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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1939
Page
4
The piece argues that righteous endurance strengthens a person and condemns totalitarian dominance in Germany as a result of suppressing individuality. It references Job 17 9 and credits Dr. Charles Seymour for insights on psychology and tyranny.
The passage debates Hitler's risky moves and Mussolini's possible doubts as Europe edges toward war. It suggests Mussolini may pressure Hitler to delay, fears Italy’s ruin if Poland falls, and weighs Mediterranean naval power and potential consequences for Italy and its empire. It notes Stalin’s role and the contested Poland corridor.
The piece discusses East Prussia and Danzig as German area questions tied to the Versailles terms. It notes Poland and Czechoslovakia as buffer states and argues Germany cannot reclaim all prewar territory. It calls for liberal compromises and a firm peace strategy, mentioning Hitler Stalin and England.
A collection of jokes and quotes from various papers. The items poke fun at nations and politics and include a line about an Irish navy. Other bits reference European unity, warning punctuation, a Hatch Bill joke, tax system views, Antarctic claims, and a long marriage anecdote.
A fragmentary eclectic column reflects on inventions and social notions with jokes about an odor alarm clock and bacon and coffee aromas. It notes a republican remark on marriage to a democrat and praises Henry Ford’s time value. The piece ends with a nod to new jobs being hard and urges perseverance.
Fragment from a column listing famous prophecies by Mother Shipton. The text cites predictions about cars without horses, travel in an instant, underwater walking, air travel, iron floating, gold in stones, and England acknowledging Jews, culminating with the year eighteen eighty one.
A Pennsylvania act from 1770 declares any marriage may be annulled if the wife during courtship deceives her prospective husband with cosmetics. A man may blame his illness after an evening of smoking cigars on a single ripe olive eaten at dinner.
A hotel guest in a southern state is awakened by a tray delivery with a telegram. The incident centers on a dismissive exchange about waking the guest, reflecting a dated social tone and the phrase Colored Boy appears in the dialogue.
Joe Youngstrom, 12, of Dayton, became an overnight guest of the fair grounds police after getting lost. He slept on a cot at police headquarters following his Friday arrival with a group called the Boy Beauts and planned to return Saturday with others. Police located him around 9 30 p m and arranged his reunion.
About 3000 people gathered at Froelich to honor John Froelich the inventor of the tractor and town namesake. An exact replica of the first gasoline tractor traveled the original course as part of the ceremony with Col H Froetich of Bethlehem, Pa, surviving son of the inventor present.
Director Jack Conway explains Saigon was selected for the film Lady of the Tropics and says nine seaports worldwide offer perfect backdrops. He notes the city name alone signals locale and mood beyond mere scenery. Robert Taylor and Hedy Lamarr star in the State Theatre production.
Ann Sheridan, dubbed the oomph queen, was signed by Walter Wanger for the female lead in Winter Carnival. Warner Brothers, under term contract to Sheridan, supported the choice citing Wanger's track record in developing glamor stars amid competition from three other studios.
On Monday August 28 Rosa Barnett turns 87 as a long standing member of the Three Quarter Century club. Also celebrating are Sarah Bailey of Davenport, Ea Connor, Mrs. John Timmermen, Marjorie Faulkner, Kay Phillips, Mrs. Fred Zieglow sky, Mrs. M. D. Work, Mrs. Ed Custer and Winifred Ragan.
Frank Priebe notes a Colorado turkey ranch which started with a breeding house and now operates 31 000 young turkeys in camps moved every eight days. The operation uses large flocks, high water and feed intake, and planned expansion to 60 000 turkeys next year, proving poultry can be a main business rather than a sideline.
The piece argues for robust Social Security and unemployment relief while condemning demagoguery around relief funds and old age pensions. It calls for reform of relief administration, broader economic security, and future planning to handle depressions, with emphasis on fair work requirements and prudent use of public funds.
Dr John H Lingo of Lone Tree died suddenly of heart disease at his Lone Tree home. Graveside rites were held at Riverside cemetery after a 3:30 pm service at his Lone Tree residence. Survived by his wife an adopted daughter Mrs David Lintner and sister Mrs Charles Cummings. A closing out sale by Greenfield Threshing Co is planned at Gottlieb Krebs farm near Riverside.
Mildred Stetfen, 23, of Epworth, died after standing near the edge of a 7 foot cliff at Backbone State Park during a group outing. Eyewitness Celia, her sister, witnessed the fall and collapsed. A physician in Strawberry Point said death was instantaneous from neck and skull injuries.
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