Assurance of Victory Gives Courage
A Sunday Bible Thought for Friday August 8 1941 urges believers to find courage in the assurance that righteousness ultimately prevails. The message emphasizes faith over fear and perseverance through trials.
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1941
Page
4
Weighing wisdom and happiness in the modern age
The piece muses on happiness with satire and social critique. It contrasts scientific progress, political vision, and public health gains with a humorous take on hay fever, education, and everyday urban life. It references Four H clubs, the European war outlook, and a humorous exchange at a birth certificate office.
Glassmaking thermometer uses light to gauge heat
Spectacle glass production requires fusion at 2600 degrees. An optical light emission instrument tracks temperature since ordinary thermometers would melt in such heat.
Mrs. M. D. Brown Hosts Y Club Meeting
Riverside notes report the Y Social club gathering at Mrs. M. D. Browns north of Riverside with guest Mrs. Nordish of Iowa City. Members pieced a quilt top for the Rummelhart baby and shared luncheon before plans for the next meeting by Mrs. Joseph Libenguth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverside
M. D. Brown
Nordish
Iowa City
Clarence Rummelhart
Joseph Libenguth
Eventful 1732 to 1742 anecdotes and quips from a comic page
A collage of quick wits and quotes spans 1732 questions about George Washington and 1742 confusion about a boy’s age, plus gags about fishing, tailoring, manners, money in marriage, and a tire blowout safety note from the Automobile Club of Southern California.
Rocking Chair Brigade Highlights Local Letters
In Crawfordsville Mary Manners notes Jane Ruppelt of Grundy Center won second in a What Americanism Means to Me contest and Leah Anderson of Crawfordsville High School earned $5. The column weaves in small town anecdotes from Washington County, including a jelly pot mistaken for beer, new building moves, a World War veteran’s finances, and local figures like Albert Orcutt of Piggly Wiggly and NYA work in Berdos’ brick building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crawfordsville
Mary Manners
Jane Ruppelt
Grundy Center
Jean
Alice Maxwell
Leah Anderson
Crawfordsville High School
Washington County
Washington
Albert Orcutt
Mr. Orcutt
NYA
Berdos
Red Cross
Gasless Sunday Stirs Local Golfer’s Church Plans
A Richmond golfer voices frustration at a gasless Sunday, saying the rule would block his ability to attend church. The remark comes as residents weigh transportation impacts of the policy.
Tire placement debate cites Evans on rear tire wear
L. G. Evans of the National Automobile club argues tires should be on the rear. He notes that a front wheel blowout allows steering control, while the rear end lacks such control due to differential action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emergency Service Department
The
Automobile Club of Southern California
L. G. Evans
National Automobile Club
Cedar Closet Linges Offer Odor and Easy Fit
Port Orford cedar lining lumber is now available for closets. It has a creamy white color and natural insect repellent odor. The product features micromatic tongue and groove end matching and V joint options, reducing finish work. installation varies with whether cedar is nailed to sheathing or laid over plaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Orford
Proper Care for Metal Utensils After Washing
Thoroughly wash and dry all metal utensils before storing them to prevent rust. A brief pass over a burner after drying adds extra assurance. Preserve shine and longevity by ensuring complete dryness.
Philadelphia Lawyer and the Knotty Early American Legal Tales
In early Republic days British sailors on shore leave in Philadelphia praised the shrewdness of local lawyers. The piece highlights the Philadelphia bar as expert in legal matters and sought their counsel for knotty problems.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Republic
Farm numbers shrink as land holdings grow nationwide
Over the decade the total farms in the United States fell by 3.1 percent from 6,288,480 to 6,096,789. Meanwhile the average farm size rose from 138 acres in 1910 to 174 acres currently.
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