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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1942
Page
4
Cautious notes on Hitler’s Russian advance show a stalled push and grim outlook. The piece urges pessimism and debt reduction while lampooning weather and minor wartime frictions. It also mentions rubber drives, a minister with fruit rubbers, and a Washington refugee tale, ending with Iowa’s long standing lead in a measured statistic.
The Freeman Journal urges modifying Iowa primary election law to let state office candidates below lieutenant governor be chosen at state conventions with county delegate votes. It cites issues from blind ballots to party endorsement and calls for a practical, senseful reform while noting public money stays home as readers question national trends.
The Atlantic News-Telegraph notes the president has ordered the WPA appropriation out and calls for substantial cuts in government. It argues that savings should reduce the taxpayers’ burden as the nation faces high levy costs.
A reader spots a bold contrast in a ledger or diary. The left side shows meticulous entries in flawless script, while the right-hand page reveals three words in a graceful feminine hand saying spent it all. The moment underscores frugality versus extravagance and identity.
A call to support troubled friends with simple acts like a quiet smile and helping hand. The text links small kindness to strength and courage, urging action and faithful friendship. It features quirky asides and historical slang, reflecting a lighthearted, neighborly tone.
Wellman events include a mixed two ball foursome with coop supper. Rex Levert and Mrs. Roy Marner had low scores. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Lyle Rugg from Chicago and Mrs. Lyall Smith of Spencer. Mary Foster to Lake Hubert for five weeks. Also notes on defense school attendance and local visits.
Rotary members heard Mr. Norton civilian defense chairman for Washington outline defense steps. Guest Marvin Fosse from Great Lakes Naval Station attended. Kalona and Wellman golfers paired up Sunday with Glen Smith of Wellman recording the low score.
Three thousand years after the Declaration, farmers in the United States and abroad still used ancient techniques such as crude wooden plows, hand ground preparation, and manual seeding, reflecting persistence of traditional agriculture twenty five years later.
A U.S. Navy ship maintains a lucky bag as its lost and found department. Crewmembers drop miscellaneous items there, hoping owners reclaim belongings, while officers note the program keeps discipline and order aboard.
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