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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1940
Page
4
Today's Bible thought reflects Psalm 23 4 guidance on faith fearlessness and comfort in dark times. The verse emphasizes God's presence and protection as a rod and staff provide solace through the valley of death.
A salesman asserts a genuine smile can soften resistant buyers, while critique notes Hitler calls Versailles a disgrace yet cites his other invasions as breaches of treaties. The piece references 64,000,000 Americans owning life insurance and hints at government ownership aims, framing Federal life insurance as a current target.
The piece warns that attacking private enterprise and the church risks destroying democracy, citing Europe’s history. It highlights a new Washington group, the Phalanx Club, with about a dozen young members 18 to 25, aiming to become an active, connected part of the city through lunches and friendships, reflecting a broader club culture.
Report from the Jackson Day $100 plate event notes Senator Hatch faced a storm of boos as he spoke. The crowd’s ire focused on his restrictions on government employees political activity and pointed to tensions with the Hatch Act and Secretary Hull.
Earl Browder, once a presidential candidate in 1986 on the communist ticket, received a four year prison term and a substantial fine for passport fraud. The case reflects perceived anti law stance of the communist movement.
Chicago suburb visitors to downtown hotels now receive free pajamas and toothbrushes with each room. A rural relic, the snowbound bob sled, returns to service but moves slowly. A zero morning brings stubborn starter groans and a chorus of gripes from the driver and the cold.
The stage show features Charlie McCarthy and Bergen as a night club duo in a murder mystery with Morton Snerd and a cast including Robert Cummings Constance Moore John Sutton Louis Calhern Edgar Kennedy Samuel J Hinds Harold Haber Warren Hymer. Oslo notes add bathing highlights.
Betty Grable debuts as Joe Penner’s leading lady in The Day the Books Wept a comedic tale set around a racetrack. Grable portrays a young waitress and Penner’s sweetheart as their rocky romance unfolds amid chaotic city life and a crew of Penner’s friends.
Among 205 U S and Lower California snake species, fewer than 15 percent are dangerous to humans, highlighting that most snakes pose little threat.
A collage of lighthearted gags about misunderstandings and social quirks plus an essay urging practical virtue. It includes jokes about taxation, spelling, and a humorous treebound book agent, followed by a civic piece praising usefulness and steady service as the path to stable life and home ownership.
Fragmentary note describes a man at home on a Sunday afternoon, knitting, redding and dozing in a comfortable setting with others around the house not recognizing his role or effort while he is unwell or inactive.
A dated ledger fragment lists numerous entities and figures with years appended. Entries include Mace Motor Company, Eclipse Lumber Company yard, John Shields & Son, Wheatley Garage, Benjamin Franklin, Robert Lee-Nicola & Har-Wilting Lea, Fred May era firms, Sorden Music Studio, National Tea Co Food Store, Washington Fruit Market and Florida Orange Store.
The Journal offers a dollar per paragraph for the three best 60 word entries about a firm listed in anniversary notes. Find one incident from a firm’s first year, write 50 words or less, and mail or deliver to The Journal by January 31 1940. Each paragraph must focus on one business.
Mace Motor Company celebrates twenty years since its origins as Washington Motor Company during Wilson era. The Ford Garage, now identified with Mace Motor, features a large showroom, well equipped service department, and an active used car lot across North Iowa avenue.
The article notes leather that becomes hard can regain flexibility by moistening with water and applying sulfonated neatsfoot or cool oil while damp. After oiling, let the leather dry slowly at room temperature. The dialogue fragment appears unrelated.
Rural correspondents express condolences to the Elder family and Journal staff across communities including Crawfordsville Richland Dayton Grove Pilotburg Merrimac East Highland Hardscrabble South Highland and Washington. They recall Mr. Elders friendship kindness and steadfast interest in the paper.
In wartime innovation, sky writing emerged as a signaling method to relay messages over battlefields. Operators used aircraft to create large aerial messages, aiding communication when landlines and radios were limited.
The quote from ASAGE SAYINGS notes that people in small towns appear more virtuous not by nature but because behavior is visible to everyone. The remark highlights social accountability in close-knit communities.
Texas leads the United States in cotton production with 5,230,000 bales grown in 1933, marking the state as the biggest producer in the year.
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