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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1942

Page

4

Passage From Psalms On Storms And Calm

Psalm 107 28 30 verses quoted about distress and deliverance from storms. The text notes how heaven turns storms to calm and guides believers to their desired haven with faith and prayer.

We Were Isolationists in the Corn Belt During War

The article reflects Midwestern views on entering World War II, noting prior isolationism softened after Pearl Harbor. It praises Red Cross effort, blood drives, relief aid to England, China and Russia, and local civic activity including a nursery, League of Women Voters, air raid wardens, and student readiness. It mentions bonds and taxes, rationing, and the X-card incident in Congress. The Boone News-Republican notes Mexico's declaration of war on the Axis as the 27th nation in the UN front.

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Women in Slacks Stir Controversy Across Town

readers debate fashion changes for women including slacks and short hair while war thrift signals pop up from coat hangers to tin cans and fats. a letter-writer mocks gender norms and mocks the public push to borrow items as a local discourse heats up.

B. L. Bruce

Roadside Sign Declares We Don’t Send Nothing in Ohio Farm

A roadside placard near an Ohio farm proclaims We don’t send nothing in a bold message read aloud as authorities begin documenting the roadside sign.

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Footcare guidance for sore feet after walking

If feet are painful after a walk, soak them in hot sudsy water and cool water alternately. Re fresh yourself by wearing clean stockings and a different pair of shoes.

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