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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1973
Page
4
In Washington Iowa on Monday February 26 1973 the editor reflects on wisdom and knowledge asking who among you is wise and meek and capable of showing good works. The piece contrasts speech with character and hints at a lawyer who stayed up all night. It notes the country’s founding as a protest against taxation.
The piece notes how the sun’s angle shifts with seasons, affecting downtown parking. It contrasts winter warming sunlit spots for melting ice with summer shade seeking to avoid overheated interiors of cars. It emphasizes vigilance over sun and shadows as days lengthen.
An informal report describes the Conger House on East Washington as nearly ready for public display. The Col Wilson den museum area has been refinished and cleaned, and the front parlour is being redecorated with wallpaper, floor coverings, and drapery materials selected.
Iowa public debate pivots to Sunday liquor sales as social issues keep surfacing. Supreme Court abortion ruling ends push to revise old law while gambling ban repeal lasts, prompting renewed religious and sociological forecasts about Sunday usage and moral impact.
The Almanac notes supporters of Sunday alcohol sales cite lost business and tax revenue from cross border traffic. It argues for individual freedom to choose, while acknowledging the issue could fail if honesty hurts prospects for a $10 million tax gain.
A collection agency humorously threatens to repossess a car to Mr. Jones but the neighbors vote it a lousy trick. The item also notes February 26 1973 as a date with historical events from Napoleon to the Grand Canyon and a quote by Ralph Waldo Emerson.
Don Reid serves as secretary for the Iown organization, with recent activity noted but no detailed actions or statements provided in this fragment.
A humorous look at facelifting bands promising a miracle chin lift with elastic straps and careful application. Cautions come from health officials about headaches from tight wear and the need for proper use. A separate Health alert warns that pilot lights can ignite nearby flammable substances, urging ventilation before relighting.
In a 1932 national pair championship hand North South reached six hearts after a five heart try. East doubled to show values, West led the ace of spades, but South trumped and made the slam. East West had lost seven aces earlier, and the hand ended with East West adding three more aces to their tally.
Dear Abby columns address a Michigan burial ritual involving placing a bottle of bourbon in a coffin and legal questions about it. The discussion pivots to advice on avoiding high pressure shopping parties and a reader’s dream interpretation of friendship and jealousy.
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