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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1944
Page
4
A devotional note cites Psalm 46 1 emphasizing equality before God and the value of eternal friendships. It reflects on finding true friends in difficulties and urges cultivating lasting spiritual bonds.
A jumble of observations shifts from slang origins and wartime labor politics to postwar housing. The piece cites a Norwegian etymology for slang, discusses maintenance of membership in unions and its impact on workers like Henry Morgan, then moves to anecdotes about Theodore Roosevelt and reflections on democracy facing postwar unrest.
A man insured hundreds of expensive cigars against fire, smoked them, then claimed loss by fire. The insurer refused payment, but the court held the policy obligated payment. After settlement, the company had the man arrested for arson.
A collection of light war era jests and brief dialogues. Hitler and Goebbels drive, a dog is hit, gifts follow, and the主人 offers quips about air raids, old-fashioned blushes, a jury scene, and a seasickness truism. Each gag travels quickly with punchy line endings.
Removable slats for Venetian blinds offer an easy way to add or remove sections, with side notches replacing the center hole as the new arrangement. The design aims to ease housecleaning by simplifying handling of the slats.
A reader reflects on George Gallup's article in the October Red Book about voting as a family tradition. The piece notes few voters read party platforms and many are influenced by fathers' choices rather than candidates or principles.
A Sunday dinner at Olin Mullikin's Brighton home celebrated his birthday. Attendees included relatives from Brighton Keota Richland Agency and nearby towns, plus extended family visiting Fairfield Des Moines and Tacoma, with several siblings and cousins joining through the day.
Sunday visits at Mrs. Wikofits' brother Miles Shelman near Winfield. Mrs Shelman improving. Edmonson and Edmondsonson families visited Columbus Junction. Mary Arndt from Milwaukee visiting Mrs. Wm. Arndt south of town. Mrs. Harold Stephens attended a party in Washington with Mrs. T. J. Sorden. returned with Mrs. Louis Larsen. Merle Allison on 28 day Panama Canal Zone furlough visiting mother and relatives. Sunday family dinner in his honor. Several local trips and social gatherings noted with neighbors and relatives across nearby towns including Spencer, Wayland, Fairfield, and Mt. Pleasant. W.S.C.S. met at Mrs. Albert Saunders' home with routines led by Mrs. Homer Rotzinger. Frances Lauderdale A/C furlough in Clay and Boca Raton. Frances Sales to Oklahoma City. Des Moines trip for Kate Snyder. birthday dinner honoring J. F. Koch's 2nd birthday. Changes of residence for Tom Alter and moves within Rubio. Idaho visitors arrive to visit Mrs. Hoskins, daughter of Mrs. Hadley.
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