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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1975
Page
4
The brief reflects on divine love citing I John 4 8 noting that love appears in many works yet true love requires knowing God the source. It asks how people can become better when they do not understand real love and its origin.
Personal note reports a tinted Hawks picture in the Journal office repainted room. A large Go Cyclones sign appeared, with Rick Jurgens named as top suspect but the writer invites other schools to claim wall space if allowed.
A partial two tooth dental plate left in the Journal building’s upstairs restroom was spotted by Dave Elder who took it for safekeeping and delivered it to the dentists nearby. Tom Stewart later recovered the plate and reflected on wearing it continually. The tale ties to a broader life lesson about getting along with people over pure grades.
The column traces onions from ancient Egypt and Moses to Spanish introduction in the Americas, noting their culinary and symbolic roles. It cites Ulysses Grant’s wartime onion reliance, 1810 US seed catalogs, and a 1973 shortage, then forecasts ample supply and an average annual per-person consumption around 13 pounds.
Readers share marital strain and home life woes. A 43 year old husband avoids outings, while a 38 year old wife seeks social balance. Separate letters discuss a flooded basement, safety, and a dispute over inherited or gifted household items.
A quirky column stitches limerick fragments and odd trivia from 1975. It notes a consumption joke, gender test lore, whale speeds, alligators ears, odds in gambling, Hawaiian phonology, and a study on children behind a barrier. It closes with a Choctaw word meaning people red and a copyright date.
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