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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1939
Page
3
Bible Thought for Monday December 4 1939 urges believers to practice hospitality to one another without grudging as a core virtue. Reflective note ties 1 Peter 4 9 to daily conduct within community and church life.
A magazine claims a larger share of the population was unemployed in 1776 than now, challenging the view that unemployment is a modern issue tied to surpluses machinery and complex systems. The colonists faced unemployment even before distribution transport and social security issues.
The speaker argues that cutting taxes and easing rules would let business run freely to reduce unemployment. He notes ten million Americans support the idea and questions the need for government bureaus to intervene.
The 1939 Christmas Seals debut brighter and prettier urging readers to donate. Money funds tuberculosis prevention and treatment programs, education, and awareness, reducing fear and saving lives. The festive stamps decorate mail and symbolize public health support.
In Good Old Iowa praises a long mild fall and bountiful harvest across the state. The piece contrasts Iowa’s abundance with myths of famine, celebrating plenty and agricultural success for Marshalltown in a bygone era.
Dear Friends explains Iowa corn crop ranks as the second largest despite reduced acreage. Farmers gain from closer row spacing and higher yields from hybrid corn, so even with lower prices, total income remains strong.
A speaker recalls farmers adapting to markets by producing more eggs and selling early. A woman egg seller notes profits despite low prices, citing her success from a September sale of 268 springs earning $235.24. She emphasizes smarter poultry practices over chasing high prices.
The Fields Children Besse Arlo and Fred Jones express gratitude to friends and neighbors for kindness and sympathy shown during their bereavement.
Peiping sees new radio broadcasts alternating between Chinese and Japanese bands. The program introduces cultural exchange through music, guiding listeners through varied performances. Officials note the broadcasts aim to showcase regional artistry and foster audience interest.
A pithy saying notes that when anger renders clear speech impossible a person has lost the argument. The remark attributes the breakdown to temper rather than to the merits of the case.
A quirky note describes hotdogs on a plate and boarders who eat them, followed by a playful assertion about a system that avoids mistakes. The verse ends with a aside about consulting a wife before flirting, attributed to Hack.
An exchange reveals the butler once served as an attendant in an insane asylum. A mistress questions his calm in distress and he confirms his former role, noting the improbability of obtaining all one seeks.
A fragmented exchange links moral pride to unseen deeds and personal bests. The text shifts to dialogue about poison risk and a golfer’s course chatter with a caddie asking about weekend players and weak beginners.
A patient jokes with a doctor about temper being caused by a tiny microbe while a woman nearby sits in the other room, prompting quiet concern.
The Fox Theatre plays Dancing Co-Ed featuring Lana Turner and Richard Carlson with Artie Shaw and his band. A swinging romp from Hollywood to college centers on a madcap plan as Shaw showcases his jitterbug era swing.
Two guests mock the city leader noting his long speeches and constant eating. The joke asks why he is invited to banquets and answers that speaking only stops him from eating.
Lloyd Douglas comments on film adaptations as Disputed Passage plays at the State Theatre. He cites Magnificent Obsession Green Light and White Banners as past successes and notes satisfaction with current screen versions of his novels.
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