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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1941
Page
4
A quirky column mixes sermon and satire with brief notes on local errands. It cites Elijah-like ethics, a man named Elmer Mason recalling 48 years with the Daily Hustler, and wry witticisms about life in small towns including Abilene, Wichita, Altoona, and Burns.
The department cautions that avoiding poison ivy is safest and warns that you may be immune or susceptible. It describes three leaflets on upright plants or vines, with white berries and an oily resin causing itching, redness, and blisters after exposure. Soap and hot water early after contact may prevent distress.
The Motor Club of Iowa offers safety booklets for parents as schools close for summer to reduce traffic hazards around homes. A column explains light years, stars, and space travel with curious anecdotes, ending with Royce Kildare signing off.
Military services were conducted at the Baptist church in Wellman for William Henry Carter who died June 18 at a Chicago Veterans Hospital. Born August 6, 1890 near North English he lived much of his life in Wellman. Survived by father and step-mother, one sister Mrs Floyd Bowers of Colorado Springs, and step brother Leroy Carter Nashta Ta. Burial in Wellman Cemetery with pallbearers Jess Lewis Ora Wasson Dr K D Miller J T Bower Albert McReynolds Bert Tandy.
A county Legion meeting opened with the pledge and prayer led by Rev. P.M. Conant. James McGary spoke as district commander. Mrs. Wilma Briggs of Iowa Auxiliary discussed who sells patriotism. Virginia and Juanita Shaffer performed tap dance before the British war film Alarm. Refreshments followed and the crowd danced to Fritz and his orchestra at Oakwood pavilion.
The Federal Reserve banks operate under the Federal Reserve system established by Congress in 1913. Their capital stock is owned entirely by member banks, including all national banks and state banks or trust companies that applied for and were admitted to membership.
A traveler in a small Iowa hotel objects to fleas in his room after being shown to number seven. The porter asks the proprietor to change the room, noting the guest is unhappy with the fleas rather than the room itself.
Adolf Jackson asks Fred Cistern for tobacco on a Los Angeles platform. Fred hands him a plug and asks where to bite it. Jackson replies he will bite it in Salt Lake City as he boards the train.
Farmer Jones asks what he would receive for his horse. Farmer Brown offers two loads of hay. The dialogue turns humorous as Jones questions the hay’s value and Brown suggests lending the horse until the hay runs out.
A heroic call echoes for extra troops as generals seek immediate aid to shore up defenses after a minor mishap slows a critical column. The scene blends wartime urgency with a comic misfortune as plans falter over a stubbed toe.
A boy stands by the booking office and asks the clerk the time they finish. He intends to watch how the clerk exits through a hole, prompting a curious exchange and a hint of mischief.
A courtroom exchange shows a judge seeking mercy from a prisoner as the judge apologizes for any offense while the prisoner notes his mother is dead. The dialogue ends with mutual pardons requested and offered.
A joke exchange about a pupil asking which is the biggest traveler in the world. The teacher answers a whale, the pupil insists a goldfish, noting it swims around the globe many times a day.
A fragment compares feminine temperaments to cigars noting varieties from medium to very strong or mild as a playful metaphor. The lines reflect a bygone era voice with emphasis on temperament and classification.
A voice in a legal column presents a scenario where a client asks for professional guidance without personal opinions. The lawyer emphasizes adherence to professional duties and providing clear, factual counsel.
A brief fragment quotes a dialogue asking if Jones amounts to much and answers that he is no more than a horse at a horse show. The lines imply a dismissive view of Jones.
A previously helped to organize Don't Worry Club disbands after failing to avoid debt. Members faced questions about the group's fate as financial troubles halted activities and left the club inactive.
A pupil responds to whether American Indians have full citizenship with a quip about canoes, reflecting a humorous or tongue in cheek take on legal status and rights. The exchange illustrates classroom humor around identity and citizenship.
Dental authorities say pyorrhea causes more tooth loss than all other causes combined.
Bert Dunbar escaped injury after a runaway team hitched to a mower threw him off but left him shaken. The report appears in SOUTH.76 from July 27. Other items note visits, weddings, new cars, and local routine events among residents including Mrs Will Martin and Jeanne returning from Denver and Frank W Griener driving a new Ford.
George Washington delivered his second inaugural address noting its brevity as the shortest such address by any U S president. The remarks emphasized national unity and constitutional fidelity amid early republic challenges.
The term red tape traces to officials tying documents with red tape in public offices. Accessing the files slowed work and caused annoyance as consults became tedious.
Crawfordsville June 25. Dana Barnes of West Orange New Jersey and Louise Barnes a Greenwich Conn teacher visited their parents Mr. and Mrs. T. H. Barnes. Rev and Mrs N G Webster and children of Legioner Pa called on friends here. Mrs N E Lease of Washington visited relatives here Tuesday. Mrs E F Riley visits Davenport with her daughter Frances Hines and will visit granddaughter Beatrice Wilson Halligan at Muscatine before returning home. Mrs R S White was called to Arvilla Neb last week by the death of her brother in law. She visited her daughter Opal Dutro in Davenport on the way home.
An alloy of gold with nickel and zinc finds use in commercial applications. The composition enhances durability while preserving a gold appearance for industrial and decorative items.
The chamois is hard to bag due to fleetness and dwelling in the Alps high regions.
Researchers suggest athletes favor red while intellectuals prefer blue yellow appeals to egoists orange attracts the sociable and crimson suits the lovelorn. The study links color choices to personality traits and social tendencies.
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