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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1940
Page
3
A 1940s column argues heavy taxation strangles industry and hurts workers, citing Iowa Southern Utilities taxes and a Kentucky cabbage raid to illustrate government beneficence. It warns of a Roman Empire fate if relief isn’t found as non producers grow.
Estherville Dariene Mustard 14 daughter of Mr and Mrs Jim Mustard was recovering from a slight hip wound suffered in the accidental discharge of a rifle held by her brother The shot also shattered a popcorn bowl the girl was holding.
Mrs Irene Cummins of Hawthorne Australia bought a door mat from a peddler then realized it matched her own front hall mat perfectly. The mix up occurred after she inspected the item once the seller had departed.
Dale Barron a Jersey City mechanic known as Burns Up Road was arrested for speeding after a nine mile pursuit in which he allegedly averaged 80 mph and reached 89 mph. Police said a turn at 75 mph occurred and his red hot muffler set the rear seat upholstery on fire during booking.
Fragmentary notes recount local life in Washington Iowa including plans for elaborate home decorations by Mi VcCleery and community chatter about election results. A Muscatine hostelry and a sheriff candidate’s electoral failure are mentioned amid small town anecdotes and a rain prayer quip.
Howe Morgan argues traditional marriage relies on wives feeding the brute and staying silent while husbands praise their wives. he suggests lawyers profit when this dynamic fails. Exchange
A humorous clipping recounts an enthusiastic politician who digs potatoes with his wife. He finds a quarter and later a fifty cent piece, pockets them, then discovers his wife has found none while she finishes the harvest. The tale ends with a punchline about digging up the rest.
A large authentic concentration camp set built for the film Escape features a 200 by 40 foot parade ground, prison buildings, a guarded gate, towers, and barbed wire. Nazimova as Wimmy Ritter escapes as Robert Layier and Mark Preysing pursue her. director Mervyn LETToy crafts three-night scenes as Emmy’s escape drives the pace at the State Theatre through Tuesday.
Crawfordsville reports a Thanksgiving holiday as schools closed for the break. Teachers and several local staff members returned to their homes including Velda Elliott to Deep River and Margaret Johnston to Columbus Junction.
Four students achieved perfect attendance over six weeks: Emerson Van Sype Duane Disney Eldon Van Sype and Larry Miller. Maxine Christner and Larry Miller scored 100 in spelling. Marv Swift 100 in geography. Emerson Van Sype 100 in arithmetic. The class reshuffled seats and added a red oilcloth map table. Health contest ended with the Fords winning and a new six week round begins. The 1 A and second grade students make ABC booklets and a Christmas program is planned before Christmas.
The report notes a Thanksgiving dinner at A H Raymond home with Mrs Nummally and Wayne of Lone Tree and a brief visit from Everette Huston of Cincinnati. A daughter Judy Ann Mitchell was born Monday in Waterloo weighing 5 pounds. A Thanksgiving service at United Presbyterian church drew a good audience with Rev. R M McCracken assisted by Rev. Lester Bill and Rev N F Chapman and a sizable offering.
The McCleery Clinic in Excelsior Springs Missouri offers a free 116 page book on piles fistula and colon disorders. Request by postcard to the clinic address for no charge. It promises to ease suffering and save money.
A series of community Thanksgiving dinners supported Red Cross efforts. Mrs Ella De Long and Mrs Daisy Huber hosted a noon cooperative meal honoring Mrs Jay Benn of Los Angeles California who is visiting her sisters and T W Randall in Washington. Mrs Benn departed early Friday morning.
Dr. J. M. Lille of the University of Washington and graduate student Victor P. Seeberg report metrazol effects are short lived and that the liver destroys the drug's toxic effects after months of experiments.
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