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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1941
Page
4
A Bible Thought for Friday March 14, 1941 reminds readers that Bible verses guide daily life. The column muses on spring, illiteracy, economics education, and civic issues, sharing anecdotes about sermons, a mother with a fidgety child, and a March grand jury’s indictment of the county jail. It notes illiteracy rates, economic myths, and a call for better economics education alongside local notes on jail renovation and regional headlines.
A reader urges Con gress to slip a stamp mositer provision into an appropriation bill on page 208. The note asks a conductor to pull a few wires to aid the local post office, framing it as a quiet favor in the pending legislation.
A collage of light jokes and wry observations. Guests discuss hauntings and a clerk jokes about the cash register. A steno exchange lampoons office life and hair grease. Wilde quip on enemies and a poultry editor reply cap a string of humor.
The original Rosetta Stone rests in the British Museum while a replica sits in the Smithsonian Institution. An enduring symbol of deciphering ancient scripts, the stone’s twin highlights connect two leading history institutions.
Enormous sums of money are burned up every fall by persons starting fires in stores where other members of the family have hidden their savings.
Local notes report Bob Vincent delivering mail last week by buggy and mule team. Community updates cover visits, family happenings, illnesses, and a birthday for Linda Joe, plus minor incidents such as a wood stick lodged in Marilyn Miller’s mouth and a cat moving to Don Davis barn. Obituaries or major events are not present.
Rutgers University men defeated a New Jersey College for Women team in a cooking contest. The event showcased culinary skill with both teams presenting dishes, highlighting competitive spirit and university pride.
The Pythian Sister school of instruction met at Masonic hall Wellman with district deputy Mrs Charlotte Smith of Ottumwa instructing. A 12:30 luncheon for 34 featured pink roses and St Patrick decor. Evening session elected Grand Temple delegates and heard Mrs Smith announce a May group meeting in Wellman.
An article notes the average man has about 10 000 hairs on his head. It discusses typical hair density and references common misconceptions about hair growth.
Dublin March 14 The annual school election was held at Center school Monday afternoon Perry Deal is the new director. Social notes list multiple local visits and gatherings including families at various homes and Sunday dinners with neighbors.
Square or diamond shaped figures on buildings formed from colored bricks or stones are called diapers by architects, describing decorative geometric patterns used in facades and design.
Modern women with busy schedules seek glamour in home attire. Ida Lupino shows off hostess pajamas in white and honey crepe with jeweled gold birds. Satin gowns and robes in white rayon jersey feature eyelet embroidery. A tomboy pair of overalls in soft run rayon jersey suits lounging and sleeping.
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