Bible thought challenges youth with prompt mercy
The January 9 1940 Bible thought notes that wild oats yield no lasting satisfaction for youth or age. It cites Psalms 90 14 urging mercy to satisfy and bring lasting joy across all days.
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1940
Page
4
Relief funds show graft in Indiana relief program
A Marion County probe found Center township bills 20 percent higher for relief supplies and political favoritism in orders. Trustee Thomas Quinn admitted arranging deliveries to favored families, with milk and groceries paid but undelivered. Griffen, son-in-law to the trustee, was arrested on false relief claims. Federal relief spending invites graft and waste, best handled locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Indianapolis
Marion County
Center Township
Thomas Quinn
J. Barton Griffin
Time banned abroad and sugar policy criticism in 1930s era
A column critiques wartime embargoes and government policy, noting Time magazine bans in Russia Italy and Japan and discussing sugar controls affecting Florida production while Cuba secures a large market share. It cites President Roosevelt's budget and Tom Dewey's call for renewed American enterprise to spur employment and growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Time
Russia
Italy
Japan
Tom Dewey
America
Ten Point Winter Car Checkup Suggested by Oil Engineers
A free ten point motor vehicle checkup is urged for motorists to prevent costly repairs. The list covers anti freeze spark plugs motor oil transmission lubrication differential lubrication gasoline supply battery chassis tires and lights. Conducted at the driver’s request during winter, this precautionary service mirrors dentist style checkups in its aim to avert trouble.
Unexpected Visitor: A Rooster Strolls Into a Kitchen
A Brayton couple found a large rooster in their kitchen after leaving the door open. Neighbors were alerted, and the bird, belonging to Roy Randall, was escorted to the Brayton basement while the owner was warned to watch his wandering fowl. The episode ended with light-hearted embarrassment and a local joke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maurice Brayton
Brayton
Roy Randall
Roy
Beauty Parlors Abound Reducing War to Save Face
The piece comments on plentiful beauty salons in America making wartime sacrifices unnecessary for appearance. It notes a lighter perspective on national culture and personal grooming amid global conflict.
Fragmented Funny Bits and Courtroom Snippets From A Local Page
A collage of humorous exchanges and brief quotes appears, including a magistrate asking about out of court settlement, a radio comedian dialog about building a modest house, and a coroner's inquiry into a shooting. The text weaves jokes, stray verses, customs notes, and a sharp remark on education and science.
Beloved Songs in Swan ee River at State Theatre
The 20th Century Fox Technicolor production "Swanee River" features Don Ameche Andrea Leeds and Al Jolson with the Hall Johnson Choir. Ameche plays Foster and Jolson stars as Christy singing many of the composer’s numbers including The Old Folks at Home Old Black Joe My Old Kentucky Home Oh Susanna De Camptown Races Jeanie with the Light Brown Hair Ring Ring de Banjo Beautiful Dreamer and Soiree Polka. Leeds portrays Jane McDowell Foster’s muse and wife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephen C. Foster
Swanee River
20Th Century-Fox Technicolor
Don Ameche
Andrea Leeds
al Jolson
State Theatre
Ameche
Jolson
RE. P. Christy
Hall Johnson
Joe
My Old Kentucky
Susanna
Jane McDowell
Foster
Jeanie
Monogram Danger Flight at Fox Theatre
Men who know flying back Monograms Danger Flight coming Wednesday and Thursday. Tailspin Tommy series delivers authenticity with John Trent World War pilot Hal Forrest and Edwin C Parsons all connected. Cast includes Milburn Stone Marjorie Reynolds Jason Robards and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monogram
Fox Theatre
Tommy Pictures
John Trent
Hal Forrest
Edwin C. Parsons
la Fayette Escadrille
Parsons
Trent
Milburn Stone
Skeettar
Marjorie Reynolds
Betty Leu
Jason Robards
Tommy Baker
Julius Tanner
Dennis Moore
Keota Corn Bowl Idea and Editorial Notes
The Keota Eagle editor proposes naming Keota’s bowl the Corn Bowl to honor Iowa’s corn, urging originality over copying other cities’ bowls. The piece also salutes doctors for their hard work and critiqued modern art trends, noting Mount Pleasant Mews and Grant Wood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keota
Pasadena
Miami
New Orleans
Dallas
el Paso
Iowa
Are
Mount Pleasant
Will Advertising Do Me Any Good
Advertising has improved food and quality signals, provided movies and safer cars, and introduced labor saving devices. It lowers prices through mass production and expands jobs, boosting incomes. Eliminating advertising would undermine American enterprise and the American Way of Living.
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Washington
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