Battle of Britain pamphlet shows German air defeat
A British Air Ministry pamphlet recounts the German Luftwaffe’s failed blitz against England from August to October last year. It notes heavy losses, shift to night raids, RAF improvements, Crete lore, and the turning point as Britain maintains air superiority with American bomber support and Roosevelt’s action on North American Aviation.
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Britain
British
Air Ministry
Germany
England
Poland
Norway
Holland
Belgium
France
Dunkirk
North Sea
Royal Air Force
Luftwaffe
Goering
Crete
If We Are Invaded Turn Loose Our Sunday Drivers
An exchange from the Hampton Times urges a quirky wartime defense claim that ordinary motorists, termed Sunday drivers, could repel invaders by automotive force. It dismisses U boats and bomb divers and jokes about bumper brawn in a humorous wartime warning. It also notes ASCAP resuming radio programming with lighter music replacing prior tunes.
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Hampton Times
ASCAP
Roosevelt orders army to seize Inglewood defense plant
President Roosevelt, acting as commander in chief, ordered the U S Army to take over the North American Aviation plant in Inglewood California where 4000 CIO workers were on strike. Local CIO leaders had acted without national approval and the move sends a warning that strikes in defense factories will not be tolerated. Hampton Times warns against profiteering by firms while urging actions to curb price hikes.
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Roosevelt
F. D. R. Sibley Gazette-Tribune
U. S. Army
North American Aviation
Inglewood
Calif
National Mediation Board
New Ways to Say Two Plus Two Equals Four
A reflection on avoiding clichés in stating basic arithmetic truths. The piece notes readers tire of repetition and urges fresh phrasing while reaffirming that two plus two remains four, citing figures on policy and economy for contrast.
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Solomon
Ben Franklin
West Union Argo-Gazette
Wings to the Bahamas Aboard a four motor clipper plane
Floyd P. DeVaul recalls a Bahamas trip aboard the M-81 clipper plane from Dunedin Florida to Nassau on New Providence. He notes the voyage by air, crew details, navigational challenge, and the Bahamas as a winter tourist spot with diverse crops and sponge fisheries.
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Bahamas
Dunedin
Florida
Miami
Wonder City
Amelia Earhart
Horton Island
Fas
Bahama Channel
New Providence
Iowa
Nassau
Bermuda
Concrete Products Corporation leaders in pipe supply in Humboldt
Don Pierson veteran manager of Concrete Products Corporation promotes Wilson Tongue and Groove and Lock Joint concrete pipes and culverts. Established 1905 to 1936, the Humboldt firm emphasizes drainage pipe for county and railroad work with large stock and capacity to handle big orders amid heavy rainfall demand. Continuous growth cited as proof of service.
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Don Pierson
Humboldt
Iowa
Inc
Concrete Products Corporation
Wilson
Serve Ice Cream and You Please All
Ice cream origins in Italy in 1755. Hutchinson Ice Cream Co. operates a modern plant producing a high quality, widely sold product. Ice cream shifted from luxury to common, affordable food praised by scientists and suitable for all ages and health needs.
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Humboldt
Italy
Hutchinson Ice Cream Co
Hutchinson
The Big Store with Little Prices at A B White Co Humboldt
Humboldt shoppers are urged to favor A B White Co in Humboldt as a full line department store offering clothing ready to wear dry goods groceries shoes and more. The piece touts low prices, sanitation, community support and one stop shopping for value and service.
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Humboldt
A. B. White Co
Lane Clothing Co Leading Humboldt Store Offers Hart Schaffner & Marx
Lane Clothing Co in Humboldt promotes Hart Schaffner and Marx clothes and Nunn-Bush shoes. The store emphasizes reliability service and satisfaction with up to date high quality merchandise. Managers stress that clothing looks better wears better and guarantees purchases. The ad touts hats ties shirts and apparel at reasonable prices.
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Hart Schaffnner & Marx Clothing
Nunn-Bush Shoes
Lane Clothing Co
Humboldt
Hart Schaffner & Marx
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the Rolfe Arrow
M. R. Soth
Marion Bruce
Reveille
J. J. Bruce
J. H. Lighter
Rolfe
National
Ef Association
Exon
Wnhu Service
William Cullen Bryant
Bryant
Lindbergh
Lindy
Biscayne Bay
Bay of Naples
Florida East Coast
Floyd P. Devaul
Humboldt County
Hutchinson Ice Cream Company
A. B. White CO. Department Store
Lad
Dad
Audubon
Implement. Co
Story Audubon
Carl. Fredericksen
G. A. Everson
T. D. Jones
Lester Leserman
Jones Shop
Rolf
F. H. Molyneux
Savage Block
Carl J. White
Rolfe Iowa
Auto Bow
Kennedy Agency
T. J. Raynes Insurance
L. M. Graham
First National Bank
R. B. Ranney
Rolfe State Bank
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