tunis Tripoli Bengali Derna Alexandria Africa Scra Flying Machine Pioneers

Lazy Bowel Relief Ad Claims Gentle Stomach Aid

A vintage style advertisement touts Dr. Caldwell's Syrup of Senna laxative as a gentle remedy for constipation and stomach upset. It highlights easy taste for children and claims to ease lazy bowels with a senna laxative formula.

Dr. Caldwell

Made in Japan taunts and treachery in verse

A fragmented verse condemns Japan with harsh phrases about treachery, infamy, and shame. The speaker paints a bleak image of the cherry blossom land linked to craven deeds and a lasting stain of the brand Made in Japan. The text repeats the slogan, muttering about being shunned and detested.

Japan Japen

Atwater Executor Soren Or Atone of Iowa Estate

Fragmentary probate notice names an executor Soren Or Atone for a Iowa estate tied to a late Walr. It references heirs and required filings. The garbled text mentions a state probate process and a timeframe for settling WW Ric estate.

Soren Atone Eee Stete Lowa Omane GeeVeasee

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