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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1944
Page
4
In a satirical column the author likens federal power, subsidies, and wartime spending to cow birds that hatch in other nests and overwhelm smaller species. It argues government growth hurts private enterprise, calls for trimming the nest, and cites debt figures and political maneuvering across several editorials.
A light humorous column notes time shifts from summer to winter and jokes about Washington social life. It recalls witty exchanges on manners and introductions and ends with a quip about a young minister who spoke instead of eating before his sermon.
A Washington business man asserts that if everyone knew all about others, no one would associate with anyone.
A man claims progress at work and tells his wife he thinks he is getting ahead. She retorts with sharp wit saying heaven knows you need one, turning his boast into a light domestic punchline.
A local barber shop overhears a string of quick quips about aging diet and radio fatigue. A sharp exchange about suit picking and pockets follows, ending with a puzzled customer asking if the barber cut his hair before.
Marguerite and Juanita Hering returned from Macomb Illinois to attend the funeral of cousin James Brinkeley an aviation student killed near Kansas City. A military service was held and the widowed wife and three year old daughter mourn his death. Other items mention social gatherings farm help and travel among local residents including Richard Knapp broadcast sightings and notes from Prairie Flower Mission Circle and neighbors in Washington and What Cheer Iowa.
War bond appeal urges support for troops with shelter food and camp stoves as essentials. Campaign emphasizes that every bond helps morale and victory, urging readers to join in and purchase. The rest of the report notes social visits in Washington and Iowa City including a Sunday pot luck and a three day pass for Jean Smith at Fort Des Moines.
The men of the community hosted their annual party on January 5 with a large crowd. The Coppock Ukulele band led by Mrs. Benson performed, Rev. Jeambey spoke on canes and displayed his cane collection, and Supt. Dayton played harmonica. Refreshments followed, enjoyed by the women who were relieved from duties and saw their husbands’ talents.
The daily gasoline consumption of the U S army and navy would fill 2 765 large size railroad tank cars or 46 trains of 60 tank cars each.
The piece notes new subway developments in Chicago and Moscow, cites Buenos Aires as the sole full fledged underground south of the equator and outside the US, mentions Naples as Italy’s only subway, and recalls Rome’s prewar but unfinished project.
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