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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1941
Page
4
Thought for the day reflects on heart deeds and scriptural warnings from Matthew 15 19 20. It contrasts evil thoughts with ritual washing and emphasizes moral defilement from inner motives.
A critical look at the flood of propaganda mail to U.S. newspapers from government campaigns industries and international groups. The piece notes appeals from Cleanliness Bureau Canned Pea Marketing Institute Hat Style News Bureau and others plus German Japanese and British war information efforts and ends with a prediction of more material arriving and being discarded. The author laments the waste of newsroom time and the public relations deluge aimed at shaping opinions.
The excerpt presents a political quip between Chauncey M. Depew and an opponent about mudslinging and truth. It mentions Lady Astor urging Americans toward entering the war and comments on Edison as a driven business figure, plus a note on a radio music war and static.
An elderly woman at a New York film theater annoyed by two girls rattling a candy bag asks, My goodness, girls, what are you doing building a nest? The remark captures a humorous, comic moment reflecting audience behavior during a movie.
A rival taunts in coded terms about a previous stadium bout while noting officials forbid a repeat beating. The exchange hints at ongoing tensions and a desire for a return clash within rule limits.
A collage of light anecdotes and jokes from a public exchange includes a recruit urged to grow a proper mustache, a Lincoln quote on hired labor, motorcar humor, a pronunciation gag, and quips about crime, training, and everyday life. The piece blends ethnic, national, and social stereotypes with a casual, punny tone.
A Persian rug's claimed antiquity and value are challenged when a man’s wife allows ashes from a cigarette to be scattered on it, triggering questions about provenance and care.
A brief note recalls a telegraph messenger famed for his skill in using flattery as a social weapon. He could charm officials and customers with deft phrasing, smoothing delays and securing swift deliveries in busy days.
An old brief notes an epidemic of cold symptoms and mentions 666 branded liquids tablets salve and nose drops as products claimed to relieve symptoms within one day. The passage reflects advertising language rather than proven medical guidance.
A man in an elevator forgot to remove his mat and hat as he entered. The sole other passenger, a fussier middle aged woman, challenged him asking if he did not take his hat off to ladies.
A polite messenger greets an elderly woman with a bow and notes he carries a message. The scene emphasizes courtesy and formal address in a brief exchange.
Guidance advises choosing high quality fruit that is fresh and firm for jelly making. It emphasizes selecting fruit with strong texture and good ripeness to achieve clear set and balanced sweetness.
A cab driver fleeing assailants became stuck in mud. Nearby men intervened to help push the car free, ending the incident with a safe outcome.
A Washington County sale features a Banes and T herd raised on farm with two calves bought. Catalog includes 1 pure bred polled shorthorn bull, multiple pure bred shorthorn cows age 2 to 7 milking now and due to freshen, roan shorthorn guernsey, springers, and several pure bred roan shorthorn cows. Numerous heifers offered as foundation stock with springing prospects and strong milk production potential.
A local listing details sets of farm machinery and tools in good to like new condition. Items include Concord work harness high wheel wagons tandem tractors John Deere equipment hay gear harvesters planters loaders rakes mowers manure spreaders binders grain drills cultivators plows separators and a wide assortment of ancillary implements and hardware.
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