Domestic and national mood notes and domestic tips
A compilation of reflections on postwar life and politics, contrasting Japan’s gender roles with American domestic norms, debating Hoover era opinions, labor strikes impact, and wartime prosperity versus debt. It closes with light home-economics advice on saving motions by cutting biscuits square.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington
Hawk-Eye Gazette
United States
Department of Agriculture
Upland Letter Praises California Town And Old Maids
Shavings writes from Upland California praising the town and its surroundings while reflecting on bachelor men and several women who sacrificed for family. He recalls Washington Iowa connections and notes local editors and shipyard housing plans, ending with sketches of women who cared for relatives.
Jesus Comforts Disciples Promise of the Spirit
Jesus reassures his followers with promises of the Father dwelling in him and in them. He clarifies the path to the Father through him and speaks of the coming Comforter, the Holy Spirit, who will teach and remind them of his words. He urges love and obedience, notes his departure and return, and emphasizes unity with the Father.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas
Jesus
Phillip
Philip
Judas
Iscariot
Diggers in New Guinea Are Helped by Opposition Soldiers
A wounded Allied soldier in New Guinea was left for dead but later regained consciousness. Four Japanese soldiers arrived and instead of killing him carried him to a safe spot and said Christians hate war, promising countrymen would rescue him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
War Labor Board
Detroit
New York Times
New Guinea
Hydrogen embrittlement harms steel at tiny gas levels
Steel loses strength when hydrogen is present even at 0.1 percent, a damaging effect amplified in manganese-containing steels. This finding highlights the sensitivity of steel alloys to trace hydrogen exposure and its impact on structural integrity.
Thanksgiving notes from the Rocking Chair Parargade column
The column reflects on gratitude for imperfect health and legacy, notes Thanksgiving date shifts, mentions local restaurant changes at Union Cafe, and recounts holiday dinners and a dog that collects papers. It includes comments by Tom Brookhart on turkey prep and Florence Yount’s corn bread raisin dressing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Brookhart
Florence Yount
Mrs Bell Hosts South Side Club Meeting
Riverside on November 23 Mrs Alva Bell hosted the South Side club at her southeast Riverside home. Members enjoyed a social afternoon and refreshments. Ida Geret will host the December 20 meeting at 2 30 p m with officer elections planned. The article also notes other social events and club plans in Riverside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverside
Alva Bell
South Side Club
Ida Geret
St. Mary's
Bcard
St. Mary’s Hall
St. Mary's Church
Josep Knebel
Ronald Pitz
Odelia Walsh
Paul Knebel
Walter Michel
Hills
Burt Falls
Howard Klein
Leo Jean
Walter Michels
Joe Luther
Elsie Smid
Lone ‘Tree
Munster
Muscatine
Aid Society Plans Silent Auction Event
United Presbyterian Ladies Aid society met at Mrs. Claude Kilgore's home in Ainsworth to organize a silent auction to be held the evening of a upcoming date. The gathering focused on organizing donations and volunteer roles for the charity event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ainsworth
United Presbyterian Ladies Aid Society
Claude Kilgore
Also Mentioned on This Page
the Evening Journal
the Home Daily Newspaper
Washington County
ELDER
Shannon & CO
Bruce Cowden
United Press
Washington
Iowa
Wueb
Iowa Daily Press Association
Des Moines
Japan
America
Hoover
Roosevelt
Pacific
Washington Evening Star
Webster City
Freeman-Journal
Alton Democrat
Solid South
Organized Labor
Freeman- Journal
All IN
Jan Nay
Upland
California
V.O.L
Washington, Iowa
Charles Hays
Crawfordsville
Shannon
Kaisers
V.O
Wake Neal
Alvin Hasty
Iike
Jaiie
Nannie
Katie
Kate
Springfield
Illinois
Gibson
Addie
Eliza
Pye
C. M. Strain
Dixie Dugan
Miss Vale
By Mevoy
Striebel
Joe Palooka
Ham Fisher
Lin Charge
Dressi Roo
Sokay
American Bible Society
John
Parrigade
Richmond
Union
John Black
Bueckwalters
Carl Roberts
Mary Berry
Mayme
Cade
Shearer
Ella Warren
Mrs. Bell
Kilgore
Mac Wallace
Dick Fisher
Cherryholmes
Phil George
Kennsington Club
Omi Edmondson
Hazel Butterworth
O. J. Fix
Margaret Mahin
E. Frame
Ethel Davis
Cora Baird
Grate Stone
Wilma Hunt
Ruth Norris
Lucy Simkins
Oma Edmondson
Ida Hunt
Marr
Pearl Marr
Lincoln Street Club
Aid Society
Vicks VapoRus