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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1941
Page
6
The message cites John chapter two verse sixteen, urging sellers to leave the temple and prevent the house of God from becoming a marketplace. It condemns commercial activity inside sacred spaces and emphasizes reverence for worship.
An editorial laments child drownings in Washington County like the Coppock girl and argues widespread swimming education would reduce fatalities. It praises YMCA and YWCA efforts for teaching hundreds to swim and saving lives through pooled programs and campaigns.
The Journal sought to determine the county of the Coppock drowning at a tripoint of Washington Jefferson and Henry counties. Residents could not confirm the exact jurisdiction amid shock and the search for the missing girl’s body.
A miscellany of quips and observations from readers columns including jokes about army stew secrets, a rifle that fires eight times before loading is noticed, reflections on luck and cats, and pithy exchanges about divorce grounds. It notes satirical lines from Algona Upper Des Moines and Humboldt Republican and mentions Uncle Sam’s war aid and credit woes.
A nostalgic reflection contrasts old customs with modern life highlighting coffee boiled and settled with an egg, sidesaddle riding, amen from the crowd, close neighborly talk, polite manners, hog-killing liver, and enduring marriage norms centered on one wife.
Iowa now leads the nation in beef cattle output, surpassing Texas. Recent statistics show Iowa accounts for 12 percent of all beef cattle production, reinforcing its shift from a corn and hog emphasis to cattle among observers.
An Osage Press reflection contrasts modern hens with past confinement for hatchlings. It notes the ease of current life and suggests how the bird could tell young generations about tougher times before being kept for meat.
A doctor asks to change a death certificate after recognizing a mistake. The coroner questions what is wrong, and the doctor explains they signed their name in the space marked cause of death.
A calm disclosure about asking a husband for money precedes a young boy’s toy train wish. The dialogue shifts to a request for assistance on the next floor in a display titled Men’s Hobbies.
In a quaint kitchen scene a child explains how to create scalloped edges on a mince pie by shaping with false uppers. The exchange captures domestic craft and playful dialogue between mother and child.
Short, lighthearted dialogue fragments feature a boastful line about a gift and a playful exchange about cigars and coin collecting. The note notes these are older items saved for a hot day, with a casual, humorous tone.
The largest American built ship entered the Golden Gate before sunrise on February 14 completing a New York to San Francisco maiden cruise. The S. S. America, flagship of United States Lines, carries 800 passengers. At 723 feet long with 26 454 gross tons it cost 17 500 000 and features advanced safety gear including short wave radio lifeboats and luxury fittings.
The article notes 56 million cattle 56 million sheep and 53 million hogs in the United States. It highlights the scale of livestock populations across major species and implies a national overview of farming and agriculture.
Frank Capra argues pantomime in Meet John Doe speaks louder than dialogue. He notes Gary Owen as the sign painter delivers standout silent performance under Capra’s direction while Garry Cooper and Barbara Stanwyck lead the film at the State.
Charles Butterworth, lauded as a screen heartthrob though never winning the lead, romancing Marion Martin in Blonde Inspiration playing Fri and Sat at the Fox. The piece notes his romantic involvements with Paulette Goddard Carole Landis and others in his career.
Coffee chocolate and tea were among the first foods advertised in newspapers signaling early commerce and consumer culture. This brief note highlights how these beverages and treats appeared in print as marketing began to shape daily life.
Washington lodge No 20 announces its regular meeting on the first Friday of each month under Master Holland and Warden Yard with secretary felary to oversee arrangements for members and attendees.
A dense listing of train numbers, routes, and departure times from a railroad timetable. Includes eastbound and westbound locals, the Golden State Limited, Californian, mixed trains, and branch services with station notes and agent names.
The Iowa Southern Utilities Company petitions the Iowa State Commerce Commission for a franchise to erect and maintain electric transmission lines over Washington County lands. Hearings are set for July 15, 1941 at Des Moines. Objections must be filed five days before the hearing. Dated June 14, 1941.
A horse died in the Custer massacre and was stuffed and mounted. It may now be viewed at Fort Riley in Kansas.
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