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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1939
Page
4
The note reflects on Providence and divine aid through Jesus Christ as essential to civilization. It cites Psalms 145:9 and Voltaire on brevity, attributed to Bishop William T. Manning in a religious reflection for the day.
The writer argues that economic trouble alone did not start World War I and warns of looming conflict as debt and expansion push nations toward another war. Japan and China are discussed, along with the need for peace efforts and territorial adjustments to improve living standards and prevent economic catastrophe. References to postwar debt, the Saturday Review piece by Harry Sherman, and the danger of non-productive spending are included.
Yesterday afternoon residents spotted Frank Melinsky mowing the grass at the post office marking what may be the first lawn cutting of the season in the area.
J E Lemmon notes a mustache barely a week old. A playful column reveals humorous tricks by John Tucker and Lawrence Libe using an air hose to float a screwdriver. A scout mentions football aprons at high school and a club initiation. A veteran businessman recalls prize fighting, plus a quip from Father Quinter Kephart.
Evelyn, six, bluntly tells her father she will not discuss a matter. She questions her mother's child rearing, noting bedtimes when she is awake and early awakenings when she is sleepy. The exchange shows a lively family moment.
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