Seizure of Sea Lions Prompts Controversial Claim to Training
Captain George M McGuire of Santa Barbara uses nets and lassos to capture sea lions visiting Santa Cruz Island claiming three year old females ideal for training. He ships captives worldwide while defending merciful treatment amid broader war time rhetoric and calls for global trade policies.
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George M McGuire
Santa Barbara
Cal
Santa Cruz Island
MccGuires
McGuire
Choko
Roadside Carrier Boy Advertises Daily In Elyria
Fragmentary OCR note describes a carrier boy and daily distribution outside Elyria with a mention of chiefs or editors and a Detroit reference. The readable bits point to an ad like notice for delivery or newspaper distribution on a Monday in October 1939.
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Itehera
Clare
Ohnas SS Entereane
Elyria
With
Ning Crane
Sones
Toward Mechanizing Our Army and the $6 Million Tank Order
An Army plan for 329 new tanks at a cost of 6 million dollars signals a push toward mechanizing U S land forces. The piece argues Germany’s rapid tank use in Poland contrasts with America’s limited mechanized units and urges timely expansion, noting Britain and France lagging and U S industrial capacity strong for such production. The author contends the time to prepare is now given the small standing army relative to population and the growing role of mechanized warfare.
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Poland
United States
Europe
Great Britain
France
Germany
Russia
Motion Picture Critics Target Portrayal of Journalists
Hollywood offices demand producers stop caricaturing American newspaper men as drunken, unethical cadgers. Journalists nationwide applaud, insisting modern press is exacting and upholding high professional standards to protect public opinion and the craft’s reputation.
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Will Hays
Hollywood
America
Defense spending rivals war costs in peacetime plan
The piece argues defense spending is cheaper than fighting anew in Europe. It cites a proposed 700 million dollar Army increase and a 4 billion dollar two ocean navy but notes total WWI costs reached 50 billion by 1930. The author says the public favors strong defenses to deter war but not repeated overseas bloodshed.
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War Department
United States
Gatun
Army
Navy
Congress
Washington, D. C
News
What Is Propaganda A Primer On Truth And Persuasion
In perilous times propaganda is discussed to clarify its nature and effects. H C Peterson argues that propaganda relies on selective truths rather than outright lies, presenting a half truth that appeals to individuals and can mislead when many such partial truths are combined.
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H. C Peterson
Alliance
2 Percent On Your Home Forever
Ohio voters face Bigelow amendments that would levy a 2 percent tax on land valued at 20 000 per acre and up The attorney general defines land to include improvements The Supreme Court and authorities vary but the piece argues the tax would hit most small homes and residences making taxes rise forever
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Bigelow
Ohio
Attorney General’s Office
Supreme Court
Mackstone
Anniversary list marks notable births and events
A compiled list notes anniversaries of prominent figures and milestones. It includes Harriet Hosmer born in Watertown in 1830, Winfield Scott Schley born in Maryland, Myron Herrick born in Huntington, Leonard Wood born in Winchester, Edward Bok born in Holland, Gamaliel Bradford born in Boston, Martin Johnson born in Rockford Michigan, plus charter grants and milestones like Yale's early college status, the Camden and Amboy Railroad opening, California’s overland mail, Alaska’s formal U.S. possession, Chicago fire’s timing, the first outdoor telephone call, and Theodore Roosevelt’s 1905 college athletics talks. Also listed are birthdays of Dr. William H. Burton, Creed C. Hammond, Prof. W Spencer Hutchinson, Aimee Semple McPherson, Prof. David S. Muzzey, Dr. Joseph H. Brewer, and Dr. Amand C Marts with origins and ages.
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Harriet G. Hosmer
Watertown
Mase
Winfield Scott Schley
Frederick Co
Myron T. Herrick
Cleveland
Huntington
Ohio
France
Leonard Wood
Winchester
Boston
Edward W. Bok
Philadelphia
The
Ladies Home Journal
Holland
Gamaliel Bradford
Martin Johnson
Rockford
Saybrook
Conn
Yale University
New Haven
Camden and
Cambridge
Theodore Roosevelt
Kriemhilde
Wiliam H Burton
Univ of Southern California
Harvard School of Education
Ft Worth
Texas
Creed C. Hammond
Portland
Lexington
Mass
Joseph H. Brewer
Olivet College
Mich
Grand Rapids
Amand C Marts
Bucknell Univ. Pa
Reeds Corner
N. Y
Bible Readings and The Bible as Literature Probe
The article discusses Bible readings and presents The Bible as a bound library from many authors over a thousand years. It highlights diverse voices from shepherds to philosophers and notes themes of oppression, democracy, power, and spiritual persistence that echo contemporary headlines.
