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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1940
Page
4
Today’s Bible Thought Thursday for February 8, 1940 cites Jeremiah 20 11 urging vigilance and faith in God. It presents a brief devotional note reinforcing that the Lord is a strong protector against persecutors and worldly trouble.
A study notes readers favor brief blocks over long discourse arguing that extra mental effort deters engagement. Researchers suggest concise text improves readability, while avoiding complex or profound content.
Farmers on side roads grow impatient over farm to market improvements. They demand a hard surface to escape mud as federal rules for 22 foot culverts and bridges stall progress due to costs. A St Louis rural electric project faced labor trouble with AFL involvement, and half the poles used were cut in half, costing $4500 to replace.
The county has 1258 farms with incomes of 1500 dollars or more, out of 2452 total farms. There are 2165 farms with telephones and 1466 tractors in operation in 1938. Successful Farming compiled the figures, placing Washington County among Iowa’s wealthier counties.
Two major critiques target the present administration. Earl Browder and John L. Lewis accuse it of betrayal of faith and breaking political debts. They follow denial of any understandings with communists and C I O leaders, asserting the truth is now exposed.
A crude rural verse about a city Romeo seeking a milkmaid on a dairy farm ends with the farmer revealing the milk comes from a cow. A separate item notes a Washington man smelling gas, waking to fear, then realizing his arm had fallen asleep, while his wife teases him.
A Golden Gloves bout in Cedar Rapids ends after 31 seconds for a local fighter who loses by knockout. The next morning Pat wins a $20 pool but cannot collect since he was out of town the day before. Don Stutsman reports counting 124 rabbits on a trip from Iowa City establishing an all time record. A hunting party including Bob Lytle Dece Barrett Ellie Negus and Doc Cruise averages about ten shots per rabbit in a recent outing.
A compact list of February dates tied to various firms and notable figures. Entries include Lemley & Yard Insurance Agency and Phillipa & Heb ner Drug Store with early 20th century dates, and individuals such as Charles Dickens Thomas Edison Abraham Lincoln Henry Wadsworth Longfellow with multiple February associations. The list also mentions The State Theatre Lytle's Super Service Grocery Jacobs Tire & Radio Service Wolfe Thachery Dr. Fred Reid and Farmer's Cooperative Exchange.
The Journal offers a dollar per 50 word paragraph on Our First Year. Visit any listed firm anniversary, find one incident from their first year, and submit 50 words or less by February 29, 1940. Each winner earns a dollar. entries may concern a single firm per paragraph.
The elder Rossini served as Pesaro town inspector and trumpet player. He announced council sessions and welcomed dignitaries, while his son pursued composing, provoking disappointment and family doubt despite eventual operatic successes. A mother's literacy limits and a bottle drawing plan framed reports of triumphs and failures. Tomorrow: A wanderer's song of home. Hot Water in Iceland describes geysers in southeast Iceland.
Crawfordsville Feb 8 Ill health limited attendance to seven members at Fairview Community club meeting Feb 1. Members recited a poem and enjoyed entertainment by Mrs Stella Maxwell and Mrs Greta Owens with a Shirley Owene recitation. Guests included Mrs Lois Coon Mrs Mary Lord and Mrs Carol Hanna. Hostess provided luncheon with assistance from Lois Carol and Mary.
England's oldest song titled My La zg Green Sleeves is linked to the 1087 coronation of William Rufus, as reported in a note about early English music and royal ceremonies.
The Rosebud Camp Royal Neighbors of America installed its new officers at a Riverside lodge meeting Monday. Inducted were Oracle Frances Moss Vice Oracle Mary Soukup Past Oracle Anta Kos Chancellor Fannie Meeks Recorder Clara Rath Receiver Celia Lafourek Marshall Phiomena Scott Assistant Marshal Libbie Mehaffey Inner Sentinel Anna Kupka Outer Sentinel Rose Havel Manager Kate Knebel Faith Leona Kenney Courage Margaret McConaghey Modesty Helena Novy Unselfishness Vera Streb Endurance Kate Knebel Musician Emma Frank Flag Bearer Ella Novy. A potluck supper followed.
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