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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1947
Page
4
The editorial argues that fear of changing truth is outweighed by faith in a sovereign power. It cites Isaiah 44:6 and declares there is only one God, stating that divine omnipotence governs all from the greatest star to the smallest atom.
A Iowa City column surveys national and local concerns from Russia and farming risks to highway planning on Route 6. It notes driver violations in Iowa, a homemade three wheeler tractor by I B Hexworth, and comments on government propaganda while praising Congressman Tom Martin and cautioning about Soviet strength.
A varied Washington scene includes a lone plant growing in a wall crevice by the Orr Rea Estate and Insurance office. A man offers his crutches after eight weeks of ankle injury. Becky Ayers plans a solo trip, window shopping and a shiny black suitcase catching her eye. A window display features an electric corn popper mistaken for a churn. A library mishap ends with a man reclaiming his snake to teach his wife a lesson. Visitors note unfamiliar faces on return visits. The Tricky Quickie answer remains 109989.
A fragmentary, folksy anecdote from an office worker in Washington hints at daily wisdom. The speaker muses that progress comes from raising beans and restraining spills while cautioning against quick judgments and overreactions.
A special meeting held in Washington Iowa on June 20 1947 amended the Articles of Incorporation to increase capital from 10000 to 100000 dollars. New structure includes 10000 shares of Membership Stock 25 cents par 4 percent patronage dividends, 10000 shares Organization Stock 1 dollar par 4 percent annual, and 8750 shares 5 percent cumulative Preferred Stock at 10 dollars par. Board of directors appointment provided.
Notice from Washington County Farm Supply Company dated July 21 1947 appointing a seven member supply management committee with powers granted by the board of directors. The secretary Melvin T Booth attests. Published July 21 28 Aug 4 11. Disorder of farm equipment cited as the greatest single cause of farm accidents.
Mrs Kennie Dawson hosted Jennie Clemens for her 8th birthday with gifts and flowers while neighbors gathered for cake and ice cream. Mrs Victor Peiffer entertained guests. Mrs V B Reisman demonstrated Better Brushes with gifts for all. The Wellman Implement store delivered a Farm-All to James and Homer Birney as they visit Burlington for repairs. Charley Friese provided Clinton and Benton oats seed. Rennie Dawson praised the crop. Charley Freise shelled corn for Rex Crandall, 2, 000? dollars valued at 2.00 per bushel. The Wilsons visited Rennie’s with Ressa taking a vacation to the west coast, Kalamazoo trip noted.
Cutting labor costs in dairy farming focuses on barn layout equipment and feeding milking methods. The dairy barn arrangement and milking procedures offer the most opportunities to reduce labor input.
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