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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1939
Page
4
Daily devotional quotes and guidance note from September 1 1939 urging readers to establish character early and embrace contentment. Includes reflections from Lord Collingwood and Lin Yutang on desire and contentment.
The article cites widespread anxiety over a potential great European war led by Hitler. It notes lack of trust in his promises and fears that concessions will fuel further demands. It argues peace requires concerted, cooperative action among major powers and warns Europe bears WWI consequences.
A Chicago area reader cites Indiana Governor Townsend’s boast about 100 bushels per acre and contrasts it with Iowa gains. The letter notes local Keokuk county farmers achieving 102 to 135.18 bushels per acre, including Anna Besser’s 111.68 bushels, and mocks political tall corn stalks without ears.
The piece notes Iowa farmers reporting corn yields over 100 bushels per acre with E S Brower of English River township at 132.3 bushels and about twenty others above the mark. It mocks Indiana Governor’s tall talk and suggests Iowa’s climate produces taller stalks.
A Southern county elected an auctioneer as probate judge. While auctioning, he fined a disturbance with contempt of court, noting that courts may be held in contempt and that the judiciary must be independent. The piece debates the Supreme Court's power and calls for restoring a constitutional judiciary.
A fragmenting morning thought mix jokes about husbands bachelors and widows with humorous lines on why men marry and how women woo analyze and lampoon male behavior. The piece includes quotes attributed to C D One and a joke epitaph about a much married Hollywood matron.
The housekeeper asks the maid Norah which son she would choose for a movie outing. Norah replies that both have been enjoyable, but for a real rolicking spree she would pick the master.
Oxford students sent Rudyard Kipling a shilling and asked for a word in exchange. Kipling replied with a short list including “Thanks” while a pet store clerk noted a parrot would learn to talk quickly. The hoax failed when the man returned claiming Kipling’s word stuttered and demanded his money back.
During filming at the State Theatre for Paramount drama Our Leading Citizen Bob Burns with Gene Lockhart Elizabeth Patterson escaped injury when a bee-stung buckboard horse bolted on a mountain road. Burns, an experienced horseman, controlled the runaway saving the crew. Supporting cast includes Susan Hayward Joseph Allen Jr and Charles Bickford.
Douglas Dumbrille, noted heavy on screen, avoids previews of his films. He jokes that he likes pictures but dislikes that guy Dumbrille. His latest role is a hard-hearted publisher who buys a rival paper and halts it in Tell No Tales at the Box Theatre.
A Salem note reports a cat with one blue eye and one yellow eye observed last Thursday. The column also covers town news including school enrollment, farm work, residents visiting relatives, and trips to the State Fair.
A San Francisco travel note surveys Western and Southern states detailing mixed economic trends. It cites Oklahoma and Texas hardship from falling farm prices and oil, New Mexico and Arizona growth in livestock and tourism, and California’s jittery, migrant-influx concerns. The author blames imbalanced religion and politics, urging collective effort for national renewal.
West Sunset locals share weekend visits as families gather for dinners and parties. J T Wenger and Spangler families plus Dolores spend Sunday at relatives. Kepper and Barber households host visitors from Winfield Pueblo Creta and Betty join Smith in entertaining. Local fairs and 4 H activities noted with hog entry prize money.
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