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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1941
Page
4
A San Pedro column denounces a proposed Iowa law to shoot mourning doves and praises Senator A Claire Dewey for urging against it. The piece compares dove hunting to deer culling, cites war signs in Europe, and critiques big business as a straw man, while recalling Will Rogers and noting Roosevelt’s Cuba treaty and Hawaii-style home talent revolts.
Pleasant Ridge notes report Mr and Mrs Anton Kaufman aiding Austin Emerys butcher a week ago Monday. Jacob Schaad remains seriously ill in a Wash ington rest home. Spelling contest at Shiloh school saw Maxine Christner first and Phyllis Disney second in lower grades. Viola Christner sidelined by flu. Several families visited relatives in Keokuk for dental work and visits.
In a light column the writer muses on editorial authorship and hints at Cowden and a possible son writing pieces. A joke about muzzle shopping and a misheard menu item adds humor as a waiter answers a diner and a car joke notes the nut behind the wheel.
The passage lists several visits including Mr. and Mrs. Nick Linnekamp and Evelyn at the Underwood home, Louis Pacini calling on Pat Swift, and a Saturday afternoon call on Mrs. Roger Letts, plus a mention of Jake Schaad.
The Raleigh News and Observer notes the coming six months may decide whether Britain secures victory or defeat in the war as America measures its material might and resolve.
Dewein Daily Register cites six year data showing 64 deaths and 162 injuries in 114 accidents at the 288 Iown railroad crossings where signals exist, urging more signaling installed amid a boom in business and labor market tensions. W D Archie of Shenandoah Sentinel advocates training courses for skilled trades.
The speaker argues for promoting trades like auto mechanics as viable goals for boys who cannot attain professional careers. He urges teachers to present successful tradespeople as relatable role models and to emphasize upward mobility through skilled work.
The fifth winter card party by St. Mary's church groups will be at the parish hall on Monday February 10. Games include bridge euchre and pinochle with prizes. other entertainment planned. Sponsor committee lists many local families and organizers.
Airplane manufacturers promise a two seater plane for about $1000 with potential to land at 35 miles per hour. The plan aims to make flying accessible to a broader public in the near future.
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