This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 17 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1946
Page
5
A mother and seven year old visit a modern school where a staffer questions the child’s gender. The girl replies she is a boy and the teacher labels her confused and slow. On the way home the child explains she answers dumbly to dumb questions.
A breezy exchange in the cafe shows Dora warning Cora about a sailor who speaks in nautical slang. Cora vows to slap his face if he makes a move.
Myron asks about head ringing and suggests the cause is empty. Byron replies with a punchy comeback that the head is cracked, highlighting a humorous exchange about mental sharpness.
A brief exchange features a speaker insisting on discussing human food while a heckler presses about hay. The moment highlights shifting priorities in a crowded public discussion.
A returning customer accuses a shop of selling genuine ivory carvings that are fake. The shopkeeper dryly quips that the elephant may have had false teeth, highlighting a dispute over authenticity.
A witty column jokes that Churchill grows old by dedicating all his time to it. A backstage quip hints at a Scout leader asking about a past misstep and a boy’s reply about resting before tiring. A society note weighs in on a dog show with fashion critiques.
A brief dialogue records a child asking how prehistoric monsters looked and a parent’s uncertainty. The fragment captures a casual exchange about ancient life without specific details or descriptions.
A curiously phrased reflection compares a man’s pain on contact with a new idea to measure age. The saying suggests resistance to change reflects experience and maturity, with a sly nod to wisdom through discomfort.
Nettie claims Betty cannot keep secrets and Lettie agrees the gossip travels fast. The exchange highlights how private information exits through casual remarks and neighborly chatter.
Mrs. Smith admits leaving her husband after catching him cheating at poker. Mrs. Jones quips about an ace up his sleeve, but Mrs. Smith replies with a sly jab about a queen on his lap.
A terse reminiscence reveals a survivor recalling two years on a desert island with only one white face seen, his wife. An elderly woman laments the hardship endured, highlighting the stark isolation and emotional strain of the ordeal.
Mrs. Zeno Tinnes reports on residents visiting relatives and going to Grinnell for testing. Betty Klett plans to enter college prep. several couples attended events in Richland, Washington, Keota and Davenport. Charlie Augustine remains in critical condition. Betty Klett to work at J. D. Penney in Washington Saturdays. various family visits and local errands noted.
Snow cover helps prevent winter killing of bark and buds on tender ornamentals such as forsythia, protecting early spring blooms.
The mighty Hwang River makes a wide northward loop through western Inner Mongolia. In Ningxia province its waters feed a fertile valley via canals dating back to centuries B C. Marco Polo traversed this big bend during his 13th century travels across Asia.
Columbus Junction column reports Jean Hotle earned an excellent rating in Class C for The Lord's Prayer one act at Iowa City festival. Other items note sailors discharged in Minneapolis and serving in the Navy, plus local honors, moves, and appointments including Thomas E. Perry named city attorney.
A notice states a payment account may be opened with any purchase of ten dollars or more. The store highlights wide assortments and catalog department items available for customers.
Police say a dark-haired youth wounded Policeman Cliff Bennett during an attempted arrest in Muscatine. The youth fled in a stolen car, was chased, and fired a revolver at Bennett before being captured a short distance away.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.