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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 16, 1945

Page

4

Hundred Percent on Good Life Keeps Faith in Action

An exhortation emphasizes attitude and commitment to life and investment. It references continual harmony, rejoicing, and prayers with gratitude, echoing a Briz style chorus and 1 Thessalonians guidance on ceaseless spirit.

Briz

The World's Illusion on Government Wealth and Power

A columnist surveys the belief that government can make people rich by taxes and handouts, calling it mass delusion. He argues demagogues push it via media, leading toward dictatorship and loss of local self government, citing economic bubbles and social trends. He contrasts this with the Boer farmer tale and notes varied newspaper reactions.

South Sea Mississippi Holland Wall Street Florida

Using Slave Labor May Enslave Us

Louis J. Kehoe argues against importing slave labor to rebuild postwar nations. He warns it would breed idleness, dependency, and socialism, risking future peace and prosperity for the United States and allied nations. He urges prudent, work-based reconstruction to maintain independence and stability.

Louis J. Kehoe Germany

Chicago Boy Cuts Foot With Axe at W Stransky Farm

Vid Keith of Chicago injured his foot while chopping with an axe at W Stransky Farm in Pilotsburg. He required stitches but no bones were damaged. Mrs Blanche Brown of Iowa City, a nurse, visited several local homes and attended the Pilotsburg Ladies Aid society meeting before returning home.

Chicago W. Stransky Farm Frank Stransky Pilotsburg David Keith Wayne Stransky Blanche Brown Iowa City University Hospital Joe Costrum Carl T. Anderson Esther Hamilton Stransky Pilotsburg Ladies Aid Socie

Beverage Stains Remove With Borax Soak and Boiling Water

A stain removal method suggests sprinkling borax on coffee tea or chocolate stains and soaking in cold water. After soaking pour boiling water through the fabric to remove the stain.

Cabbage Pest Control Instructions for Brassicas

Cabbage worms must be checked immediately and heads kept clear until four inches in diameter. Use green parts calcium arsenate and cryolite. as heads reach eating size switch to rotenone dust. Protect collards brussels sprouts cauliflower broccoli and kale with the same dusts and sprays.

Mexico the land of contrasts and major industries

The article describes Mexico as a country with diverse landscapes including jungles mountains and plateaus. It highlights mining as the principal industry and notes petroleum agriculture and stock raising as other important economic sectors.

Mexico U. S

Nail driving technique for splitting wood avoided

To avoid splitting wood when driving a nail file or grind the nail point to a chisel edge and drive the nail with the flattened side parallel to the grain.

Cliff Dwellings of Tonto National Monument

The Tonto cliff dwellings in Arizona are two of the most accessible and best preserved sites in the region. Archaeologists estimate occupation in the mid 1300s A D based on pottery and other remains.

Tonto National Monument Arizona

Roughly Speaking Armed Services edition tops 60000 readers

Louise Randall Pierson's autobiography Roughly Speaking reaches 60,000 in Armed Services editions distributed to foreign posts free to soldiers. The Special Service Office says the wartime morale tale of a New England family appeals to servicemen and the film version starring Rosalind Russell and Jack Carson runs at the State Theater through Wednesday.

Louise Randall Pierson Warner Bros Special Service Office Army and Navy Armed Services Special Service Command New England

Tarzan and the Amazons Plays At The Pox Theater

Hollywood's new action film Tarzan and the Amazons features African adventure with a tribe of Amazons as its core theme. The program runs through Tuesday at the Pox theater with exciting basis noted in local listings.

Tarzan Hollywood

Tarzan and the Amazons reaches the screen with danger and drama

Johnny Weissmuller as Tarzan and Johnny Sheffield as Boy star as a rescue mission draws them to a hidden valley where fierce Amazon warriors slay intruders. Scientists learn of the tribe and Boy guides them, with dramatic results in this 21st Tarzan adventure featuring Maria Ouspenskaya and Barton MacLane.

Johnny Weissmuller Johnny Sheffield Roy Brenda Joyce Jane Tarzan Boy

Gorilla Weighs Up To 500 Pounds In Belgian Congo

A male gorilla in the Belgian Congo weighs as much as 500 pounds with adult females weighing slightly less.

Belgian Congo

Custard Thickening Trouble From Excess Sugar

A historical note explains that custards fail to thicken when too much sugar is added. The text warns sugar inhibits proper setting and suggests adjusting quantities for desirable consistency.

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