Fortune Favours a Bold Prudent Traveler on Business
A cautious yet energetic note predicts good fortune and real honors for a person of reserve power. Travel is likely in pursuit of business and should prove successful, with other aspects reasonably favorable.
Voice Of The People On Peace And War In Europe
The letter writer criticizes Hitler’s calls for peace while accusing him of aggression and manipulation. He questions leadership, armament cuts, and the motives of munitions makers, while asserting that only mass strikes and infantry hold ground.
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Mad Dog of
Europe
Poland
Czechoslovakia
Hitler
Germany
Napoleon
Thain
Rie
Woman 96 Warns Girls To Slow Down
Hartford report quotes Mrs Flavuil a Topping who at 96 cautions young women to slow their pace. She says girls today smoke drink and chase flashy clothes, claiming she has never done these things and remains alive and well at 96.
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Hartford Conn
Flavuilla Topping
South Ridge Ladies Aid and Missionary Societies Meet
October gathering of the Ladies Aid and Woman's Missionary Societies met at Clearview Grove Cottage with devotional led by Mrs Ralph Fowl and readings by Mrs Harvey Curtis and others. District Missionary Rally set for Oct 10 at Emmanuel church Lo Rain. A chicken supper was discussed for early November.
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L A
W. M
South Ridge
Ladies Aid and Woman's Missionary Societies
Clearview Grove Cottage
Ralph Fowl
Harvey Curtis
Multon Schlechter
R G Pferrer
E F Snyder
Evangelical Emmanuel
E F. Snyder
Grange Ladies to Entertain in Masquerade at Clearview Grove
The Ladies Auxiliary of the Hickory Tree Grange invites all Grange members to an October 12 masquerade evening hosted by Mrs. J P Bechtel at Clearview Grove Cottage in Clearview.
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Hickory Tree Grange
J P Bechtel
Clearview Grove Cottage
Grange
Sunshine Sunday School Class Meeting Time
The Sunshine Sunday School Class will hold its regular meeting on a forthcoming Sunday at an unspecified time. Attendees are advised to await official notices for the exact hour and location.
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Sunshine Sunday
Thursday Evening With Mass Margaret Mason of West
A brief social item notes Mass Margaret Mason of West will attend Thursday evening events.
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Margaret Mason
West A
Missionary Society Meeting Attended by Elyria Group
Mrs. EC. Schubert attended a Friday afternoon meeting of the Missionary Society of the M. E. Church of Elyria, held with Mrs. H. Heidrick in Elyria.
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EC. Schubert
The
Missionary Society of the M. E. Church of
Elyria
H. Heidrick
Banquet Attended by Oliver Schubert at Elyria Church
Oliver Schubert attended a banquet held Wednesday evening at the M. E. Church in Elyria hosted by the Lorain County Educational Association.
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Oliver Schubert
M. EK
Elyria
Lorain
Booster Night at Hickory Tree Grange in Amherst
Attendees at the Hickory Tree Grange Booster Night in Amherst Thursday included Mr. and Mrs. L W Spiegelberg Mrs E Stang Mr and Mrs George Knittle Miss Marian Knittle Mr and Mrs E C Frye and son Joseph Arnold Flock and Mr and Mrs J P Bechtel.
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Hickory Tree Grange
Amherst
L W. Spiegelberg
E . Stang
George Knittle
Marian Knittle
E. C. Frye
Joseph
Arnold Flock
J. P. Bechtel
District Missionary Rally at Lorain Church
A delegation from here expects to attend the District Missionary Rally to be held Thursday at the Emmanual Evangelical Church in Lorain. Mr and Mrs Theodore Grills of West Ridge spent Wednesday evening with L. W. Spiegelberg and family. Mrs. Mary Lange and Mrs Ar-
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Emmanual Evangelical Church
Lorain
Theodore Grills
West Ridge
L. W. Spiegelberg
Mary Lange
Visitors and calls in Lorain this week
Thur Zipp of Lorain were guests of Mrs. C E Cook on Tuesday. Mr and Mrs B C Frye and son Joseph called on the former's brother Gilbert Frye in Lorain Friday evening.
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Lorain
C. E. Cook
B.C. Frye
Joseph
Gilbert Frye
Puny Aspirant For Navy Now Is Strong Man
Eldorado finds 18 year old Sir Paul Falk, once rejected for navy due to low weight, now weighs 150 pounds after rapid gains. He lifts 240 pounds, runs three miles daily, and trains at least 15 hours weekly. He seeks a tryout with the U.S. Olympic weight lifting team.
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Eldorado
Paul Falk
Falk
Navy
Use of Diesel-powered busses is Increasing in Europe
Diesel powered buses are becoming more common across Europe as cities push for cleaner fleets and tougher emissions standards. Public transit agencies report higher demand for low emission options and greater private sector investment in diesel technology.
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Europe
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the Standard OU Company
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Ion
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