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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1975
Page
3
An editorial reflection cites Hosea 14 4 about healing anger and praising community figures. It notes Bill Sitler turning 65 with a birthday cake gesture by Hazel, remarks on local roots, and recalls Dave Murphy's claim of tall tomato plants and Hugh Morris sharing sweet corn despite drought concerns.
Jack Eaton and crew painted the post office facilities as Eaton braved a tall flag pole, swaying in the breeze while atop the ladder. No one else is expected to inspect the paint job up there.
A city lady admires a farmer’s bloodhound and asks what kind of dog it is. The farmer replies in deadpan fashion that the dog is a bloodhound and, when asked what it does, says it bleeds for the lady Homer.
Humor piece mocks women s liberation era debates and campus banter ironic quotes on equal rights and language usage. It references Ole Miss Old Miss University of Mississippi and a hometown library encounter. The text blends satiric lines about Ms use and gender stereotypes with travel closing quote.
Last weekend we hosted three granddaughters staying over for the first time in a while. The youngest picked a half ripe tomato in our garden claiming on our farm it’s best to pick early to avoid dry rot.
Mike White and crew halted house work for a fishing trip to Minnesota promising a five pound walleye, while new north neighbors Rickey seven visits with tales of Snowflake and Po Po the cats. Po Po is expecting another litter soon and Rickey offered first pick but we declined.
A reader asks whether to pay a friend's dentist bill, another defends affectionate male hugs, and a diner questions if tipping includes change. Abby counsels the middleman not responsible for debts, hugging can be acceptable, and waiters must return change, with tips optional.
A column by Boyd surveys Dickens unfinished works and more than 100 authors who penned endings, plus a spirit aide claiming to finish the tale. It also includes quirky queries and trivia about camels, armadillos, and stage actors.
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