Reflections on war, society, and public works in a 1940s column
The piece surveys wartime morale and politics, noting shifts in leadership and the impermanence of world powers. It praises communal projects like the central park fountain funded by public contributions and argues capital and labor can harmonize. It also weighs Japan's war strength and hints at cautious optimism amid uncertainty.
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Central Park
Japan
Germany
England
Pacific
United States
Thoughtful quips and brief humorous exchanges
A collection of short, dated style lines and jokes including a jury foreman's playful verdict, a trio of sailors awaking to bombs or thunder, and a light exchange over a marriage proposal. Each item delivers a quick wry observation or pun.
Millionaire Jones recalls youth and bicycle ride saga
Jones speaks of hard times and a cross continent bicycle trip to reach his ailing mother in California. He describes laying off one worker due to low mood and credits California air for saving his mother who lived to 96.
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Jones
California
New York
Haskins Social Notes Highlight Weekend Visits
Mrs Clara Godlove reports a busy period with visits from Wilford Neilson family Minnie Hare and Gary Hare of Battle Creek Iowa to Haskins. Washington guests Mrs Wm Schaeffer and children called on Chas Norton for garden produce. Local outings featured Jim Bean and Richard at Lone Tree and Cedar River cabin guests Jean Mathers and friends from Jos City.
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Haskins
Wilford Neilson
Minnie Hare
Gary Robert Hare
Battle Creek
FE. L. Cenry
Wm. Schaeffer
Washington
Chas. Nortons
Evarden
Jimmy
Donald Dennis
Jim Bean
Richard
Lone Tree
Mrs. Bean
Student Joke Exchange Closes Lesson Early
In a light exchange a student jokes with a teacher who then tells him to stay after school. The moment captures a playful classroom moment and a mild disciplinary tease.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnny
Couldn't Help It Policeman and Tramp Exchange Quip
A humorous cartoon caption features a policeman asking how the tramp climbed a tree and the tramp joking he sat on it as an acorn. A teacher calls Heyton to show what’s in his mouth revealing a toothache as the gag line.
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Heyton
Harvesting Spinach Planting Guide
Cut the top root of spinach and take the whole plant when leaves reach about seven inches long.
Community outing through Cedar River area with family guests
The group traveled along the Iowa River picking up Mary Lou Jimmy and Linda May Coon. Attendees included Mr. and Harry Showalter and nephew Donald Showalter along with Mrs. Laura Dixon and Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Coon Janet and Joanne. They visited Cone Lake and watched swimmers before stopping at the Cabin Village Casa Blanka on Cedar River to call on the Mathers. Later they visited J. T. Alfred home near Cenerville and hosted Rev. and Mrs. Berk Mitchell and Mrs Godlove. Other mentions include Ethel and Vivian Booth hosting a fried chicken supper with guests from Columbus Junction and Washinton residents visiting Ethel Booth and friends.
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Iowa River
Mary Lou
Jimmy
Linda May Coon
Harry Showalter
Donald Showalter
Laura Dixon
Raymond Coon
Janet
Joanne
Cone Lake
Cedar River
Mathers
Casa Blanka
J. T. Alfred
Ceneville
BE Rk. Mitchell
Columbus Junction
Godlove
Ethel
Vivian Booth
M. T. Coon
Washington
Eva Mouser
Nellie Booth
Yiorian Booth
Henry Leffler of
Irurington
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Jows City
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M. T. Goon
John Shields & Sons
Washington Concrete Company
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Dixie Dugan
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