Roosevelt Cabinets Shake Up Redefines Urgent War Tone
Roosevelt names Stimson and Knox to top War and Navy posts, reshaping GOP strategy and Democratic unity. Analysts note shift from neutrality to non belligerency, with Stimson and Knox seen as strong interventionists. Critics warn of intensified campaign attacks as defense plans press readiness for a possible 1 000 000 man army within 12 to 15 months.
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Roosevelt
Stimson
Knox
Republican Party
Philadelphia
War
Navy Departments
Navy
Woodring
GOP
Italy
Germany
Hoover
Democratic Party
Wheeler
Ous
Europe
Graininger Market Report Markets Open July 4 1940
Graettinger market report lists prices for eggs butter and poultry on July 4 1940 with No 2 eggs at 10 cents per dozen No 1 eggs and eggs in trade noted. State Brand Butter listed at 30 cents per pound. Heavy hens 4 to 5 pounds 9 cents per pound leg horns 7 cents heavy hens five pounds and over 10 cents per pound.
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Graettinger
Army recruiting office opens in Emmetsburg Iowa
Fort Des Moines signal corps officer Montague heads the U S Army recruiting office in the city hall building Emmetsburg Iowa Applicants ages 18 to 865 years are eligible to fill vacancies in infantry artillery cavalry and air corps
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Emmetsburg Corp
Montague
Signal Corps
Fort Des Moines
U. S. Army
Emmetsburg
Iowa
Infantry
Artillery
Cavalry
Air Corps
Reeves Predicts Dempsey Return and Baer Victory
Ben F Reeves has long predicted Jack Dempsey would return to boxing. On Monday night Dempsey won in two rounds on his comeback, a result Reeves hailed while praising Baer for a decisive victory over Galen.
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Ben F. Reeves
Jack
Jack Dempsey
Squared Circle
Ben Reeves
Mr. Reeves
Beer
Manassa Mauler
Ben
Baer
Galento
Compulsory military service debate grips Congress
The article discusses Senator Burke's proposal for universal registration of men aged 18 to 65 for defense purposes, the growing support for compulsory service, and broad media endorsement. It notes French capitulation terms, morale in Allied forces, and the caution urged by observers regarding German assurances in the armistice context.
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Burke
Congress
Hitler
British Isles
France
England
Who's Who In Iowa data gathering in Graettinger
Representatives of the Iowa Press Association are in Graettinger collecting material for the statewide Who's Who In Iowa. Robert Morris and James Sorenson lead the effort to compile a county history and alphabetic county listings for the 99 counties. The project marks the Town Press Association anniversary and will publish in book form this fall.
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Iowa Preas Association
Iowa
Iowa Presa Association
Graettinger
Who's Who
Robert £. Morris
James Sorenson
The
Press Association
Newspapers
Des Moines
Town Press Association
Palo Alto
Doris Webbe Recovering After Emergency Appendix Surgery
The 12 year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Henry Webbe east of Graettinger underwent an emergency appendix operation at Sauckcenter Minnesota. She had visited her sister Mrs Bernard Bormann and family the prior Sunday and was taken to the hospital Tuesday. Her parents drove to Sauckcenter Tuesday evening to be with her. Doctors report Doris is recovering nicely.
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Doris Wobble
Henry Webbe
Graettinger
Sauckcenter
Minnesota
Doris
Bernard Bormann
Fallow Tigers Sweep Sunday doubleheader at Suss Park
Fallow Tigers won both ends of a Sunday doubleheader at Suss Ball Park, 8-2 and 6-4. Merle Peterson pitched game one with a homer, Dennia Peterson pitched game two, and Don Rasmussen caught both games. Manager Raymond Suss notes next game against Mallari's softball team on Sunday, July 7.
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Fallow Tigers
Suss
Merle Peterson
Dennia Peterson
Don Rasmussen
Mallari
Raymond Suss
Fallow Vigerss
Dewey Return From West Coast Journey
Roland Luchsinger and Kenith Jensen returned home from the west coast on Tuesday. They spent home time in California and Washington and pressed their journey as a gallant race.
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California
Roland Luchsinger
Kenith Jensen
West Coat
Washington
Treaty words leave France wary of German judgment
The fragment suggests distrust of a treaty as Germany would judge France's compliance. It notes potential surprise if Germany allows or orders actions against England, implying tension over enforcement and authority between Germany and France.
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Germany
France
England
Soap Box Classic at Estherville August 1st
The second annual Soap Box Classic will be held in Estherville on August 1 at 2 00 PM with a 0 65 mile sloped course on West Central Avenue. Races for speed and distance will feature amateurs against professionals with prizes for winners and entrants. Entries close July 15 with notification to Clarence M Rogers Estherville and a Kiddies Parade at 1 30 PM precedes the races.
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Estherville
West Central Avenue
Iowa
Minnesota
Clarence M. Rogers
High School Improvement and Local Projects This Summer
The high school plans extensive floor sanding as part of summer work. The L R R Luchsinger residence has been freshly painted by Andy Axelton. Graettinger sidewalk construction is set to begin soon.
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L. RR
Howertz Party Travels From Chicago to Grachtinger
Mr and Mrs L M Howertz left Chicago in a Dodge coupe Monday morning and arrived in Grachtinger at 1 30 pm. They aimed to beat Dutch Thomsen s record and noted their progress during the trip.
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Dutch Thompsen
Times
Mra
L. M. Howertz
Chicago
Grachtinger
Evergreen kitten ball teams wins close game on Sunday
Sunday afternoon the Evergreen kitten ball team defeated the Lost Island team in a very close and interesting game. A return game will be played Sunday July 4 at the Soren Duhn diamond. The Evergreen team also has a return game scheduled with Dickens for July 28.
