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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1941
Page
8
Luther G. Boots Andrews reflects on a red haired Irishman who surprised him with calm, even disposition. He notes judgments based on hair color or nationality are unreliable and urges not to assume behavior from appearances.
A reader cites personal use of Adlerika at age 70 for 14 years claiming quick bowel action and relief from bloating. The letter, signed L. M. from Dak., endorses Adlerika with promo tone and urges others to try the product.
A neat bedroom is described with maple furniture in a wheat finish and white plaster rope molding. Mauve carpet and white shanting curtains frame the window while a rough texture bedspread and gold and white striped fabric cover chairs and benches.
The passage argues that both sexes act aggressively to outdo others, men to surpass rivals and some women to prove equality. It credits the motive to an enduring urge to be important and be considered somebody, framing it as a perpetual men versus women debate.
In Chicago, Mrs. Etta Belfus wins a temporary alimony request aided by her 80 pound German shepherd Muffy. Husband Herman objects, noting she previously received $100 a month from an estate. Counsel argues the dog’s needs justify extra support. The judge grants $12 a week.
The article urges long distance motorists to adopt a constant pace like commercial travelers. Modern cars tolerate hour after hour at safe speeds, and over the long run can cover as much distance as cars driven at top speed. Driving at 50 miles an hour is easy on the engine.
The Knotek family expresses gratitude for sympathy shown during their bereavement. Deep appreciation is extended by Mrs. James Knotek and family for the kind expressions received.
A community column recounts Roy Gordon’s sunshine outing as he stays frail, notes the death of Mrs. John Simmering Anna Scott known as Hannah, and mentions Skipper the dog killed by a car. It recalls a Boy Scout deed, a large sale attended by the Jim Baird family, and Stanley Baird’s Peoria move. It closes with praise for William Allen White and small town journalism.
A community gathering will unite men from Salem Columbus Junction Cotter and Bethel churches at Bethel Church on Tuesday evening March 11 with supper at 6 30 Floyd Letts leads entertainment by the Washing ton High school Boys Quartet and Rev George Kerr of Washington United Presbyterian will give the program All men are invited.
Xenia area reports busy saw mills with many old and new plants operating on remaining timber. Notes I L Colthurst’s illness, David Peter visiting from Bangor, oysters from Virginia, and multiple social gatherings including Brotherhood meeting at M E church. Local residents Roy Wood and J W Thompson make moves, cattle sales and farm bureau lessons also noted. Carol Stephens finishes at American Institute of Commerce and finds Davenport position.
A closing-out sale near Washington attracted buyers from afar as H. J. and Stanley Baird offered mares, cows, calves, pigs, and poultry. Prices ranged from 25 to 150 dollars for livestock plus farm equipment like a grain drill, harrow, and tractors. Auctioneers were Paul Klotg and Frank Macon, with the sale supervised by clerks.
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