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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1941
Page
4
The piece argues government action in California strikes will win broad public approval as labor protests risk eroding defense priorities. It recalls past capitalist backers losing power, warns against paid agitators, and urges restraint as workers seek leave from military duty amid ongoing global conflict.
The article notes an 1875 trial of an electric locomotive reaching 19 miles per hour on April 29. It also highlights Michael Phelan as the father of billiards, mentioning his victory in the first billiard tournament in the United States held in Detroit.
An optimist sees a light in the dark that isn’t there while a pessimist blows out that light. The saying captures the contrast between hopeful and discouraged outlooks.
A crab spider camouflages itself by matching the hue of the flower it inhabits, blending into the blossom and waiting inside the bloom for prey to approach.
In the Alps Swiss guides demand absolute silence to prevent avalanches while in America Boston hosts a society for prevention of cruelty to children, reflecting safety and welfare concerns in modern times.
Dialog shows a noisy gathering with Mrs Jawish Mr Jawish and Mrs Pecksniff joking about reading marriage notices Henry seeks a marriage list to find someone to send condolences to. A drunk exchange ends with a pun on names Ed Pluribus Unum claiming ownership.
A jocular exchange mocks Jones Bill as exceptionally stingy. The speaker exaggerates that even a half dollar would be squeezed so hard that the eagle and Liberty statue on the coin would be damaged. The dialogue quips that sharing a friend’s whispered tale becomes a secret among friends.
A dated humor piece traces milestones from four to forty years, outlining changing ambitions for men. The quip culminates with a father recalling meeting his wife at a party where thirteen were present, reflecting social humor of the era.
Prairie Flower announces a daily Bible school starting Monday with local families and residents noted in social items. The report lists visits and gatherings across Prairie Flower including Mrs Ezra Smith and son Paul, Mrs Messersmith and Agnes, Mrs Ollie Black, and others, plus a Cedar Rapids trip and church circle activities. It records community events, visits, and a county church scene with a reunion and nursing school notes.
McEvoy and Striebel recount a tense moment as they edge away from a tree pursued by a huge bear. The bear’s beadily watching eyes stay fixed as the pair moves slowly, seeking safety.
A terse line notes a paradox of integrity and secrecy. It presents a sharp, aphoristic reflection on personal conduct when actions go unseen. The text suggests inner character matters more than outward appearances.
The Founders tree in Founder's grove within Humboldt State Redwood Park in Humboldt County California is the tallest known tree. It reaches 364 feet in height and has a girth of 47 feet.
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