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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1944
Page
3
The piece surveys editorials on the Barkley Roosevelt clash in Washington. It notes expectations of a stronger Congress and president, cites distrust growing among lawmakers, and highlights Barkley’s possible presidential ambitions while analyzing party reactions and tax policy disputes.
A Dallas Morning News line notes the top earning mechanic is the elusive elisler in illicit trade. The remark reflects market humor about shadow labor and value in illicit economies.
A jumble of humorous aphorisms notes cinema as a long kiss with plotting, Ford on cars boosting American intellect, traffic cops as the only unpersuadable, and women’s nerve amid beauty contests. It questions whether modern medical tech would erode public trust in doctors.
A light local column jokes about health tips and dinner portions. It notes that slow chewing leaves only vegetables and milk when hungry again and muses on radio hosts being overheard. The piece ends with a remark that laughter depends on the laugher’s size.
A humorous epitaph notes the left leg of Willimim McSwipe is buried while the rest of him is missing. It mentions he sat on a powder keg smoking a pipe and that the wind blew ashes around in the days of old.
A fragmentary note recounts a friend lending a lamb to Mary that followed her until it died from loss of sleep. The piece ends with a wry line about truth being stranger and less interesting than fiction.
Daily care of the air cleaner is essential in tractor maintenance. About 50 000 cu ft of air is needed to burn five gallons of gasoline. the air cleaner should be cleaned and supplied with oil of the correct viscosity to properly clean the air before it enters the engine.
A microscope study shows oxygen weight atoms helps explain why steel and other metals tarnish and rust. The finding links atomic oxygen presence to corrosion and suggests methods to mitigate damage on metal surfaces.
Des Moines notes Iowa’s Jackson Day dinner featured heavy Roosevelt and party leader references. McNutt dodged a fourth term question while praising Democrats and cautioning Willkie. Rumors swap about Willkie, Dewey, and Indiana ties as possibilities for 1946 ballots and Iowa governor races.
Duncan purchases two storefronts on Main Street from Dougherty Brothers of Washington, vacated by Columbus cafe and Dr. G R Bruce. Second floors of both buildings are leased to the Masonic lodge. Rex Beresford of Ames spoke to Louisa County Beef Cattle producers in Columbus. Walter Morris reelected president. Also noted are a Pastor Sanford reception, a Fontaine Pontzius birth, Army furloughs and arrivals, and local servicemen visits.
Assists In Postoffice L S Myers former postmaster here has been secured as assistant postal clerk due to rising business. Fay Dean Jackson S 2-c has entries Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Jackson at Grandview. Burdette Moore S 1¢ completed navy carpenter school in Long Beach Calif spends leave with his mother Harriet Moore family. Charles F Wright Wapello recently arrived in China per word to his father. Ensign Rexroth Nellie Rexroth registered nurse and U S Army nurse corps ensign. formerly Cedar Rapids Grand view high school St Luke’s hospital. Attendees at Southeast Iowa Bankers Assn annual meeting Burling ton included Mr. and Mrs KG Robertson Mrs Arlene Bell Edith Orr Lois Schlichting Mary Cassabaum J BE Henson and FE Spaeth.
Marguerite Hering attends Unit No 10 meeting at the Y and Mrs J F Knotek helps with butchering duties at home. The young people’s choir at E and R church practices with Rev M Phillips present followed by a social hour. Ezra and Mrs Smith travel for a short pleasure trip while Paul stays with his grandfather. Kansas City visitors EK Hamilton and wife call on Washington friends. Fourth grade works on a unit study in early history.
The fourth through sixth graders created a booklet on homes and customs for six weeks. Recent birthdays celebrated for Janice Booth Douglas and Richard Fuhr included school refreshments. Valentine day brought games popcorn balls and candy from Shirley Joyce. Miss Griffith passed out pop. Absences due to colds and flu. aim for perfect attendance. Arlene Knupp and Robert Cave earned 100 percent in spelling.
Advice favors using implement paint or varnish based coatings for metal farm parts over oil bases. Varnish dries well and minimizes transfer to hands and clothing, reducing upkeep and cleanups.
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