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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1941
Page
4
In a March 26 1941 column the author recalls Calvin Coolidge on sacrifice and defense of institutions. It contrasts 1939 Congress quotes by Charles Andrews and Josiah Bailey on America’s war stance, urging vigilance to preserve national inheritance.
A collection of quotes from U S senators on financing and arming in the lead up to war. Barbour Barkley Brewster Brown Chandler Connally Downey George Lucas McNary Overton Thomas Wagner discuss neutrality, shipping, and the danger of a European war influencing U S policy.
Crawfordsville notes report weekend visits by Frank McCoy and family, Ruth Barnes Maude Barnes and Eldred Olson departing for a concert tour East to Chicago, with Doreen Lease and the Hawkeye Monmouth choir also touring. Nearby visits include Harper home guests Richard Bennett Hedrick Ottumwa and Spokane visitors, plus Stites and Rauscher family gatherings.
Seventeen percent of U S cities with populations of 5000 or more in 1930 used a commission form of government. The figure 307 of the 1800 plus cities is cited as the sample size in the census style report.
More than 100 people attended a Friday pot luck supper at the Methodist church in Columbus City to welcome recently moved families. Mrs. Paul Edwards led a program of music and talks with Mr. and Mrs. Fred Outhamp of Wapello among guests. Mrs. D. H. Peters hosted a separate pot luck at her home for her son Dennis on his birthday.
The article notes lemons are a healthful food rich in vitamins and minerals including calcium phosphorus and potassium. It states lemons, though acidic in taste, produce an alkaline reaction in the body and stimulate appetite aiding digestion.
A traveling man tries to show samples to a Missouri merchant when a customer buys night shirts. A lanky lumberman jokes about selling a night shirt and the merchant says he does not “set around much on nights.” A beggar asks for a meal quarter, and a lawyer jokes about selling red hot letters after filming The Scarlet Letter. A husband compliments his wife on jewels. a clerk notes licenses require proper forms. A girl boasts about marriage regardless of appearance.
In a classroom on astronomy, the teacher asks what pervades everything and space itself. A bright student quips that the smell of boiled cabbage fills all rooms, echoing the immaterial ubiquity discussed.
The judge asks for the name and charge as Sparks, an electrician, is brought before him. The bailiff confirms the name and charges him with battery, joking about a dry cell punishment in a light moment.
Headquarters confirms the remarkable feat of a writer who produced a 59,000 word novel without using the letter E and received a check to repair his typewriter. The Office Grouch notes many remember good deeds, especially near the author’s locale.
A Rochester Times Union feature quotes a playful exchange about garden tasks and a courtroom scene. The piece evokes a humorous urban snapshot with a punchline involving a witness named Joshua and a begging plea about a stolen chicken.
A clerical worker submits a concise resignation, requesting a simple, brief notice. The boss approves the brief farewell, citing a straightforward departure.
Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Graber and daughters celebrated Carl Zieglowsky's birthday with a Sunday gathering. Families including Widmers Rich Leichtys and Frevenberger enjoyed Sunday visits. Adam Rapp visited Farming ton for family time. Elmer Roth named new school erector and other locals shared Sunday meals and visits.
The article lists several social visits and illnesses, noting Ethan Brooks and George traveling to Chicago to see their son Donald and his wife, plus dinner guests at various local homes. Viola Schantz suffers from tonsillitis. Additional gatherings include the Widmers, the Davison, the Hauensteins, and Graber families sharing meals and time together.
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