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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1941
Page
4
Bible thought from August 4 1941 urges gratitude to the Lord and warns against war propaganda atrocity stories and communist influence. It argues the good old days were not as ideal as memory suggests and praises modern progress while cautioning against revolutionary plots.
The letter discusses chigger remedies and reader suggestions from lather and soap to kerosene and chloroform, noting no guarantees. It shifts to defense concerns, arguing Americans should prepare at home rather than a new European war, and questions a public vote on involvement.
Dayton Grove notes a possible picnic for the So and Sew club and families at Sunset Park Washington on Aug 7 if weather is favorable. Several local residents and visitors from Washington and Clemons spent last Thursday with Mrs. Owens and friends, with extended visits and travel.
Ham Fisher presents Joe Palooka as the new assistant in a Sunday strip featuring Way Leemy. The page showcases the character dynamics and light comic setup with Palooka stepping into a supporting role.
A collection of humorous vignettes and quips about travel and leisure. Bits include a sarcastic take on road trips, the perils of bragging about a good time, jokes about bridge and picnics, a tax on auto tourists, and light exchanges among Mrs. Gadder Mrs. Wigwag and others. Nearby notes mention J. B. Moore doing cement work for Forest Embree near Keota.
The Tonga Islands queen asserts royal lineage from a dynasty that rose to the throne in 1064, anchoring her claim in ancient succession.
Mocha blends coffee and chocolate into a warm beverage suited for cool days. The term also describes a favored sipping experience any time for many coffee lovers.
Shiloh residents record a sequence of weekend and weekday visits. Families including the Knights Lambert Nicholson Derby Copppock Schoonover and Schantz share gatherings, birthdays, and travel between Maquoketa Iowa and Washington. Nurses st John Springfield and vacations feature in the entries with multiple family social visits noted.
Mr. and Mrs. Waldo Preheim and sons of Mound Ridge Kansas spent a few days with relatives in Noble. Families such as Frey, Weston, Kauffman and Richard hosted gatherings. Interdenominational Bible conference in Cedar Falls drew church members and young people from four Iown churches. Ice cream and cake marked a social evening at the J A Frey house.
A brief report notes a player who threshed three runs this year, highlighting early-season scoring pace and the team’s growing offense as the season progresses.
In place of raisins and currants, dried prunes can be used in bread cookies and other desserts. Wash the prunes and cut off the pulp with a sharp knife or pass them through a food chopper.
Installation of metal drawer guides uses two-piece steel former to allow one piece to slide inside the other. This design eliminates friction and binding, ensuring drawers pull out easily.
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