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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 16, 1940

Page

16

You Wouldn't Believe It Synopsis

Dan Bates of Orient Michigan travels global adventures and gains fame as a hero in a shipwreck. He returns home amid a political campaign with Agatha Breen and Myra helping him, while Connie and the judge’s influence shape his rise. The tale blends romance, politics, and small town ambition as Dan navigates love and leadership.

Dan Bates Orient Weekly Gazette Dan Judge Hardwick Connie Hosea Pike England London America Pike Agatha Breen Stowe Myea Agatha Nick Purves Nick Myra Harris Renfrew Tom Stowe Larry Reynolds

Uncle Wiggily Helps Duck Jimmie From Tree Ambition Tale

Uncle Wiggily encounters Jimmie the duck stuck high in a tree while Lulu and Miss Mouse discuss ambition. Jimmie reveals his aim was to rise in life and become a squirrel. Uncle Wiggily plans a rescue as the ants distract, promising to tell about parachutes next.

Uncle Wiggily Lulu Jimmie the Duck Jimmie Lady Mouse Miss Mouse Jimmy Mimmie Jammie Johnnie Billie Bushytail Miss Montnie Ike

Poor Pa by Claude Callan

A narrator recalls a family incident where Larry Reynolds resists belief, calls it providential, and returns to hymn singing. The tale hints at a hidden congratulatory cable to Dan and mentions upcoming visits from Willie and Marian as the speaker plans arrangements at Skene.

Cable service restored after London link outage

Commercial Cables said its service to London was suspended since 5 am and was restored by 7:10 am. Western Union reported normal operations.

New York London Western Union

Mystery Shrouding Military Moves In Tinder-Box Balkans

International News Service reports a fog of conflicting bulletins as Balkan military activity intensifies. Romanian and Yugoslav authorities deny large Soviet incursions while rumors persist of German troop movements into Romania and heightened Danube defenses. Evacuations of Jews in Romanian oil regions are noted under German orders.

Balkans International Romania Balkan Tass Russia Germany Rumania Bucharest Yugoslavia Danube

Building Positive Idea Constellations for Health and Work

The text explains how thoughts cluster into constellations that shape reactions. It shows replacing negative ideas about milk sleep and bosses with positive, constructive beliefs to improve health, mood, and work performance.

Grapefruit Juice Recipe Promises Weight Loss

An easy home recipe claims grapefruit juice helps reduce fat when combined with a light plan. It suggests concentrating grapefruit with water and adding small portions to daily drinks for notable results.

Administrator Appointment Notice for Eia C Wilmers Estate

Notice is given that Calvin I Fullerton has been appointed administrator of the estate of Eia C Wilmers, late of Linn County, Iowa, deceased. Persons indebted must pay promptly. those with claims must file with the Clerk of Linn County District Court.

Inwa Linn Eia C. Wilmers Lowo Calvin Fullerton Admistra Ar Schluter

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