Tall Idaho corn alarms and dam debate surface in Idaho news
A humorous Iowa reader report notes an eight to nine foot corn stalk myth out of Idaho with a tall, growing patch and a previous 23 foot stalk headline. Senator A Claire Dewey criticizes Madrid and Moscow dam plans as wasteful, arguing they harm wildlife and fail to create industry, while calling for prudent use of public funds.
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Idaho
Lilian Brookhart
Thomas Dolman
Pocatello
Journal
A. Claire Dewey
Madrid
Moscow
Des Moines Register
Dewey
Iowa
Mississippi River
Willkie’s campaign relies on his own mind and words
The piece argues Wendell L. Willkie leads his campaign without ghost writers, prefers personal input on speeches, and makes final decisions alone. It notes his staff is forming, his research underway, and he aims for a candid not synthetic race with direct public accountability.
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Colorado Springs
Wendell L. Willkie
Mr. Willkie
Willkie
Washington
New York
Elswhere
Return of the By the Way column prompts cheerful notes
The article reminisces on the column’s vacation hiatus and reader responses. Jokes and snippets reference two and a half year old Pete, a corn cob doll for Barbara, a puzzle contest, and light exchanges about eggs and sports figures.
Passport to Alcatraz thrills at Fox with Holt lead
The two fisted star excels in a action packed drama at the Fox through Saturday. A sharp indictment of the fake passport racket the film shows Holt a crack city police investigator working with the government to smash a nationwide sabotage ring. Noah Beery Jr. also shines as a fellow agent Cecilia Callejo makes a bright screen debut with Gordon and Clement in support.
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Alcatraz
the Fox
Holt
Noah Beery, Jr
Cecilia Callejo
Beery
Miss Callejo
C. Henry Gordon
Clay Clement
Spy Network Members Highlighted With Comedy Relief
The report notes members of a spy network and Maxie Rosenbloom providing the comic relief in the scene, pairing intrigue with lighthearted banter to balance tension.
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The
Spy Network
Maxie Rosenbloom
Comedy Relief
Maryland Film Blends Romance and Comedy at State Theatre
Technicolor feature Maryland screens at the State Theatre through Saturday. The story blends romance and Southern traditions with plenty of comedy. A highlight climaxes with the Maryland Hunt Cup Race as bold silks flash over turf. Cast includes Walter Grennan Fay Bainter Brenda Joyce John Payne and Hattie McDaniel. Directed by Henry King.
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Maryland
South
Red Brick Social Notes Highlight Barnett Visit
Mrs Edith Barnett and her son Herold of Fairfield spent a few days with Mrs Luther Crom the first of last Week John Green returned home Sunday from Burlington where he enjoyed a 10 day visit at the John Marton Dale home Mr and Mrs John Marton Dale and family of Burlington titled the end of the item.
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Red
Edith Barnett
Herold
Fairfield
Luther Crom
John Green
Burlington
John Martondale
Nelson family visits and cattle trades noted at Crom farm
The Nelsons posted a weekend visit at the Glen Green home with Carl Nelson and family and Howard Darnell group. Joe Nelson sold 25 head of cattle last Friday and bought 32 head the next Wednesday to replace them. Repainting on the Joe Nelson farm is underway.
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Glen Green
Carl Nelson
Howard Darnell
Edd Nelson
Wes
Edith Barnett
Fairfield
Luther Crom
Joe Nelson
Fred Nelson
Ruther Gilkinson
Kenneth
Rockville
Missouri
Wrist Burned From Steaming Tomatoes In Canning Incident
Mrs. Charley Horak suffered a scalded wrist when a jar lid burst while canning tomatoes. Steam and hot liquid sprayed her wrist as she tightened the lid last week. The note also records local social visits and a death in nearby Crawfordsville.
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Ruth Gideon
Bethel
Charley Horak
Elsie Wallace
Grace Hiler
Gideon
Rose Fitzgerald
Ainsworth
Sterling Holmes
O. J. Rice
Elma
Glen Gordon
Ernest Green
Marie
Charley Kolosick
Mary Applegate
Lucille
Chicago
Eliza Hagie
Crawfordsville
Quieting of Title Suit in Washington County Iowa
Florence H Orr and A E Reeves sue to quiet and confirm fee simple title to halves of Lot 27 in Rousseau’s Subdivision City of Washington Iowa. Prayer for relief includes barring unknown claimants and adverse claimants and equitable relief. Notice given to all defendants and unknown claimants to appear by Sept 9 1940 term. default may be entered.
