Isolationist cues and farm outlook in 1914 era notes
Summary of remarks on John Foster Dulles with isolationist leanings and policy positions. It also covers farm opportunities for returning soldiers, tariff-tied global markets, and skepticism toward German wartime moves as described in the consolidated early 20th century column. The piece reflects political and economic debates, including Dewey administration links and public opinion notes.
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John Foster Dulles
Dewey
Hull
Detroit
Germany
Poland
Europe
United States
Dulles
Pittman
Japan
Italy
Roosevelt
Chicago Tribune
Pearl Harbor
Willkie
Sunday
Des Moines Register
No More Amour in South Seas Declared by Editors
Northwood Anchor quotes Al Santell warning the war will erase the South Seas ideal of romance. He notes past fantasies of lazy island life, fragrant maidens, and effortless dinners. Realities emerge as furlough returnees reveal malaria, fever, and restless days eroding such dreams.
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South Seas
Northwood
al Santell
Heavenly Islands
Double Thatting Theme Plagues Writers Across pages
Emmetsburg Democrat notes Grundy county rabbit hunting in summer rarely popular. W Earl Hall and others recall Advance column railing against the habit of repeating that after its first use, a fault spread through newspapers books and speeches.
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Emmetsburg
Democrat
Reinbeck Courier
Grundy County
Iowa
W. Earl Hall
M. GC. G.G
Jawn
W. Carey
Congressional Record
Aluminum Cans Signal Packaging Industry Progress
A WPB order releasing aluminum for can manufacture marks a shift in packaging as aluminum expands beyond pots and planes to replace tin cans. Aluminum’s versatility from foil to seals has long aided packaging, with early tuna cans seen in the 1930s and beer barrels and chemical tanks proving its utility.
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WPB
Germans Lose Steam in War’s New Phase Says Observers
The piece argues Allied advances outpace German blitz tactics and warns that secret weapons touted by German leaders may not affect this war. It notes Luftwaffe setbacks, ineffective submarines, and robot bombs fading from relevance as Allied forces push forward.
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France
Germany
Goebbels
Lindbergh
Luftwaffe
Britain
United Nations
Drunken Driving Increases Amid Wartime Strain
A crowd gathered after a crash near the courthouse square as officers removed a droopy dowager from the scene. The brief report notes a rise in accidents and wartime manpower losses, with 350,000 workers rendered 4-F since Pearl Harbor.
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United States
Pearl Harbor
The Problem of Surpluses in a Postwar Era
Rock Rapids reports a leading question as war end nears the nation must handle large surpluses of ships and airplanes. The piece notes past speculation profits and asks how to prevent repeat abuses and how government will dispose of vast war goods bought for the global conflict.
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Rock Rapids
Military Force for Peace Proposed by Humboldt Republican
The Humboldt Republican argues for a world peace system led by a global military force to quell disturbances and enforce international law with representative nations drafting a constitution and rights. It calls for universal commitments that preserve individual liberties of dominant nations while ensuring equal national rights, backed by sustained force until universal, just peace is achieved.
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World Peace Organization
Independent papers and the voting public in politics
Tomo Purcell argues that party papers lose influence as many readers think for themselves. He notes independent voters and independent papers shape elections, despite traditional organs often siding with a candidate that loses nationally.
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Hampton
Paper Ration Looms as WPB Calls Trim Wrapping
Storm Lake notes warn of further paper reductions in the final quarter due to pulp manpower shortages. The WPB urges merchants to drop frills in Christmas wrap, aiming for simpler wrappings amid wartime needs. Editors acknowledge shared printing waste and urge curtailment of pages across Iowa newspapers.
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Storm Lake
Uncle Sam
Iowa
Printing reforms urged for tighter postwar newspapers
Emmetsburg Reporter calls for immediate tighter newspaper printing as a patriotic duty. The piece also notes the Office of Defense Transportation urging stay at home and travel cards, and outlines airport planning discussions in Des Moines highlighting postwar air transport growth and the need for ready facilities.
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Jewel Emmetsburg
Office of Defense Transportation
Robert E. Hannegan
Democratic National Committee
Roosevelt
Mr. Roosevelt
Des Moines
Passport from France returned to Colfax munitions worker
Mrs. Flossie M. Kintz of Colfax, a former munitions packer at the Des Moines Ordnance Plant, recovered her lost billfold and work papers. Corp. William FE. O Connor of a bomber squadron found the folder in France and sent it to the plant, which returned it to her.
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France
Flossie M. Kintz
Colfax
Des Moines
Eldora Mother Works Night Shift at Grundy Hemp Plant
Mrs. Cronk of Eldora aged over seventy remains a top employee at Grundy Center hemp plant. She works full night shift, commutes daily from Eldora, and is regarded as one of the best among 180 workers.
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Cronk
Eldora
Grundy Center
Cattle Feeder Plans Buy Strategy For Feed Supply
A cattle feeder outlines a plan to buy feed to cover the herd through late winter and early spring. The aim is to finish cattle to medium to good quality and sell when the rae grade on hand is favorable, timing summer sales for the best lots.
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the Rolfe Arrow
Michael R. Soth
Marion Bruce
Reveille
J. J. Bruce
J. H. Lighter
Rolfe
National Editorial
Ff Sociation
Pocahontas
Humboldt
Palo
Kossuth
United State
Jewell
Ohio
OPA
Philadelphia
Emmetshburg
Broadway
Palo Alto
Tsgt
Louis
Marine Corps Combat
Nathan BR. Smith
White Haven
Smith
Swea
Big Dad
America
B & B Dairy
G. A. Everson
M.D
T. D. Jones
Nick
T. S. Clark
D. D
F. H. Molyneux
J. E. Hynds
Ritz Theatre
Carl J. White
Auto Bonds
Kennedy Agency
Tornardi
Accidenlf
L. M. Graham
First National Bank
R. B. Ranney
Guy Smith
Real Estate & Insurance
Fuller Bldg
Fullerton Lumber Co
American Express
Rolfe State Bank
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