Caution Against Share-Expense Drivers and Africa Dispatches
A warning about share expense motorists who promise California travel, often evading the Motor Carrier Act and insurance. Edward Kennedy reports from North Africa where his press uniform led to Italian soldiers surrendering. Kennedy was forced to avoid handling prisoners due to the Neutrality Act while noting Mussolini’s forces influence on the campaign.
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California
North Africa
Edward Kennedy
Associated Press
Libya
Kennedy
Mussolini
Africa
Noble Democracies and the War Propaganda Myth
The piece denounces U.S. support for foreign regimes framed as noble democracies. It cites Greece, Albania, Abyssinia, and China, arguing dictatorships and one party systems prevail, while Americans are urged not to die for foreign democracies or dictators. It warns against American bayonets being used to “restore King Zog” or to save Greece from dictatorships.
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Maine
Vermont
Albania
Greece
Ahmed Beg Zogu
Zog
Mussolini
Abyssinia
China
Nazi Party
Germany
Russia
Washington
The Word of John A Man of His Word
A speaker praises John for keeping promises even at personal cost. He contrasts John’s integrity with others who cling to legal rights to back out of agreements. He recalls John rising from illness to honor a promise, underscoring his reliability and character.
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John
Gladiators Mistakenly Spotted Near riverbank
In a quirky exchange a man describes seeing three “gladiators” while swimming, sparking jokes about alligators and mistaken flora. alimony is cited as part of the high cost of leaving.
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Simpsonton
India
Johnson
One kind daily deed pledge to brighten others
The piece urges every adult to say one kind thing about another each day. It argues that focusing on positive remarks reveals good traits, improves mood, and shifts attention from gossip. A telephone user’s frustration is humorously defused by a witty exchange.
Federal Income Tax Booklet Explains Gross and Net Income
A public guide explains gross income as all taxable receipts and net income as gross minus deductions. It covers professional fees, investments, credits, and the earned income credit, urging readers to study the instructions to avoid miscalculations and to consult tax collectors if unclear.
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Internal Revenue
Commodity Credit Corporation
Commissioner of Internal Revenue
Bureau of Internal Revenue
Sage Sayings From The Press
A brief item cites a Los Angeles Times aphorism about healing. It notes a sick woman moving toward recovery with a concise proverb about patience and progress. The source frames this as a reflective quote rather than a report or event.
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Los Angeles Times
Notice of filing to quiet title in Washington County Iowa
In the District Court of Iowa in Washington County March 1941 term plaintiff Mar- cella N Cook seeks to quiet title in fee simple to described real estate Lot 14 in Northwest Washington addition and other lots in Margaret M Youngs addition nonresident or unknown claimants and defendants must appear by noon March 10 1941 or default will be entered Baldrige Bailey attorneys 380114 Feb 18 15 22
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District Court of
Iowa
Washington County
Marcella N. Cook
Nathan Baker
George H. Stone
Cynthia K. Stone
Ira A. Parker
Joanna Parker
Joseph Keck
Samuel Conner
Elisabeth Keck
James O’hare
James Charrol
Margaret Charrol
James O'Hara
Margaret O'Hara
James O’harro
James Charroh
Margaret Charroh
William Hayes
Joseph Corette
Marguerite Corett
Joseph Corett
William Click
Margaret Click
Wm. Gluck
Marianne Gluck
William Gluck
Pat Flaherty
William Hays
Thomas Riley
Peter Riley
Mary Hayes
Mary A. Hayes
Mary Ann Hayes
Alice Kelley
Alice Kelly
Auditor's
Washington
City
Chicago, Rock Island, & Pacific Railroad Company
Margaret M. Young
City of Washington
the District Court of
Baldrige & Bailey
Attorneys
Noble Birthday and Anniversary Surprise in Noble
A warm surprise marked Mrs. D W Widmer s birthday on February 1 and their 29th wedding anniversary on January 24. Relatives present included Mr. and Mrs Otto Sutter and families, Homer Wenger and families, Wm Widmer and families, John Widmer, Manard Widmer of Iowa City, and others. Silver teaspoons were given as a keepsake. ice cream and cookies served. Additional visitors mentioned include Joe Schlatter, Rev Simon Gingerich, Wm Nofsinger, and PD W Noble families with various Sunday gatherings noted.
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Elmer Wenger
D. S. Graber
Jake Widmer
Widmer
Joe Schlatter
Crawfordsville
J. R. Kauffman
Simon Gingerich
Wm. Nofsinger
Wayland
John OC. Roth
Manard Widiner
Iowa City
W. Noble
Kathryn
Billie
Raymond
Dave Richard
Roger
Sickness Hits Frey Leichty Family and Three Children
The J. A. Frey household and Mrs. David Leichty, along with three children, are listed as ill this week in local notices.
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J. A. Frey
David Leichty
Smuggling Teeth Across the Border Baffles Patrolmen
U S border authorities nabbed a man who crossed from Canada with a counterfeit scheme involving false teeth. He bought a denture set abroad, wore it to slip across the line, and planned to sell the fakes here until investigators forced his mouth open and found the teeth did not fit.
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United States
Canada
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the Evening Journal the Home Daily Newspaper of
Maunte
Wyounty Elder
Publishers News Editor
United Press
de Daily Press Association
Des Moines
Owa
Kingdom of Heaven
Samuel B. Pettengill
England
Pangalos
Metaxes
Hitler
British Foreign Office
Italy
Chamber of Deputies
Chamber of Fasci
Il Duce
Adriatic
Joe Palooka
Joe
Ates
SO DO
Ham Fisher
RY Dome
M.P. Capta
Junior
Grandmother
Brenda and
Brent
Brenda Marshall
George Brent
South of Suez
Fox Theatre
Dixie Dugan
By Striebel & Mevoy
P.L. Etter
S. Iowa
Washington Co
State Banking Department
Journal Building
Dayton
Orly
Service Service
Washington, Iowa
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