Our Jails and Penitentiaries Are Full
A reflection dated Friday September 12 1941 notes that many inmates are imprisoned because they failed to anticipate being discovered. The piece cautions honesty and vigilance in moral conduct.
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1941
Page
4
Two Billion Could Be Saved in Non Defense Expenditures
Toledo Blade argues that saving two billion dollars annually in non-defense outlays is feasible. It cites a Chamber of Commerce study and urges readers to pressure Congress for economy while supporting essential defense spending. The piece aligns public willingness to pay for security with fiscal restraint.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toledo Blade
United States Chamber of Commerce
Blade
United States
Chamber of Commerce Committee
Congress
Great Britain
Draft board integrity praised amid bribery cases
The piece notes Chicago draft board officials facing prison terms for bribery while asserting local boards are nearly flawless. It argues board members serve without pay and their judgments are final, suggesting few temptations and praising the overall purity of the system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Draft Board
Chicago
Trouble in the press room at Humboldt Republican
An Algona newspaper roller melted, crippling the Humboldt Republican and Independent press. Molasses and glue in the ink rollers soften in heat, spreading mess and delaying print, forcing auto distribution to reach some Humboldt County towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Humboldt
Algona
Republican and Independent
Republican
Humboldt County
Explosions Reveal Lights In Empty English Homes
Report notes explosions during air raids in England often triggered electric lights in unoccupied houses. A Rochester blind man confessed to three burglaries and boasted of sidestepping dark conditions as he protected his skill for obtaining a learner's permit by memorizing eye charts and driving an automobile.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Rochester
N. Y
Palooka Bout Headlines a Century Crowd Night
Joe Palooka and Phantom Dill headline a boxing night billed as the greatest in history. Final instructions to the Boys set before the match as world’s top fighters perform in a U S C fund event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.s.c.fund
Joe Palooka
Phantom Dill
We First Farmer Potatoes Bite My Crop In Ten Days
A humorous dialogue features farmers reporting potato pests devouring crops in ten days and two days respectively. A seeds merchant notes others seeking spring seed orders as townsfolk exchange jests and quips about life on the farm.
Press Portraits Press Portraits
A brief, era flavored line from the Christian Science Monitor notes a patriot mood as Americans chant at Russians to "Hold that line" amid wartime sentiment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Science Monitor
Skeleton in the closet surprises visiting friend at doctor’s office
A doctor's young son and a friend explore an articulated skeleton in the closet, sparking questions about its origin and the boy’s first patient status. Sammy laments a morning quarrel with Tommy as a party unfolds later that day.
Clair Swift Family Plans Davenport Move After Riverside Barber Shop Sale
Clair Swift and his son William will leave Riverside for Davenport where they will settle in a new home. Swift has operated a Riverside barber shop for 15 years and will dispose of the business. Guests at local homes include the Kiefers and the Rosenes from Moline Fort Madison and Mrs Houseal and daughter Ruth of Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverside
Clair Swift
William
Davenport
Mary Colbert
Columbia
Marie Tener
John W. Tener
Mary FE. Allen
Grace Hospital
Detroit
Mich
Hermane
Allen Mary Pogge
Mercy Hospital
West Point
Railroad and Masonic Lodge notices and timetable notes
Washington Lodge No 26 A R and A M holds regular meetings first Friday with officers listed. Train times show West Bound No 8 Davenport to KC departs 9 58 am and No 25 Southwest Limited at 1 45 am. East Bound No 8 KC to Davenport departs 5 14 pm. No 26 Southwest Limited 1 19 am. Knoxville Branch No 430 operates daily except Sunday with times 9 55 am and 10 45 am. L Goodlander agent notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Lodge No
A. Re
A. M
Lee Holland
W. M
A. W. Yard
Golden State Limited
Californian
Washington
Knoxville
Sontey
L. Goodlander
C. F. Anderson
Oc. M
Davenport-Kansas City
Southwest Limited
U. c
Kansas City-Davenport
W. C. Bell
Omaha
Chicago
Candy Kitchen
North Side Square
Ocal
AL Gantoni
Agen
Sleeping sickness epidemic curses the nation with idle congress
In a satirical column I J Hehoe compares Congress to a sleeping sickness epidemic. He jokes that quarantine could curb the ailment and notes the nine year delay in effective action. References to Roosevelt era theatrics and administration medicine-men illustrate the writer’s wartime like critique. Rose Quinn visits Washington while Mrs. Watkinson visits Oakdale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Two Guests Attend W. S. C. S. Meeting
CrawfordsvilleSeptember 11 Women s Society of Christian Service met at the church with 20 members and two guests Mrs Or Ville Loper and Mrs W J Han rahan. Rose Moorhead led devotions and Mary Jones heads serving. Mystery breakfast planned. Willing Workers of the Presbyterian church held a Tuesday meeting with strong attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crawfordsville
Women's Society of Christian Service
OrVille Loper
W. J. Hanrahan
Rose Moorhead
Lester Bill
Mary Jones
Arlene Fletcher
Joe Conrad
Elsie Belle Jones
The
Presbyterian Church
Georgia Williams
Bazaar Prep Highlighted At Monthly Meeting
The group held a business meeting focused on preparations for the bazaar and annual chicken supper planned for this month. Light refreshments were served by Mrs. Genevieve Holmes Mrs. C. H. Fishburn and Mrs. H. J. Whiting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Genevieve Holmes
C. H. Fishburn
H. J. Whiting
Double Corn Crib Erected at Home of John Patterson
Val Fubr is building a double corn crib for John Patterson and Rush Hlelwick pours a cement foundation for another. Everett Chorpening works at Pioneer Seed Corn in Weaver Iowa. The Schulty and Smith families visit What Cheer and Cecile Amlong’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Patterson
D. F. Smith
North Prairie Flower
Val Fubr
Rush Hlelwick
Kenneth Watson
John Deere
Harold Sehulty
Roy Sehulty
Washington
Charles Ashby
Stanley Mouser
D. T. Smith
Everett Chorpening
Weaver
Iowa
D. P. Schulty
Geraldine
Roy Schulty
Harold Schulty
Joe
Juanita
Aleeda Haller
D. F Smith
Cecile Amlong
What Cheer
D. A. Finber
Olin Bishop
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Oakdale
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Lee
Retailers
Savings and Loan Association
Washington, D.C
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