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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1940
Page
4
The article praises doctors for emergencies and warns against a passive life while urging readers to work hard and stay vigilant. It contrasts sympathy for medical staff with criticism of a salesman and a merchant who overlook fair play. A Northwood Anchor exchange notes Italians as wood fliers.
A legislator plans to push a bill to replace two year terms for county and state officers with four year terms. Early polling suggests passage is possible. Proponents argue savings, reduced campaigning, and greater stability and efficiency, while acknowledging risks of entrenched officeholders. Atlantic News Telegraph
Don Radda, renowned for tall corn, earns sweepstakes honors at the Ww. H. O. show in Washington County amid 764 entries. He secures more awards in multiple departments than any other exhibitor, boosting his local renown.
Old winter arrives with icy trees and downed lines. Jesse Pearson and Roy Wood install wind powered electric plants. Carol Stephens returns home from Mercy Hospital Iowa City after appendectomy. Max Stephens sails to join the Navy at Great Lakes. A dinner honors Mrs Stephens’ brother Max and guests include Martin, Charboneaux, and others. Cattle feeders banquet at Washington YMCA draws local farmers and wives with a fine dinner and talk.
Joe Palooka responds to T Well’s prompt with a pointed retort as the comic’s ongoing feud of wits continues. The strip keeps its signature humor while addressing the rival’s latest taunt and reshaping the scene around Palooka’s grasp of the situation.
The fragment hints at a local column or caption featuring humor about a shared space. No clear event or concrete facts are present to identify people, places, or organizations.
The Dutch village of Boskoop boasts about 600 nurseries and is described as the world’s largest hub for bulbs and ornamental plants. Local growers emphasize the region’s prominence in horticulture and plant trade.
Sealed bids to the Iowa State Highway Commission in Ames are due by 3 00 P M January 6 1941 for a one half ton pickup used Dodge half ton pickup license 2671 P KE A 994 traded in. Bids include proposal forms and info from R A Frink Div Maint Ener Washington Iowa. Preference given to Iowa grown products and coal under Chapter 62 bi Code 1935. George W Hesalroad State Car Dispatcher 26312 Dee 18 26
A letter from Dr. M. J. Cruise now with the army at Fort Meade, South Dakota, describes settling into army life with Doe as the camp’s only dentist. A joke about an “Elmer In The Tree” appears, plus a quip about a 152 pound Topaz in the Smithsonian and a comedy about a three cent stamp memory.
A collection of humorous vignettes spans army humor with recruits in a drill and lancers, a Plaza exponent Julius Boar trading a joke about lost money, ambulance delays for pedestrians, and a husband-wife money tally ending with a math quip. The tone mirrors a playful, editorial variety page.
A local message promotes pre order Christmas turkeys at preserved prices. Birds vary in condition with crooked breast bones and other damages from Wellman, offered live weight prices between 17 and 2le plus a dressing charge, with free delivery in town.
Richmond notes report visits by Mrs Wino Strabala and families including the Blums and Lintzs. Dennis Jordan sawed wood for Shalla. Mrs Fred Shalla and Loyd Sharp shopped in Washington and visited Frank Welte in hospital. Several locals helped husk Charles McComb’s corn and residents moved in. Death of Fred Small is noted.
Clarence Strover of Grinnell found three tires on the trailer used to carry extra mail punctured with what appeared to be a pocket knife last week, leaving him very upset about the vandalism.
For 25 years, Sidney May or Vernon Johnson observes a biannual no smoking strike each October 16 at 9 30 p m and ends it April 17 at 9 30 a m to show who is boss over tobacco. The mayor comments on the demonstration and a note on how want ads yield returns.
A fragment shows a wife questioning a claim with terse dialogue and a blithe reply. The line suggests domestic tension or disbelief within a short exchange.
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