Editorial: Drive, Taft, and urban reflections in August 1950
A 1950 editorial laments traffic congestion and urban growth while praising Senator Taft as honest and fearless against labor pressure. It notes Ohio's pivotal election, Taft-Hartley reception, and hints at shifting labor loyalties amid a broader national political backdrop. A Muskogee-like column mocks local noise makers and bird migrations causing urban disruption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taft
United States Senate
Organized Labor
Ohio
Joe Ferguson
Bob Taft
Labor League
Get acquainted with your neighbor slogan recalled
A column notes a long standing community motto about knowing neighbors and reflects on old fashioned sense. It contrasts with a Knoxville Express remark about bank robberies using street fires as diversions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottumwa
Knoxville Express
Russia
Esther Williams dresses Duchess of Idaho in Technicolor epic
Esther Williams shows ten skills in her boldest film role in Duchess of Idaho at the State Theatre. The Technicolor romance features Van Johnson John Lund Paula Raymond Connie Haines Clinton Sundberg Lena Horne and Eleanor Powell with direction by Robert Z Leonard and production by Joe Pasternak.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esther Williams
State Theatre
Miss Williams
van Johnson
John Lund
Paula Raymond
Connie Haines
Clinton Sundberg
Lena Horne
Eleanor Powell
Robert Z. Leonard
Joe Pasternak
Longtime Washington Pioneer William Eldridge Remembered
Bruce Cowden profiles William S. Eldridge born 1868 who spent eight decades in or near Washington Iowa. The narrative covers his family’s pioneer roots, early farm life, work as a farmer and in real estate, and moves through the town’s evolution including bridges, tiling, and transportation, concluding with his retirement and family details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William S. Eldridge
Washington
Kansas
Eldridge
William Souter
Eldridges
Scotland
Massachusetts
New Jersey
Ohio
Indiana
Washington County
Iowa
Towa
John Eldridge
Washington Company
Twenty-fifth Iowa Infantry
Will Eldridge
James Barnes
Barnses
Barnes
Mr. Eldridge
Young America
Taylor School
Charles Corette
Allen Stewart
Living Lake
Andersons
Hamiltons
J. L. Cherry
H Eldridge
West
Washington Street
Jackson Roberts
Carl Roberts
Do It Yourself First Aid Kit, Says Dr. Flack
Dr. Paul Flack argues against packaged first aid kits and outlines a DIY set: adhesive tape, tincture of Metaphen, toothpicks, cotton, three rolls of bandage, gauze squares, sturdy scissors, personal medications, water purification tablets, and annual tetanus shots. He notes tetanus as a major risk for sportsmen from splinters, cuts, and grime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Flack
Evelyn Simer man of Champaign widow
Champaign resident Evelyn Simer man, the only daughter of the deceased, resides in Washington with her husband Wayne Simer man.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Champaign
Evelyn
Wayne Simerman
Washington
Eight Fans See Gloves Film Bout
Boos interrupted a boxing scene for The Golden Gloves Story at a Chicago arena before Fox Theatre. Director Felix Feist halted filming to check lights and extra spectators who thought a real bout was underway. Dewey Martin and Kevin O Morrison fought as James Dunn refereed until Feist approved the take.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Carl Krueger
Eagle Lion Films
Fox Theatre
Felix Feist
Feist
Dewey Martin
Kevin O'’Morrison
James Dunn
Roy Rogers Kids Schedule Studio Visit Before Filming
Roy Rogers and Dale Evans adjust plans as their three children Cheryl Linda and Dusty aged nine six and three limit unsupervised studio visits during the Republic Tricolor production Trigger Jr at the Fox Theatre. The family coordinates visits to manage the toddlers during filming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Rogers
Dale Evans
Republic
Trigger, Jr
Fox Theatre
Roy
Cheryl
Linda
Dusty
Dale
Studio Visit Rules For Cheryl Linda And Dusty
Dale established visiting rules during the school year. Cheryl and Linda may visit the studio on Saturdays, while Dusty may visit on weekdays but only once per week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dale
Cheryl
Linda
Dusty
Storing Rubber Garments For Winter Use
Storing rubber garments in attic basement or storage rooms is recommended if kept cool to preserve winter rubberized wear. Continuous cool conditions help prevent deterioration and odor buildup.
Hadacol touted as remedy for nerves and stomach woes
An advertisement featuring Mrs Laura Norris of St Louis credits Hadacol with easing nervousness insomnia and stomach distress caused by vitamin deficiencies. It claims doctors recommend Hadacol a vitamin B1 B2 niacin and iron supplement and urges readers to buy from druggists noting trial sizes and prices.
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Laura Norris
South 6Th St
St. Louis
Hadacol
LeBlanc Corporation
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Korea
Ona
Abraham Lincoln
Tere
Wayne D. Allen
The
Morning Sun News-Herald
Morning Sunbeams
Danbury Review
Seretse Khama
Ruth Williams
Southampton
England
Fields Motor Company
Dodge & Plymouth Sales & Service
Esther
Upstairs In Journal
W. S. Eldridge
Bruce Cowden
D. A
East
Main Streets
Lowe
Marion
Rock Island Railway
Mrs
Earl of
Indianola
Howard
Col
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Glenn Or
Pen
Regular Army
Picnic Foods
Gary
Carnegie-Illinois Steel
Ind
Jesse Martinez
International Soundphoto
Coca-Cola Company
Burlington
Coca-Cola Bottling Company
Ary Eldae
Ieee
Fort Madison, Iowa
Leo Carrillo
Lee America
John Lindsey
New York Madison Square Garden
Fort Madison
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