Why Cuss and Swear and a Look at Civic Themes
A column review discusses the origins of mass automobile production and its cost reduction, the value of American private enterprise, and a critique of the nations postwar building program for veterans. It notes shifts from costly early cars to mass production, praises industrial ingenuity, and questions political motives behind veterans homes. The piece closes with reflections on civic progress in Washington Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. C. Willits
America
Washington
Iowa
Life Insurance Purchases Rise Amid Quiet Sunday Drive
The Washington Post notes marked increases in life insurance purchases over recent months as the tone of everyday life shifts toward valuing security. The piece implies people expect life to be brief, reflecting a wary mood beyond peaceful country drives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
Elephants Guard Circus Against Labor Troubles
The Dailey Bros three rings circus at Armory Field in Washington presents an elephant driven show where 14 year old Norma Davenport trains the herd. Elephants lift tents, move wagons, and even stage a baseball game with two ton pachyderms as players. The herd, praised for docility, avoids strikes and works for fresh hay and occasional bread. Performances run at 3 am, 5 mm, with doors open earlier for the menagerie and tailored horse tail featuring ribbon winners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dailey Bros. Three Lings
Armory Field
Washington
Norma Devenport
Auny
Swailes Family Dispute Headed to Washington County Court
In district court of Washington County Iowa Luella Nicholson and others sue Henry T Swailes executor and trustee under the will of W T Swailes and others including Sarah J Nichelson Lida Swailes an incompetent and Sarah J Nicholson guardian of Lida Swailes. The complaint lists plaintiffs Luella Nicholson W H Swailes and James E Swailes against defendants Henry T Swailes executor and trustee Sarah J Nichelson Lida Swailes and Sarah J Nicholson guardian.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County
Iowa
Luella Nicholson
W. H. Swailes
James E. Swailes
Henry T. Swailes
Henry T Swailes
W. T. Swailes
Sarah J. Nichelson
Lida Swailes
Sarah J. Nicholson
Notice to plaintiffs and defendants of final report hearing
Referee in Cause No 15535 reports final accounting in Washington County Iowa. Hearing set for September 10 1946 at 10 A M in Washington Court House to fix compensation costs and fees and to order disbursement of net sale proceeds to Henry T Swailes Trustee for the life use of Lida Swailes as per the will. Appearance or objection required by hearing date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenn
District Court
Washington County
Iowa
Washington
Henry T. Swailes
W. T. Swailes
Lida Swailes
Referee Baldrige Clears Final Report Distributions
An order approving the final report directs distribution as played, with distributions to be made and the referee discharged. A. E. Baldrige serves as the referee in Washington, Iowa.
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A. E. Baldrige
Washington, Iowa
Doubles in the Kitchen Boost Efficiency
The text suggests using two measuring cups for dry and liquid ingredients to speed up cooking. It also recommends twin sets of salt and pepper shakers, one at the stove and one at the mixing center, to save steps.
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