Economic Highlights on Neutrality Policy and China Crisis
The Graettinger Times reports on the White House neutrality stance and Congress reaction amid the undeclared war in the Orient. It notes public opinion siding with China, and warns that if Japan prevails the Open Door may close. It cites Japan's reliance on U.S. imports and discusses embargo possibilities and partisan debate in Congress.
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Congress
House
Senate
White House
Borah
United States
League of Nations
World Court
Hull
State Department
America
Orient
Japan
China
Nippon
Germany
Italy
Far East
Son of Heaven
Chinese Council For Economic Research
The
New York Times
Dynamite Rumors Stir Laurens Town Myths Exploded
A Laurens Sun report debunks wild rumors about dynamite caps scattered by youths. No blasts occurred, no mowers or stoves were destroyed, yet fears and sensational broadcasts swept the town until investigators confirmed the facts and traced rumors to nervous residents.
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Laurens
Hera
J. H. Hartman
Sun Office
Iowa's Queen of the Redheads at 1939 State Fair
Susan Heyward, Hollywood star, heads the judging panel for Iowa's statewide Queen of the Redheads contest. Any Iowa girl 16 to 26 can compete for a finals spot at the state fair, with district winners appearing August 28 and the finals August 29. Winners receive screen tests and a trip to Hollywood.
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Iowa
Hollywood
Fotr
Incoherently Scribbled Local Controversy and Questions
An incoherent dialogue shows Mrs Grabbit questioning income tax rules about weekly allowances for her husband’s meals and transport. A minister addresses parishioners about refreshments and patience, while Mrs Owena questions others and contemplates a personal visit.
Hollywood star Susan Hayward to appear at state fair
An official screen test will be conducted on August 30 evening for entries from Towa redhearts. Contestants must mail a photograph and a lock of hair to the secretary of the state fair board in Des Moines for preliminary selection. Hayward's visit marks the first time a Hollywood star appears in person at the state exposition, and she will take part in the fair’s night show from August 27 to 30.
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Towa Redhearts
State Fair Board
Des Moines
Susan Hayward
Seedling Doctor Self-Treats Foot Wounds In Home Office
Dr G E Schnug a Dows surgeon treated a foot wound at home then traveled to Hampton for further care at Lutheran hospital. A second item notes Paul Mikes burned by tractor fuel when his clothing ignited in an explosion while he carried fuel. Other briefs report bean field workers at Lake Mills for Cool Spring Canning, a denied symbol funding permit by Whittemore official, a child lost a foot in a mowing accident near Duncombe, and a magazine subscription scam in Jefferson followed by refunds and flight.
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G. E. Schnug
Dows
Hampton
Lutheran Hospital
Paul Mikes
Hia
Weat Bend Journal
Rock Rapids Train Collision Kills Two Cattle Hit
Ed Donovan, engineer on trains 19 and 20 between Knighthville and Sioux Falls, faced a sudden herd of six cattle in heavy rain near Rock Rapids. He struck the cattle, killing two and injuring four. An air pipe on the gas motor broke, delaying the train about 80 minutes, but the locomotive did not derail. Ringsted Dispatch reports.
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Fal Doongan
Donovan
Rock Tal
Knatherville
Sioux Falls
Rock Rapids
Donovan Hag
Ringsted Dispacth
Russians Comment On Machinery Interest In Russia
A visiting draughtsman from the Niles Tool Company in Hamilton notes Russians are particular buyers of machinery for military production. He cites wartime gun lathes for artillery pieces and inspectors monitoring specifications, highlighting global reach of the firm’s machines.
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Wred B. Hamilton
Hamilton
Ohio
Ray Sperbeck
Wm. Balger
Mr. Hamilton
Niles Tool Company
Concorm
Swea City Herald
Student’s Humorous Title Sparks Displeasure at School
Ayer scholar’s last day assignment yielded only a title The Bustle Totters on the Throne causing the startled matron to order him to take his seat and retire in disgrace, per the Livermore Gazette.
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Ayer
Scohol Matam
Livermore Gazette
Vacation Time In The Rockies And Redwoods
A readable traveling diary covers Nebraska plains and Colorado and Wyoming landscapes en route to Cheyenne. The author notes Big Muddy river damage, farm losses, irrigation, and wildlife, with side anecdotes about river legends, a near Sullivan family reunion, and historic landmarks along the Lincoln Highway as snowcapped mountains appear near Cheyenne.
Joint Board Proceedings Pocahontas Palo Alto Iowa 1939
Officials from Pocahontas and Palo Alto Counties met in Pocahontas to establish Secondary Road District No. 404-PA-209-P. E A Huskamp and Omyra Cottington chaired. Roy A. Johnson served as secretary. The board heard objections, reviewed the engineer’s report, and adopted the district boundaries and designation.
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Court House
Pocahontas
Iowa
Palo Alto
Palo Alto County
E. A. Huskamp
Omyra Cottington
L. ©. Phillips
T. C. Traog
J. M. Robinson
Poeahontas County
Clarence Jensen
E. A. Rude
Cunty ‘Ineer
Secontary Road
Board of Supervisors
Pesca
Cc. L. Zeman
Arden DeMillis
Alta Hewlett Et al NY NW Ag
Arden DeMill
Leila C
A . Thornton
A. C
Sands
Gu Thic
Roy A.johnson
Secretivy
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Cool Spring Canning Company
Humaldt Republic
Don M. Butler
Whittemore
West Bend
Earl G. Miller
Whittemara Champion
Jane
Clarence Housken
Duncombe
Housken Tyas
Story City Herald
Jefferson
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Jewell Record
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the Times
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Los Angeles
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