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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1948
Page
4
Biblical verse meditation notes that David did immortal deeds through great faith. The quoted Psalm 18:29 emphasizes running through a troop and leaping over a wall by God.
A column reflects on optimism in politics, cabinet changes under Truman, and the need for individuals to find fitting career paths. It contrasts rigid conformity with nature’s variety and urges readers to pursue authentic vocations and personal growth rather than uniform life scripts.
Classified section advertisement text from The Evening Journal of Washington Iowa outlines subscription rates and contact details. It lists publishers editors and staff roles along with membership in press associations and circulation notes.
An instrument purporting to be the last will of D. C. Driggs, deceased, dated July 7, 1945, has been filed in the District Court at Washington Iowa. A hearing to prove the will is set for April 30, 1948 at 9:40 AM at the Washington County Courthouse before the District Court or the clerk. All interested persons must appear and show cause why the will should not be probated. Court Clerk: R. R. Noonan. April 23, 1948.
Instruction concerning the Declaration of Independence is mandated by law in schools of eight states California Illinois New Jersey New Mexico Pennsylvania Virginia Wisconsin and Minnesota.
The first escalator built and installed in the United States went into Gimbel Brothers department store in Philadelphia in 1901.
A lively Thursday night at the armory featured an electric organ rendition of Papa Won't You Dance With Me and a brisk fashion show with Mor rison-Duncan modeled garments. Attendees laughed at old baseball rules, noted muddy grounds and water pools, and recalled past ballpark experiences as spring gave way to summer.
A farm woman recalls old courtship customs where visitors entertained families with candy and games. Mrs. Pearson discusses seeds and tin can storage for strawberries, while Mrs. Crull eyes wallpaper choices for two rooms. A distant train whistle evokes The Magic Whistle.
A reader unearthed a picture of the Washington South Iowa Avenue school that burned on January 28, 1899. The article notes the brick gray building with shuttered windows, identifies several students and staff in period photos, mentions possible class identifications, and lists recent community notes about local people and a medical partnership formation.
Faithe Bonnichsen comes home after a three week tour of southern states and Cuba with a rural youth group sponsored by the Iowa Farm Bureau. Other notes: Woman’s Association to meet with Mrs. Glen Cummings and devotional lead by Mrs. Wilbur Long. John Barker guest of Mrs. A. B. Carey in Columbus Junction. Social Circle hosted by Mrs. Grace Martin. Final readings by seventh and eighth graders at Columbus High under Mrs. Floy Schermerhorn.
The Yellow River in China carries silt at times up to 40 percent of the main stream and 50 percent on some feeders. Much is used to replenish worn lands on the plain, but about 15 million cubic feet per year ends in the sea.
The D river near Oceanlake Oregon is cited as the world’s shortest river at 409 feet long. It runs from Devil’s Lake to the Pacific Ocean along the northern Oregon coast highway and carries the shortest river name.
The article emphasizes rotating garden beds as a method to maintain soil health, reduce pests, and improve yields. It argues that rotating crops mirrors field crop rotation benefits, aiding nutrient balance and soil structure for continued production.
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