War threats and cautious hope in Europe's crisis
Henry W. Porter analyzes the Berlin London clash over Poland as Britain and France press for concessions while Hitler demands Danzig and Polish corridor. France mobilizes reserves. Roosevelt weighs legal tools to aid Allies. Mussolini signals possible talks but links settlement to African aims. risk of war remains high.
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Henry W. Porter
London
Berlin
Hitler
Europe
Poland
Germany
Britain
France
Nevile Henderson
Henderson
Fuehrer
Chamberlain
Danzig
Daladier
Washington
Roosevelt
United States
Great Britain
Paris
Warsaw
Rome
Mussolini
Tr Duce
War Propaganda Deluges America Says Dies Committee
The Dies committee report cites two main European camps London Paris entente and Berlin Rome axis as sources of war propaganda. It claims Great Britain has the strongest influence on U S public opinion and notes Moscow aims to destroy opposing powers and spread proletarian revolution. It discusses Japan’s shift from the anti comintern pact and cabinet resignations amid realignment.
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United States
Dies Committee
Rome
Russia
Great Britain
Ameran
J. B. Matthews
Moscow
Japan
Berlin
Hungary
Germany
Industry Gains Amid War Threats Lift Production Across Sectors
Industry moved quickly through the week as jitters from European war threats eased. Steel output reached a two year high, electricity output set an all time record, railroad freight rose to a 1939 peak, cotton mills ran at their busiest this year, and auto plants advanced on 1940 models. Retail trade showed modest week-to-week gains.
Grazing Cattle in Woodlands Costly and Inefficient
Farmers who graze cattle in woodlands lose money on milk or beef and on timber and erosion control. Managed woodlands return about four dollars per acre, open pastures similar, but combined grazing and forestry yield only about one dollar per acre.
Salt Poisoning in Hogs Warned by Veterinarians
Veterinarians report salt poisoning in hogs from excessive salt intake. A farmer with 222 pigs saw seven die seven days after vaccination and four become ill. Pigs showed daze and paralysis before death. Salt blocks were withdrawn and losses stopped. Kidney and bladder inflammation and liver hazeln appear as main effects. Sows need little salt. avoid mixing salt with seed or soaking feeds.
Farming Not Easy Requires Broad Skills and Experience
The article notes successful farming demands extensive training in farm work, business management, plant growth, animal care, and soil fertility. It emphasizes farming as an all year business requiring coordinated enterprise and year round production.
Farming Briefs Summary of Food Processing and Prices
A historical note discusses long term cultivation impact, processing steps raising consumer costs, wage gaps in food industries, bread slicing and packaging advances, rising US farm exports amid falling imports, poultry lice control advice, and dairy feeding efficiency linked to grain costs.
Stars Shine On Oz Fans and Radio Stars Highlight
The piece notes waves of fan fervor for The Wizard of Oz with Judy Garland and Mickey Rooney in New York, and outlines radio and film careers. It mentions Carole Lombard versus Bette Davis in In Name Only, Nelson Eddy’s song requests, Kate Smith’s return to radio, Alec Templeton and Virg Bingham on air, Susan and God adaptation issues, and other entertainment tidbits including Norma Shearer, Fred Astaire, Eleanor Powell, and Eddie Cantor projects.
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Judy Garland
Mickey Rooney
New York
Judy
Mickey
Carole
Lormbard
Bette Davis
Academy
Kate Smith
Columbia Broadcasting System
Alec Templeton
Virg Bingham
Kansas City
WHB
Bingham
Tex Ritner
Norma Shearer
Pride and Prejudice
England
Fred Astaire
Eleanor Powell
Eddie Cantor
Edward Arnold
Wom
Western
Union
Shelf Edging Dresses Up Kitchen Windows
Reader sketch uses oilcloth shelf edging to dress kitchen windows with scalloped or diamond center cuts. Straight curtains simplicity aids laundering while matching color schemes with banded towels and painted tin containers. Sewing Book No 3 by Mrs Spears offers home money saving ideas with clear illustrations at 10 cents postpaid.
Welcome Nugget Highlighted as Largest Gold Find
The Welcome Nugget, found at Bakery Hill Ballarat Australia on June 11 1858, weighed 2217 oz 16 dwt and sold for 10500 pounds. The nugget marked a peak in early placer mining when large finds were common in California and Australia.
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Bakery Hill
Balla-rat
Australia
California
Troy
Montreal Herald
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Wega
Ignace Moscicei
America
J. B. Matthews Hares
Biranuma
By R. W. Graeber
Carole Sings
Virginia Vale
Nelson Eddy
Susan and
God
Gertrude Lawrence
Susan and God
Greer Gardon
Mr. Chips
Lawrence
Utuce
Ua Des Moines Stove Repair Company
BABY
Leule, Mes
Ruth Wyeth
Spears
Florida
Heaven
Paradise
This
Frank Parker Stockbridge
John Holliday Perry
Jacksonville
Towa
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