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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 04, 1944

Page

4

Fears of War Strikes and Editorial Reflections Echo Newsroom

The column blends war anxieties with labor tensions, politics, and civic notes. It cites rising strikes, concerns over the New Deal, and calls for constitutional government while praising Ducks Unlimited and national newspaper week. It mentions the War Production Board forecasts and various city newspapers.

Committee For Edward A. Rumely New Deal United States Rumely Sidney Hillman

Humorous Vignettes and Banter From a Street Scene

The prose sketches and jokes portray two men discussing pain relief through affection, a quip about Gloria and singleness, jokes about henpecked husbands, a restaurant quip about coffee and tea, and light banter about Bay caballeros and bull throwers. A police encounter ends abruptly.

Go Home Excerpt From V.O.L. Speech

V.O.L speaker expresses feeling of ineffectiveness and urges self reassessment. The remark hints at personal struggle within a provincial or activist context. No further details provided in the fragment.

Twilight on the Prairie Opens at Fox Theatre Tonight

Universal’s Twilight on the Prairie arrives tonight at the Fox Theatre. The Western comedy blends merriment and romance with a western backdrop and features Leon Errol Johnny Downs Ian Austin Eddie Quillan Jimmie Dodd Connie Haines Foy Willing and The Riders of the Purple Sage plus Jack Teagarden and his orchestra entertaining with lively songs.

Universal Fox Theatre Entertainment Plus Leon Errol Johnny Downs Ian Austin Eddie Quillan Jimmie Dodd Connie Haines

Step Lively Stars Debut With Sinatra Second Screen

Five co stars headline the new musical Step Lively opening Thursday at the State. Frank Sinatra appears alongside George Murphy Adolphe Menjou Gloria de Haven Walter Slezak and Eugene Pallette in a lively Broadway producer tale with song and romance.

Frank Sinatra George Murphy Adolphe Menjou Ciloria de Haven Walter Slezak Eugene Pallette Sinatra Gloria de Haven Heetic Eer

First zoological garden established in China around 1100 B.C.

The article notes that the first zoological garden was established in China approximately in 1100 B.C. It discusses early efforts to organize animal collections and display, reflecting ancient interest in living exhibits.

Zoological Garden China

Danish postmaster's idea sparks Christmas tuberculosis seal

Danish postmaster Einar Holboll proposed a Christmas tuberculosis seal to raise funds and awareness. The plan linked charitable selling to holidays, aiming to support public health efforts in combating tuberculosis.

Einar Holboll

Brighton Notes Show Small Town Life in Iowa

Brighton_news column reports local movements as George Cain visits by Miami return, Ralph Downing relocates to Ira Schaf er property, A A Knerr attends 25th anniversary in Fairfield, Raymond Stacy undergoes surgery, newborn son of Laverne and Dorothy Farmer, Legion meeting held, Prody Borkoski retires after 35 years, Earl Mullikin visits, McAfee family weekend in Chariton, Loreda Kamp hosts Pleasantville weekend, Mrs Fish er and Miss McDowell travel, Mrs Claude McCoy visits Crawfordsville, Mrs Eliza Norton to Covina, Dickinson family day in New London, Jolly Ten hosts Luella Taylor, Helping Hand bids farewell to Ida Bevans, Harold Keyes family leaves for Riverside.

A. A. Knerr Fairfield Legion Hall Prody Borkoski Earl Mullikin L. E. McAfee Joyce Ann Ed McAfee Chariton Loreda Kamp William Hoskins New London Leonard Dickinson Dickinsons J. E. White Jolly Ten Luella Taylor Cedar Rapids Dan Bailey Ottumwa Cary Long Helping Hand Club Ida Bevans Kansas City Harold Keyes Riverside

Social and family visits span across states this weekend

Calif visitors plan future home after a visit with Mrs. Keyes father Charley Hoover. Dan Bailey of Ottumwa spent the weekend at the B C Tracy home. Sally Bailey accompanied him home. Mr and Mrs Ross Day left for Des Moines to attend a cosmetologist convention. Pvt Robert Hamilton and Mrs Hamilton left for Las Vegas after furlough with his parents in Keota and with Mrs Hoover in Brighton. Gene Kisor and daughter with Mrs Carl Alm of Galesburg Ill visited Fred Wanerus home and relatives. Other guests included Phillip Wanerus, Mrs C F Chapman and George Chapman in the area. Mrs Earl Hoover’s daughter and sister were visited by Luella Taylor and James Lemley from Cedar Rapids. Bessie Myers spent weekend southeast of town with Mrs George Kern.

Calif Nev Keota Waterloo George Chapman San Diego Richard Fish Norfolk Earl Hoover Hoovver Luella Taylor James Lemley Cedar Rapids Carrie Lemley Bessie Myers George Kern

Frederick von Steuben and His Revolutionary Roles

Frederick von Steuben a Prussian born officer arrived in Portsmouth New Hampshire December 1 1777 and in March 1778 began drilling troops at Valley Forge He planned West Point and drafted New York harbor defense plans in 1794 He received land grants from New York Virginia Pennsylvania and New Jersey a gold hilt sword and a $2500 pension Congress suggested his name for a German American War Bond drive.

Frederick von Steuben Prussia Portsmouth N. H Valley Forge West Point New York Harbor New York Virginia Pennsylvania New Jersey Congress

New Water Soluble Vitamins Improve Chick Growth

Newly discovered vitamins B and B separate from folic acid in vitamin B complex. These water soluble nutrients support growth and proper feathering in chickens.

Economic losses from 1943 accidents total 4.9 billion

Public accidents caused 2.7 billion in lost wages medical costs and insurance overhead in 1943. Production delays property damage fire losses and incidental lost time added 2.2 billion, bringing total economic losses to 4.9 billion.

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