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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1941
Page
8
A reader notes 1500 displaced by Carlsbad New Mexico floods and confirms the victims are safe. The column blends local gossip about Dr Sawhill, Ruth Latta and Fort Sherman with anecdotes of hens, chicks, lambs and farm life. It reflects community ties and humorous views on fashion and yard work.
A miscellany describes domestic humor with a washing machine tale from Dewey and a Long Island phone line anecdote about use of a receiver as a darning egg. It also promotes United China Relief contributions at 1790 Broadway through July 31 and highlights a related verse by Daniel Archer in The New York Times.
L. J. Kehoe warns that internal division threatens the nation as in the Civil War. He condemns demagogues and a fifth column alliance with organized labor, arguing mass espionage and treason hinder defense. He urges curbing radical labor racketeers and securing defenses for Britain or any ally.
An eye care reminder urging regular scientific exams to protect vision and guard against strain. It emphasizes proactive checkups and ongoing eye health.
In Washington County Iowa the district court fixed June 2 1941 at 9 30 A M for hearing proof of the last will and testament of W Anderson deceased. All interested persons must appear at the Washington Court House to show cause why the instrument should not be probated and allowed as the decedent's will. R R Noonan Clerk of the District Court seals this notice dated May 24 1941.
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