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Newspaper
Vindicator And Republican
Location
Estherville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1939
Page
1
Editorial notes Iowa fishing history and regulation shifts, compares past bounties to today and predicts Florida fishing trends. It notes Georgia Deming’s 13th birthday, Lillie Stoate’s rain efforts, Iowa athletic salaries, veteran mortality projections, Estherville baseball plans, fruit pickers shortage, and Ringling circus competition between Sarasota and Miami.
In the morning section a writer rejects early rising as virtue and cites Dr Jastrow's view that there is no virtue in waking early. He celebrates pilots' demanding training at Pensacola, noting the need for brains, health, and diverse skills for flying transoceanic planes. He recalls observations of snow and farmhouses across Virginia and Pennsylvania and ends with wonder at a new Marine Studio showcasing live fish and marine life for entertainment.
A reader quiz explains that uneven brake lining grip causes a car to veer when brakes are applied. The remedy is brake equalization by a competent service man. The column notes a trade treaty claiming Germany will obtain petroleum from Romania, while a nod to Goebbels remains. It ends with a nostalgic jab about bicycle built for two couples.
A dramatic portrait of Catherine the Great as a German princess who rose to power in Russia. The account recalls her tumultuous marriage to Peter III, alleged arsenic plot, lovers who became generals, and Potemkin as a volatile favorite. The text blends sensational anecdotes with historical milestones, portraying her expansive empire and personal tumult.
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