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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1946
Page
4
A NATI editorial on December 2 1946 calls Peter the Apostle cowardly for denying Jesus after Christ’s arrest. It notes inconsistencies among some readers while quoting John 18 17 to frame the moral point.
A historical recap recalls Iowa’s 1846 transition from territory to state. Voters ratified the constitution on August 3 1846 and Ansel Briggs won the governor’s seat by 247 votes. The assembly convened November 3 1846, with Charles Munson administering Briggs’s oath. Iowa joined the Union December 28 1846 under President Polk’s signature.
A humorous note contrasts TV baseball with real danger as a foul ball near misses fans. The piece then shifts to a satirical wedding described as a shotgun wedding, where the groom uses a shotgun to secure a home.
A wry column notes fashion elites advocate longer skirts while readers joke about aging eyes. The piece mentions a public figure who once fought for rights now waits in line, and the Digest parodies a cautious man aiming at unseen targets. The wife’s nightly greeting is described as affection, but the punchline reveals it is a test of investigation.
An elderly trapper dozes on a shaded porch as two travelers recall their hunting trek. The cabin dweller responds with a dry quip about time until dinner. The brief vignette captures frontier humor and rural life in Louisiana.
A clerkly schoolroom quip asks if Shakespeare would still be regarded as remarkable if alive now. The pupil notes he would be 376 years old, framing a witty contrast between genius and age.
Quips on misgiving and bargaining surface in a rural exchange. Old Dog, Farmer, and Hired Hand trade wry lines about mistaken intentions and thinking things through, reflecting Midwestern humor from a local column.
Michigan deer hunters endured snow and cold while out hunting. Rice and family joined in a Thanksgiving mass at St. Mary's chapel. Des Moines residents Mr. and Mrs. John Jacob Frank were hosted at Emma Frank's home. Hartwich couple Mr. and Mrs. Walter Beranek with two children shared Thanksgiving with Mrs. Albie Beranek in Riverside and saw other relatives during the visit.
East Sunset reports corn husking ahead year good with abundant harvest. Local families host and visit relatives over Thanksgiving, with several dinners and gatherings noted. Readers learn about club work, hospital dismissals, and visits by Rev Carl S Rice from Davenport.
Riverside December 2. Members of the Willing Workers club were entertained at Mrs. G A White's home in the east part of Riverside. The ladies passed the afternoon tearing and sewing carpet rags completing eight one pound rags.
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