Rulers of the Sea film sails into heritage and stage
Frank Lloyd cinematic recounts the 1886 voyage of the Falcon bound for New York, the first steam cross Atlantic tale featuring Douglas Fairbanks Jr and Margaret Lockwood. The story follows Will Fyffe’s steam engine dream and Fairbanks’s rise to back the project amid peril and drama at sea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Lloyds
London
New York
Atlantis
Frank Lloyd
The
Atlantic
Douglas Fairbanks, Jr
Margaret Lockwood
Will Byre
State Theatre
Fairbanks
Talbot Jennings
Frank Cavett
Richard Collins
Falcon
Greenock
Scotland
Willi Fyffe
Will Pyfre
Fyffe
Miss Lockwood
Miss Tonkwood
Bytte Fairbanks
Bible Thought for Wednesday January 17 140
The reflection invites readers to search their ways and return to the Lord with uplifted hearts. A call to repentance and renewal is paired with a prayerful posture toward God in heaven.
Lobbying Push Thwarts Government Reform and Spending Cuts
The piece argues that if lobbyists left Washington and groups disbanded their influence operations, government progress and spending reductions might follow. It laments ongoing pressure from high pressure groups that coerce, threaten, cajole, and pull strings, hindering reforms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
The Census Enumerators Visit in April Prompts Budget Talk
The piece argues that trimming personal living standards is hard and criticizes government for indulgence. It notes a census visit in April for ordinary people, implying scrutiny of finances and living costs amid calls for courage to reduce high living standards.
Census questions and public cooperation noted in Finnish military rationing
A writer argues for full cooperation with the census citing its value and privacy safeguards. The piece contrasts citizen and farmer question counts and notes Finland's troops receive milk but no alcohol, challenging the notion liquor helps in extreme cold.
Strikes Hit Washington Iowa Auto Dealers
Strikes in the auto industry slow deliveries in Washington Iowa as manufacturers fall behind. A proposed compulsory mediation would require notice of intent to strike or lockout to be sent to the government, enabling a rapid settlement to avoid public disruption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Iowa
ARMY
Des Moines
United States Army
Twelfh Medical Regiment
Ft. Devas
Mass
Coast Artillery Corps
Panama
New York
Veterinary Service
Coast Artillery
Finlands Tactics Echo Hannibalian Lesson Across Front
The piece notes Finnish troops using a hit and run tactic against Russian advances, likening it to Hannibal’s 50 000-strong flank attacks at Cannae. It imagines the method may prove effective as summer approaches while highlighting global sympathy for Finland. It also comments on fashion driving meat demand and suggests producers align with the slim figure trend or risk reduced sales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cannae
Hannibal
Finland
Wellman Birthday Party and Local Gatherings
Mrs. Bertha Maske celebrates with family and friends at the Maske home in Wellman. Several attendees from Frytown join Mrs. Bertha Maske and Joetown Aid society members for an evening of refreshments and neighborly visiting. Little Joan Griggs observes a belated birthday with a bingo filled afternoon and gifts for attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Wilson
Wellman
Merrill Maske
Ivan Hummer
Frytown
Henry Eckhardt
Bertha Maske
al Miller
Will Butterbaugh
Joetown
Gwen Kraft
Delores Stoner
Glenn Troup
Clarabelle Turnipseed
Mary Foster
Lois Griffith
Mary Kate Kash
Ferrol Lee Brenneman
Joan Shettler
Marylene Shettler
Delores Hostetler
Virginia Schaffer
Lola Marner
Jacquelyn Griggs
Stalin Sings at Birthday Party Stirred Guests
Davenport Times notes Joseph Stalin hosted a birthday party where he sang for attendees. The item comments on a noted streak of cruelty in the man, presenting a sharp unilateral view of his character.
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Joe Stalin
Davenport
Wayland School News Highlights Local Activities
Wayland Hi V and Girl Reserves hosted a party in the high school auditorium with about forty students and staff. Notable events included a NoVel See OS Wules game, a plan to employ a school nurse, and basketball tournament drawings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guengerich
Kilis
Mt. Pleasant
Schoolmasters Club
Harlan
Winfield
Winfield Gymnasium
Wayne Drew Weaver
Stryker High School
Stryker
Unio
Wayne
Yarmouth
Angus Moore
Wayland
Ellis
Local incidents and school attendance report
Miss fortune fell on the cedar steps Saturday evening but escaped with bruises and no broken bones. Only about half of Welliman High students were at school Monday due to blocked roads and illness. Mrs. C. C. Gardner, ill for some time, shows improvement though remains in bed.
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Henry Durian
Ellis
Ollie
Wayland
Henry County
New London Cagers
Iowa Wesleyan Ollege
Olds Raiders
Welliman High School
C. C. Gardner
Rumor of Web Henn's Death in Quarry Denied
On December 22 1938 a rumor circulated that Webb Henn a LaPorte City WPA employee had dropped dead in a stone quarry. The rumor proved unfounded and Mr Renn rode.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Webb ‘Henn
LaPorte City
WPA
Renn Rode
Man Dies After Anniversary Joke In Quarry
A worker in a stone quarry fell dead of a heart attack hours after joking with coworkers about an anniversary of his reported death. The incident occurred near the quarry workspace, with no foul play suspected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Renn
No School In West Chester For Two Days
Severe snow storm forces a consolidated West Chester school to cancel classes for Monday and Tuesday as country roads remain impassable. Community notes report Home Art club gathering at Mrs. Griggs home and guests from Washington and local residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Chester
R. C. Ferguson
James Griggs
Home Art Club
Leland Griggs
Mise Elsie Bratten
Washington
Troy Foriash
W. B. Bittehouse
Elmer Fenton
Mt. Pleasant
Shaahas
Webster City
Local Man Survives Log Collapse After Near Fatal Injuries
Arthur Hermen was knocked unconscious by a heavy log near Elgin. His daughter, believing him dead, sought help at several farms with the “body” in the family truck. After two hours rescuers arrived to find him alive and severely injured, joking that reports of his death were exaggerated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Hermen
Elgin
Mr. Hermen
Mark Twain
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Wellma Savings Bank
Toppan Johnson
Elmer Yoder
Roy Durian
Ross Severt
Clarance Rowe
Roy Duran
Russell Winegarden
Toppan Jotnaon
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Aunty
Nommer Elder, Shannon & CO
Bruce Cowden
Publishers News
North
Marion Avenue
United Press
National Advertising
Iowa Daily Press Association
Deg Moines
Tawa
Journal
Washington Golden VV
Ross Se
Valentines
Ross
Joe Palooka
Mike
Lady Luck
Knobby
Reno
Morrie
Hank Youse
Wayland School News
Medical Department
Cedar Rapids
Waterloo
Dubuque
Burlington
Mason City
Fort Dodge
Old Fedora
Carr's Market
S. W. Corner
Jies
Mackinaws
West Side Square
Palo Alto
Calif
Mr. Parrish
Yosemite
America
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Ray T. Palmer
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