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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1941
Page
4
A 1941 column blends a Bible quote from 1 Peter 2 24 with reflections on fire crackers tax policy and political figures. It notes a return of old dances, critiques socialism in Britain, and praises Martin Dies for confronting subversive activity amid wartime tensions.
A lighthearted note explains accumulitis, the clutter problem from basements crowded with useless items. It advocates a decisive bonfire after which life returns to normal with a cleaner basement. The piece also notes how secret codes keep aircraft identification reliable to prevent friendly fire.
A boy who wanted a newspaper route returns after three weeks claiming he is now twelve. He insists he is grown enough to handle the job, and the Journal notes persistence may land him a future opening. The anecdote is followed by a church gift of $100 to a minister and a quip about gratitude.
The American Seed Trade Association presents its All America Selections for flowering varieties, calling them the year's outstanding introductions as judged by competent judges. Also memorial notice for Mrs. J. A. Walker, who died July 9, 1395, with a prayerful remembrance from J. A. Walker and family.
A collection of light anecdotes and quips from a school setting and campus life. It includes a witty exchange about chick embryos, a humorous after dinner line about the check, a manuscript inquiry, classroom dialogue, and various jokes on everyday topics such as monocles and the more abundant life.
A tip advises sprinkling flour on raisins or currants before adding to cake batter to prevent sinking in the pan. This preparation helps even distribution and keeps the fruit from settling during baking.
Are you acquainted with common swimming rules The county health unit offers nine guidelines including never swimming alone never swim with illness obey pool rules avoid leaping into water after a meal and swim only at approved beaches or pools The advice also warns against horseplay and overexertion and notes sun exposure requires gradual tanning and caution.
The aviation epic opens at the State Theatre. Ray Milland William Holden Wayne Morris and Brian Donlevy lead a story of three youths trained by the Army Air Corps with Veronica Lake in a breakout role. Mitchell Leisen directs a realism driven film praised as the top air picture to date.
A brief note describes the common garter snake as widespread east of the Rockies with three stripes. It moves by crawling swimming and climbing and feeds on frogs worms and fish. Also cited is a 65 percent rise in U S plate glass production in 1939 from 1938 to 141 741 000 square feet.
Connecticut remains the only U S state without an officially or unofficially designated state bird. The absence marks a long standing peculiarity in state symbolism.
Treatment of lumber with chromated zinc chloride yields a decay resistant odorless product. The wood resists termites and fire, and can be painted.
The Australian eucalyptus reaches the greatest height among global trees while California sequoias hold the next tallest records.
The red corn snake is a handsome, usually docile reptile kept as a pet. It inhabits areas near farms and grain fields where it feeds mainly on destructive rodents.
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