Death of Senator Borah Ends Colorful Senate Career
The United States Senate dean William E Borah of Idaho died in Washington D C at age 73 after a January 16 fall left him unconscious until death. He was a long staunch opponent of trusts and a leading advocate of US independence in foreign affairs.
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William E Borah
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League of Nations
Congressional Library
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Soviet Russia
Harding
Hawkeye State Income Reaches 69 Million in 1939
Iowa reports spendable income rose by 69 million from 1938 to 1939, totaling 1 359 559 000. Gasoline tax receipts climbed from 15 504 247 to 16 434 407, signaling robust consumer spending and a strong business climate.
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Iowa
Towa
Hawkeye
Taft Assails Roosevelt in Milwaukee Address
Senator Robert A. Taft challenged President Roosevelt’s non partisanship appeal saying criticism of the administration is not partisan. He warned in a Milwaukee speech that the 1940 campaign would include sharp discussions of administration policies and foreign affairs.
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Robert A. Taft
Milwaukee
Roosevelt
Taft
Europe
Editorial view on Christian Front arrests and un-American activities
The Sioux City Journal argues the FBI arrests of about 18 Christian Front members show a dangerous conspiracy to overthrow the government. It calls for severe punishment, strict action against aliens and collaborators, and support for ongoing investigations to curb subversive elements.
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Sioux City Journal
Christian Front
United States
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Uncle Sam
Dies Committee
House
Road to War Says US Must Aid Finns as Individuals
The Philadelphia Record argues the line between voluntary contributions and government intervention in Finland is the road to war. It opposes official U.S. aid or loans, urges Congress to reject war risks, and calls for voluntary giving and enlistment rather than government action.
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Philadelphia
Roosevelt
Congress
Finland
Europe
Prohibition debate grows as drunken driving tops crime
Storm Lake editors warn Prohibition may return sooner than expected if drunken driving continues. They argue harsher penalties, including license revocation and jail time, would curb offenses. Cedar Rapids Gazette suggests aid to Finland could shift US stance with England and France in Europe.
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Storm Lake
Pilot-Tribune
The
Hampton Chronicle
Buena Vista County
Tom Purcell
Cedar Rapids
Finland
United States
England
France
Roosevelt third term bid sparks cabinet critique
The Knoxville Journal notes President Roosevelt seeks a third term despite tradition. It cites major political pressure and a cabinet image problem, highlighting Secretary of State Hull as the sole high ranking member amid others deemed second-raters.
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Knoxville Journal
Roosevelt
Grand Junction Globe
Hull
Businessmen Hope for 1940 White House Leader
The Creston News Advisor notes business men face 1940 with hope. They believe they can weather the tide one more year and elect a practical executive rather than a politician, regardless of party.
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Creston News
White House
Water Man's Best Beverage
Water is described as the cheapest yet most essential commodity for the public, contrasting it with sales of milk whisky beer soda orange juice and other drinks as it continues to quench national thirst.
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Estherville
Let Them Quit and Aid to Finns in War News
The Atlantic News-Telegraph notes the president ridicules the Taft budget proposal as bureaus may quit to save money. It argues quitting could help the nation. It questions neutrality in aiding Finns amid Russia's attack, while many favor aiding Finland despite neutrality concerns.
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Atlantic News-Telegraph
Marshalltown Times
Washington
Russia
Delaware welfare board gains Hopkinton man
James Kehoe of Hopkinton is named to the Delaware county social welfare board joining Mrs. Lulu Hunt of Earlville and R. F. Hockaday of Manchester. The brief item notes local community events and other community members without additional detail on implications.
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James Kehoe
Hopkinton
Delaware
Delaware County Social Welfare Board
Lulu Hunt
Earlville
R. F. Hockaday
Manchester
Kensington Club
McConnell-Mackintosh
Gertrude Reeve
Grand Junction
H. M. Reeve
H. E. Morrow
Buck Creek
Delaware County
Lenox
Maxine Appleby
Florence Matheny
David Robinson
Eric Witherspoon
Hollyce Chase
Elsie Evers
R. C. Ferry
Frank Ferry
LaPorte City
Roy Jeffries
Waukon
Henrietta Jeffries
O.E.S
Missing Nashua woman confirmed safe in Ripon Wis
Mr and Mrs Hammond Potter of Nashua believe their daughter Gladys is safe in Ripon Wisconsin where she teaches after Christmas holidays. They received a blank postal card in Gladys' handwriting with a Ripon postmark but no message confirming arrival.
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Hammond Potter
Nashua
Gladys
Ripon
Wis
North English Farmer Plans Higher Barn Wires After Fatal Electrocution
James Lockridge, a farmer from North English, plans to raise barn electric wires after a horse worth 300 dollars was electrocuted when the horse stretched its neck and touched a wire above its stall. The note mentions the discovery of Uranus by Sir William Herschel in 1781 as a historical tidbit.
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James Lockridge
Sir William Herschel
Administrator appointed for Mattie Lahey estate at Anamosa Iowa
Public notice from Jones county Iowa that J J Locher Locher & Locher attorneys have been appointed administrator of the estate of Mattie McAleer Lahey deceased. Creditors must file sworn claims with the clerk of the district court within the legal time and debts should be paid to the administrator to avoid costs. Dated January 16 1940 Anamosa Iowa.
