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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1941
Page
4
Souvenir collecting quirks and retirement thoughts in pastimes
A light column riffs on collecting souvenirs from rocks to ash trays and badges. It jokes about divorce cases sparked by odd acts, then cites farmer spending figures from Successful Farming research, noting retirement questions for rural workers and a Rotary Club talk by Don Ross of Des Moines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rotary Club
Don Ross
Des Moines
Pork barrel politics must stop says Tracr Star Clipper
A political editorial attacks excessive government financing of projects arguing that only private capital should fund ventures. It warns that unchecked pork barrel spending leads to massive debt and potential bankruptcy, urging restraint and removal of deficit funding.
Dutch Fight On Oskaloosa Herald War Report
A fortnight Netherlands information bureau bulletin details Dutch resistance to German occupation. Sabotage grows, drownings rise in canals, fires destroy German depots, Amsterdam hospital repurposed as barracks, and Nazi sympathizers faced by Dutch efforts. Queen in exile appeals. Sigourney Review urges tougher income taxes to fund defense and curb inflation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Netherlands
Netherlands Information Bureau
New York
Royal Air Force
Amsterdam
Holland
Sigourney Review
Congress
Mitchell County Press Editorial Note on Criticism
A brief editorial reminding readers that severe criticism accompanies influence and that even worthwhile people face scrutiny. The piece emphasizes the value of thorough newspaper reading and public discourse in a community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitchell County Press
Middle of the Road Advice on Saving and Spending
The Clear Lake Reporter quotes a saying urging balance: save for old age while also enjoying today. It promotes a sensible path of prudent provisions and measured spending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clear Lake
Expensive Flying and a Missing Billfold Incident
A Muscatine youth, Larry Healy, flew at the local airport to finish acrobatic training before heading to Canada for air corps duty. Heally’s stuntning included many inverted maneuvers, and his billfold containing 75 dollars and a 22 dollar check vanished during the activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larry Healy
Muscatine
Canada
Jokes and anecdotes mix humor in a party dialogue
A dinner party yields snippets of wit about a partner’s French joke and a waiter’s bill the Many Caves guide recalls a half hour of patient answering the tourist asks how caves formed a Scotsman drops a sixpence down a hole humor surfaces in social exchanges a judge and witness quip over a car collision distance with a precise measurement
Press Portraits: Hitler Seeks Wartime Material Trade
As Hitler advanced into Russia he reportedly offered to trade two months of time for near unlimited access to raw materials, signaling a shift in wartime strategic bargaining.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hitler
Russia
Strange Exchanges and Small Talk from an Old Tea Table
A collage of dialogue snippets shows readers and characters debating distance in conversation. A boy points to a deaf and dumb man with a speech impediment. A father rebukes. A shopper asks for a pillow case in odd sizing while a salesgirl clarifies options.
Tax Sale Expiration Notice in Washington County Iowa
Notice of expiration for tax sale on real estate in Washington County Iowa. Property described as Section 11 Township 74 Range 9, within S 9 A N 10 A W&% NEY NEW. Sold for taxes for years 1937 1938 1939 on December 2 1940 to Birdie M.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corodon Mayers
Washington County
Iowa
Birdie M
Washington Lodge No 26 Regular Meeting Notice
Washington Lodge No. 26, A. F. and A. M. holds regular meetings on the first Friday of each month. Lee Holland serves as Worshipful Master and A. W. Yard as secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Lodge
A. Re
A. M
Lee Holland
W. M
A. W. Yard
Railroad passenger schedule snippet with multiple trains
The notice lists westbound and eastbound trains including the Golden State Limited No 8 and No 4, Californian No 43 and No 44, and Local No 1 and No 2 with daily regular stops and times, plus Knoxville Branch No 430 and Bus No 7 from Washington. Stops include Washington for loading and unloading passengers for various destinations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Golden State Limited
Washington
Baseswaht
California
Knoxville
Burlington Trailways
Notice of Tax Sale Redemption Rights and Treasurer's Deed
The certificate of sale is assigned and owned by Same with a redemption period of ninety days from completed service of this notice. A Treasurer's Deed will be issued unless redemption is made within the period. Dated September 3 1941 by Birdie M Welsh.
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