12 Sep 1940
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Newspaper
Moulton Weekly Tribune
Location
Moulton, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1940
Page
1
A writer discusses Leonardo da Vinci as a pioneer in geology, arguing against gradual sea retreat theories and endorsing a catastrophic view of Earth's history. He cites fossils, Genesis, Noah's flood, and the Mississippi delta as timing clues, predicting a future eruption and divine salvation for humanity.
A speaker argues that over the past 150 years American invention has driven wealth and comfort for more people than any nation. He credits not mere resources but the pioneer spirit that drives Americans to find new ways to make things work.
The piece traces American innovation from curved axe helves to the Kentucky rifle and Eli Whitney’s cotton gin, linking invention to wealth. It notes sewing machines’ global spread, transport advances, and the rise of motorized warfare, ending with a Haverstraw program teaching mechanics to prepare for service and emphasize machines as the tools of war.
A sweepstake win changes a London shop keeper’s life, but meddling relatives and swindlers pursue him. Death claims his loved ones, and he flees his grim mansion with a pushcart, seeking “just one friend” as he faces ruin and isolation.
The Tribune born in 8? period broadcasts its price of 1.25 per year outside county 1.50 official county city school paper. Post office in Moulton Iowa class 2 matter February 1884. R R Eby publisher.
The item opens with Jefferson and Madison views on Britain and the Monroe Doctrine, noting a British American defense partnership and a plan to lease air and naval bases and sell destroyers. It then lists a social is to add residents visiting N C Probasco and Probasco family gatherings in Ottumwa and neighboring towns. Phone us the news.
Coatsville area residents hosted visitors from Ottumwa and Moulton over the weekend. Henry Taylor and family traveled from Ottumwa to stay with M. J. Taylor and family. Darlene Dodson visited her parents in Moulton. Earl Hoover and family spent the weekend with W. D. Horn. John Camden and son called on John Kearse family, while Raymond Kearse and son joined them. Grant School opened Monday with Miss Mary Wright of Cincinnati as teacher. Lloyd Harris and children of Moulton visited Elmer Lee Cox Jr. at noon.
Wanted a representative to manage magazine subscriptions in Moulton and nearby areas. Families order subscriptions, with hundreds spent each fall and winter. Free instructions and equipment. Lowest rates on all periodicals. Represent the oldest magazine agency in the United States. Start a growing business in full or spare time. Address Moore-Cottrell, Naples Road, North Cohocton, NY.
For sale a hot water oil burning heater in good condition. Inquire at Tribune office. Phone us the news.
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