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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1941
Page
4
A reference to a biblical or moral theme, noting a father confronted with a son's disloyalty and disobedience while David cannot stop Absalom from paying for his selfish ambition.
Old advice from the Oskaloosa Herald suggests practical steps to verify birth dates for those born long ago as vital statistics were poorly kept. The column recommends painting basement stairs with white borders and a white bottom step to guide trips in semi dark when hurrying to fix the fire.
The London Times lauds the United States for swift private and official aid to Britain. It notes factory workers packing machinery and evacuee milk for children as examples of American generosity, while warning that postwar priorities may blur memories of this aid.
A reflective line notes gratitude as the charged anticipation of future favors. The idea frames appreciation as a forward-looking mindset guiding generosity and social goodwill.
The Mayfield Kentucky Messenger discusses landlord tactics and tenant reactions. It notes families moving from Federal Housing Authority developments when incomes rise, since rents must stay affordable. The piece compares rent relief to Mr Micawber’s imagined hopes.
A locally noted editorial warned that danger to government comes from domestic symbols of militarism rather than foreign ideologies, urging vigilance against individuals seeking a new government to wear brass buttons and tin hats.
A jumble of quips on alimony and marriage debits the barbed remarks about a rich older man. A medical scene questions poison signs and a restaurant scene ends with a smoker allowed while the orchestra plays.
Harvard University now owns the Ritz Carlton in New York City. The land beneath the building was bequeathed by Robert W. Goelet who died this year. Duncan G. Harris a Harvard man and longtime director will supervise.
The Saturday Evening Post reports Mrs Roosevelt will sign for twenty six weekly broadcasts starting late September to benefit charity, with Pan American Coffee Bureau handling coffee interests in seven Latin American countries. Mint farming in Michigan and Indiana dominates supply, yielding about 50 pounds per acre from 28 000 acres, with peppermint oil priced around 3 50 a pound.
Oelwein Register notes Mussolini overestimates his role noting Greece and Crete could not have been overrun without Hitler. Clear Lake Mirror lists weapon costs from $900 per puff of a 14 inch gun to $1140000 for a heavy tank, with other ships and weapons priced by the Office of Production Management.
A collage of comic lines about kidnapping fears, nurseless illness, costly train fares, drunk habits, a wife’s letter, a child’s view of a genius father, a frugal wife seeking climate change, and a government job worker’s idle performance. It reads like a newspaper humor page.
A laborer recalls a humorous exchange about a rich guest at a dinner party and a divorce item in the paper. The dialogue centers on a wife at the beach for health, a husband’s pocketed money, and a wry joke about a divorce notice.
The passage notes that many people expect a postwar low mood though its severity is debated. Business operators who have run for a decade or more may worry now but could face less pressure later.
The Panama canal is closed to Japanese ships due to repairs while British shipping remains allowed. The move appears precautionary to keep Nippon vessels away, with a remote worry of an accident causing a sinking at a preselected spot.
Washington Lodge No 24 A F and A M holds a regular meeting on the first Friday of each month. Lee Holland W M and A W Yard secretary.
Service notice from agent F. Anderson states the Westbound BR I and PS mixed train No 22 runs daily at 11:30 a.m except Sundays.
The largest musical extravaganza of the year comes to the Iowa State Fair from August 22 to 29. A Broadways beauty chorus operatic stars and top radio and vaudeville talent headline an eight night program with five elaborate episodes, lighting, and a cast of more than 200. An open air circus and patriotic fireworks will also be part of the fair's entertainment.
A narrator recalls attending a sale with Iowa City guests including Sylvia Warren and Miss Ella Warren. They enjoyed a noon feast at Ella Warren’s home before heading to the sale, disappointed it had ended. Mauthes plan trips to Colorado and California.
Funeral services were held at Bidwell Funeral Home for Mrs. Glenn Allen who died at Washington County Hospital. Rev. Will Gingerich presided and burial followed in Wassonville cemetery. She was born Emma Way Perrin in 1887 at Daytonville and married Glenn Allen in 1906. survived by her husband and nine children including William Lee Arthur Gilbert Marlyn Mildred and others.
The page lists relatives of the Perrin family from Daytonville and Wellman with 12 grandchildren. It notes visitors and dinners for the Durian and Beknardt families. A Palmer Chandler reunion was postponed by rain and other Sunday dinner guests came from Washington Iowa City Arlington and Missouri Valley. The White reunion occurred in Keota with attendees from Waterloo and other towns.
The Royal Canadian Mounted Police motto is Maintiens le droit meaning maintain the right. The motto reflects the force’s oath and core principle guiding its duties across Canada.
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