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[[underline]] Aug 31. [[/underline]] Went to World' Fair But violent rainstorm compelled me to limit my visits 
[[underline]] Sept 1 [[/underline]] Went to World's Fair. For first time was able to complete my visit of France's exhibit, which is very impressive, and covers more subjects than any of the foreign exhibitors. 
Bad news from Europe. Fight and taking Poland's Harbor by the Germans reported. Newspapers full of details. Situation more serious than ever. - No news since three days from George  Telegraph & telephone service interrupted. Ships in New York Harbor leaving or preparing to leave. Anxious passengers on both sides of the Ocean. 
No news from Dickie and her husband also. 
Afternoon went to see the swimming performance "Aquacate" at the World's Fair. A most extraordinary [[strikethrough]] of [[/strikethrough]] group swimming performance. Carried out in Opera style, - also some most astounding swim acrobatics. Fine weather made the visit very pleasant. Feel very well  Returned to U.C. at 8 P.M where Dick came to fetch me. 
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Radio and papers full of war news. At Snug Rock, correcting notes and writing letters. 
[[underline]] September 1 [[/underline]] At Snug Rock all day.  No further news about George and his daughter. Newspapers and Radio report bombing by the Germans upon some parts of Poland. - England and France getting ready for retaliation. [[strikethrough]] En [[/strikethrough]] In England exodus of children and women from the cities towards the country.  = Gas-masks etc. Difficulty of Americans finding accomodation on steamers for returning to U.S. Boats leaving Europe for U.S are providing for folding chairs and improvised beds for excess passengers. 
[[underline]] September 2. [[/underline]] War game increasing in Poland.  France & England ready to declare war to Germany  No news from George nor Dickie
[[underline]] September 3. [[/underline]] Sunday France and England mobilising. Yesterday several killed in Poland. - [[strikethrough]] La [[/strikethrough]] London and other large British cities sending children and women out of large towns. Report that SS. Bremen that left N.Y a few days ago has been captured (erroneous) Almost every hour the Radio gives us war news. 
[[underline]] Sept. 4 [[/underline]] [[in left margin]] Monday [[/in left margin]] Newspapers and Radio full about torpedoing of British Liner SS. Athenia sunk; was sailing from Liverpool for Montreal carrying 

Transcription Notes:
S.S. Athenia = the first ship torpedoed in WWII