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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 25, 1944

Page

3

The Best Evidence Of Love Is Shown In Neighbor Care

A reflection notes that true love for God is proven by generous acts toward others. It emphasizes compassion, service, and daily kindness as the essential test of faith in action.

God

Civic fears and debt critique echo through editorials

A cluster of editorials critiques government overreach and debt. Articles warn against totalitarian methods in Germany, praise republican consent, and urge fiscal restraint amid taxes, inflation, and a growing national debt. Names of papers include Oskaloosa Herald, Creston News-Advertiser, Industrial News Review, Christian Science Monitor, Torrington Register, Bridgeport Post.

Germany Congress Oskaloosa Herald

Unlikely Giants Insects Outwork Humans In Endurance

The article notes the flea can pull 1100 times its weight and jump 100 times its height, while the ant could carry half a ton to the top of the Washington Monument if as large as a man. It contrasts insect strength with human limits and highlights the bee's tireless digging and provisioning behavior.

Washington Monument

Pussy Willow Watch Turns Weather Note Into Community Column

Bethel reports warm days bring fuzzy pussy willows as birds pluck them. Groundhog still not hibernating Perez notes cracking ground and possible water issues as cisterns risk drying. Local residents visit, move, and plan nurse training while family updates mark community life.

Ruth Gideon Bethel Groundhog Charley Horak Norma Lone Tree

Handcraft 8 Holds Supper Meeting

Members of Handcraft depart ment section 38 of Fortnightly club enjoyed a cooperative supper last evening at the home of Mrs. A. C. Peterson. The supper committee was Mrs. Richard A. Stewart, Mrs. Charles McConnell, Mrs. Robert Sorrell.

Joy Grand Prairie School Donald Brown Patty Gideon Home Ray Niffenegger Robert Jerry Lee A. C. Peterson Richard A. Stewart Charles McConnell Robert Sorrell

Department meeting opens with roll call and sewing lesson

After supper a department meeting began with 22 members answering roll call on the theme Conservation in the Kittenl ven. Guest Mrs. Pauline Ruess of Audubon attended. Mrs. John Harp led the program teaching instructions for making button holes.

Pauline Ruess Audubon John Harp

Fats Withstand Heat Even At Room Temperature

Certain fats resist spoilage and remain stable when stored at room temperature. This finding notes that some fats maintain quality without refrigeration for extended periods.

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