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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1940
Page
4
Bible Thought for Friday May 10 1940 emphasizes spiritual satisfactions and cites John 6 35. The piece notes public opinion shaping war stance in the U S while reflecting on politics, pest problems, and Germany's militarism. It recalls the execution of Dusty Rhodes at Ft Madison and discusses capital punishment versus life imprisonment.
A column ridicules a so called good editor and condemns murder as murder while urging readers to study candidates before the upcoming election. It mocks political hacks and notes voters have four weeks to brush up on issues and names. Local readers are urged to learn more about contenders next month.
A nostalgic snapshot recalls Lyons in the era with ladies in bustles, rare operations, no modern pests, simple meals priced in cents, and small-town routines. It notes old fashions, carriers, telephones, transport by cart, and dances, while contrasting mundane services and prices with later changes.
A Washington woman cut toes from her shoes to resemble open toe fashion. Sid Smith, a local golfer, rediscovered an old aluminum putter. neighbors teased and a hunter visited Sid to learn about his supposed relic. Tink Shene taunted Sid for using relics, while the caller asks about finding washrooms.
The Kans as City Star reports Finns abandon homes in occupied districts including Hango and Viipuri as a new Finnish Soviet administration takes over. Only a handful remain, with estimates of under 100 Finns north of Lake Ladoga, while refugees argue life under Finland’s freedom is preferable to Soviet Soviet rule.
A collage of quotations on patriotism and duty opens with Byron and Holland, plus a tale of homecoming disappointment. A rambling lack of coherence anchors the piece with seamed dialect humor about a banker returning to his birthplace and a cryptic palmist anecdote.
An editor from the DeWitt Observer cites Abraham Lincoln on unity, urging business leaders and citizens to work together. The Grinnell Herald-Register excerpt warns democracy weakens when voters are indifferent or guided to vote, and notes two great fairs for education and amusement as national blessings.
Francia J. Lorenz of Schenectady New York claimed the Strawberry Point Horse Thief Detect ive Association aimed to halt horse theft though he described it as a Horse Thief Association. He wrote asking for a license to become a legitimate horse thief referencing a family legend of horse stealing. Joe Palooka exposed.
In 1847 Devon church service marked Henry Francis Lyte’s farewell as illness pushed him toward France. He gave a friend a hymn before dying. the text later inspired music by Dr. William Monk after years of neglect, and the hymn endures as Abide With Me.
Babson argues that despite three billion dollars in direct farm payments since 1934 the farm problem remains unsolved. He warns Congress may spend another two hundred million for farm aid and warns that taxes or debt limits could force higher prices on city goods. He says subsidies delay real reform and urges stronger farmer unions and new industrial uses for farm products while noting American conditions remain better than many nations.
The column reviews national fairs celebrating progress and intelligence over force. It also reports on local visits, births, illness, and social gatherings including Ted and Bert Givens, Evelyn Givens, the Mangola family, and the Munson and Crone households. Several families host or visit, measles cases spread among students, and Dale Jones announces a new daughter.
A Glendale note reports Bob Burns living with Bing Crosby on Munson Farm. The item mentions Sam Munson and his fine horse, with details conveyed by Mrs. Thomas Gerdes.
United States railroads transport roughly 500 million passengers per year reflecting broad use of passenger services across major lines. The article notes sustained demand and growth in intercity and commuter travel throughout the region.
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