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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1941
Page
4
Bible Thought for Tuesday June 24 1941 cites Luke 19 9 declaring salvation comes to this house for he also is a son of Abraham. The brief reflection emphasizes faith lineage and divine inclusion through belief.
The piece recalls past Independence Day observances in Washington, from early simple picnics at Sunset Park to grand parades funded by George H. Paul, and later provincial, boisterous efforts. It notes old Model T races at the fairground track, a 1920s chautauqua tradition, and local figures like Dr. Henry Hull shaping Fourth of July memories.
The piece recalls former Fourth of July observances with fireworks and ball games, noting three past locations near town and a standout 1936 Washington centennial celebration amid a drought when water was scarce and pop sellers thrived. It invites older readers to reminisce further about earlier celebrations.
The Gaffney Ledger argues that destroying capital harms workers and that about 6,500 dollars is needed to create a single job. Multiply that by 40 million, and you see the vast investment behind industry. Capital, not conflict, sustains comfort, security, higher wages, and a rising standard of living.
A Kansas City Kansan dispatch notes German troops received special heat treatment before deployment to North Africa to endure the desert sun. The comment imagines a similar approach in the United States to ready the populace for July and August heat.
A Wichita Eagle gag note recalls an after dinner quip about a bill. Washington reportedly considers staggered federal pay days. Portland and Maine papers discuss nuisance neighbors. John R Brinkley withdraws from Texas senate race as he enters a new phase in public life.
Claude Tucker Jr of Company E Plying Cadet Detachment Randolph Field Texas writes about remaining in the Air Corps. He compares Corsicana PT-19 A’s two S ships and Randolph BT-9s BT-14’s three S rating. He soloed, notes underclassman discipline and West Point style training, hopes to become an upperclassman in two weeks and pass the grade.
A hotel scene prompts a blush as a New Orleans woman explains her husband’s absence at breakfast with a risqué pun. She hesitantly clarifies in a tense exchange that he was “on a bust” after attempts to say “on a week.”
A man placed an advertisement offering a $50 reward for his wife's pet cat. The ad clerk questioned the sum, but the man revealed the unusual motive by saying he drowned the cat, turning the reward into a grim joke.
A string of quirky, dated banter scenes from a Raleigh News & Observer column. Jokes include social satire about a bride’s attire, a cannibal dinner quip, a department job joke and a mountain climber humor about ropes and licenses.
A famed diamond necklace valued near a million dollars, carried by war refugees from Europe, is guarded by a major bank in New York. Its transport employs unusual methods including a Lucky Strike cigarette carton and a department store paper bag to deter hold ups.
A man named Arson Gyp-Twiddle insured 500 cigars, smoked them, then claimed they were destroyed by fire. The insurer pressed arson charges and had him arrested after the ruse was uncovered.
A quick exchange notes progress on a new house with the roof completed and mortgage secured, while hinting furniture installation and sheriff involvement soon. The wry remark captures local humor about delays and bureaucratic hurdles.
A coffee salesman travels through the South and chats with a lazy colored man on a train station bench. The man says he drinks fifty cups of coffee daily and explains, "Well, it helps," in response to being asked if it keeps him awake. The anecdote showcases a humorous exchange and regional dialogue.
A North Dakota farmer reports a cow that chewed a rooster tail and produced a gallon and a half of milk described as fine cocktail. In Oregon a farmer’s cow reportedly swallowed an almanac and yielded creamed dates, delivering unusual dairy observations.
In a playful exchange Gracie admits she burned a wedding gift tea kettle as spring cleaning begins. Dicky asks what it was and Gracie confirms the tea kettle went on the fire this afternoon.
A witty Victorian style exchange asks Johnny to name the feminine of stag. The reply humorously equates the term to afternoon tea as a playful linguistic twist.
Husbandry Harvey jokes about money after marriage with Rev. Banknote in a light dialogue. Harvey quips that being wed makes him rethink saving, while the reverend notes the shift in priorities. The exchange plays on marital finance humor.
A fragment shows a couple in a tense dispute with the line So you and Tom don't speak Whats the trouble They recall a dreadful quarrel about which loved the other most, revealing strain in their relationship and unresolved feelings.
A brief dialogue describes a parent saying the spanking hurt them more than it did the child and the child acknowledging the sting but noting the guidance to sit down. The exchange centers on discipline and reaction within a household scene.
A witty exchange questions whether poetry is innate or learned. One character asserts poets are born, not made, while the other challenges the premise, suggesting talent can be developed with effort.
In a light page item Mrs. G proclaims her baby the prettiest in town and Mrs. R agrees, noting it is a coincidence that both claim the same distinction. The playful exchange typeset in a quaint neighborhood column.
A terse exchange portrays a young widow doubting a suitor as she deems his attentions ridiculous yet certain of his seriousness, highlighting social pressures on mourning widows and courting prudence.
A comic quip frames a cartoonish editor scolding a writer who delivered a story titled The Wishing Rug. The editor’s blunt reply is beat it, turning a literary missive into a punny punchline. The line underlines editor humor and newsroom rhythm.
In 1390 three medically trained women were granted licenses to practice as eye specialists in a central European city. The event marks a rare formal recognition of women in ophthalmic medicine during the era.
Fragmentary lines reveal Mevoy and Striebel coordinating efforts with multiple plans in progress. The text hints at uncertainty and time needed to finalize steps, indicating ongoing organization and scheduling.
Mrs Ida Hunt returns from Westboro Missouri after two weeks with relatives. Mr and Mrs Boice Kurtz of Moline visit Mrs Kurtz's mother Mrs E W Spessard. Mrs Hamilton of Omaha ill, formerly a teacher in Ainsworth. Duane House of Lansing Michigan visits Ainsworth friends. Rev and Mrs John Nye guest of Cedar Rapids friends. Sam Wheeler completes a new garage. Clarence Walker tearing down buildings to build another garage. Lee Ginkens and Beverly visit E H Ginkens in Ainsworth from Silvis. Lloyd Coon and baby daughter of Waterloo visit Mrs Ella Coon. Harold Gosling returns to C M & S P railroad work. Corporals Walter McFarland and James Olinger, on furlough, return to Camp Bowie Texas.
Glass blowing began near the start of the Christian era. Egyptians practiced it over four thousand years ago and the craft continued under Greek and Roman civilizations, reappearing in the seventh century A D.
The Puerto Rican trade council reports that in 1940 the island spent more than 100 million dollars on goods purchased from the continental United States.
Question 19 asks about Vitamin D effects and sources. The answer states Vitamin D is the sun light vitamin, found in ultraviolet light and in milk and milk products, some fruits and vegetables and fish oils. Cod liver oil is a very rich source and a good substitute for sunlight.
Official figures state Finland's present area totals 133,737 square miles, counting inland waters and the leased Hanko area. The measurement reflects territory after cession and includes occupied waters and leased zones.
Worth millions, John Elwes, English parliament member, died rich and frugal. He wore a found wig, refused to light a fire to dry soaked clothes, and walked home in a storm to save cab fare. Though generous, he refused a doctor to cut costs in illness.
The term Xmas derives from the initial Greek letter for Christ X. The symbol’s cruciform shape led to its adoption as the figure of Christ.
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