Unity of all things and the days of miracles argued
The article cites Bible verse 1 Corinthians 6 and then discusses current events. It notes a Des Moines hotel jumper who survived a 130 foot fall and demolition of a car, reflecting on fate. It comments on war news, German blitzkrieg as a threat, and fears of internal fifth column enemies in the U S and a potential Mexican influence from Germany, Russia, and Japan. It ends with a bleak view of Europe’s dictators and civilizational veneer.
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Germany
America
Hitler
Mexico
Iowa Folks Debate War Debt and Rural Church Plans
The editorials warn against gambling debt while noting America’s reluctance to enter Europe’s war. Farmers back a “God’s Acre” plan to pledge corn for church funding, citing spiritual rewards. Critics point to hog prices and broader economic pressures as factors shaping public sentiment.
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America
Europe
Iown
Clayton P. Shepard
Truro
Iowa
Rubio School to Close Friday for Community Picnic
Rubio Town observes early summer closure as the Rubio School ends Friday with a community picnic. Local families report visits from relatives and neighbors including Pauline Morrow, the Mace Paytons, and the Carriker and Rudolph households.
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Rubio School
Cooley the German Shepherd Delivers Lunch Basket Home
Luther Durham of Campbellsville Kentucky reports his dog Cooley a German shepherd collects his daily lunch from a restaurant in a basket and carries it home before eating it.
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Cooley
Luther Durham
Campbellsville
Dutch Language in New Amsterdam School History
Dutch was the language of instruction on Manhattan island for a century starting with the 1633 establishment of the first New World school by the West India Company. Instruction continued in Dutch until 1783 for colonist children in Nieuw Amsterdam.
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Helland
Manhattan Island
New World
Nieuw Amsterdam
The
West India Company
Hotel for Dogs Run by George Merritt in Ontario
George Merritt of Ontario Oregon runs a side business in a dog hotel described by the American Magazine. Each dog has private quarters and reservations are made in advance.
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George Merritt
Ontario
Ore
Books in By the Way column contributors highlighted
The column notes Mrs. R. L. Badger’s wartime booklet Happy Homeland Echoes with proceeds aiding Red Cross Y M C A and Red Star. Other items include jokes and quotes reflecting wartime humor and the column’s blend of literary and social references.
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Win
Owen
By the Way
Happy Homeland
R. L. Badger
Sage Sayings From The Press In Nanking Puppet
The text notes Japan's puppet in Nanking named Wang Ching Wei and offers a free translation as Charlie Mc Carthy. The citation is attributed to the Maha World-Herald.
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Japan
Nanking
Wang Ching- Wei
Charlie McCarthy
Hollywood Potpourri Mixes Irish Harp and Movie Casting
A Hollywood pageant describes Irish musical history from Saint Patrick through the Tara gatherings and classic tunes. It shifts to film casting details at Central Casting in Hollywood with roles for Mss Hopkins, Errol Flynn, Randolph Scott, and diverse male types including miners and officers.
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Patrick
Europe
Jereat
Tara
County
Meath
Para’s
Londonderry
Cucullum
Danny Boy
London Woods
Hollywood
Virginia
Jeff Davis
Sazerac
Central Casting
Mss Hopkins
Errol Flynn
Randolph Scott
Alan Hale
Frank McHugh
Vermont
Virginia City casting calls for forty two types
The State theater listed a large casting effort for the Errol Flynn Miriam Hopkins adventure Virginia City. The production sought forty two varied actress and actor types to fit an American era setting linked to the nation’s gold and silver strikes.
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Virginia City
Nation
World
Errol Flynn
Miriam Hopkins
America
Amateur radio operator in Yakima nets 13000 contacts
Short wave radio ham Stanley Beliveau of Yakima Washington says he has made more than 13000 contacts with hams in foreign countries. He holds confirmation cards or letters from over 5000 operators and recently contacted another operator in Stanleyville in west central Africa.
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Stanley Beliveau
Yakima, Wash
Moe
Stanleyville
Central Africa
Dorothy Pearson to teach Primary at Libertyville School
Ruth Norris reports Dorothy Pearson will teach primary at Libertyville School after finishing a two year course in June. The item notes various local visits and family movements around Cedar Falls, Davenport, Muscatine, and nearby towns.
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Dorothy Pearson
Libertyville School
Girls Decorate Cats with Eggs
Two young girls visiting grandparents find the henhouse eggs scattered by eggs and cats. A husky neighbor tips a basket of eggs and cream, spills occur, and a later trip to town ends with more spillage and soiled clothes.
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Ezra Wittmer
Wayland
Wifey
Cantor Plays New Role with Nash Ambassador Eight
Cantor enjoys pride of ownership by buffing the bonnet of his new car with his overcoat. He chooses a Weather Eye conditioned Nash Ambassador Eight with a traveler's bed and sportsman's setup for camping out.
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Cantor
Eddie Cantor
America’s
Dairy Advertising Ban Extended to May 16
The notice states an advertising stop for dairy products remains in effect until May 16. It directs dealers to calculate expected profit after the deadline to assess ongoing impact on sales and distribution plans.
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Ing
House Occupied by C Rees Family Has Slight Fire Damage
Columbus Junction Fire Company answered a call to Hugh Arthur farm five miles southwest of the city Tuesday morning. The fire caused little damage to the house occupied by Mr and Mrs Carlisle Rees Delores Ann Marshall birthday party guest at the time. Pliny Benson ill at niece’s home in West Liberty. Martha class Presbyterian Sunday school held a potluck at Ed Gabriel home. B H Fernald of Scotts Bluff Neb died at home after visiting Columbus City and Crawfordsville. Survivors include the widow, formerly Elizabeth Johnston, daughter of former residents. Dr J W Hubbard dentist resident here about half a century.
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Martha Butler
Columbus Junction
Hugh Arthur
Here
Carlisle Rees
Delores Ann Marshall
R. L. Marshall
Pliny Benson
Mark Sehater
West Liberty
Marthena
Presbyterian Sunday School
Ed Gabriel
B. H. Fernald
Scotts Bluff
Neb
Flhh Johnston
Columbus City
Robert Ferguson
Crawfordsville
Elizabeth Johnston
J. W. Hubbard
Reunion Plans Draw Class of 1890 to Iowa
The article notes John Tury plans to attend the University of Iowa reunion as several members of the class of 1890 are expected to participate, highlighting turnout for the event.
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Tury
University of Iowa
Ancient Roman theaters used curtain drops to open plays
Archaeologists find early Roman theaters opened by dropping a curtain from side braces rather than lifting it. During Augustus era roofs were absent in some venues and a front slot received the curtain as plays began. The three Augustan theaters held 8,000 to 17,000 spectators.
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Rome
Barley as Corn Substitute Boosts Steer Fattening at Missouri
A Missouri State University trial reports barley replacing corn in steer diets with clover hay silage and cottonseed meal. Steers fed barley reach full feed faster and gain more daily while selling for higher prices, valuing barley at 56 cents a bushel versus corn at 50.
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Missouri
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