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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1946
Page
4
An excerpt discusses urban decline versus a divinely prepared eternal city. It contrasts mortal cities with a heavenly locale, urging readers to pursue citizenship in the spiritual city described in Hebrews 13 14 and emphasizing earthly impermanence.
A column from the Marshalltown Times-Republican surveys public ignorance about government while warning against FEPC provisions that could allow job discrimination suits. It argues saving builds wealth, laments nationwide thrift erosion, and cites opinions from Dan Tobin and press editorials on democracy and housing.
A collage of oddities and jokes traces a Chicago tabloid moment offering cash for embarrassing letters, a waiter quip about a bent steak, verse fragments, and whimsical exchanges. It surveys social miscues, marriage woes, and schoolyard humor in a tongue in cheek fashion.
The Messina earthquake struck early December 28 1908 destroying the Sicilian city. About 84000 lives were lost in Messina with fires and shock causing most damage. The seismic wave caused extensive destruction along the Messina Straits.
The article notes a growing elderly population with 7 percent over 65 today versus 3 percent in 1870, and minors dropping from half the population to about one third. It highlights a demographic transition toward an older citizenry.
Columbus Junction reports officer elections for the local Odd Fellows lodge led by Jesse Schrier as noble grand and Dewey Jones as vice grand. Rebekah lodge officers were installed with Berta Blodgett as noble grand and Merle Schabilion as financial secretary, among others. Also noted are birthday observances, returning servicemembers, and arriving funeral attendees from Texas and California.
Chicago dispatch reports an orphan estate of about 5000 dollars left by a Wiley relative seeks heirs in Iowa. Probate genealogist Walter C. Cox searches for descendants of Michael Wiley and Anna Fowers, tracing 1880s Iowa ties to locate children, grandchildren or other relatives.
Doctor warns kidneys contain 15 miles of tiny filters and when tired cause night awakenings. Symptoms include frequent or scanty urination with burning and backache. Doan's Pills are promoted as relief after decades of use.
A note recalls a 1673 English attempt to ban chocolate claiming it interfered with barley use and heating. The event reflects early regulatory debates over imported goods and colonial trade in the era.
The doctrine that the earth is spherical traces to the Pythagorean school of Greek philosophy dating back to 509 BC, shaping later astronomical thought and cosmology.
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