Editorial Association Notes January 20 1947
The piece reflects on Earth's delicate climate balance and divine provision. It asserts God regulates life and is love, citing Deuteronomy 28 12 about God opening heaven to bless rainfall and labor.
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1947
Page
5
Pioneer era remembered in Mt Pleasant notes
A community column recalls figures like M. R. Meek and Joe Wright, hints at Works & Meek, previews a Sheaffer Pen plant tour in Mt Pleasant, and reflects on progress from plows to tractors and airplanes while noting local sentiment and wit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
M. R. Meek
Work & Meek
Boot & Shoe Emporium
Meek
Joe Wright
Marcellus Meek
Sheaffer Pen Company
Mt. Pleasant
Farmer's witty reply to guests with few chairs
In Atlanta a man hosted four friends at his farm. They entered the farmer's house and felt embarrassed by the two chairs. The farmer, after snuffing, quipped that there were enough chairs just too much company, delivering a dry punchline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Dewey Weeks
Salem
Dan
Dewey
Jackie
Urban TeSockhorst
John
Urban
Jean Miller
Egypt School
Wyratt Marbourg
Zeeks
Wil
Donald Adam
Talleyland
Zeck
Mr. Foster
Dewes
Digg
Simple math problem and school mischief in court
Counsel tests a farmer on a math riddle about 15 men and 5 hours. The witness replies the task is done because the field is already plowed. A teacher notes Willie is dirty, his mother retorts with a sharp misspoken reply. A student claims college status as the judge cites ignorance as no excuse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willie
Biology Teacher and Student Joke
A biology class quip hinges on a teacher asking why women live longer than men. Sammy replies that paint may be a great preservative, delivering a humorous twist to the discussion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sammy
Foreman and Boy Clash Over Worker’s Recovery Time
A dialogue shows a foreman asking when a injured worker can return to work and a boy replying it will be long due to compensation. A separate fragment mentions a scribbler’s daughter and editors avenging printing choices.
Jog's Friendliness Surprises Farmer
A Salem column recounts farm life events from a community paper. It notes a neighbor’s dog incident turning friendly with a farmer, farm sales and moves, remodels by Russell Miller, and praise for longtime landlord John Foster, who helped tenants through crop worries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Jeffries
South of Town
John Foster
Fruit prep preserves vitamin C and flavor
Investigations show fruit or juice kept cool in a refrigerator loses little or no vitamin C. Flavor is preserved as well when fruit is chilled until use at mealtime.
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