Editorial on universal God and civic foresight in Washington
The piece argues against making Jonah the central figure of the tale and stresses God’s universal love. It notes a neglected cemetery, critiques overblown excitement, and reflects on highway safety, ads, and the Iowa Southern Utilities franchise vote set for August 14. It endorses the 25 year franchise as sound for local progress.
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Jonah
Iowa Southern Utilities Company
Madison Street
Iowa Southern
City of
Washington
Jews Southern Utilities Company
Washington County
Prospectors Rush to Stake Uranium CLAIMS in Canada
In Saskatchewan, 800 miles northeast of Regina, a uranium claim rush began as 00 claims were opened. Prospectors, many using Geiger counters, converged on Beaver Lodge area near lakes, seeking fast fortunes in the northern wilderness.
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Canada
Regina
Saskaur
Saskatchewan
Wilds
Othe Lake
Beaver Lodge
Here
J. H. Brocketbank
Northland
Giant sequoias charted as world’s largest trees
The giants of central California prove the world’s largest trees by volume. The giant sequoias grow on the western Sierra Nevada slopes and reach unprecedented size in this measurement.
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California
Sierra Nevada Mountains
Cedar Rapids Firm Buys Keota Sigourney Telephone Firms
Cedar Rapids based Central Iowa Telephone company purchases the Keota and Sigourney exchanges with immediate possession. The Dupuis family long managed the Keota line, with Mrs Minnie Stewart and Mrs Laura Smock as current managers. New Keota American Legion Post 424 officers are installed Monday evening.
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KEOTA
The
Central Iowa Telephone Company of
Cedar Rapids
Keota and Sigourney Company
Thomas Dupuis
Minnie Stewart
Laura Smock
Keota Ecircuit
Pred
Tom
Jr. Dupuis
Sigourney
Rev
Mee Hueh Williame
Stuart
Iowa
Hollywood
Calif
Lloyd Maudlin
Mere
George Mayer
Don Stewart
Colorado
Keota’ American Legion
Clarence Smith
Bob Varney
Taylor Flynn
V. P
Howard Baumut
Eight Youths From Junction in Training
Eight local reserves from Columbus Junction prepare for possible call to active duty as they undergo two weeks of intensive training in Savanna Alabama. The group includes Sgt. First Class Richard Houseal and several corporals and privates. The article also notes local residents attending Bible camps and visiting relatives, with mentions of a local feed division purchase by Harold Freese of Muscatine and upcoming picnics at local churches.
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Columbus Junction
Savanna
Richard Houseal
Franklin Gabriel
Lewis Linville
Arthur Pugh
Donald Stone
Kermit Jenkins
Dean Owens
Pie Wesley Rowe
J. Fred Moore
Harold Freese
Muscatine
Stanford Company
No. 92
Freese
Minnesota
Clindus Brown
Tester Bausch
East Iowa
Deep River
Iowa
Enoch PL Sanford
Scranton
Linda Hanft
Los Angeles
Calif
John HW
L. J. Sanders
Gaucherers
Judy
Jane
Chileago
Winfield
Dre
Elmer S. Groben
New York State
William Johansmeier
Betty Tieman
McAllen
Tex
Martian Baton Aids Defective Vision Pedestrians
Mrs Jeanness Abbey Alder of Seacliff California has devised a white and red foot long baton to aid people with impaired eyesight. The device, worn on the wrist, functions like a white cane to alert motorists and protect pedestrians crossing streets. Lions clubs in Santa Cruz backed the idea and promoted nationwide awareness though no commercial venture exists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeanness Abbey Alder
Washington
Journal
Alder
Lions Club
Santa Cruz
Lions Clubs
Lions At
California Senator seeks Baton Law recognition at Lions Club
A California state senator spoke at a Lions Club meeting promising to pursue legislation recognizing the baton legally. She noted that California requires motorists to stop for white canes and advocated extending protection to batons. Alder cited National Safety Council data showing about a quarter of pedestrian accidents involve impaired vision with around 9,000 pedestrian deaths and 186,000 injuries last year.
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California
Lions Club
Weather in July Shows Unseasonably Hot Displays
The editor notes July felt hotter than usual with 17 days at or above zero for humidity and several days seeming hotter. The month peaked at 97 degrees on the 25th and 27th, with many abrupt temperature shifts and high humidity.
July Weather Wrap Sees Mild Days Amid Hot Spells
The month featured a 51 degree low on the 9th and a 94 degree high on the 7th with only three days at or above 90. Rain totaled 4.95 inches, 1.25 inches above July normal, with drought concerns affecting gardens and pastures though corn and soybeans show resilience. A two inch slow soaking rain could secure a strong corn crop this year.
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Nineveh
Jonas
United
Bob
Lodge
Stevenson
Eisenhower
Gram
Obo
Ane
Lowa Southern Ser
Lowa Southern
ISU
Elay
Oxfords
Atchison Shoe Store
Lightnig
Empire State Building
New York City
Keota, Sigourney Telephone Companies
Merc. T. R. Kratse
Junction
Martha Butler
Salem Presbyterian Church
Columbus Chautauqua Park
Methodist Church
Ernest Simkins
Stephen
San Antonio
Tes
Hollie Orris
Ramblings
Bruce Cowden
Washington Area
Federal Power Commission
Washington Oil Co
Aniu
Ozarks
Black Hills
South Dakota
America
Washington Oil Company
Joe Palooka
Narvino
Senry
Ham Fisher
Allie
Dixie Dugan
Imber
O'Toole
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