This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 13 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1944
Page
4
A brief devotional note cites Isaiah 11 4 promising divine judgment with righteousness that protects the needy. The text urges care for the marginalized and reassures that no one remains friendless or unprotected.
The piece surveys public sentiment on war, politics, religion and leadership. It notes a pension push for aged ministers, critiques on labor strikes, Rankin and Dewey ties, civil oath fidelity, voter education plans, and local civic anecdotes from Washington County alongside brief national notes on Patton and milkweed drives.
A collection of light dialogue and quips. A father rebukes a son for crossword puzzles while playful remarks about dating, marriages, and a military strategy joke are shared. The scene includes a newlywed couple alighting a train and jokes about engagement and appointments.
A humorous exchange notes a woman in Omaha cremating her fourth husband, sparking quips about selective luck in marriage. The line contrasts desires for partners with those who claim to burn through spouses.
After a wild party a man falls on front stairs breaking a bottle and cutting himself. He repairs in the bathroom, then his wife questions his behavior about an adhesive tape covered mirror. A maid recalls insects and powder with no trouble reported.
Funeral services for Mrs. James K. Zeck were held this afternoon at the Methodist church, with Rev. Fred B. Miller officiating, followed by burial at Elm Grove cemetery. Pallbearers were Charles Wolfe, Will Harwood, John Foster, Rush Helwick, Earl Smith, and Dave Benson.
Mrs. Douglas Langstaff has left the Shellabarger drug store duties in Columbus Junction to move to Calgary Canada where her husband Sgt. Douglas Langstaff is stationed. Several local residents visit or return from travels include Mrs. Howard Adams and son Bryan from San Francisco staying with the Kistlers, Lloyd Moran returning to Norfolk after leave, and others hosting or visiting in Cotter and Mulvane areas. A Presbyterian party honored Pearle Harrison before her winter in Springfield Jr. and Ensign John Cassabaum visited from Kingsville Texas.
War Activities Committee and the Army Overseas Motion Picture Exchange report daily pleas from servicemen for more pictures. The exchange notes a constant demand for additional footage as letters describe the impact of screenings in the field.
Warner Bros. Uncertain Glory with Errol Flynn and Paul Lukas debuts at the Fox Theatre Sunday, three months after its premiere. The film showcases an excellent cast including Faye Emerson and Odette Myrtis with Raoul Walsh directing and Buckner producing, reflecting the military audience’s access to top Hollywood fare.
Warner Bros. film features Errol Flynn as Jean Picard and Paul Lukas as Inspector Bonet in a tense wartime pursuit. The duo, bounded by a fragile alliance, face a Nazi foe amid themes of courage and dignity. Opens Friday at the State.
Light starching enhances the appearance of sheer cotton garments unless they have a permanent finish. Piques and heavier fabrics remain firm without starch.
The piece warns insects rats and mice contaminate foods and spread dangerous micro organisms. It notes rats as the most destructive animal due to bubonic plague and the house fly as a typhoid fever fly also carrying cholera dysentery and tuberculosis bacteria. It mentions fly specks on food may harbor disease germs and parasite eggs.
A new water base dye is used to color clear plastics in all required colors. It is water soluble and does not affect surface luster or damage the plastic. Repairs can be partially dyed in patterns by masking and buffing.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.