Worth Signing Petition Against War From the VFW
The Veterans of Foreign Wars launch a nationwide petition drive urging Congress and the President to keep the United States out of war. They seek 25 million signatures from 3600 posts to press for peace, arguing the public favors staying out of distant conflicts and preserving America’s war-free course. The piece urges readers to sign the VFW petition when offered.
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America
Joe Doakes
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Congress
United States
V. FW
Football taxation sparks university suit over amusement tax
The article notes that state universities sue to recover amusement taxes levied by the federal government on football tickets. It argues football is a sport and spectacle not an essential state function, though universities profit from it. It questions defender’s view of tax immunity and stresses the professionalized, profitable nature of the game.
Polar exploration echoes in drifting base tale
The text describes a drifting base near the northeast Greenland coast, showing a journey of 745 miles and eight degrees of latitude from the pole. It recalls traditions of polar exploration where pioneers moved slowly toward the pole, contrasting with past Russian expeditions marked by grueling progress.
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Greenland
Headlines and Bits Across The World In Curious Array
A quirky collage notes Seiri s hurry home after research on oceans and currents. It cites a statue in a library and fame as a bust. Japan presses Nanking over Far East peace while a teacher misplaces The Hague. A Pennsylvania oldtimer yearns for cigars. Chaplin subpoena fails. Germany markets coal soap. Spring cleaning tips include hanging red curtains. Florida and California quip over a Los Angeles slide description.
Interesting Editorials from Other Newspapers
Editorial selections from various newspapers provide a digest of opinion on current affairs. The note indicates readers can study the clippings privately in the library, with access via a specific building.
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Amedicus
LO South
Loening Hnvenite
D Gecan
Wyonna Varanile
Holeor
Ancient tablet links Hammurabi era to Dura site
A clay tablet from Hammurabi era Hana records land transfer to a noble. Parts later used in a temple wall at Atargatis's site, and the tablet's decipherment by Prof. Ferris J. Stephens at Yale links the city of Dumara or Dura to the older Euphrates valley. Archaeology recalibrates Dura's founding and habitation dates.
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Christian Science Monitor
Hammurabi
Hana
Syria
Babylonia
Atargatis
Dura
Ferris J. Stephene
Yale
A.D
Euphrates Valley
Alexander
Professor Stephens
Dumara
Hana City
Duweir
Deir-ez-Zee
Euphrates
Hammurshi
Tirqua
Damara
Harvard and Norfolk Prison Team Debate Set Next Week
Harvard will debate officials from the Norfolk prison colony in Massachusetts next week at a venue in Des Moines. The Norfolk team argues for the affirmative on the question: The national labor relations board should be empowered to enforce arbitration of all industrial disputes, with prisoners wearing informal dress per the warden's instruction.
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Harvard
Norfolk
Jen
Norfolk Priman
Iebor
National Labor Relations Board
Smet
Labor ‘Board
Gaa Ida
World Scene Shifts Amid European Negotiations
Fragmented dispatch outlines England France and Poland pursuing peace deals to sway Germany Italy and Russia. It notes U S caution and hints at intrigue behind diplomacy with Talleyrand Metternich compared to current actors. Diamonds are discussed as unlikely money due to paste substitutes.
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Lioux
England
Hitler
Mussoliini
France
Russia
Poland
Germany
Russie
Bomcia
Fussia
Toser
Talieyrand
Metter
Nich
Ionvenir
Talleyrand
Metter- Nich
United States
Europe
Diary Entry Reflects Family Frictions and Small Victories
A diary fragment describes a cold spell with two stoves fighting to heat three rooms, a heated Thanksgiving discussion with two young readers trading books, and a plan to sell cane seed rather than waste it. The writer muses on identity, mis-spelled signs, and the effort to stay hopeful amid hardship.
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Wny
Weymouth
Ove
Jim
Tucina
Cain
Twenty Years Ago Today In Huron Officers Elected
A special meeting of Huron Lodge No. 3 A M A M elected officers for the coming year including W M W J Cole S W J B R Johrmen and I W He J Rice secretary Camden Rayburn treasurer and others. The Ladies of the Degree of Honor named officers Nellie Gaccoigne Martha Martin Mary B Forest W A Williams and others. Athletic prospects at Harem College look dreary for next year with several players listed and military personnel noted among alumni.
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Huron Lodge
W. J. Cole
W.M
J. BR. Johrmen
S. W
E. W. Feige
I. W. He J. Rice
Camden ‘Rayburn
W. H. Allingham
J. D. Weaton
EB. Hartnagel
J. S
D. Whorton
Tylor
J. H. Fonsberg
Arama Janie Verdes
W. F. K. Wherton
Whorton
Nellie Gaccoigne
H. Margaretha Martin
Mary B. Forest
Ree Finn
Erema Bliss
W. A. Willams
Anna Snow
Mary Gilland
I. W
Frances Shepardson
O. W
Carrie Lawrence
Jena Boots
Anna Neistadt
Augusta Terest
Sam
Harem College
Lloyd Boughton
U.S. A
Fe Crook
George Pant
U. S. Inkeatey
Alet
Etersen
Quarterack Navy
Carl Scryter
Sth
Depet Beigade
Webert Wilson
Armey Ste Depet Brigmis
Neseryer
Robert Glenon
Whlan Peleest
Vert Holton
Sem Rar' Ioe
Jon ‘Landsey
136Th
Witbor ‘Meise
Henry
Joe Renthefl
Dudemar
JW. W
Sean
Pyle
Delbect Scraby
Sema Becbeny
Plaeut
Pinch
Complex debate on referenda and wartime policy echoes
The article discusses a lack of a referendum in a resolution, concerns about rapid wartime decisions, and how swift actions affect markets and public confidence. It notes figures like Ludlow, Roosevelt, and Kennedy, and covers plans for diplomacy and military strategy with mentions of Bullitt and other officials.
