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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1940
Page
8
Mrs Blanche Shalla of Salem used a donated tree woodpile in her back yard to deter vagrants asking for food. Since the pile appeared, she reports no further visits for free meals despite daily doorstep requests near East Washington Street by the stockyards.
An old newspaper advertisement promotes Old Mohawk Medicine in a large family bottle for 49 cents at McDaniel Drug Store. It claims a refund if not pleased and promises two weeks of supply and relief from stomach acidity pains and general run-down symptoms.
The Salem community recounts a Farm Bureau annual meeting at the Methodist church last Thursday with attendees including E Ray Bell Ed Gallagher Joe Knotek Lloyd Foster John Knotek Ray Sojka and the writer. Mrs Sayre gave a memorable talk and farming updates cover Joe Kern moving to Riverside and a large canning effort by Mrs Sojka. The piece also notes a Pleasant Plain wedding in 1915 and mourns the death of Alois Beiter with funeral attendance and sympathies expressed.
A transport company inaugurates radios on T W A planes. Individual sets let passengers hear pilot updates and scenic views while the hostess tunes in when pilots are silent. Frances Ice operates the central unit while Evelyn Rinsler listens aboard.
The Columbia Survey in Look magazine reports 41 percent of senators and representatives expect Roosevelt to be nominated for a third term. It also shows 60 percent doubt his election, 46 percent favor a resolution against third terms, 91 percent doubt passage, 75 percent doubt 1941 budget balance, and 67 percent back continuation of the Dies Committee. The top issue named is maintenance of peace and neutrality.
The American Red Cross has taught emergency care for accident victims for over 25 years and expanded its service with highway first aid stations and mobile units to provide prompt aid before hospital arrival.
A reprinted Lancaster story notes the Ohio town's school board once barred debates on railroads and telegraphs as fixtures of Satan. The tale traces to 1831 when a New York traveler described a fire wagon, prompting local caution and a debated rumor later printed by Hervey Scott.
Logan Reif purchased the former farmers Store building adjacent to the Emondson building in Kalona this week. Current occupants include Reese Electric shop Bowling alley and Hochstetner's Feed Store. No immediate changes expected.
The famed Lost mine of Randolph County North Carolina remains sought by dreamers. A Pennsylvania prospector reportedly found a fortune there over 160 years ago, but his heirs never located the mine and it still awaits a determined digger.
The origin of the nine of diamonds as Scotland’s curse is uncertain but likely tied to the comette game introduced by Queen Mary. The nine of diamonds was a great winning card in comette and ruined many families, earning its infamous reputation.
The article notes more than 600000 miles of world railways, enough to circle the globe over 21 times. The United States has 238500 miles, leading Russia which trails by over four to one. Belgium has the smallest mileage at about 5000 miles.
The article describes the first step in making polished plate glass by melting sand soda ash lime and other ingredients in clay pots over a ton of molten glass. Each pot measures about five feet across and is crafted from very fine clay similar to that in fine china.
The piece contrasts Americas embrace of electric refrigerators as a modern convenience with much of Asia and Africa using primitive methods to obtain refrigeration. It highlights the disparity in standards of living and access to basic cooling technologies.
Bridgeport Connecticut has produced over 20 million molded plastic items in the last three years featuring full color images of Mickey Mouse and his cheerful entourage.
Researchers at the Mellon Institute after three years of study report a method to render the toughest cut of meat almost as succulent as tenderloin. The process uses ultraviolet rays and low temperatures between 60 and 65 degrees Fahrenheit to tenderize the meat.
Ray Stannard Baker notes that near the end of summer 1881 President Wilson signed as Woodrow Wilson after testing Tom mixings. He explains the shift from Thomas to Woodrow, saying the final Thomas was sacrificed for harmony.
District No. 4 reports a teachers banquet with Myria Stephens and Mr and Mrs T Harvey among the guests at No. 1 school. Mrs Harter and family visit relatives. several households host Sunday dinners and midweek calls as flu and colds spread through meet homes.
The Office of Education study of 46 008 alumni from 1928 to 1935 shows 19 divorces per 1 000 marriages, with more college women than men divorced. The rate is lower than the national average.
A local dealer advertises lower overhead and convenient access, promising prices aligned with community needs. The message emphasizes savings from not travelling to city markets and asserts support behind every sale.
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