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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 02, 1941

Page

4

Wisdom and war stance from Hoover seven point plan

A Bible Thought column discusses war options in 1941 era Iowa. It summarizes Herbert Hoover's seven point program advocating aid to Britain and China while keeping U.S. out of combat, strengthens hemispheric defense, and seeks a just peace. It cautions against crusade rhetoric and questions democracy through alliance with Stalin.

America Herbert Hoover Britain China Iowa Hoover Mr. Hoover Stalin Finland Poland Estonia Latvia Lithuania Russia

Claude C Reister a Dedication to Washington Community

Claude C Reister gave extensively of time to Washington municipal affairs and committees. He loved his hometown and worked for its welfare quietly yet persistently, making the community a better place to live.

City of Washington Claude C, Reister Claude Reisters Claude C. Reister

Sanitation Tips for Vacation from County Health Unit

Do You Know questions answer health concerns for travelers. Watch water sources and drink only approved supplies as springs may harbor typhoid or dysentery. Buy Grade A milk, avoid unrefrigerated foods, and buy only what you need. Consider typhoid vaccination if no approved water is available. An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.

States mandate new plates by April 1 for most vehicles

Forty four states, holding over 90 percent of motor vehicles, require the new year license plates to be affixed by April 1.

Fourty-four

Wa-ona Tree Tunnel at Yosemite Reveals Historic Grove Marvel

The Waona tree in Mariposa Grove, Yosemite National Park, is noted for a historic tunnel bored through it. Standing about 231 feet tall with a maximum diameter near 27 feet, the tunnel spans 8 feet in width and 26 feet in length, with another prominent California tree in the same grove also hosting a tunnel.

Mariposa Grove Yosemite National Park California

Redwood Giants Once Flourished on St Lawrence Island

An old description recalls great redwood trees that once flourished on St Lawrence Island, now a barren arctic tundra wedged between Asia and Alaska. The text highlights dramatic climatic change and the island’s shifting geography.

St. Lawrence Island Asia Alaska

Jokes and wry quips from a reader’s column of humor

Mrs. Harold Huber shares a series of light anecdotes and gags. The sketches include a first day at school misstep, a hay wagon spill, a caramels misadventure, a taxi bankruptcy joke, a church tip on buttons, stuttering banter, an alarm clock mix up, and a city weather quip.

Anyone Can Sing National Anthem Says Star Spangled Soprano

Miss Lucy Monroe a famed singer urges Americans to sing the Star Spangled Banner with patriotic simplicity. She notes her role as official soloist for the American Legion and Gold Star Mothers and recounts singing 700 times to 2 million people at the World's Fair American Jubilee.

Lucy Monrose Monroe American Legion National Symphony Orchestra Library of Congress Constitution Hall Washington Miss Monroe America Bunker Hill White House James Monroe Chicago St. Louis Cincinnati Metropolitan

Colombian Troops Travel Far Frontiers to Reach War Areas

Soldiers from Bogota travel to the Ecuador and Brazil frontiers as mountains jungles and rivers block direct routes forcing long journeys to reach war zones.

Bogota Ecuador Brazil

Adams as Tobacco Chewer and Pipe Smoker

The elder John Adams, the second President and first White House occupant, was known for constant pipe smoking and chewing tobacco, a habit noted in historical summaries.

John Adams White House

Pacifist Objectors Labor At Quaker Camp In New York

Six young men spend a year as conscientious objectors at the American Friends camp in Coopertown New York. They work eight hours daily clearing brush and perform kitchen and laundry duties paying the government 35 dollars monthly. One member Justin Reese from New York City continues office work while paying the government. The camp, run by Melvin Palmer, opens early each day with meditation and chores before 17 mile trips to state projects. Saturday and Sunday offer rest.

Coopertown American Society of Friends Justin Reese New York City Northeastern Forest Moveriment Melvin Palmer Butler University

World Adults Face High Rate of Partial Deafness

Estimates show nearly half of the global adult population experiences partial deafness. This broad health concern highlights widespread hearing challenges across regions and demographics.

Philosopher's Stone Searched by Ancient Alchemists

The text notes that ancient al chemists pursued the Philosopher's Stone as the sought object.

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