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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1945
Page
8
The 1946 outlook predicts rising living costs due to wage increases and no war bond drives. Farm parity policy work resumes in 1946 to guard against postwar price drops, while taxes may fall or stay flat and certain nuisance taxes could disappear. The federal debt rises, retail sales hold near 1945 levels with apparel and luxury items lagging, and new jobs for returning soldiers are a major political task.
Forecasts project retail sales surpassing 1945 with stronger woolen and cotton demand and a surge in men’s clothing especially shirts. Labor in 1946 cen ters on strikes, shorter weeks, higher hourly wages yet lower take home pay, and tougher labor-management relations. Real estate and building activity rise amid scarce materials but potential regional declines in congested auto areas.
Ris and Mrs. Quincy Rice and family from Delta visited Wellman friends over Sunday after his German POW discharge. Richard Winegardon return from Army service welcomed. Local nurses, church groups, and clubs held Christmas events and devotionals. Galen Bull discharged from Navy Air Forces settles in Kansas. W S Turnipseed and Carrie Marner recoveries noted. Christmas plans shared.
The article explains that egg eating is a habit of young pullets and can be prevented by providing nests for every six birds and padding nest bottoms with litter to avoid broken eggs. If some hens continue the habit, remove or dispose of the offending birds for a period.
Roberta Rich stays with Mrs. J. J. Rich in STRINGTOWN while Joe Wittmer of Wayland handled writing and painting for Arnold Rinners before their move.
A weather centered note recalls a slick Monday night with rain on snow creating glare of ice and a 500 casualty list during the holiday period. It mentions Helen Livingston recovering from flu, travel woes, and a Navy gate fix incident. Hospital baby arrival brings cheer amid in-home accidents and flu.
Multiple reads list holiday visits from grandparents and relatives across Iowa City and Washington. Highlights include Glen Yoder's discharge from the army, Christmas dinners at several parental homes, the Richs welcoming grandson John Keith Rich, flu affecting school activities, and the Rinners moving to the Stringtown area.
Daily fire toll shows 1,800 fires in the United States with 28 deaths per 1000 homes and dozens of structures affected including 130 stores 100 factories seven churches seven schools and three hospitals.
A readable fragment highlights a senior woman regaining vigor after relief from nagging backache. The ad style copy hints at a product claim. Key entities include an unnamed woman and generic backache relief messaging. The passage conveys renewed energy and improved comfort for an older reader.
Grandview notes show the Ladies Rural Club meeting hosted by Mrs Delbert Maxee with Mrs Omer Green in attendance. Christmas exchange was organized by co host Mrs Ward Wetrick and held in Dr Miller’s office. Mearl Enfield hosted the Thursday gathering with several members present.
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