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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1944
Page
3
A biblical reflection from April 18 1944 notes that lower creatures fall to stronger ones yet fear is an anesthetic and lambs endure little pain. It asserts the mountain lion plays a necessary role in protecting the mountain sheep from disease according to Psalm 145 9.
A compact epochal collage cites Republic Steel on free enterprise as individual rights and self direction, contrasts with fear of government control, and notes wartime production and labor shifts. It references Admiral MelIntire, Minneapolis munitions plants, and warnings from Cedar Rapids Gazette on Roosevelt and elections.
A Buffalo News reader argues inflation can be a price of war but warns against government tyranny and subsidies. The Cedar Rapids Gazette notes cabinet rumor chatter about Morgenthau Wickard and Perkins, doubting reshuffles due to few vacant positions and a weak Roosevelt cabinet.
Amusing guest column from Camp Butner dated April 12 194? mocks Hitler's last will and testament listing absurd bequests to nations leaders and figures including Russia France England Poland America Mussolini Churchill and Roosevelt. The piece ends with a cheeky verse and notes the location at Lake Pend Oreille Idaho near Farragut Naval Training Station.
Ordinance fixes monthly compensation for city clerk police chief first policeman and others. Sets amounts from 95.00 to 147.50 per month and repeals conflicting ordinances. Passed April 17 1944 with mayor R L Lytle and city clerk W H Fulton.
The article notes that the first ground wood pulp in the United States was produced at Curtisville Massachusetts in 1867.
Dayton Grove April 15 Mrs A E Knotts and Mrs Irena Oldfield hosted the So and Sew club with eleven members present and guests. The group sewed for the Red Cross and shared refreshments after the business session. Visitors noted include Donald Bishop now in the United States in Cleveland and other local gatherings at the Leet, Oldfield, and Knotts homes.
Olive Huber spent Easter with her parents H L Huber. Donald Smith hosted Sunday guests including Clarence Nussbaum Illinois City Iriah Fredrickson Centuria Wis and son Vincent with the merchant marines. Claire Neff family and Mrs Elizabeth Sehulty attended. Orly Page and family were afternoon visitors.
Mrs Elizabeth Young and Mrs Nate Young and daughter Mary visited the James Ballard home on Sunday. Larry Bush suffers bronchial trouble while John Young and family were present.
Residents in Brighton report Sunday visitors at the Fry household. The brief note records a social call event and local presence without further details.
To lighten heavy clay garden soil mix the top eight to ten inches with a layer of coal ashes up to four inches deep. This helps improve texture and drainage.
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