Britains move to hold the French fleet in the Mediterranean
The piece argues the strategic need for Britain to prevent the French navy from falling under German control amid Hitler’s threats. It asserts France under German influence allowed surrender terms, critiques Germany’s view of international law, and praises Britain’s stance as protecting U.S. interests before a potential German attack. It also honors U.S. Senatorial support for Britain and notes U. S. Vance’s retirement from the Laurens Sun.
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England
Mediterranean Sea
Hitler
Britain
Nazi Germany
Germany
France
Petain
United States Senate
U.S. A
America
Hampton Times
Europe
U. S
Hemisphere
Vances Leave lasting impact as Laurens editor
U. S. Vance ends his term as publisher and editor of the Laurens news sheet. He recalls a long service to the community with financial rewards far less than the work done for Laurens, praising his tenure and the town’s good fortune in having such a fine man lead its paper.
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U. S. Vance
Laurens Sun
the Sun
Laurens
Vance
Marathon Republic
Republic
U. S
Weighing Hunger as Hitler's Greatest Threat
A Cherokee Chief argues famine could surpass battlefield defeats as Hitler’s strongest foe, predicting Europe faces dark days regardless of victory. Sioux Rapids Press notes critics question European democracies' readiness to counter rising dictatorship.
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Hitler
Europe
Great Britain
Costly World Politics and Domestic Taxes Ahead
The piece argues consumer honesty helps buyers against misleading ads amid a rise in expensive public spending and new taxes on luxuries, cigarettes, and theater tickets. It calls for unity against division and features the Common Council for American Unity led by Louis Adamic to promote tolerance and defend democracy.
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America
Gowrie
United States
Europe
Common Council For American Unity
Louis Adamic
New Council
Notice of Probate of Will in District Court 1940
An instrument purporting to be the last will of Mary Spear deceased dated March 7 1938 was filed and read. Hearing to prove the will is set for July 28 1940 at 2:00 PM at the Pocahontas Court House before the District Court or clerk. Interested parties must appear and show cause why the will should be probated.
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State OF Iowa
Pocahontas County
Mary Spear
Pocahontas
Iowa
District Court
Line Squirts on the Norfolk Ham Radio Scene
Rolfe goes on the air in Norfolk Nebraska as Gerald Thompson and Don Grant, recent FCC exam passers, operate transmitters and receivers from Don's home ham shack. A successful CQ call brings a reply from another ham, marking a first on air, with more details promised. Odds and Ends tease mispronounced words, a Kansas fishing tale, and a Texas beer-by-the-hour shop.
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Norfolk
Nebr
Rolfe
Gerald Thompson
Don Grant
Don
Gerald
Nebraska
Parsons
Kas
Texas
World War I Draft and Tax Figures From Early 20th Century
Reported figures show 23 908 576 men registered for the U S World War I draft representing 44 percent of the male population. Draft dodgers reached 337 648 and conscientious objectors 56 830. At war end the U S had forty two divisions in France. 1922 total taxes were 727 119 000 and 1989 state gas tax 816 483 000, with 89 314 000 more in 1939 than all 1922 sources. The piece notes gumbo roads and high debt totals of 42 902 766 147 82 and a per person share of 380 02.
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United States
France
Demands Prompt Reply in Rolfe Arrow Advertisements
The piece argues readers should value newspaper ads as personal messages from merchants. It notes ads fund calls to customers and help economize by keeping readers posted on news and deals, urging attention to advertisements in every issue.
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Rolfe Arrow
First wedding at Pleasant Chapel marks church milestone
The Pleasant Chapel church near Eldora hosted its first wedding, uniting Edward Daggs and Marsha Reece. The article recalls the churchs Civil War era origins with men leaving tools and uniforms as they enlisted, and notes construction completed by 1865.
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Pleasant Chapel
Eldora
Edward Daggs
Marsha
Reece
Walla
Storm Lake Boy Turns Hobby Into Livestock Plan
Harry Cuppy, a 12 year old boy from Storm Lake who lost a leg in an accident, enters the livestock field in a big scale. He took his pet white rabbit to the Storm Lake sales pavilion where it sold three times, netting $3.60, then bought a pig. More on Harry soon.
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Harry Cuppy
Storm Lake
Harry
Notice of Administrator Appointment in Iowa Probate
District Court of Iowa in Pocahontas County issues a notice in probate for the estate of a deceased individual. The matter seeks appointment of an administrator to manage assets, debts, and final affairs under state law. Parties and exact case details follow in official filings.
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District Court
State OF
Iowa
Pocahontas County
Carillon Question Traps Knowledge with Mixed Clue
A playful prompt asks which item a carillon resembles none prefers. options include tame geese bells and a baby carriage. The statement claims the Library of Congress is the largest in the world, inviting a subjective true false mark.
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Library of Congress
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