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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1941
Page
8
A reflection on contentment echoing Horace, stating that those who seek much end in want, while blessed are those given enough by God with a sparing hand. A concise meditation on sufficiency and divine care.
Notes from a reporter to editors describe Peggy Wood urging President Roosevelt not to send troops, recalling her plea that she and other actors felt tragedy in risking "our dear boys." Other items hint at defense board turnover and wartime sentiment, with recall of the Tornado plane story and Hitler's view on England's resolve.
Afternoon New York paper plans a new columnist a famous personality as a circ builder starting in March. D Thompson not involved. radio leaders meet in Washington on wartime public contact. Nazi radio tactics and rationing, draft extensions debated. Weed salutes Homer Price for criticism. Notes on broadcasts, literature and front pages. Comments on Lassells and Look pieces, Stowe and Reader's Digest selections.
Washington reports Japan’s gains near Singapore and the Dutch East Indies following the seizure of Saigon and Cap St Jacques in French Indo China. Officials note the shift improves Japan’s reach, while U. S. planners warn of increased risk as Britain and the Dutch seek fortified defenses.
Attorney General Matt McGuire likely to be named to the vacancy in the U S district court for the District of Columbia created by the retirement of Justice Peyton Gordon. Presidential Secretary Steve Earley notes a bottle of vitamin pills from Joe Tumulty, former Woodrow Wilson secretary, with Tumulty quipping about the job.
A religious education lesson note lists the February 23 study plan with scripture selections and commentary chosen by the International Council of Religious Education and used by permission. The notice highlights approved texts and educational use.
A sermon contrasts prevailing prayer with powerless forms, urging a life of continual prayer, humble reliance on God, and a repentant plea for mercy over self sufficiency and public show. It cites Luke 18 and Jeremiah 33 to stress assurance and humility, warning against self righteousness and vanity in prayer.
The remark asserts belief in a second life beyond this world as essential to balance earthly inequalities and give moral meaning to our brief existence. It reflects 19th century thought on immortality and virtue shaping human conduct.
Quote fragment notes Tennyson on sovereignty and control. Three themes lead life toward power through self reverence and self knowledge.
A cheerful note promotes a simple dress pattern for young girls. The author highlights the frock as a source of pride and suggests every daughter could own multiple versions, noting the diagram makes sewing easy for readers.
The set asks ten trivia questions on calendar reform rail mileage record cabinet tenure continental army size July 4 deaths starfish distance prime numbers moon earth size gold price and theological virtues. It tests general knowledge across sciences history astronomy and theology.
A list of ten items with facts and figures from history science geography and astronomy. Items include Julius Caesar James Wilson a Revolutionary War tally three presidents starfish distance moon and earth sizes a 1907 ore sale and virtues faith hope and charity.
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