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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1940
Page
4
Bible Thought for Tuesday December 17 1940 urges readers to guard the heart with diligence citing Proverbs 4 23 and emphasizes the source of life as inner conduct. The short meditation frames conscience as guiding moral choices.
An essay extols the newspaper as a transformed tree serving mankind and a voice of world voices. It contrasts common sense with uncommon sense and reflects on how ideas shape media and perception.
A columnist reflects on figures who challenged accepted belief. Greek philosophers doubting a flat world and Italian inventors aiming to fly prove common sense can mislead progress. The Wright brothers show courage against prevailing views as history shows many truths were once deemed impossible. The piece ends with a wry note on war reports and the idea of a daring regiment in retreat.
Discussion questions the claim that newspapers are bought and controlled by new dealers led by Secretary Ickes. The piece notes widespread rhetoric about limiting press power and restricting influence while observing media reactions across outlets.
In Mason City, the Globe Gazette comments on newspapers printing the same speeches politicians pay to present on air. It questions the idea of a free press and notes the public benefit of free access to political messaging.
The Rockford Register notes a substantial year to year decline in delinquent tax lists published in local exchanges. The editor argues this suggests people are more able to pay and that economic conditions may be better than commonly believed.
Mr and Mrs Robert Stephens attended the funeral of Mr Clegg at the Jones funeral home in Washington. The Moore family and others attended the funeral of Mark Schafer of Wellman. Sympathy is extended to the family. Mr and Mrs Robert Stephens and Mr and Mrs Wayne Norman attended the beef producers banquet in Washington. J B Moore did plastering and carpentry for local residents. Several men hauled lime from Mrs A E Knotts quarry this week. J B Moore visited Washington on Wednesday.
Iowa Lakeside Laboratory at West Okoboji Lake will stay open year round in Arnolds Park. A Des Moines meeting of interested agencies set in motion continuous operation with the Lakeside laboratory board providing buildings labs and facilities for year around study. A director and scientist will probably be hired to lead the ongoing work.
A collage of short items from an exchange newspaper includes quips on strange restaurant ads such as Special Hangove Breakfast for 40 cents, jokes about sparrows and nails, and a playful misprint parade. Also contains brief signs on trains and stores, and humorous exchanges about marriage, pets, and daily life.
A collage of quotes and anecdotes from Memphis Press-Scimitar humor and commentary. A tax of temper and traffic safety mix with a New York labor relations board note on retroactive wage raises. The piece highlights a union reaction with a forceful demand for immediate payment.
Luther G. Andrews writes about Boots Andrews, a cheerful mail carrier in the city who has spent over 20 years in office buildings. His merry whistles and greeting uplift coworkers, who sent him a large get well card during illness. He returned to work happier, proving joy in work can transform a routine job.
The Knox ville Journal editor argues for aiding Britain without war, claiming U S support could defer or negate broader conflict. The Osceola Sentinel and Toledo Chronicle voices reflect varied wartime opinions on naval convoys and U S involvement across the Atlantic.
Mr and Mrs Leo Adams of Atalissa visited the J E Adams home. Mrs Chas Derkins came from Iowa City and helped with the Kensington club turkey dinner. Mr and Mrs J E Adams were present for events and gatherings in the community.
Washington Lodge No 26 announces a regular meeting on the first Friday of each month. Howard McBride will preside as W M with A W Yard serving as secretary.
Local and long distance trains listed with daily and Sunday patterns. Stops include California California routes and Golden State Limited with discharge and pickup points. Westbound Davenport to Kansas City and eastbound services show departure times and branch lines in Knoxville and Burlington areas.
Word comes that Glen Adams, formerly at Fox Lake, Illinois, is hospitalized at Ft. Sheridan in Illinois. Mrs. Mary O Connor recently traveled to Ottumwa for her sister s wedding. South Africa mobilizes its defense forces to wartime footing.
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