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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1948
Page
4
The column ponders religion and modern life from a Midwestern viewpoint. It critiques overblown claims in publishing and film, praises constructive criticism, notes seedless tomato farming, warns against overlarge institutions, and questions college athletics commercialization amid Iowa farming concerns.
Milburn McKay, visiting from Davenport, recalls starting Washington's instrumental music course alongside his teaching duties. He helped form the Washington Municipal Band, ran a local music store, and later led a Davenport shop. The piece notes the rise of instrumental music in schools and McKay’s impact. It also mentions janitor history at the county courthouse and a forecast of cold weather as well as reflections on a white Christmas.
The article reflects on the value of Pauline and other biblical letters, noting how they reveal the minds of apostles, the early church, and human warmth. It highlights Philippians from prison, Epaphroditus, and Timothy as focal figures, with a view of scripture as living history.
A Des Moines teamster describes severe internal piles causing frequent work stoppages. He credits SEL-O-PON, a vegetable remedy, as the only effective relief after trying other options. The ad promotes SEL-O-PON as harmless and easy to swallow, with Lemmon's Pharmacy as the source.
Eight workers labor for a year to produce one million feet of rough Douglas fir lumber, highlighting a major output milestone in timber industry.
An advertisement touts Vicks Va-tro-nol Nose Drops as fast acting for congestion and sniffly head colds. It promises relief by clearing nasal passages and suggests the product can prevent colds when used promptly.
Fragmentary text lists Pauline letters including Philippians I Timothy and Ephesians. No cohesive report or events. unclear context or dates. Entities: Philippians I Timothy Ephesians.
The foxglove provides digitalis, the valued heart remedy named from the plant’s botanical name.
Creditors are notified that under court order in the receivership of Wellman Builders Inc the claims period closes December 13 1948. File itemized notarized statements with Washington County District Court Clerk, including any preference claim. Receiver Wendell L. Phillips presides.
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