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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1939
Page
7
For Sale Edison 7-Tube Console Radio
Classified listing from Scott Furniture Company offering a working Edison 7 Tubr console radio for sale in good condition. Includes price and contact details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarion Junion
Scott Furniture Company
Bargain
Edison
Egyptians Embalming Methods by Ancient Texts Describe Process
The article explains varied ancient Egyptian embalming methods as recorded by Herodotus. Internal organs were removed, the body soaked for 70 days in a strong natron solution, then washed and bandaged in linen with resin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herodotus
Apologue Defined as Fable Form in Literature
An apologue is a story of fictitious events conveying a useful truth. It differs from a parable by drawing on brutes or inanimate things rather than human events, with Aesop's Fables cited as strong examples.
Inhabitants of Argentina European Descent Predominates
The population of Argentina is mainly of European origin with about 2 percent showing traces of non Caucasian stock. This reflects a predominantly European heritage among residents and historical immigration patterns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Argentina
The Turnverein Founded by Jahn Aims at Fitness
The Turnverein was founded in the early nineteenth century by Friedrich Ludwig Jahn to promote physical education and fitness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Turnverein
Friedrich Ludwig Jahn
Barn construction boosts farm work despite weather
Albert Janecek and family visit W. H. Sigafoose, the last Civil War veteran in Washington County, who recalls Sherman’s march to the sea. He notes quitting milking cattle though able, and shares stories of Savanna, Georgia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Sigafoose
Lute
Washington County
Sigafoose
Sherman
Savanna
Shafoose
Snydera Keota R 2 Readers Urged to Stay Current
The Journal notes readers in Snydera Keota R 2 are urged to keep up with daily news and express appreciation for their subscription app.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Snydera Keota R 2
Milk Truck Crash Sparks Crowd in West Chester
A milk truck and car collision caused broken bottles and a gathering of locals. A benevolent bystander offered two dollars toward the loss as the crowd contributed before dispersing. The writer notes a tour through Washington town with cafe patrons, shops, and familiar faces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Chester
Washington
J. C. Forinach
Springfield
of &Th
Jackson Capital Ave
Prison Breaker Bust and Local Echoes From Moultrie Ga
Thirteen prisoners are said to have escaped from Colquitt County Jail in Moultrie Georgia after fashioning a metal key. Mrs. T. V. Beard reportedly prevented a larger break by threatening the inmates with a mop dipped in water. Local notes mention Oscar Axthelm of Keota ill with a cold, and a funeral for Pete Tinnes aged 55.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colquitt County
Moultrie Ga
T. V. Beard
Closing out and public sales listed with locations
A column lists multiple sale dates including January 31 Mrs Henry Matthess closing out sale near Wellman and January 31 Rotenberger Bros dissolving sale near Washington. February 1 Elmus R Brenneman public sale near Washington area and February 2 closing out sale near Washington. Further entries cover Chas F Greiner and C W Soukup sales near Washington and area, with Midway Sale Co and Community Sale weekly listings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Matthess
Wellman
Rotenberger Bros
Washington
Lewis Speidel
Elmus R. Brenneman
Malichky Farm
Richmond
Riverside
John Caldwell
Chas. F Greiner
C. W. Soukup
Ainsworth
Riversies
Haskins
Sale Yard & Hunt
Walter Hotle
Dublin
Midway Sale Co
Columbus Junction
Friendly greetings and local notices fill Evening Journal
A column notes Mary L. Johnson and a Kentucky girl reportedly first shot a deer then married. It mentions A H Bringing and wife near Keota R south of Tallyland on chores, Gayle and neighbors cutting timber, W L Brinnings showing fine cattle and horses, wheelbarrow needed for leghorn eggs, Fred Altenbernd ill with a cold but work continues, Wm Remere and son Leo sheltering feed, and a sale at Walter Hotle’s on Feb 7 plus C W Soukup sale near Riverside on Feb 6. urging readers to see the events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar Axthelm
Keota
Washington
Church
Evening Journal
Atay
A. H
Keota R
Tallyland
Gayle
Timker
Legal Laughs Erupt Over Shameless Case Refusal
Two lawyers argued heatedly with one shouting about a case so rooked the other admitted ignorance. The exchange ended with a quiet reply asking what the other has been up to lately.
Not transferrable season ticket meaning for football fans
Freshman explains that the ticket is personal and non transferable. It means no one else can enter a game using another’s ticket, the holder must attend in person. The road side spring indicates a sanitary cup proof for tourists and locals.
Pointed Joke Jufus Riddles About a Nail in Shoe
Rufus jokes about a riddle while Gulus answers with a punchline that the nail in your shoe is the item in question.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rufus
Gulus
Brittany Spaniel: A French Breed With Setter Traits
The Brittany spaniel is a French breed officially a spaniel but its size and pointing style give it setter like qualities. It stands 18 to 20 inches at the shoulder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brittany
Cattle sale listing with multiple dairy cows and calves
A livestock ad lists 18 cattle including 3 good Guernsey milk cows fresh, 2 Red Pole cows giving milk, 1 brindle cow with two extra good calves, 1 red cow with calf by her side, 2 yearling heifers, 1 summer calf, 2 steers on feed, 1 full blood milking Shorthorn bull calf, and a yearling bull.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guernsey
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J. D. Rabenold
Care Journal
Tooman Harness Shop
Reid Boyd
Orville Caldwell
Wm Chmelar
E. M. Plerce
Iowa
Armani
Phillips & Hebner
Russell Bell
George J. Breitenbach
South Side Square
Peters Hardware
Phoenix
Rothschild
Chet Topburner
Rukgaber Hardware
Chevrolet
Ford
Putman’s
Havre
Mia
Renaole Dawson
al Roe & Son
Wolfe Hatchery
Iowa Southern Utilities
Midwest
D. Booth
ACME
Brown
Elm Grove
Charlies Swift
NEW Hampshire Red Cockerels
W. E Leet
Léxié
Plymouth
Sorrel Auto Parts
Grubb Maytag
Black
North Lowa Ave
Reister’s Markets
Washington, Iowa
W. S. Reister & Sons
Cleo M’coy
Crawfordsville
Journal
the Evening Journal
Cleo McCoy
D. F. Macon
Jurging & Son
J. L. Coffey & Sons
Irvin EB. Coffey
West Cheater
Southern Utilities
Nicola & Harmon
E. D. Rayburn
Red
Albert Janecek
R 4
Albert
F. M. Lindenmeyer
Hoover
Porter
Karl Atwood
Ralph Schuchert
Foriesh Cafe
Charley Langenburger
Mr. Shuchert
Miller Garage
M. C. Dayton
Chester Row
Milt
Carole Lombard
Clark Gable
Hollywood
Rhea Gable
Las Vegas
N. M
Io Tallyland
Pete Tinnes
Niles
Yrs
Dave Boyer
Rude Warfel
Tam
Alnaworth
Hampshire
Far Row
Macon & Klotz, Acti
Lusch
H. K. Doud
Kentucky
W. L. Brinnings
Bill
Merle
Fred Altenbernd
Howard
Remere
Leo
Sale
C. W
L. H. Orr Land CO
Federal Farm Loans
Nat'l Farm Loan Ass’n
Congress Hotel
Ia. D. C
Pettit, Secy
Treas
Fairfield
Washington-Wayland Road
ZOO Bn
Wm. Bruty
Walter Crawford
Pleasant Hill
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