This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 8 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1973
Page
4
Washington Iowa editorial from August 9 1973 reflects on Jesus mission to heal teach and die quoting Matthew 121 Plautus and a line about worthy things happening to the worthy and the impossible for one who does not have to do it himself
Washington County honors Mayor Ralph Martin who will not seek re election. For four and a half years he ran the city with a hands on approach while directing meetings, serving on boards, and addressing citizen concerns. His $200 monthly salary contrasted with a career of civic dedication and steady leadership.
A bridge problem vignette explores the declarer’s plan to deduce unseen suits by forcing defenders to reveal distribution. By drawing trumps and cashing high cards, the player uncovers East’s six diamonds, West’s two clubs, and spade spread, then leads hearts with a winning finesse. The piece argues careful play outweighs luck in card reading.
A Washington Iowa column argues for true equal justice by allowing craftsmen to prove innocence through their trades rather than courtroom theatrics. The author contrasts Watergate tactics with a hypothetical carpenter and painter defending themselves using skills, noting flaws if such fairness remains unseen.
Almanac entry for Thursday August 9 1973 notes astrological signs Leo birthdays Izaak Walton born 1599 first US steam train Albany Schenectady 1831 Nagasaki atomic bombing 1945 Peru airliner crash 1970 Agnes toll 118 and a thought for the day from Walton.
London jail spokesman says singer Janie Jones, 34, jailed awaiting trial on 22 charges in Britain's payola scandal, has begun a hunger strike. Charges include alleged blackmail conspiracy to defeat justice and controlling prostitutes.
LM Boyd humor column questions common sense rules from weddings and driving to crime stats. It riffs on the origin of players' names on jerseys, the practical value of seat belts, and marriage fertility questions, inviting readers to mail in opinions to Fort Worth Texas.
A Teen asks how to skip a six state horse exposition on High Holy Days while staying true to Jewish parents. Abby says parents win when the person is a minor. In Roanoke a reader fears a persistent body odor despite doctors and hygiene. Abby suggests seeing a psychiatrist and sharing the burden.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.