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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1941
Page
4
A Winston-Salem YMCA secretary publishes a mimeographed bulletin noting a reader Santa letter from teens. They request peace over war and urge people to rethink violence, greed, and misunderstandings that hinder harmony. The missive argues for understanding, goodwill, and a focus on peace, not conquest.
Save 1 9 to 2 on every tankful and achieve 25 to 30 miles per gallon in a Nash. The car beats rivals on price while offering four coil springing Two-way Roller Steering a welded one-piece body and frame and optional Weather Eye air system and Convertible Bed. Visit 1402 E Wash St today.
The poem satirizes loud complainers who have money while true hardship tests character. It contrasts those who cry loudest despite privilege with those who endure and persevere. The speaker notes bystanders inspecting life’s costs as judgment approaches.
A humorous lament on modern work, debt, and vice. It traces how a man toils from youth to old age to pay for a car, land, and luxuries, only to face ruin, illness, and a life burdened by taxes, interest, and temptations, ending with a cynical note on mortality and dust.
The human eye is thousands of times more sensitive to light than man made instruments. Noon sun is a million times brighter than a full moon, yet average eyes discern both extremes, Better Vision Institute reports.
An advertisement touts 666 Liquid or 666 Tablets and 666 Salve or Nose Drops as a cold remedy that relieves symptoms within one day. The claim appears framed as consumer drug promotion from an era advertisement.
The Nineteenth Century Club presents Edna Mosers book The Mexican Touch about a US family of four spending a year in Mexico. It blends humor and pathos with vivid scenes like a bull fight and quotes a sermon about enduring hope amid disaster and war.
The piece recalls Mrs. Helen Baird honored by church friends and a pastor’s praise. It mentions Louis Baird’s headquarters door art, Mrs. M. W. Bailey waiting for a bus, and a humorous sight of Jack Gardner with Fret Cromwell sliding down a hill. It covers a Nazi speaker at Town Hall, news of the DeLongs’ new grandson, a high school accident in Ulrichville, and Dr. F W Eastwood’s wrist infection. It ends with a note on matinee times and the Gibson family’s Beverly Hills birth and local legacy.
Funeral services for Mrs James H Baird were held yesterday afternoon at the Presbyterian church in charge of Mr F W Eastwood. Walnut Yeomen’s club members attended as a group along with Spanish War Veterans post and auxiliary. Pallbearers were Lyle Wilson Leslie Gates Harry Turner C S Lemmon Hugh McCleery and Harry Crone. Burial was in Elm Grove cemetery.
The Holy Bible has been published in 919 languages spanning diverse regions. This milestone highlights widespread accessibility and ongoing efforts to translate sacred texts for global readers.
Liggett Myers Tobacco Co announces Chesterfield Tobacco Picture Story Tobaccoland U S A a 42 page 14 inch book showing growing curing processing of tobacco plus Southern life scenes with 100 plus photos and captions. Free copies available on request to Liggett Myers 630 Fifth Ave New York. Campaign features Ann Sheridan Ellen Drew Carol Bruce Mary Jane Ye0 Jo Ann Dean with new dealer displays and coast to coast billboard and radio promotions including Waring Pleasure Time and Miller Moonlight Serenade.
Lloyd Propst, 17, a senior at Iowa City high school and senior class president, died suddenly after retirement. He was active in 4-H exhibitor of a grand champion pie at the state fair, a member of the senior council and the drama club Paint and Patches. He is survived by his parents two sisters and his grandmother Mrs P Finch of Washington.
The entry describes the inauguration of George Washington taking place at Federal Hall in New York City as the first president. It notes the historic event marking the start of the U.S. federal government in the early republic.
East Highland notes report visits and gatherings among residents on Tuesday and Sunday. Families include Murdock Lambert Dvorak Collins Longqust Wieland Mincer and Mineer with birthday celebrations for Donna Rose Wieland and party for Miss Spielman.
The United States census reports San Bernardino County California as the largest county with a total area of 20 174 square miles nearly matching the combined areas of Maryland and Massachusetts.
A brief note states the mackerel is the fastest swimmer in aquatic life. The claim attributes exceptional speed to this fish while contrasting it with humans and other species.
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