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Evergreen
Soren Duhn
Dickens
Weather Report Promising Corn and Grain Outlook
A week of cool, pleasant weather with notably cool nights. Corn and small grain crops show promise based on current conditions.
Thompson's Grocery Intro Sale Free Cake and Rolls
Free cake rolls and cookies at Thompson's Grocery with introductory sale on flour and free samples. The Times highlights bargains and invites buyers to view ad details for all particulars. Ernie Andresen lost his model airplane Sunday about five miles northwest Grachtener. finder should contact Mr. Andresen. Dr J P McManus and family take vacation from July 4 to July 20.
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Rock Bottom
The
Times
Thompson’s
Ernie Andresen
Grachtinger
Finder
Mr. Andresen
Br. McManus
J. P. McManus
McCarty Named County Chairman in Palo Alto County
D E McCarty chosen county chairman at Emmetsburg on Saturday succeeding Ed Nolan. Graettinger's Demos elect him as chair. Mrs Irma Buttemore elected county chairwoman. A W Smith of Emmetsburg heads county Republicans. conventions held with delegates named for state meet.
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Graettinger
D. E. McCarty
Palo Alto
Emmetsburg
Ed Nolan
Ayrshire
McCarty
Irma Buttemore
Weat Bend
A. W. Smith
Pivate
TOU
B. I. Montgomery
Ted McCarty
Margaret Lambe
G. H. Keeney
Mallard
Maury Jo Dawson
Howard Hornwell
Olene Jacobson
Geo, Frick
Alfred Westergard
Willads Bisgaard
Unlucky Day Ends With Muddy Car Rescue Near Sibley
Lawrence Neubauer of Little Rock faced a rough day as his Buick slid off a grade and sank in mud. With a tractor and windlass, Neubauer and two companions pulled the car free after three tries. En route from Sibley, another vehicle stopped to help and a separate crash involved both cars, but no serious injuries were reported by night officer John Pell.
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Lawrence Neubauer
Little Rock
Regent
Lawrence
Sibley
John S. D. Pell
Sibley Night
Worm-Eaten Rock Used in Missouri House Near Indianola
Missouri rock called worm-eaten rock formed by dolomitic limestone with worm burrows. used to build a three room house for Jim Sayres near Indianola. Dr Louise Fillman explains burrows formed as worms moved through soft sea sediments, some openings later filled, others preserved as evidence of ancient worms.
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Missouri
Jim Sayres
Indianola
Louise Fillman
Kcology
Simpson
Dinner and races mark South Walnut Fourth celebration
The South Walnut church grounds host July 4 events with a ladies aid dinner starting at noon in the church dining room. Menu includes chicken, meat loaf, potatoes and gravy, vegetables, salad, pickles, pie, and coffee with 20c and 85c charges. Afternoon lunch, a refreshment stand, a patriotic program, and races for youngsters accompany an ovation by Attorney O N Reigell. The Times notes this long-standing, safe Fourth observance.
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South Walnut Church
Ladies’ Aid Society
Chargea
O. N. Reigell
Estherville
Birth record petition and Aryan request in Framingham
Mrs. Mary Green Brosshard of Framingham requests certification from the county clerk about her birth and marriage records, and those of her parents, asserting Aryan purity. Her daughter in Zurich seeks marriage to an Italian, while authorities require confirmation of non Jewish lineage.
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Mary Green Brosshard
Framingham
Musg
Town County
Woman wounded as mistaken prowler sparks shooting incident
Mrs. Points of Woodbine was struck in the right arm when her husband, mistaking her for a prowler, fired a shotgun into a chicken house after hearing a noise. The wife had left the house earlier, and the incident occurred as tensions rose during the alibi confusion.
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Red Points
Woodbine
Mrs. Points
Dinner Sunday honors Father Kelly’s ordination gift
The Catholic Ladies' Aid society hosted a dinner Sunday to celebrate Father Kelly's ordination anniversary. Attendance was exceptionally large, reflecting strong community support and parish involvement.
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Catholic Ladies’ Aid Society
Father Kelly
Travel News From Local Field Trip Bound for California
Four travelers Dolliver Anderson Russell Jones and Shorty Brobst departed for California on Monday heading to San Francisco where Anderson Sr. also resides.
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Dolliver Anderson
Russell, Jones
Shorty Brobst
California
Francisco
Anderhof
Slater
San Francisco
Traffic lines urged for orderly parking in Anamosa
Marshall Bill Donnelly of Anamosa asks residents to use the traffic lines. He says the lines are there to guide parking and that straddling lines and parking haphazardly blocks other cars.
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Marshall Bill Donnelly
Anamosa
Wallet Found After Chicago Visitor Reports Theft
A Chicago visitor at Grinnell in June complained of pickpockets taking his wallet during common cement exercises. He cashed a check to fund his return trip, and upon arriving home the wallet was found safe in his suitcase.
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Chicago
Grinnell
Huge Mardi Gras At Town State Legion Meet
The American Legion convention will be held at Arnolds Park August 26 to 29 with district cooperation. After business, attendees will enjoy Sun Night events, a Wednesday night show, and a Midwest Motor Racing Association boat race with fifty drivers. A Mardi Gras program features fireworks on the waterfront, dancing, and a bathing beauty contest to pick a state representative.
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American Legion
Arnolds Park
Okoboji Lakes
Legionnaires
Amusement Spark
Midwest Motor Racing Association
Minneapolis
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Edward Arnold
Loretta Young
Ray Milland
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South Walnut Ladies’ Aid Society
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