Babson Park Editorial Encapsulates 1939 Outlook
Editorial by Nichols cites Roger W. Babson's optimistic 1939 forecast driven by population growth, new products, defer red demand, and building. Notes recent Babson Park fire loss, fresh Florida strawberry prices, and a dry 1938 in Florida with record citrus crop despite heat. Warns citrus yields may drop due to fertilizer constraints and weather, urging higher ad budgets and sales quotas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida
Weather Bureau
Tampa Tribune
Roger W. Babson
Babson
Citrus history and 1939 40 outlook in Florida
Florida citrus roots traced from Columbus to Shaddock in 1493 to 1565. The Florida Citrus Commission notes Columbus imported seeds from the Canary Islands, Ponce de Leon introduced sour orange in 1513, Menendez de Aviles brought sweet orange in 1565, and grapefruit origins remain debated. The piece also cites postal deficits and Townsendite events, plus New Year carillon recital and transport rate cuts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida Citrus Commission
Christopher Columbus
New World
Spain
The
Indies
Bartholome de Las Casas
Canary Islands
Hispanola
Haiti
San Domingo
Ponce de‘ Leon
Fountain of Youth
Florida
Pedro Menendez de Aviles
St. Augustine
West Indies
Shaddock
Plea for Dim Lights to Improve Night Driving
The author urges drivers to avoid using bright lights at night in towns and on highways. Dim headlights are described as safer for pedestrians and motorists, with improved visibility emphasized when driving after dark.
News of Earlier Days Swea City Herald change and local notices
C W Spurbeck and son Ray plan to take possession of the Swea City Herald Monday the 11th. Rev Ida Norby died December 30 at 34 years 7 months 8 days. Walter W Wilson and Clare Fuller to marry at noon today at the Fuller home. Rev Edward E Campbell to perform. Penn and Romey wed December 31 at the groom’s sister’s home with Rev H H Utterback officiating. Wedding dinner at Jack Creek township. Clarence Person becomes traveling salesman for the Vindicator and Republican Co. Twenty below zero this morning. Steve Sullivan returns from Cedar Rapids, moving there with his family in two months. Thirteen marriage licenses issued in December. Sam Collins and son Jay visiting in Albert Lea to see the Quincy Adams Sawyer company. Etta Grant visiting Des Moines. Mrs Sam Reaney visiting in Clear Lake, South Dakota. Roosevelt dies January 6 at Sagamore Hill. Estherville high school debating team chosen. G H Raife to Rochester for medical consult. F W Jones attends funeral of his brother in law. Dr and Mrs R C Coleman visiting relatives. Harry Brown returns from furlough. Great Lakes training notes. R W Hilborn of Naval Radio dept studying at Harvard visits with Howard Baldwin family.
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C. W. Spurbeck
Ray
Swea City
Ida Norby
Walter W. Wilson
Clare Fuller
Charles E. Fuller
Edward E. Campbell
The
Presbyterian Church
Robert A. Penn
Maria Romey
Emerson Johnson
H. H. Utterback
Mr. Penn
Jack Creek Township
Clarence Person
Vindicator and Republican Co
Steve Sullivan
Cedar Rapids
Estherville
Rock Island
Sam Collins
Albert Lea
Jay
Quincy Adams Sawyer Company
Etta Grant
Herman
Des Moines
James White
Elizabeth Clarey
Wallace Richmond
Beulah Davis
Estherville High School
G. H. Raife
Rochester
Ammon Hill
F. W. Jones
Hartis
R. C. Coleman
Town City
I. Coleman
Great Lakes
Harry Brown
R. W. Hilborn
Naval Radio Department
U. S. Army Land
Harvard University
Hee Howard Baldwin
Mirage and myths fade from history's page
A provocative view claims unrealities collapse under scrutiny. It asserts Peary's land discovery, Martian invaders, and Munich peace are illusions, leaving only the Hitler mustache as a real symbol in a jarring historical reflection.
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Peary
Mars
Munich
Hitler
When They Meet Another Car Courtesy and Safety
A brief reminder that yielding space and slowing when meeting another vehicle is courteous and reduces risk. Drivers are urged to practice safe passing and awareness on narrow roads and in shared lanes.
Doctor Grenfell of Labrador a happy hero and healer
One of the happiest men on earth is Doctor Grenfell of Labrador a surgeon who traded a London practice for a life with fishermen. He endured shipwrecks hunger and cold while serving thirty thousand coastal residents and was knighted by King George. His most dramatic night on ice ended with dog sacrifices and a miraculous dawn rescue.
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Doctor Grenfell
Labrador
Oxford
Mayfair
London
England
Dr. Grenfell
George of
Grenfell
Lee
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Vindicator
George A. Nichols
Iowa
Henry George
G. A.T
Nichols
Babson Park
Massachusetts
Farley
Jit
Congress
Post Office
Dr. Townsend
Bowling Green
Townsendites
Bok
Sam Reaney
Clear Lake
South Dakota
C. E. Birney
the Vindicator
Republican
Theodore Roosevelt
United States
Sagamore Hill
Dale Carnegie
Sir Walter Grenfell
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