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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 13, 1941

Page

4

Complete Harmony With God and Man Brings Joy

Bible Thought for Saturday September 13, 1941 urges harmony with God and neighbors as the path to permanent joy. It cites Psalm 16 11 about fullness of joy and pleasures forevermore.

Nazi Attitude Seen in Berlin Bombings Britain Response

A column contrasts German reactions to Allied bombings with Britain’s strikes, labeling Nazi behavior as hypocritical while criticizing labor rhetoric. Personal notes describe domestic annoyances and musings on public policy and science, ending with a tongue-in-cheek remark on nutrition and rising bone size.

County Farmer Injured When Runaway Smashes Wagon

Crawfordsville Sept 13 Howard Williams a farmer living northeast of town was injured yesterday afternoon when a team ran away while hauling corn on his father John Williams farm a mile north of town. The wagon struck a tree and passed over him. X rays to determine injuries show possible back and leg damage with bruising but no broken bones expected.

Crawfordsville Oward Williams Williams John Williams

Cost to Electrify Pennsylvania Railroad Route

The project to electrify the Pennsylvania Railroad between New York and Washington DC carried a projected cost of 100 million dollars. This estimate reflects the scale of the modernization effort spanning major Northeast corridors and signaling upgrades alongside traction installation.

Pennsylvania New York Washington, D. C

What Every Girl Should Know and Other Jokes

A collection of light quips and maxims from a guest columnist, including lines about advice generosity, skeptical humor on politics and religion, social observations, and jokes about couples, diplomats, and everyday life. The tone is witty and observational with many pithy one liners.

Press Portraits Reflect High Stay-Out War Sentiment

Nationwide straw votes show up to 73 percent favor staying out of the war we are in. Deeoid News notes the striking public mood across regions in these portraits and counts.

Berlin London England

County Supervisors Meet. Claims Approved September 2 1941

Proceedings record the September 2 1941 board meeting with members Bauer Wilson and Morrow present. Minutes from August approved. Several claims listed for salaries repairs supplies and printing with warrants authorized by the County Auditor. Names include Phyllis Crayne John Owen Wm Kos A E Putnam Carrie Berdo L E Dunlap Sarah Wilson Monroe Calculating J S Latta Koch Brothers Midland Chemical Laurel Book American Book Co and others. Regular meeting of Washington Lodge A F & A M noted with officers Lee Holland and A W Yard.

Board OF Supervisors BE. F. Bauer H. P. Wilson Ned Morrow Phyllis Crayne John C. Owen Wm. W. Kos A. E. Putnam Mt. Pleasant News Carrie W. Berdo L. E. Dunlap Sarah J. Wilson Monroe Calculating Machine Co Koch Brothers Midland Chemical Laboratories J. S. Latta & Son H. A. Phillips Pratt Paper Co T. H. Peters Hardware Runcon Standard Printing Co Mt. Pleasant State Hospital Krekere E. W. Biscailuz J. B. Franklin Evening Journal Tomi Ok Row, Peterson & Co., Et al Houghton Mifflin Co Laurel Book Co Inn. & Co American Book Co Charles Scribner’s Sons Lester BK. Krabill City of Washington Adeare Winifred Gerdes Betty F. Grecian Albert Lay Hazel McCarty Fidlar & Chambers Co Matt Parrott & Sons Co J. Frey Nichol’s E. J. Hesselschwerdt Shumaker Schneider’s Brighton Dairy Kloopfer Rent Lucy Dautremont Charles McConnell Roberts Ot Coen Carrie Elwell Chas. Strohm Riggs Optical Co Ome Ware Washington County Iowa Tele. Co R. W. Wirtz Sheriman Stephen B. Jones Douglas T. Smith UG Keaianiwas G. A.stere Provia St. Vincent Home Lisay So Leo Hayes Dairy Washington Dairy East End Grocery E. A. Glasgow Bidwell Funeral Home Cathout Funeral Home Pavia R. I. Williams Elmer Neis Abs Aoer E. F. Bauer Stan Kiesey IF. Bauer

Railroad and county notices from Washington dated 1941

A dense list of train schedules for the C B Q and others shows arrivals and departures, with branches and local stops. The document also details county expenses, salaries, supplies, and payments to various individuals and firms, including health, election, court, and hospital accounts.

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