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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1946
Page
4
Editorial reflects on forgiveness with a biblical quote from Genesis 45 5 and admonishes readers to measure themselves by the capacity to forgive and forget. The note cites Joseph as an example of large mindedness and urges readers to avoid self reproach for past wrongs.
A collage of observations on sleep in fish gossip etiquette marriage minister fees child labor and reading Lincoln and bureaucracy. It contrasts old and new norms, critiques bureaucratic delays in tax policy and recalls Abraham Lincoln as a model reader.
A farmer tows livestock past an insane asylum when two inmates taunt him about craziness. He replies calmly that he has not realized he is crazy, sparking a wry away line about farming versus being crazy.
An English visitor in the United States drives with care after reading a roadside warning but wonders how locals know he is a foreigner. A humorous exchange follows about fashion trends as a hat is requested and the shop assistant asks the customer to wait while styles change.
A young housewife complains to her grocer that farm eggs are too small. The grocer defends the producer saying the eggs are straight from the farm this morning. The exchange highlights the farmers’ eagerness to sell their produce.
An actress left the stage after a successful first night to find a bouquet from a gentleman in the stalls and a packet of marigold seeds from a Scotsman in the gallery. The manager explained the gifts as a kind gesture from audience members.
Mrs Geo Frasher and son George visited Cedar Rapids with her brother Sam Marsh and Mrs Marsh on weekend. Clarence French and Louise attended a family reunion and Louise stayed with grandmother Mrs Ball near Conesville. French guests included a Mississippi couple. Van Nostrand guests included grandson Jimmie Van Nostrand from Newton. H J Schoonover and Joan, plus Mr and Mrs R B Schoonover visited Mt Pleasant.
A humorous scene unfolds as Mrs. Huntley-Hoppington discovers her cook feeding the local police officer in her own kitchen. The cook insists he does the act for nothing, sparking a clash over duties and compensation.
Mr. and Mrs. Rupert C. Rummelhart return to McAllen Texas after visiting Riverside. They attended funeral services for John Co Rummelkart in Denver Colorado. The article also lists reunions visits weddings and family guests including the Younkin Godlove reunion and other local travelers.
Mrs Carlys Crile marked her birthday on Saturday August 3. Mr and Mrs H J Schoonover Grace and Joan and Mr and Mrs Norman Schoonover visited at Cairo Sunday afternoon. Mrs Homer Lowry and son Jerry visited Wednesday afternoon. Mr and Mrs Ray Tappendorf Davenport visited with her parents Mr and Mrs Howard Sigafoose Wednesday. Mr and Mrs John Schoonover and children Roland and Santra Camden Illinois visited at our home Wednesday and Thursday.
Cellular oxidation riboflavin is a vitamin involved in cellular oxidation processes. The text notes riboflavin participates in oxidation reactions within cells.
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