Foreign Situation Improves As Powers Trade Bombs And Bluffs
The piece notes Greek resistance to Italy and British air attacks improving the Allied stance. It cites Knox statements, U.S. withdrawals from Japan and Shanghai, air force movements to the Philippines, and a deterrent show of force against dictators. Public opinion shifts with U S action and election dynamics.
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Knox
Japan
Shanghai
Philippines
United States
Uncle Sam
United We Stand in a Divided Election
Voters chose Franklin D. Roosevelt for a fourth term, placing the burden of national safety and welfare on the new administration. The editorial calls for unity beyond politics, praises the historic vote, and urges citizens to unite for the country’s common good amid ongoing world conflict and domestic divisions.
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Franklin D. Roosevelt
William Allen White
Manson
Alta Advertiser
Iowa
Franklin Delano Roosevelt
Arlington National Cemetery
Naval Hospital
Record turnout shapes historic election results
The piece notes unprecedented voter turnout across county state and nation calling it the largest vote in history. It asserts Roosevelt won a third term due to the people’s choice and claims Willkie earned the largest total for a losing candidate.
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Roosevelt
Willkie
Public views on newspaper and radio advertising
A Syracuse university journalism survey shows 98.5 percent read newspapers, 92 percent favor newspapers over radio for ads, and 90 percent choose newspaper advertising as more useful. Readers value ad services for price awareness and shopping reminders, with 94.6 percent finding newspaper ads nonoffensive.
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School of Journalism
Syracuse University
Frank B. Hutchinson
Ates Eye
Notice of Administrator With Will Annexed in Iowa Probate
In the District Court Pocahontas County Iowa probate matter of William H Buck deceased the undersigned appointed and qualified as administrator with will annexed all debtors to pay the undersigned and all claimants file claims as required by law Dated October 29 1940 and enter this notice for public record.
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District Court OF
State OF
Iowa
Pocahontas County
William H. Buck
A. D
First Winter Blitz Hits Iowa Hunters and Tularemia Note
The piece mixes a winter storm forecast with public health on Tularemia from Iowa wild rabbits. It cites counties with cases, warns about handling rabbits, and describes symptoms and prevention. A local anecdote ends with a colored revivalist church joke about a preacher and a lamb.
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State Health Department
Health Department
Iowa
Appanoose
Dickinson
Webster
Northwest Town
Twins Take Unusual Role in Omaha Wedding
The wedding of Joseph Stork in Breda and Hileen Christiansen in Omaha featured twins in key roles. Bride’s twin sister and groom’s twin brother served as attendants. Reverend Buehler who officiated has a twin sister, and the bride’s mother is also a twin.
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Joseph Stork
Breda
Hileen Christiansen
Omaha
Rev. Buehler
Moths Refuse Corn Stock Surrendered by Otto Albert
Otto Albert of Reinbeck turned over 15 000 bushels of corn to the government after attempts to eradicate meal moths infestation failed. He decided to surrender the grain to authorities.
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Otto Albert
Reinbeck
Albert
Will Kelling Faces Week of Fire and Fear
Bill Kelling of Waverly recalls a harrowing October week when his car caught fire badly burning his wrist and the next day his young son vanished for several hours, prompting searches and concern.
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Will
Bill Kelling
Waverly
Griswold Fire Department Receives Gift Donation
The Griswold Fire Department received a $50 gift donation recently from an unnamed donor. The contribution supports departmental needs and community safety efforts.
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Griswold Fire Department
Easy pick ins quiz on guest behavior and megalomaniacs
For each question choose the best option. Question one asks what to do if a somnambulist is a guest and offers four choices. Question two asks about a megalomaniac with four options to identify the correct trait.
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J. H. Lighter
Rolfe
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John L. Lewis
Humboldt
Adolph Hitler
Mediterranean
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Germany
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Spain
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China
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Europe
Harold Grafton
Blitzkrieg
Southland
Old Man
Winter
Bradder Johnsing
U. S
Dj Rien
Taily
Lester Leserman
Jones Shop
Low
F. H. Molyneux
Savage
Asurance
Pease
G. A. Everson
M.D
T. D. Jones
Carl J. White
Auto Rail Kennedy Agency
Laa
Jows
Torna
T. J. Raynes Insurance
L. M. Graham
First Nations Bank
Jowa
Rolfe Monument Works
C. R. Barry
R. B. Ranney
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Rolfe State Bank
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