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District Court
Jones County
State of
Iowa
Mattie McAleer Lahey
Anamosa
A. D
J. J. Locher
Locher & Locher
James B. Farley
Ethel Farley
Notice of probate for Austin Stadtmueller in Jones County
District court of Jones county announces probate proceedings for the estate of Austin Stadtmueller. The hearing for final proof and probate is set for the January term at 10:00 am, with all interested parties invited to appear and show cause. Dated January 19, 1940. Clerk W L Pearson with deputy Eliza Thoens.
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Iowa
Jones County
Austin Stadtmueller
Said
Executrix Notice for James B Farley Estate Iowa
Executors notice in Anamosa Iowa calls all claimants to file sworn claims with the court clerk within legal time and urges debtors to pay promptly to avoid costs. Dated January 6. ETHEL FARLEY executrix estate. 28-4
Appointment of Administrator for Albert E. Brown Estate
The undersigned is appointed and commissioned by the district court of Jones County Iowa as administrator of the estate of Albert E. Brown deceased. All persons having claims against the estate must present them as required by law.
Amber People Honored Friday Anniversary Observed
The Amber community celebrated the wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Wehling at their home with guests including C. W. Eden and family Carl A. Eden and family and many neighbors. Card games, lunch, and social visits followed amid a busy sequence of local gatherings and birthday surprises.
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Arnold Willis
Maynard Dirks
Beverly Ann Boland
Leona Jean Englehart
Galen Englehart
Marving Ralph
Maxine Harms
Dwight Gerdes
Ruth
John Kaford
John
Koford
Myles Deeny
Cedar Rapids
Joe Deeny
Waucoma
Cletus Boland
Clarence Herren
Mabel Juilis
Louie Hagen
Herman Zimmerman
Julia Toenjes
Michael Martin
Henry E. Dirks
Mercy Hospital
Carl Schoon
George Siebels
W. J. Zimmerman
Maynard
Louie Hayen
Ed Folkers
Amber
Henry Wehling
C. W. Eden
Carl Siebels
J. B. Johnson
Carl A. Eden
Mark Cross
William Otten
Dorothea Schellin
Carl Wehling
H. A. Toenjes
Otto Danneman
Merle Jansen
Anamosa High School
Northwestern
Carl Folkers
Linda Lou
Herman Folkers
Hank Siebels
William R. Martin
Herbert
Carl Eden
Fred Gray
J. E. Johnson
Lena Folkers
Harvey Siebels
Rhinehardt Siebels
F. H. Kehren
Florence Herr
Erich Hoefker
E. E. Willman
William Martin
John Jeese
Hans Kofoed
Wig School
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McNeill Bldg
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John H. Fraser
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Iowa Electric Building
Frank E. Patterson
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Stuhler
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C. A. Doxsee
EE. G. Heiserman
Doxsee & Heiserman
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Locher and
Monticello, Ja
E. W. Brashaw
Lanigan Bldg
C. F. Shimanek
General Law Practice
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Ray Edernacht
Paul T. Schuetz
Gene Byers
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Jack Graves
Karl M. Keyes
William Netcott
Will Shelley
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Walt Zubler
C. J. Matthiessen
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J. Matthiessen
Ralph Lambert
L. R. Hoag
Roy Pearson
Bill Null
Leigh Clark
Paul Hearn
John Beeks
Knights OF Columbus
Joseph McDonald
Paul McDonald
Milton Langer
T. E. Hamilton
Rotary
Dr. L. J. Swift Riess Stuhler
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Louis D. Barrack
W. H. Jarrett
American Legion
George Woodall
Earl DeShaw
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Rex Rickless
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H. M. Carpenter, Jr
A. M. Maurice
A. J. Stuhler
S. G. Gutensohn
Don Sutherland
Elmer Hicks
John Bateman
Emil Burrichter
Mildred Meyer
Lois Smith
Soldier’s Memorial Commission
H. A. Hoag
Ray Echternacht
L. W. Lovell
A. P. Lambert School Board
Charles Podhaski
D. P. Sutherland
Reiss Stuhler
Norman Clark
E. H
Harry Rodman
Worre Is
Ana
Chester Condit
Bank Blog
J. G. Schoon
George Albery Monticello
Origies & Origies
D's. C
Chiropractic Health Service
George Specht
Don S. Ruhl
Leigh Pearson
Bess E. Sherman
Warren Reese
Henry Eichhorn
Charles Sprether
Nelle Morey
A.iverson
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William J. Bailey
H. J. Mayberry
Herman Helgens
H. P. Barber
Harm J. Dirks
RED Cross
William Skelley
Superior Permanent Wave Shop
ODD Fellows
BOY Scouts
Henry E. Husman
Anny Mulnar
Bud Denkhoff
S. E. Locher
Jones County Soil Conservation Association
L. T. Lorenzen
William T. Stanton, Jr
Anna Dusanek
Leroy G. Dirks
Ray Sanford
Soil Conservation County Committee
Olin Howie
Herald Larson
Herman Egger
Eugene Tce
Masons
the Leagues OF Women Voters
Cecil Geettedh
Monticello, Ia
L. J. Swift
W. E. Tuetken
W. H. Null
Cimmerman’s Beauty Shop
McCarn Abstract and Title Co
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