This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 6 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1947
Page
5
A devotional verse from Deuteronomy 12 7 frames the day with guidance on craftsmanship and life. The message urges doing work as if under divine inspection, promising blessing for those who apply such diligence to tasks and to their households.
The letter column rails against communism and calls for strong resistance. It notes a shift in attitudes since the New Deal era, condemns Soviet signatures and aims to expose Soviet influence, urging vigilance against the Communist threat in U.S. politics and society.
A guest writer reflects on listening to a noon radio program for calm and hymns, wonders if people seek quiet amid busy days, and praises small charity acts. The piece recalls a Skelly breakfast for Wellman folks, church gatherings, and notes Mrs. Elder’s absence from a Fortnightly meeting.
Des Moines visitors join local neighbors at a Skelly breakfast in Pilotburg honoring Carl T Anderson and his wife for Agricultural Achievement. Attendees include the Stransky, Hanmond, Oldfield, Frienson, Emde and Campbell families and Skelly representatives. A birth is noted for Lyle Walton's son Gary Lyle.
Community news lists visits by Rev and Mrs Fowler and others, a soils meeting in Ames, and a memorial for Mrs Kyestone. Funeral attendees from Chicago and Des Moines attend John C Kleopfer’s service. Nursing cap ceremony at Mercy Iowa City marks student milestones amid family visits and wartime memories.
A vintage guideline suggests clearing a kitchen sink by directing infrared heat at the grease trap or by using culinary soda followed by vinegar. The method relies on heat and chemical reaction to loosen buildup.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.