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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1940
Page
4
Bible Thought for Wednesday September 4, 1940 highlights John 8 12 with the verse I am the light of the world and those who follow me shall not walk in darkness but have the light of life.
Congressman Thomas RE Martin, a member of the Military Affairs committee, joins a minority report opposing the conscription measure. He warns that universal conscription could extend to wealth and industry, creating a totalitarian military economy and threatening the American form of government. He notes fears of mistimed emergency powers and the danger of expanding state control.
The minority report warns administration leaders push a wealth-conscription measure that could derail democracy by paving the way to a dictatorship. It argues the country risks moving headlong into this system and finding it hard to reverse.
The piece argues industry seeks assurances that expanded defense plants will not become obsolete after the emergency, comparing it to farmers asked to build barns for indefinite use. It notes distrust of government and references a British correspondent's letter praising air defense efforts and resilience during bombing.
A reader asks why corn grows to eighteen inch stalks with ears on short stocks while twelve foot stalks lack ears. The piece recalls a near fatal car plunge in the Grand Canyon photographed by LeRoy Pratt and mentions cartoons by Freddie Riley praising the Washington Festicom.
Students gathered at each school Monday morning for flag raising ceremonies followed by pledges and brief talks. The piece praises patriotism in public schools and urges ongoing support from families, calling for the practice to become a permanent fall opening routine.
A collage of quips and sketches featuring a Scotsman, a city girl, a moose reference, a golf caddie exchange, and a historical figure on a plaza bench. The jumble blends wit about the Americas, nature, and social scenes with incomplete dialogue and stray punchlines.
A humorous relic from 1898 Dawson gold rush era Alaska, the Sourdough hotel stationery, created by E. J. White, drew gold seekers and helped launch White as Stroller White, later publisher of the Juneau Strollers Weekly, while tourists still mail letters on the sheet.
Mrs. Fred Graham completes the season's hatching using electric incubators. She hatched nearly 7,000 chicks and is pleased with the experiment. Also notes visits from Ethel Gowey of Des Moines and Grace Neacrans of Chicago, plus local arrivals and school opening.
A revival meeting erupts as the preacher cries Stand up if you want to go to heaven. All rise except an old man who quips he isn’t going on any excursion, delivering a wry punchline to the crowd.
Large attendance is expected this year as rains ceased and crowds joined the final two days of the State fair in Des Moines. The American Legion and Auxiliary held a picnic at Chautauqua Park Fairfield. Visitors included Mr. and Mrs. Wallis Shaw of Iowa City and Mr. and Mrs. Jack Pearce of Coffeyville Kansas.
Fritz M. Jones, tried in San Antonio for attempting to snatch a woman's purse on a dark street, confronted by the shocked victim who cried that she recognized him as her husband. Jones admitted three holdups, including one of his wife.
Union Dale Sept. 4 report that the school opened Aug 26 with Genevieve Hartzler of Riverside as teacher and Wilbur Krots listed as the beginner. Local families, oiling plans, and daily visits to relatives mark the community details alongside notes of the State Fair trip by Elmer Steele and family.
Mr and Mrs Lyle Wilcox and their daughter accompanied others on a fine time and nice weather outing.
A new Australian divorce regulation in New South Wales holds that a youth under 21 is regarded as of age if cited as a co respondent in a divorce case. The rule has recently come into force.
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