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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1940
Page
4
An Iowa columnist jokes about a New Year banquet serving crow to mock critics who claimed England would fight to the last Frenchman. The piece then outlines what every young wife should know about her husband and marriage, highlighting quirks and conflicts in a sardonic tone.
A reader questions the purpose of congressional service beyond district pork and federal loans. Commentary cites a Texas congressman’s claimed $71,766,561 in loans and projects, arguing this raises concerns about national responsibility versus parochial gain.
The passage portrays a man who favors simple food and compliments hosts on special dishes. He disregards appliance costs if a fridge makes ice fast and easy. He fears overextending himself yet seeks quiet evenings at home and naps in his chair. He is warned as a target for deceitful women while the narrator questions harsh stereotypes.
Three explorers share a single cart ridge in a harsh bush camp. One winner flees two lions that burst into the tent after him. the others are told to skin the lions and search for more. The scene shifts to a radio call and a string of odd cafe encounters and a violent assault in a seedy bar.
Mrs Myrtle Thoma sustained a severe finger injury while washing an electric mixer under running water. She was taken to the county hospital where doctors dressed the wound and expect a full recovery if infection is avoided.
Ainsworth school students raised funds by selling magazines to buy a gymnasium scoreboard. The new board will debut with an unveiling ceremony for the community, with gate receipts aiding final payments. Mrs. Wilcox of Washington visited her daughter Mrs. Rathmel, and weekend guests included Mrs. Rodney Davis and daughter of Washington at Margaret Gesline’s home.
New records show the frozen subsoil layer in parts of Siberia retreating as the Arctic zone shifts north. Over a century the permafrost boundary has moved about 40 miles, signaling significant environmental change.
Crawfordsville residents gathered for a Christmas dinner as Frank Fletcher and family hosted. Attendees included Lyle Fletcher, Clarence Fletcher family, Dell Farrier party from Moline, Vernon Fletcher from Ft Madison, Virgil and Violet at home, and visitors Henry Cheney and daughter Janet. Also noted were students and teachers visiting relatives, church programs, and a community carol sing.
A humorous courtroom exchange unfolds with a joking suspect and judge trading quips about chickens geese and turkeys. The exchange climaxes with the judge dismissing the case amid lighthearted banter and a grinning suspect.
Cotter students faced an ice storm that delayed the operetta When Christmas Comes and led to early dismissal. The Cotter Blue Devils split two games, beating Ainsworth 34 16 with Thomas scoring 14, and later losing 86 14 to Yarmouth, leaving Cotter tied for second in the Tri County league after the first round.
The Marengo Pioneer-Republican argues Christmas provides significant employment and should not be abolished despite reformers claims. It notes shifting admiration from Finland to Greece and Portugal, mentioning Greek resistance to Italy with British support, while Finland fights alone.
An advertisement touts the Ruad automatic gas water heater as the economical and efficient answer to家庭 heating problems, asserting fuel savings and reliability.
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