Around About America on the age of the earth and future society
The piece argues the earth is very old based on geology and ice cap evidence, while Bible chronology remains symbolic. It projects 1980 as an urban, educated society with longer schooling and changes in employment, pensions, and demographics, forecasting more older workers and continued scientific progress. It envisions many cities, safer highways, and cleaner open spaces.
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Adam
Eve
Wells
Earth
Agassiz
Iowa
Mason-Dixon Line
da Vinea
Committee On Population
Population balance shifts reshape American life by 1980
A National Resources Committee report projects U S population around 158 million by 1980 with no growth thereafter unless immigration rises. Deaths and births may balance, aging the society as life expectancy climbs from under 20 to about 40 for newborns, and the share over 60 grows, prompting social changes.
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United States
National Resource Committee
Notice of Probate of Anna Schulz Will in Appanoose Iowa
In Appanoose County Iowa the District Court notices probate of the will of Anna Schulz deceased. Paper purporting to be her last will was filed July 18 1938 and opened Read. final probate set for August 17 1938 to determine admissibility. Howard D. Evans clerk J R Barkley attorney July 21 28 Aug 4.
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Appanoose
Anna Schulz
Said
Daly
Howard D. Evans
J. R. Barkley
Girdle Around the Earth Shows American Flight Power
The Tribune-Born in 84 outlines rapid aviation progress from the Wright brothers to Glenn Curtiss and modern feats by Howard Hughes. It highlights American ingenuity in aviation, predicts transatlantic routes, and notes plans for large fast planes. It also mentions possible 1940 Olympic visits to Finland and Baltic trips from Helingsforg.
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Col. Lindberg
New York
Paris
St. Louis
Howard Hughes
America
Wright Brothers
Glenn Curtiss
Atlantic
Trans- Atlantic Passenger Airways
Finland as 1940 Olympic Host After Tokyo Declines
The Japanese government informs the world Tokyo cannot host the 1940 Olympics. Finland emerges as the likely alternative, praised for its resilience and democratic traditions. Finland, a small nation under 4 million, has produced many world champions relative to its size, and is seen as a strong example of self government and independence.
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Finland
Tokio
Helsinfors
Tokyo
Picnic for royalty at Hyde Park highlights American lunch
The wife of the President hosted a picnic for the daughter in law of the King of Sweden at the Roosevelt home in Hyde Park. Hot dogs and beer were served, illustrating American hospitality. The event, described by the New York Times, featured Mrs Roosevelt suggesting the menu and the elder Mrs Roosevelt preferring finger rolls. The royal party appeared to enjoy the casual, democratic meal, a point the piece notes as fitting for a republic monarchy.
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United States
Sweden
Roosevelt Home
Hyde Park
France
Italy
New York Times
Roosevelt
the Times
Administrator's Sale at John Wallace Farm Aug 1 1938
Notice of public auction by L. E. Wallace administrator at the John Wallace Farm near Moulton Iowa 3 miles east on August 1 1938 at 2 PM offering 2 Jersey cows 3 years old 4 Jersey cows 3 calves 1 yearling calf 1 set harness 1 farm wagon 1 corn planter 1 harrow 1 cultivator 1 feed grinder and other small tools and goods Cash terms. Note change of date to August 1 1938.
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John Wallace
Davis County
Iowa
Moulton
L. E. Wallace
Lester Burgher
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Shootig
Ney and
Wili
Appanoose County
State OF
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R. R. Eby
Baltic
Helingsforg
Moulton Tribune
L.E. Wallace, Adm
Dee
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