Mennonites consider migration to South America for land
In Lancaster Pennsylvania Aug 7 a Mennonite young man David Newswanger was chosen to scout South America for possible relocation to Paraguay free from crop rules military service and consolidated schools. A church rule forbids photographs for passports and fingerprints were refused as substitute. Migration would mark a second Pennsylvanian exodus after Amish moves south.
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Lancaster
Pennsylvania
South America
Paraguay
David Newswanger
Newswanger
John W. Martin
State Department
Washington
Church
United States
Maryland
Amazing vitality boost with 8.8.5 Tonic claims
An advertisement extols 8.8.8 Tonic as a cure for digestive woes and low red blood cell vitality. It promises rapid work, builds digestion, restores color and strength, and urges daily use. Claims rely on scientific research and thousands of testimonials.
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S.S
Gas Officials Offer Services to Aircraft Observation Posts
United Gas Pipe Line officials announced full cooperation in registering employees for duty on city aircraft observation posts. About 25 registered in the courthouse lobby with 50 more expected. Parish Chairman Olan Black set August 15 as the registration deadline as 180 observers are needed for nine posts across the parish.
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United Gas Pipe Line Company
J. G. Hicks
Joe D. Trammell
Monroe
Olan H. Black
Ural Mountains Reach 5900 Feet Top Elevation
The Ural Mountains in Russia have a top elevation of 5900 feet, comparable to the Appalachians of the United States.
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Ural Mountains
Russia
United States
The War Today A wartime view on the Moscow front
DeWitt MacKenzie discusses Nazi claims of victory near Moscow and the Red army’s resilience. He questions German success, notes possible Russian withdrawals, and assesses whether a critical hole exists in the line as both sides sustain heavy losses and strategic moves continue.
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DeWitt MacKenzie
Red Army
Red Line
Moscow
Smolensk
Hitler
Japan
Britain
United States
Red
Birth announcement for Farmer family son at St. Francis
Mr and Mrs F L Farmer of 603 Washington street announce the arrival of a boy Tuesday night at St Francis sanitarium.
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F. L. Farmer
Washington Street
St. Francis Sanitarium
Two Suits and Five Dollars Stolen From Car
Waverly Tenn resident W L McKeel reported theft from his car on North Third Street near DeSiard between 8 30 and 9 p m Wednesday. A dark blue single breasted suit and a light blue double breasted suit both size 40 with Nashville labels were taken along with five dollars in dimes in a glass jar. Monroe firefighters quickly put out a small frame residence fire at 206 Congo Street started by spontaneous combustion. Price ceilings were set in the United States for second hand machine tools combed cotton yarns and hides.
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W. L. McKeel
Waverly
Tenn
McKeel
North Third Street
DeSiard
Nashville, Tenn
Monroe
Vincent Larocco
Congo Street
United States
Famed Indian poet Rabindranath Tagore dies at 80
Rabindranath Tagore, 80, the famed Indian poet and 1913 Nobel laureate, died in Calcutta after a prolonged illness. He led Visva Bharati near Calcutta, was knighted in 1915 and renounced the title in 1919 after Amritsar killings.
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Calcutta
India
Rabindranath Tagore
Tagore
Europe
Americas
Visva- Bharati
International University
Amritsar
China
Japan
London
England
Oxford University
Unusual Police Dilemma Over Charges In Monroe Incidents
Two odd incidents left Monroe police unsure what charges to file. A drunken man riding a bicycle in the business district was arrested but not yet charged. A pawn shop report noted a six cylinder Chevrolet pawned for 15 dollars, prompting Sgt. L. Meek to exclaim he has seen everything.
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Monroe
L. Meek
Scouting Finance Men To Meet In Ouachita Valley
Finance men from 15 parishes in the Ouachita Valley Boy Scout council will meet Friday afternoon to approve expenses for the coming fiscal year starting November 1 and to set the council budget. Olan H. Black notes the need to expand next year’s budget to train new leaders amid military service calls and rising activity. The Monroe and West Monroe share of expenses has been covered by the Twin City Community Chest since the council’s organization.
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Ouachita Valley Boy Scout Council
Olan H. Black
Bleck
Monroe
Twin City
Neosho editor weighs camp toll on small town
Neosho Mo faces a proposed 23 million training camp that could reshape its 5318 residents. Editor James G Anderson notes bitter doubt among many locals while optimists see rapid growth and new jobs. Concerns include rents taxes and school needs as sewer water and roads plan upgrades proceed.
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Neosho
Ann
James G. Anderson
Daily Democrat
Newton Coun
Materials for Army Arrives Here
Twelve carloads of portable warehouses arrive to form supply base for the Second Army in Monroe. About 100 soldiers of the quartermaster corps bivouac in Bernstein Park while work continues at Ouachita Valley Fair grounds for 3 500 troops and 100 trucks expected to arrive around August 12 from Gordon Arkansas for the summer maneuvers.
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Monroe
Second Army
Quartermaster Corps
Bernstein Park
Ouachita Valley Fair Grounds
West Monroo
Gordon, Ark
Fair Grounds
Police Seek White Robber After Nighttime Theft
Monroe police were warned to seek an unidentified white man, 21, believed to have robbed a black boy near Chaudrant Wednesday night of a small sum. Described as six feet tall with a slim build, he wore old overalls and was said to be armed with a pistol. Forest area coverage noted for Russia.
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Monroe
Chaudrant
Carter’s Little Liver Pills Ad Urges Morning Flush
An old newspaper ad touts Carter’s Little Liver Pills as a morning health aid. It promises the liver should release two pints of bile daily to prevent constipation and bloating, claiming the product helps “rise and up” with quick relief. Prices listed are 10¢ and 26¢.
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Carter
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