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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1949
Page
4
Editorial commentary argues people must choose the path of reform themselves. It laments high taxes and government wage policy while praising the Elks campaign to defend democracy. It notes the paradox of rising wages raising prices and reducing real take home pay for workers.
The Des Moines story compares Appenoose and Washington counties noting Appenoose near $70 000 in the red for poor relief while Washington county holds about $56 000 for next year. Washington uses most funds for the county home and welfare office with state aid for aged blind and dependent children.
A historical photo shows the church as it stood from 1868 for about 30 years. In the late 1890s the cupola and bell were removed, the balcony and front entrance altered, seating rearranged, and the pulpit moved. Later work added the south and north additions and the front tower restoring the current appearance.
Washington residents teased about California climate as temperatures neared zero and snow fell on Tuesday. The column notes readers remark California weather is similar to what they are experiencing, echoing a Des Moines Register line about the Kiowa Minnesota basketball game.
The piece notes Bert McGrane praising Whitey Skoog of Minnesota for his prolific scoring, calling the player a marvel. The author aims to inform readers of Skoog’s basket total and impact on the game.
A brief paragraph notes typographical errors in the Register and highlights Lee Taylor’s California piece praising Dr Karl Lieb, Iowa university athletic council representative and commerce professor. It recalls Lieb’s past speeches at Des Moines Chamber of Commerce events and his ties to the Iowa business school and a Washington farmer namesake.
Pepperettes overcame She-Wolves 40 to 35 as Jane Tanner led with 23 points and Joan Krabill plus Jane Whitehead added double figures. Ruth Shaffer top scored for She-Wolves with 18. In the second game the Shazams, led by Patterson with 23, routed Ruth Miller’s team 44 to 10. Mixerettes and Hoopers meet tonight at 6.
Floyd Crayne’s closing out sale drew a fine crowd yesterday. Oats sold at 1.0714 dollars per bushel, ten cows brought 266 dollars, calves 156 dollars, corn 1.30 per bushel, broad sows 95 dollars. Brown and Bruty acted as auctioneers.
Small pigs are easier to handle and should be vaccinated against cholera, castrated, and ear marked at about eight weeks. Early vaccination saves serum and costs, and provides longer immunity than vaccinating larger pigs.
Wartime Wonder Salve offered as a home remedy for psoriasis eczema infections athlete's foot and other external skin irritations. Claims no acids or alcohol and easy painless antiseptic application. Sold in Washington and through local druggists and Walgreens stores.
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