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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 24, 1939

Page

5

British Turkish pact reshapes Europe and Turkey

The piece analyzes how Britain and Turkey form a strategic barrier against Russia, outlining Turkey's military strength, Balkan alliances, and the risk of war if Stalin pushes into Romania or Balkans. It notes Mussolini's diminished Eastward aims and touches on internal U.S. corrections about a secretary transfer.

Stalin Hitler Mussolini Moscow Berlin Russia England Britain France Bulgaria Greece Rumania Carol Turkey Romania Bucharest

Island President

Puzzle clues list with references to a crossword theme is presented, including definitions for horizontal and vertical entries. The page centers on a completed or partially completed puzzle grid titled Island President, with clues ranging from archipelago to algebraic and linguistic terms.

How Family of 5 Can Eat Well On $12 a Week

The column outlines a weekly menu plan for a family of five two adults and three children at about 12 dollars per week. It highlights balanced meals with protein and minerals and features quick jiffy noodle dishes requiring about fifteen minutes to cook plus five minutes to combine. Readers are urged to try the recipe today.

British See No Clear Grounds After City of Flint Capture

London reports say British newspapers highlight the capture of the American steamship City of Flint. Admiralty sources question any clear international law violation since contraband was on board and German captors may have towed the ship to a German port but the British blockade makes that impractical, leaving neutrality to the mercy of chance.

London Flint Admiralty Great Britain

Family pressures and a trip through fashionable New York

Timothy Hulme travels to visit Jules Bernstein and Delia’s circle in a snowy, rain-dusted New York as he faces social expectations, financial strain, and a tense meeting with Mrs. Bernstein about Jules’s school progress. The day unfolds with cautious interactions, a barber visit, and strained etiquette amid looming international news.

Love and Duty at Clifford Academy in Vermont

Timothy Hulme, 44, principal at Clifford Academy, has lived with his Aunt Lavinia and cares for his late wife’s memory. He loves Susan Barney, a primary school teacher aiding her gifted sister Delia. Trustee Mr Wheaton sends him to New York to discuss finances, and Susan and Delia plan to visit their aunt in the Bronx. Timothy agrees to drive them.

Timothy Hulme Cousin Ann Washington Square Peekskill New York Spain Germany Mr. Wheaton Wrison Ju’ss Park Avenue Academy Clifford Windward County Jules Hulme Saturnine Professor Hulme Clifford Academy Vermont Lavinia Timothy Susan Barney Delia Susan Bronx

Pepsin Laxative Senna Advertises Relief

An advertisement promotes Dr Caldwell's Laxative Senna with Syrup Pepsin claiming to relieve constipation and stomach discomfort. It states Pepsin aids digestion of undigested protein while Senna stimulates bowel movements and notes the product is palatable for children.

Teacher Offers Fresh Start After Student’s Struggle

A school instructor meets Jules and his distressed mother in a posh home. The boy admits failing exams after neglecting studies due to dorm life and a cello hobby. The teacher offers a chance to try Vermont, with the mother confessing she cannot pay full tuition yet.

Chaplain Durden to Speak at First Baptist Fall Dinner

Dr. Charles Durden of First Baptist Church of Omaha will speak at the annual fall dinner Thursday at 6 30 p m on Are You Paying Your Way He has served as labor unions chaplain and Influenced Omaha's Central Labor union urging labor to live up to its ideals while church owes a duty to labor

Charles Durder First Baptist Church of Omaha First Baptist Church Durden Dr. Durden Central Labor Union

Charity Supper and Meeting Highlight Public Spirit

Arthur Deamer superintendent of schools will act as toastmaster at a community supper and meeting. The program includes Fannie Paschell violinist and Richard Keen tenor from Coe College, plus A B Caskey and daughter Katherine performing steel saws. Dinner will be served by church circles led by Mrs T K Hefner and Mrs W H Nelson.

Arthur Deamer Fannie Paschell Richard Keen Coe College A. B. Caskey Katherine Caskey T. K. Hefner W. H. Nelson

Japan fixes yen to dollar for official rate

Japan's cabinet decided to base the yen on the dollar starting Wednesday. The move ties the yen to the U S currency rather than the British pound and keeps Japan's commercial policy unchanged, according to a finance ministry statement.

TOKIO INS Japan Ministry of Finance

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