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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 02, 1944

Page

5

quote from Matthew 15 8 about people drawing near with their mouth

The fragment presents a biblical verse reference noting insincerity in worship. It lacks a news context, but implies a reflection on outward piety versus inner intention.

We Used to Think the World of Jack Then Turned on Him

A mix of brief items and opinions. A Washington couple sees their son’s new girl via a photo, while Iowa farmers report sunlit days boosting crops and tractors working. Wage data for coal miners sparks questions about wage growth and consumer impact amid wartime hardships.

Jack

Political Jokes and Anecdotes From a Humorous Column

A collection of light vignettes and quips about politicians, recruits, and everyday mishaps. The items feature a perennial politician discussing public opinion like a mule, jokes about engagements and fortunes, cadets teasing each other, and a figure who moves through military and political roles before a Senate bid.

Burma for Governor farm committee formed with notable members

Picture shows Burma for Governor farm committee with Edward Morrissey Valeria John Howard Clemens and other leaders. W J Campbell elected chairman and listed members include Richard Stephens W G Lodwick J Kendall Lynes Jay Colburn Scott Ellis I W Beck C G Good and more in Iowa agricultural circles.

Burma For Governor Farm Committee Edward J. Morrissey Valeria John R. Howard Clemens American Farm Bureau Federation Richard Stephens Crawfordsville W. G. Lodwick Centeville Iowa Mr. Burma J. Kendall Lynes Plainfield Ayrshire W. J. Campbell National Jersey Breeders Association Jay C. Colburn Harlan Scott Ellis Dallas Center Dairy Commission I. W. Beck Sioux City Sioux City Milk Producers Association C. G. Good Ogden

Lincoln’s Rise From Defeat to Greatness

The passage traces Abraham Lincoln’s career from repeated defeats to becoming a major American figure, noting periods of despair with the refrain Oh, what’s the use. It emphasizes persistence as the path to eventual achievement and leadership.

America Abraham Lincoln

Ghosts and a Taxidermist Roasting Tale

Two colored boys argue about a ghost seen near the cemetery at night. A mishaped reply suggests the ghost was “fallin’ behin’ rapid” as a punchline. A sergeant teases a rookie who is described as a taxidermist as a running joke.

Ralph Pine Returns from Trinidad Visit with Parents

Ralph Pine returned Tuesday from Trinidad where he worked for the U S engineers the last two years. He will spend a 30 day leave with his parents Mr and Mrs Alex Pine and siblings before seeking further employment in Venezuela S A. Mr Pine and Mrs Pine observed their 57th wedding anniversary at their Columbus City home May 31. Mr Pine was born in Virginia November 13 1861 and moved here in 1879. He owned a large farm. Mrs Pine was Mary Skipton daughter of Joseph and Mary Devore Skipton. They are parents of 13 children all present at golden wedding anniversary.

Martha Butler Columbus Junction Ralph Pine Trinidad South America U. S. Engineers Alex Pine Venezuela S. A Louisa County Columbus City Mr. Pine Virginia Pine Mary Skipton Here Joseph Mary Devore Skipton Mrs. Pine

Help Protect Our Free Institutions By Voting at the Primary

Political ad for Clair A. Williams Democratic candidate for Congress First District Iowa. Williams, a 56 year old Des Moines County native, farmer and orchardist near Danville, son of two, educated at Danville High School and William College. Primary Election June 5. It is a Duty to Vote.

Des Moines County Danville High School Iowa Wesleyan College

Transmission of kala-azar by insects across regions

Mosquito kala-azar is transmitted to humans by bites of the desert sandfly and possibly bedbugs in India, with a mosquito named Anopheles puntipenis also implicated. The disease occurs along the Mediterranean shore, in West Africa, Mesopotamia, Southern Russia, India, North China, and Brazil, and presents fever, progressive anemia, wasting, splenomegaly, hepatomegaly, and dropsy.

India Mediterranean West Africa Mesopotamia Russia China Brazil

Guidelines for thawing frozen vegetables

Frozen vegetables may be kept frozen until cooking or thawed partially but should not warm slowly as that causes undesirable changes in flavor and texture.

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