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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1939
Page
4
Observations on World Issues and Historical Perspecti
The essay argues that judging today by past leaders is futile as Jefferson and Lincoln would adapt to current views with shifting opinions. It urges accepting present conditions, forming consensus on fundamentals, and fostering worldwide human sympathy to advance social improvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Washington
Andrew Jackson
Thomas Jefferson
Abraham Lincoln
Benjamin Franklin
Mr. Jefferson
Homemade Will Sparks Community Comment in Texas Notice
A publication in a southern paper details a homemade will from Anderson county Texas. The draft includes bitter family accusations and vague bequests. It names executor Adolf and criticizes brother Oscar while promising token sums and buried cash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anderson County
Texas
Flore
Jefferson reinterpreted quotes as if dead minds decide today
A metropolitan paper contrasts quotes from Jefferson used by supporters and critics. It argues that dead minds cannot guide current issues and that changing views over time cannot be attributed to the author’s present stance.
Centenarian Attributes Salt Pork and Whisky as Key
A terse remark notes a Midwest centenarian credits long life to heavy salt pork and corn whisky. The quip implies curiosity about the pork, suggesting it may have been for thirst instead of nutrition.
Dentist wins bridge title sparks question in headline
A metropolitan paper headlines a New York dentist victorious in a bridge contest, prompting speculation whether the win relates to his trade or a card game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Doctor Patient Exchange And Nurse Recall
A doctor scolds a patient for the wrong response and the patient jokes about the nurse just seen. The dialogue reflects a light medical humor tone with a hint of romance and wedding customs. The exchange centers on mishearing commands and a playful remark about a nurse.
Unnerving Exchange Over Letters Ends With Threats
A young man writes to his beloved that if she ignores his letters he will jump into the cold bay and end it all. She replies please do not do that and says she has not ignored the letters though she regrets not burning them unopened.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar
Momma
Little Frederick
Adolf
Bond
Herman Obleweinss
Insanity Plea in Murder Case Sparks Courtroom Clash
In a murder trial the defendant pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity. The district attorney produced a witness to prove sanity. The defense challenged the witness questioning the defendant's mental state amid tense cross examination.
Night Flight Comment Sparks Light-Note Quip
An elderly traveler on a night flight confuses navigation lights with a simple task and jokes that pilots just fly between them. The anecdote ends with a Carlyle quote about focusing on present duties, amid a Missouri newspaper typo note.
Night school lesson on negotiable instruments
A night class teacher stresses caution in accepting negotiable instruments and quizzes students on the legal phraseology. One student replies that there is nothing phony about it and that all is on the up and up, showing a skeptical but confident stance.
Name Officers of Youth Organization in Iowa City
IOWA CITY New officers of the Iowa Baptist Youth organization are James McClelland Des Moines president Freeland Schmidt Muscatine vice president and Gladys Smith Red Oak secretary The election was held at the state convention
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa City
Iowa Baptist
James McClelland
Des Moines
Freeland Schmidt
Muscatine
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