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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1948
Page
4
A compendium editorial voice critiques Truman momentum, CIO demands, and New Deal fatigue. It notes Eisenhower doubts, labor law fights, and social programs, then pivots to postwar economic slack, divorce trends, and oversupply in agriculture illustrating government limits.
A Winterset Madisonian editorial praises Mr Beardsley as highly esteemed and predicts he will win by a record majority. The piece pledges unqualified support to urge him to serve all Iowans, not just the groups that backed his primary bid.
An article chronicles the origins of the By the Way column, tracing its first appearance to August 1918 and noting its evolution from a brief, informal feature to a daily, space‑filled column through various editors and contributors. It recalls early fly related humor and the column's long readers’ interest.
A reflective column recalling encounters with flies and the small details of daily life. The author blends memory with observation, noting how these tiny creatures intersect with moments of travel and routine.
A fragmentary passage notes a little fly leaving a scene in No Man's Land and reflecting on its unintended creation of a town, hinting at a broader tale about scale and consequence.
A wartime reminiscence notes a brief verse about the Crown Prince from Life magazine, pegged to the summer when German forces were retreating. The poem mocks features and military image, reflecting home front humor amid conflict.
A lively weekly band concert in Central Park draws families and neighbors, with children playing nearby and vendors offering treats. The piece recalls early radio days, jokes about eight nose types, a New Jersey trip by Maurice Mineart, and a caution on watching power mowers around kids.
The author recalls wartime sentiment labeling Germans as Huns and notes a black type line reading To Hell With the Kaiser appearing in the Journal. A reflection on harsher attitudes during World War I versus World War II.
The Journal's daily By the Way column has seen Ralph Shannon Helen Livingston Dave Elder and Bill Shannon as editors before Mrs Merle Eckels now guides the feature. Readers have long enjoyed the entertaining editorial page, and the tradition remains strong after three decades.
Notice of probate in district court Washington County Iowa. E S Hebner deceased last will dated November 5 1945 filed opened read hearing fixed for July 16 1948 at Washington Court House before the district court or clerk.
At 9 00 o clock A M the day above mentioned all persons interested are notified and required to appear and show cause why the instrument should not be probated and allowed as the last will and testament of the deceased By Order of R R Noonan Clerk of the District Court Dated at Washington Iowa July 9 1948 Seal R R NOONAN Clerk of the District Court
The sixth baby born in the Eicher school district in 1948 is a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Everett Roth, born Sunday July 4 at Washington County Hospital. The note highlights Eicher School as a large rural district in Washington County and recounts community events and visits around early July.
The text warns that helminthosporium blight was the major oat disease across the United States in 1946 and 1947. It affects oats with Victoria parentage, causing 25 to 100 percent losses in affected fields. The fragment notes months and price figures, indicating a historical agricultural report.
A Manx cat is a tailless variety of the domestic cat. The breed is noted for its compact body and rounded appearance, distinguishing it from tailed cats through its characteristic lack of a tail.
This item notes several locals, including Dean Morgan Dan Pine Eugene Reed David Pine Bob Herr Richie and Bill Orr returning from Camp Eastman after a week with the Boy Scout program. It also mentions the Friendly Workers club sewing at Dorothy Smith home June 29 with 11 members and five children present and upcoming entertainment by Mrs Margaret Allen on July 13.
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