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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1940
Page
4
A brief daily reflection from January 12 1940 centers on Psalm 97 11 declaring light sown for the righteous and gladness for the upright in heart. The verse offers consolation and guidance for moral conduct.
A writer argues that manufacturers suffer from cut-throat competition high taxes and new social security costs. The piece claims government is necessary but not benevolent and vows voters must curb expansion to avoid a break-up, insisting tax cuts boost business and revenues.
The piece argues rich tax revenue would barely cover government costs, urging citizen sacrifice. It previews next week's Golden Glove tournament at the new armory with over forty entrants, touting boxing as safer with proper conditioning and training.
The piece discusses rumors about new offensive weapons in war zones, compares modern and ancient warfare, and mentions John A. Lewis reportedly raising a million dollars for political purposes after a 606000 dollar prior contribution. It also urges Iowa to boost dairy use and promote butter over substitutes.
Pratt, a local theater manager, maintains a personal taboo against bank nights since their infancy and has kept his stance. The writer praises Washington for lacking bank nights and criticizes the procedure seen in other theaters as pandering to the desire to obtain something for nothing.
A Franklin District note reports neighbors surprised the J. Schantz family with a farewell gathering at their Franklin home after they moved to a new residence on Saturday. The item lists numerous local residents and families visiting, sharing meals, and attending related social events in the neighborhood.
The notion that a cat has nine lives traces to the belief that evil spirits could possess animals especially black cats and that witches could inhabit a cat body nine times. In ancient Egypt the cat headed goddess Pasht was said to have nine lives as the mother of witches.
Thomas Walker of St. John New Brunswick aged 29 will receive 60 dollars annually from the royal family due to an ancestor hiding Charles II in an oak tree in 1651. He has just received his first check.
Matt Redlinger Jr. spent six hours waiting for a train in Chicago en route to West Point after Christmas with his parents. He ran into friends who were with Whizzer White, allowing a chat with the former Colorado All American and notable football star.
A Washington druggist threw his first snowball in a quarter century yesterday. He claimed he aimed at nothing in particular, but the object shattered a nearby window. He quipped the incident might boost glass sales. Thanks to Frank Parrish for some dandy contributions.
A seaside promenade scene features a weighing machine that jokes one at a time. A series of quick quips follow about driving pedestrians politics and family life, including exchanged lines from reporters coaches and friends.
A patient explains he went to a druggist for advice and the doctor scolds him for it. The doctor mocks the patient’s judgment and presses for what the druggist advised. The dialogue centers on confusing professional roles and improper choices in seeking medical guidance.
The article urges readers to refresh wardrobes mid winter using affordable touches. Bright belts, handkerchiefs, veils, buckles, and jewelry can transform dark frocks, creating new color schemes and added elegance without major spending.
A writer argues spelling failures are not solely schools fault and cites past teaching methods. The piece notes Americans use about twenty five pounds of soup per person annually and links laziness to invention and progress.
The fragment recalls strict late republic and early roman laws. It cites the Oppian law of 215 B C restricting women's gold and dress colors and carriage use. Orchian and Fannian laws limit guests and food. It mentions the Twelve Tables curbing funeral expenditures.
Reported near the Union stockyards, a colossal thirty pound mushroom may be the largest ever found in Manitoba. Local observers note it fed a sizable gathering, turning an ordinary outing into a substantial feast.
Babson Park Florida January reports a sweeping shift from natural materials to plastics in industry. Nylon and other synthetic substitutes threaten silk and rubber, with cellulose, phenolics, urea, and milk derivatives driving new products from car dashboards to airplane skins. The article notes societal changes, labor impacts, and potential all plastic vehicles as progress accelerates.
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