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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1941
Page
4
A devotional excerpt quoting Matthew 5 11 12. It urges believers to rejoice when cursed and persecuted for righteousness, promising a great reward in heaven as the prophets of old were persecuted. The text emphasizes steadfast faith under trial.
In 1940s style analysis, the author argues Germany faces a gasoline and fuel oil shortfall. He cites Reichsbank figures and expert estimates, notes Nazi access to Norway and occupied territories, and highlights high octane fuel's edge for Britain. The piece concludes Germany cannot sustain a full war without ample oil.
Fragments announce Joe Palooka comic strip events, hinting at General McKee and a crowd gathering. No clear date or outcome is provided.
Reports say nearly a dozen Washington golfers played their first spring outing last weekend. The group could not complete the nine holes due to snow on the last three, but several members managed nine holes by looping the long three twice.
A collection of local jokes and notes from Iowa readers, including a missing bedspread pattern appeal by Mrs. Clyde Pratt, humorous quips about cat fish and polecats, names and aliases, a mock campaign, a justice of the peace gag, a marital clock joke, and a quail and barn shooting gag.
The guide outlines requirements to deduct traveling expenses. It covers attachment of a statement with business nature, days away, meals lodging and other expenses including tips, and limits to reasonable, necessary, business-attributable costs. Commuting from home is not deductible and employment-seeking trips are disallowed. Substantiation may be required by the Commissioner of Internal Revenue.
Franklin N H highway officials move to remove a beaver dam under a reinforced concrete culvert and relocate the animals after the dam is cleared. A Scotch church notice urges parishioners to use their own buttons for the collection plate rather than buttons from pew cushions.
A well known Illinois orchardist spent 2200 to cultivate a single peach, a sum raised by savings from the press that may only be a starter if she saved his letters.
A speaker defends a well known mutual friend who has faced harsh scrutiny in the public eye. The man is said to show a wonderful personality beneath a rough mask and to use harsh methods only when no other language is understood. The speaker suggests public limelight breeds misjudgment.
Readers discuss public reaction to Jim’s work and honesty. Supporters praise his results and integrity while acknowledging criticism. The speaker commits to correcting false accusations and supporting balanced views.
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