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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1946
Page
3
A 1946 editorial remarks on worshipping false gods and urges obedience to the eternal one citing Isaiah 45:21. The piece emphasizes monotheistic worship and condemnation of petty idolatries in a national newspaper context.
Reader notice says Ecuador will give away 125000 acres of uncleared land in Santo Domingo de los Colorados area. Each farm is 124 acres and can be acquired free with only modest transfer charges.
Readers vent about heat and comfort in midsummer with urban offices stifling in heat while others relax at mountain spots. The piece riffs on New Deal prices, federal controls, and public debt while linking heat to economic debates and daily life.
A mixed set of anecdotes includes a ventriloquist parrot act with a dog taking the spotlight, a New Hampshire farmer explaining odd planting methods, a tourist and locals banter about truth and conversation, and a lazy soldier exchange about dirt pits and shifts.
An odd exchange between a British man and a Scot is described with remarks about oats and horses. The text mentions Etaoin and a forthcoming event at a house, while a garbled line references a mother in law and a restroom-like scene.
The show features Ernest Tubb, America's top cowboy ballad singer from Nashville, performing at the Memorial Coliseum in Cedar Rapids on Wednesday night August 21. It is part of Mutual network's coast-to-coast program, heard on WMT Saturdays.
The article notes that China's ancient musical tradition predates others but public singing was long viewed as improper. It highlights a cultural stance where people avoided vocal performance in public spaces, reflecting social norms of modesty and decorum.
A note explains that the term bouton comes from French meaning something pushed out. The statement links language roots to a common computer and daily use term.
Officials warn hot weather accelerates tire aging leading to about six million tires affected each summer. Industry groups urge inspections and proper inflation to prevent incidents.
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