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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1942
Page
4
A religious text quote from 1 Samuel 16 7 emphasizes that the Lord judges by the heart not by outward appearance. The message contrasts human judgment with divine perception and highlights spiritual discernment over physical stature.
A local column urges a county wide effort to force turnout in elections. It mocks low Iowa turnout, suggests notifying citizens by mail to prompt voting, and calls for adjournment of minor activities to focus on a grand patriotic drive. The piece frames voting as a civic duty and questions who will lead.
The article reviews Iowa primary contests with Governor George A. Wilson facing Mark Thornburg and James I. Dolliver, plus Lt. Governor Bourke Hickenlooper defeating Secretary of State Earl G. Miller. It argues caucuses may better serve the state than primaries and comments on wartime rationing anxieties and heat expectations.
A strip of adhesive tape placed crosswise on the soles of shoes is said to prevent skidding on ice covered streets and walks. The method uses friction tape to improve grip and stability for pedestrians navigating icy surfaces.
Electrically heated hotbeds originated in Sweden and have grown quickly in use. One facility covers more than 3,000 square feet and lies about 100 miles north of the Arctic Circle.
A compilation of humorous lines and snippets about marriage finances and social norms. Bits include a teacher's exchange about memory taxed by society and a farmer quip about milk, plus playful jests about spouses, shadows, and broom use. Contributed by J C B.
The keeper of a local inn famous for its strong brew wakes at midnight to a loud knock at the door. He peeks from his window and shouts, as a joke or plan unfolds about a hypothetical strike by wives.
A chaotic scene unfolds as a patron leaves at closing time without his crutches. In a separate prank, two fools paint a horse and a roof while trading quips about ladders and ladders. The exchange captures the humorous, chaotic tone of a late night misadventure.
Critic asks how the artist learned to paint, noting a two year study abroad. The critic then questions why the painter is not included in a shared exhibition, prompting discussion on visibility and participation.
A passerby speaks of misbehavior and a troubled conscience while a speaker suggests seeking a psychiatrist to strengthen willpower. The voter's remark notes fifty five taverns in town and claims never to have entered one, prompting questions about which one is being referenced.
Funeral services for Charles McKnight 67 held at Richie Funeral Home with Rev C H Hiller pastor of the Methodist church officiating and burial at Muscatine. Also notes on local happenings including a dislocated arm, furloughs, business acquisitions, travels and 4 H rally plans in Lu
In the 13th century Philip the Fair of France ordered Paris citizens wives not to ride in carriages to preserve the prerogatives of the ladies of the court.
A humorous note explains that soldiers call newly commissioned lieutenants shavetails likening them to unbroken army mules. The term reflects postwar slang for junior officers.
Whippets were originally bred for rabbiting but have evolved into a popular racing breed. The change reflects their speed and agility and highlights their continued use in competitive sports.
The New York police department logged a high solve rate in 1935 with 29,287 missing person cases filed and 98.09 percent closed. Officials attributed strong investigative work and cross agency coordination to the record clearance level.
An American importer created a secluded wine cellar deep beneath Manhattan to imitate the quiet storage conditions found in rural Portugal and Spain, aiming to preserve delicate vintages away from the city’s bustle.
Uncle David, an elderly Negro, has served in the governor's Raleigh mansion for 50 years and is now serving his 13th governor.
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