Public mood shifts with atmosphere over British conscription
The piece argues that British support for compulsory military training grew despite Munich, driven by fear of Hitler and propaganda. It warns American readers to question foreign policy claims and avoid being manipulated, noting Roosevelt’s political vulnerability if overextended.
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Hitler
Chamberlain
Munich
England
House of Commons
Europe
Mussolini
Britain
Cautious Russian flyers linger after Miscou Island crash
Two Russian aviators refused rescue and stayed with their wrecked monoplane off Miscou Island New Brunswick awaiting official Soviet government guidance. The incident follows a pattern of pilots awaiting Moscow’s lid on failures to preserve state prestige in transoceanic efforts.
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Miscou Island
New Brunswick
Moscow
New York
Trotzkyite
Silent economic pace contrasts with bold aviation note
The fragment notes ocean flyers must be brave yet not foolhardy. It contrasts permanence with risk and mentions a treasury printing rate of 136,250 dollars in 25 seconds, implying efficiency surpassing other departments.
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Sei
Treasury
Foolproof cards spark debate in bridge circles
A California inventor touts foolproof playing cards with gray clubs pink diamonds and uncolored hearts and spades claiming they prevent mispulls. Critics say misplays stem from players guessing rather than reading the card and a new deck won't fix that.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Outlawry and Hard Lessons in a Rural and Urban World
A rural family dog succumbs to fear after brutal blows, later attacking a boy and ending its life. An eastern boy, armed with a pistol and wary of authorities, drifts toward crime after harsh encounters on the street and in a chain gang. Political sparring and social quips follow about war, Europe, and American life. The piece closes with a corrected sentence and reflections on class and ambition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Scarborough School shines in Vanderlip estate setting
Charles Driscoll writes of Scarborough on Hudson within the Vanderlip estate near Ossining. He recalls May Day contrasts with city politics, praises the Scarborough school’s democracy and teaching, and notes his talk to students about buried treasure.
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York
Linwood Park
Ossining
Sing Sing
Hudson
Scarborough-on-Hudson
Frank A. Vanderlip
Scarborough School
Scarborough
Pat
How To Hold FALSE TEETH More Firmly In Place
Advertisement promotes FASTEETH denture powder to secure false teeth. It claims alkaline non acid formula prevents slipping while eating or talking, leaves no sour taste or pasty feel, and freshens denture breath. Available at drug stores.
Ov of Captain Kidd's Best Acts Entertain Annie in Iowa Visit
The piece describes a cage editor from What Cheer Iowa joining a trio in town. He performs a scene with an imaginary foe and a victory dance after burying a bone under a living room rug. Annie the cleaning woman is the object of his affection.
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Cage
What Cheer
Iowa
Captain Kidd
Annie
Rotarian district president elected at Cedar Rapids convention
Dr. Harry M. Gage who leads Coe College was unanimously chosen president of Rotarian eleventh district at the Cedar Rapids convention. Local events include Robbins Brothers circus in Cedar Rapids and several notable journeys and arrivals. The city notes a Civil War veteran Capt J G Crozer died at 1409 Second Ave and a May snow storm damaged early gardens.
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Harry M. Gage
Coe College
Robbins Brothers Circus
Cedar Rapids
H. L. Haase
Atlantic City
Washington, D. C
Philadelphia
C. C. Tracy
Emma Wild
Lesta Pirie
Springville
Third Avenue
Nineteenth Street
Jacob Schmidt
Fifty-third Regimental
Greene's
Opera House
Ellen M. Hubbard
Oswego
N. Y
C. F. Hubbard
J. G. Crozer
Second Avenue
Grant E. Reynolds
Mobile
Ala
New York City
John Drew
Jack Straws
Greene’s
Walker Whiteside
J. B. Finn
William Finn
Monday Club
Barge Strike Enters Second Week Delays Freight
In St Louis the Federal Barge lines strike entered its second week as over 100000 pounds of freight remained at docks awaiting movement.
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ST. Louis
Federal Barge Lines
Executor appointed for Maude C Walker Tate estate
The State of Iowa Linn County notices that H L Walker has been duly appointed and qualified as executor of Maude C Walker Tate of Linn County deceased on April 29 1939. Creditors are asked to pay debts promptly and all claims must be filed with the Linn County Clerk and a probate attorney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linn County
Olwen
Maude C. Walker Tate
Iowa
Let's Explore Your Mind by Albert Edward Wiggam
Excerpts present questions on science and morals with author notes. The dialogue critiques how colleges align graduates with job opportunities and how individuals balance personal life with career aims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Edward Wiggam
Notice of Appointment of Administrator in Iowa Estate
The undersigned announces the appointment on this date in 1939 of Anneled as Administrator With the Will Annex of the estate of Phebe Ellen Taber, deceased, Linn County Iowa. All indebted persons must pay immediately. those with claims should file with Carl Hendrickson, Attorney, in Linn County District Court.
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Jowaish
Phebe Ellen Taber
Idi
Linn County
Towa
Doc Cated
Iowa
Ort
Louis TA A
Carl Hendrickson
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