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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1940
Page
4
The column discusses a coming surge of tractors replacing horses on American farms, hints at the quiet impact of defense spending on business, and notes readers should prep for tax costs as troops train next month. It also reflects on democracy, political careers, and praise for older workers while citing varied opinions from Luther G. Andrews and J. L. Wood.
Des Moines report cites Norman B. Cousins claiming about 809 600 copies monthly of a pro German propaganda magazine circulate in the United States with half postage paid by the government as they are sent second class. He notes 475 fascist organizations in the country and claims German spokesmen promise American Indians some early hand back and promise to protect upper classes from the masses.
Joe Palooka character quotes a speaker at a citywide Roosevelt High School forum urging the United States to compel Germany to bear the postwar expenses, framing the issue as a remedy against social classes and masses.
Local sports writer Jack Woods predicts Washington Demons from Iowa City will rebound in the Little Six league after a heavy loss to Demontok. The piece also includes sentimental verse about mothers and family.
A writer recalls a man from his hometown who wept when anger rose and could lash out with violence. Neighbors kept distance unless someone subdued him with force to end the crying spell.
A speaker reflects on altering facial lines and expressions to improve mood and appearance. They consider smoothing wrinkles, turning a drooping mouth into a smile, and lifting a sullen chin, concluding with a confident assertion that the face now looks ten years younger without cost.
A fragment describes a man courting, a dinner with a mysterious partner, and a joke about an ostrich farm and a clever gadget that combines an inkwell calendar, a small clock, a paperweight, and a pencil sharpener. The scene hints at business schemes and social maneuvering.
A pair of partners discuss an ornate bronze dog and a contraption in a calendar display. One remarks the piece is superb but missing something, then suddenly proclaims music must come from somewhere, pounding the table in enthusiasm.
Norman of Wellman, Mrs Her man Petratt and son Bob of Brighton spent yesterday morning here shopping.
Mr and Mrs A Lefever and daughter Gayle of Kinross Jr and Mrs Wyse and Pp Boel of Wayland are noted in a local brief with additional names.
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