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Simon P. Teeple
Richard Moore
Washington Co
Iowa Territory
Washington County
Morgan Hart
James Watters
John Hendee
John Wasson
Simeon D. Temple
Hiram A. Stone
H. A. Stone
G. A. Stone
Augusta M. Stone
Miranda Stone
Wm. H. Rousseau
W. H. Rousseau
Caroline M. Rousseau
Joshua Tracy
Antonett Tracy
William H. Rousseau
John R. Stone
Lafayette Stone
Sarah Antoinette Stone
Geo. A. Stone
Sarah Antoinette Tracy
John R
William H. H. Rousseau
Nicolas Welch
Mary B. Welch
Co. MM. Rousseau
John K. Brown
John C. Adams
Nancy Ann Adams
Nancy A. Adams
Maria Stewart
Pauls Lumber Co.,Incorporated
Citizens Savings Bank of Washington
Iowa
Cora R. Fields
John W. Cox
Minnie C. McDonald
C. H. Boileau
Verne McDonald
Minnie McDonald Wilson
A. J. Wilson
Rousseau
City of
Washington
Fach
District Court
Florence H. Orr
A. E. Reeves
City of Washington
Bousseau
H. Orr
Reighard Buys Cafe in Brighton
Gene Reighard has purchased Don's cafe in Brighton and taken immediate possession. Don Hayes, former owner, has been employed at the U S Arsenal in Rock Island. Mrs. Hayes had been running the restaurant during his absence.
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Rhua Helmick
Brighton
Gene Reighard
Don's Cafe
Don Hayes
U. S. Arsenal
Rock Island
Hayes
Bonnett House
J. W. Guy
Washington
Bonnett
Alan Bereiter
Phyllis Woodford
Dysart
Betty Cox
Hice Brown
Littie Waggoner
Les Moines
Fairfield
Er. E. Swank
Ralph Shinstrom
Rocky Island
Elmina Williames
Herbert Campbell
Wellman
Leland Horton
Rock
Local Readers Enter Events and Education Milestones
George Little of Primgar enjoys a week's outing. Margaret Jean Rudolph and Mildred Horner enroll in the American Institute of Commerce at Davenport. Miriam Stannard returns home after a year at Antioch College in Yellow Springs Ohio.
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George Little
Primgar
Margaret Jean Rudolph
Mildred Horner
American Institute of Commerce
Davenport
Miriam Stannard
Antioch College
Yellow Springs
Ohio
Orr Visits Daughter and Beauchamp Reunion Plans
Mrs. H E Orr visits daughter Mrs A K E Harrison in Storm Lake. Beauchamp family reunion set for Aug 25 at Chautauqua Park. Visitors gather from Marseilles Lit tle Rock Providence Kansas City and Council Bluffs. Jarvis and Hantt family reunions held at Columbus Chautauqua Park with fifty plus attendees.
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Martha Butler
Columbus Junction
H. E. Orr
A. KE. Harrison
Storm Lake
Beauchamp
Chautauqua Park
F. L. O'Neill
Pauline
Roy
Marseilles
T. N. O'Neill
J. H. Shoemaker
Little Rock
Ark
Boulder
Colo
Lillie Wagner
Celina
Tenn
Paul McBride
Robert Ayers
Louie Warner
Jarvis
Columbus Chautauqua Park
Jones and Brown
Stags and Klotz Families Elect Officers at 18th Reunion
During the 18th annual reunion at the community building, officers elected included Res Stapp of Davenport as president and Paul Klotz of Columbus Junction as vice president. Mrs J D Luc row of Columbus Junction serves as secretary. Messages were read from detectives at a distance.
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Emma Heindel
Hale Hanft
Margaret Hanft
Secreta
Stags
Longest Straight Australian Rail Line Proclaimed
Australia boasts the world’s longest straight railway run. The line crosses the Nullarbor Plain without a curve for over 300 miles, highlighting a remarkable feat in railway construction.
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Australia
Great Nullarbor Plain
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