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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1944
Page
4
A Bible verse from Galatians 3 28 proclaims unity among believers across ethnic religious and social divisions in Christ Jesus, emphasizing that there is neither Jew nor Greek nor bond nor free. The passage asserts all are one in faith and spiritual identity.
The column argues for keeping trademarks to protect buyers and creators, praising brands like Pillsbury Coca Cola Pullman Squibb Ford while warning against removing labels. It notes widespread reader errors in printing, recalls Oskaloosa's centennial, and comments on publicized Hollywood acts and youth quitting school, ending with a quip about Nazi propaganda and radio product song gimmicks.
A fragmented dialogue shows a patient asking if anesthesia will cause sickness and how long to know results. A doctor and boss discuss sedation, clerk vacations, and two weeks off, revealing workplace humor about time off and expectations.
In a humorous slice of life, two boys visit a dentist for a tooth extraction without gas. A boy jokes about photography through walls with a window, while others comment on fashion and a stern teacher scene highlights a cheeky classroom moment.
In a tense moment Papa Bear asks Mamma Bear if they are raising a dead end kid. Contrib by W L Jenkins appears with stout build and broad feet as the young man sighs, weary.
Esther Murdoch was visited by Jean Metzer from Mt. Pleasant on Sunday. Fred Lear and daughter Patricia Ann, and the Lear family joined Mrs Anna Lear at her home. Mrs James Dvorak and Bryce Wolford shopped in Iowa City and Mr and Mrs Austin Collins and Mincer did business in Malcolm. The Cerny family and Roberta spent Sunday with the Mincer household.
East Highland reports multiple family visits on Sunday with the Wieland Mincer Swailes and Schlapkohl households and several local residents mentioned including the Marshall family and Linus Yes. The item records frequent community visits and gatherings in the Kinross area.
An OCR mash of humorous exchanges and absurd scenes features an angry customer finding a button in soup used as a punch line. A trio of bears wander a desert tale ends with startled reactions and quirky misspellings.
The article notes that compost generally does not include lime or wood ashes since garden soil usually has adequate lime. It says coal ashes can help heavy or clay soils by lightening and loosening them for easier working.
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