Forestburg PTA Holds December Meeting
Forestburg PTA met on a Tuesday evening at the school for its December gathering led by President Sather. Walter Fairfield was named chairman of the program committee as plans moved to the January meeting. A local mixed chorus provided entertainment.
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Forestburg Pta
Forestburg
Parqmi
Haid
Sather
youtie-Wwasinens
Sie
Walter Fairfield
Nefmemthead
Refryahment
Pup
Skill and Verse Class Notes and Evening Program
Students selected two best essays for district declamation at Wessington Springs. Laura Dent read The Bishop's Candlesticks and Leonard Barstead offered The Paradox of Peace. Sophomore English presented a planiet Louder Please. A vocal trio and spelling bee followed. John Halliwell acted as town marshal. social hour and refreshments closed the installation ceremonies.
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Rebwrile
Jewell Abeer
Barara Slauker
Wessington Springs
Laura Dent
Leonard Barstead
Hazel
Helen Fouberg
Isabel Gere Calle
Paripate
Wessington Springs Doctor Plans Move to Ankeny Iowa
Dr J W Foster longtime local physician and surgeon will leave Wessington Springs January 1 to establish practice in Ankeny Iowa a town of about 700 residents ten miles north of Des Moines Mrs Foster and Dorothy will stay until mid January so Dorothy can finish her first semester at the local school The family arrived fifteen years ago and have played active roles in church civic and social affairs The departure leaves only one doctor serving the area between Woonsocket and Gann Valley with no immediate plans to recruit a replacement.
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Wessington Springs
Dee. Bo
J. W. Foster
Ankeny
Iowa
Foster
Dorothy
Thorothy
Tes Moines
O E and Masons Install New Officers in Smet
In Smet on December 15 the Euscrn Star and Masonic lodges held their annual joint installation. Installing officer Mrs Zeina Waistrom presided as Margaret Ryland became worthy matron and O J Hill worthy patron, with officers and seated Masons named including Arthur Yindt Glen Van Tassel William Warren J Mo Warkentin Lewis Snider and others.
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O.E
DE Smet
Euscrn Star
Zeina Waistrom
Margaret Ryland
Martha Eggen
Asociate
O. J. Hill
Worty
Hollis Aili
Anciate
Teme Huskell
Alice Fritzel
Mildred Whyte
Alice Adersbey
Lola Snyder
Laura Sherweed
Mabel Decker
Kathevine English
Ada
Fern Bergstrom
Ruth
Zepha Eberbert
Esther
Myrtle Wilmarth
Martha
Mildred Hill
Electa
Iva Ruskell
Wader
Henry Fritzel
Sentinel
Fred W. Wright
Young People to Lead Willow Lake Church Service
At Willow Lake Congregational Church the Upward Arrows youth group will lead the morning service on Sunday December 13. A one act play The Last Church features Verla Trevithick and peers, with music by a mixed quartet. Proceeds aid a camp fund for the Young People's Assembly at Lake Kampeska. Rev S W Kerk of Huron will attend for a business meeting after the program.
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Willow Lake
Upward Arrows
Christian Organiztion
Verla Trevithick
Vance Beckwith
Eugene Spang
Asme Hamre
Vernon Nirack
Ella Forde
Velva Townsend
Maxine Arewood
Blanche Lember
Arthur Beeckwith
Methodist Aid Group Holds Christmas Party at Place Home
Division ten of the Methodist Aid visited Mrs. Harry Place for a Christmas party. Mrs. Fenes and Miss Lilla Rogers organized the program. Gifts were exchanged and a picnic lunch was served.
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Conde
Methodist Aid Witl
Rie
Harry Place
Fenes
Lilla Rogers
Christmas Program Planned at Municipal Hall
Special Christmas program to be held at the municipal hall Thursday December 16. Conde schools announce a two week vacation. Attending the junior play were Fordham Gee and Mrs Mynus Madsen who attended at Clark Auditorium.
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CONDE
Specia
Gevan
Dee
Fordham
Gee
Mynus Madsen
de Clark Auditorium
Local Christmas Dinner Hosted at Mrs Herring Home
Mrs William Herring entertained six guests at a six o'clock dinner Saturday at her Conde home. Guests included Superintendent and Mrs V W F Sella and Mr and Mrs C O Vincent in attendance for a social gathering reflecting community hospitality.
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Conde
Wiliam Herring
Dinmer
V. W. F. Sella
C. O. Vincent
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