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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1952
Page
4
A collage of opinions touches on armed conflict, winter, personal habits, and social norms. It riffs on public figures, taxes, railroads, and gender roles, weaving humor with critique of postwar prosperity and political rhetoric. The piece blends wit with reflections on modern life and media culture.
Dultmeier Manufacturing of Manning Iowa, once famed for wagon tongues, shifts to wagon boxes as horse drawn wagons fade. The firm runs night shifts to meet year round demand and sells boxes across Iowa Illinois Dakotas Minnesota Nebraska Missouri Kansas. They design 10 12 14 foot boxes from west coast fir lumber and Arkansas oak, shipping hog feeders stack tanks rake teeth and other products.
Kalona notes recounts a large Thanksgiving weekend as many local families held dinners and hosted relatives from Riverside Ames Iowa City and other towns. The item lists guests including the Stricklers Peterseims and Bremners and mentions hospital stays and minor surgeries at Mercy Hospital Iowa City.
Save some juice from sour pitted cherries and spoon over tapioca pudding just before serving for a bright fruit finish. The simple topper adds tart sweetness and a glossy glaze to the dessert.
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