Bible Thoughts and Reflections on 1940s War and Society
The piece blends a devotional "We are in God's hands" with opinion on World War II outcomes noting Allied vs German prospects. It surveys political trends from 1896 Democratic planks, Des Moines Republican gatherings backing Dewey, highway safety data, banking serving small savers, and a humorous note on a Long Island dog ownership license gesture turning into a three-way incorporated joint venture.
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Doctor A de Brace Elected Washington Coffee Club President
Dr A de Brace longtime YMC A secretary at Chengfu China was elected president of the Washington coffee club. He shared light hearted stories about language quirks and Chinese slang during the gathering. The piece ends with a light note about radish tops sprouting in a garden.
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Washington Coffee Club
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Inquirer
Freshmen mail college girls letters. responses from eastern schools
Citadel freshmen sent post cards to girls at Vassar Skidmore Wheaton Sweet Briar and Mary Baldwin. A Sweet Briar president Dr Meta Glass answered replying in box 408 about her Ford V 8 and long ago freshman year revealing a witty exchange and a reference to her half brother Senator Carter Glass. The item mixes humor and campus lore with brief quips about prices and a shop assistant joke.
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War Shrinks Global Trade Amid World Conflict
Amid ongoing hostilities on two continents, trade reports show rising US exports of tanks and airplanes while staples like apples and wheat decline. Britain shifts orders within the empire, Germany relies on continental sources, and neutral policies disrupt flows.
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Sky Pilot Takes to the Skies in Queensland
Brisbane reports Australia gains a true sky pilot in Rev. Father Seymour abbot of the Marist Fathers’ monastery at Bundaberg who flies his own plane for parish work across northern Queensland.
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Widow Spider Eggs Prove Hazardous When Handling
A report notes that the female Black Widow is highly venomous and even her eggs are dangerous to touch. touching the skin can lead to injury or breakage.
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Salem spring house painting and remodeling notices
Salem reports a community push in spring cleaning and painting at homes across the area. Residents list ongoing updates from papering and painting to wiring for electric lights, with local families and schools referenced in the week’s items.
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Luesaay
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Leonard
Emma Temer
The Innocent Bystander and the European War
Grinnell Herald-Register editorial argues a bystander cannot grasp the full war picture in Europe. It notes reporters from warring powers conflict, and public trust in German sources is shown as markedly discounted.
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Grinnell Herald-Register
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Tibbetts 82 Walks 17 Miles in Three Hours
Frank Tibbetts, 82, walked 12 miles from the Aive Deity home to Nashua in three hours, showcasing a rugged constitution and mountain stride. Dora Harrison, 70, who recently covered 12 miles to Charles City in four hours, is noted as a competitor with Tibbetts.
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Charles City
Frank Tibbetts
Colorado
Tibbetts
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