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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1940
Page
4
Daily devotional notes quote 2 Chronicles 15 2 urging readers to seek the Lord and stay faithful. A brief spiritual meditation for a Friday edition. The message emphasizes divine presence with those who remain with God and abandonment for those who forsake Him.
Seventy five farmers and local business leaders met to discuss Washington County corn festival plans for next fall with committees to be appointed soon. The note hints at spring proximity and local civic interest amid broader discussions of politics and world events.
A political column critiques debt spending and labor policy, arguing only a small portion of debt increased national assets while most funds vanished. It asserts workers have high wages and living standards but warns crippling industry to protect labor. It references Han ford MacNider and the National Economy League.
Claude Joseph Rouget de Lisle, a captain and composer, wrote a patriotic song for Strasbourg in spring 1792. He used a German Mass for music and the piece debuted April 29 with the Strasbourg National Guard Band. It soon reached Paris by August 1792 and became the city’s official war song.
Washington high school players hailed a hard fought overtime win over Wapello in the sectional tournament at Winfield. Coach Elmer Keith praised the Demons’ poise while Orval Norris of Ainsworth drew praise for his sharp passing and floor work in a separate opening game win.
A list of 20 statements about local businesses and people with several spelling errors and incomplete names. It includes claims about establishment locations, owners, products, and an items question asking to insert a March anniversary firm name.
10 words or less after 20 as directed above.
A catalog of March anniversary dates for diverse local companies lists Cox Motor Company Sartor & Sartor Mangold's Tire & Radiator Service Carson Plumbing & Heating Co Eveready Plumbing & Heating Co Globe Beauty & Barber Shop Rockwood's, plus other named firms and March dates. The compilation includes year figures such as 1924 1920 1935 1987 1994 and various March day entries.
Babson Park Florida reports a six per cent drop from December peak as steel drives most of the decline. Retail trade and services hold near top levels while optimism persists that the downtrend will halt and rebound soon despite worries over heavy industries and European tensions.
Rev and Mrs Welty suffered bruises when their car collided with another on the way home from Donaldson funeral. Both cars were wrecked. the Weltys escaped serious injury. The note also records local moves: Milton Noble family to new home, Widmer helping Frey celebrate a birthday, and several visitors and relocations including Fosnot family and Shoemaker moving to Swartvetdruber property.
A fragment from the Portland Oregonian questions why a government cannot act for murder while lamenting delays in civilization. The text reflects a civilizational critique and a call for action on governance. It presents a provocative opinion without detailing specific events or individuals.
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