Willkie and Wallace Contrasting Paths in 1940 Elections
In Washington, the Star argues that Willkie and Wallace diverge in routes to exile. Wallace faced Democratic bosses despite grass roots support and a strong convention bid. Willkie was ousted by Republican voters in Wisconsin, withdrawing before the convention. The piece rejects parallels and asserts the distinct outcomes.
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Willkie
Wallace
Roosevelt
Wisconsin
Washington, D. C
Democrats Change Ticket Sparks Voter Speculation
The piece comments on Democrats altering half their ticket midstream and ponders voters changing the other half in November. It notes Mr Wallace's removal to his Iowa roots and questions the party’s stance while reflecting on Franklin Roosevelt era symbols.
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Mr. Wallace
Iowa
Quotations Sparked by Public Figures and Everyday Gripes
A collage of editorials cites praise for Stalin on strategic plans and notes from Dondero on governance and work. Other items mock tobacco production cuts and pen service regrets, reflecting varied public sentiment and wry commentary.
New Dealers Set Precedent for Necessary Changes
Bureau County Republican notes the new dealers have established a standard for making needed changes amid ongoing debates on war, signaling a cautious approach to policy shifts over several days.
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Bureau County
III
Towa the Beautiful Land and its call for progress
The Bussey Effort urges cooperation from other states while praising Iowa's farm output, schools, and resources. It laments citizens lured away by crime and stresses conserving resources, encouraging new industries, and sharing the load of global work to keep Iowa’s name and future bright.
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Towa
Bussey
Bricker Rejects America First Threat in Campaign
John W. Bricker, Republican vice presidential candidate, denounces Gerald L. K. Smith and his America First party. He asserts he will not work with them and defends patriotism through adherence to the Constitution and acceptance of national fortunes in peace or war.
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John W. Pricker
Gerald L. K. Smith
America First
Smith
America Firsters
Brieker
Gerald Smiths
Burlington Hawkeye-Gazette
Goon Die Young Phrase Sparks Debate in Joke Tale
The fragment mentions a joke about a goon dying young and notes that such a line was never spoken. It reads as a cryptic item with unclear context and missing details about people or event.
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Die Young
Two Scots Joke Over Fare Payment On Train
Two Scottish men board a train sit behind a pretty girl. One notes a bonnie lassie in front and considers speaking to her. The other suggests waiting until she pays her fare.
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Thads
Rookie fires four shots missing target in battle
The rookie fires four rounds without hitting the target. The captain demands accuracy and receives the reply that the shots are leaving the armament, implying movement or misalignment rather than carelessness.
Boy Lifts Cornstalk, World Ends Up Gripped
Six year old Billy proudly claims he pulled a cornstalk by himself. His father praises his strength as Billy explains the stalk’s other end had “the whole world” on hold. The playful scene captures rural show of pride.
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Billy
Sailor and Captain Exchange On Deck Duty
A shipboard exchange shows a job captain asking if the deck is cleaned and brass polished. The sailor replies affirmatively and mentions sweeping the horizon with a telescope.
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Sailor
Brown Education Tales and Idle’s Bachelor Life
A glancing remark suggests Brown did not finish schooling while Idle remained a bachelor. The exchange highlights differing personal paths and choices without further details.
Two-Striper Maps Rough Trek For Recruit
A brief exchange pits a Recruit asking distance to camp. The Two-Striper estimates ten miles straight line. The Recruit asks the walking route with gear for a practical measure.
Quoted Exchanges Stir Across a Humorous Scene
A clerk demands a name and address from a dusky draftee while others riff on love at first sight and everyday quirks. The dialogue shifts through mispronunciations and light humor as characters discuss connections and the kitchen without clear action.
Heavy Gate In Brighton Injures FourYearOld Nancy Wise
Four year old Nancy Wise, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Wise, was knocked unconscious when a gate leaned against a fence and fell on her at the family home. She sustained severe bruises but no broken bones and is recovering after the scare and shock.
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Edgar Wise
Ida Bass
Des Moines
Wm. van Zanten
Lisse Gire
Chicago
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St. Paul
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T. B. Davison
Ralph Vanerus
Tommy
Covina
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Fred Warner
Frances Nuke Dame Cathedral Torn by War
Edmondson attends the County Legion convention at Crawfordsville. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Herman of Davenport visit with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Howard Reighard southeast of town. Mrs. Iran Stout travels to Menominee Wisconsin to visit parents. Mrs. Erny Stout of Mast Moline stays with her son during Mrs. Stout's absence. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Car of Abingdon Illinois visit their son Dr. Noel Carter.
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Robert Eliott
Des Moines
J. F. Kraemer
Davenport
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David Wentworth
Camp Campbell
Bel. Edmondson
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Crawfordsville
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Howard Reighard
Iran Stout
Menomineth
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Mast Moline
Charles Car
Abingdon, UL
Noel Carter
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