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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1945
Page
5
The piece reflects on aging and changing habits, notes farm size trends from 40 to 80 acres, and discusses sugar shortages blamed on political planning. It recalls a McDaniel Drug Store photo window of service members, stresses the value of photographs in American history, and warns about fountain damage in Central Park.
The clippings critique U S borrowing to fund foreign debts and urge hands off on Russia’s right to self rule. A Burlington note praises newspaper routes as peaceful work. Five Evening Journal routes lack regular carriers, prompting substituting and haste in delivery duties.
A journal writer contemplates petty economies observed during a delivery route. He notes that while thrift is good, excessive frugality can become ridiculous and self-defeating in everyday life.
The text notes that when necessary the boss personally handles routing duties. Over the past two weeks the fallback approach appears to be used frequently, with the phrase last resort appearing in multiple instances.
City service woes grow with more missed deliveries and late collections. Frayed tempers rise as readers wonder if any subscribers remain after hectic evenings.
The speaker notes a penny for each man who endures skin pain and mild agony to squeeze one more shave from an old blade. He suggests saving by skipping a cigar but finds the principle values the act.
The passage notes that paper boys are generally three years younger than in the past and that customers try to help the young workers who are completing jobs that are almost too big for them. It reflects on public understanding of the situation and the effort of the youth.
The remark by Glen Barclay compares economies in two commodities cigars and sugar, noting differing cost considerations and market dynamics. He highlights how price factors influence production and consumer choice in each sector.
Glen questions why people save 5 cents on a 25 cent cigar while ignoring price cuts on larger items like a hundred pound bag of sugar. He notes that housewives also seek small savings on everyday pantry goods, such as string bundles and soup made from scraps.
The narrator reflects on the difficulties of a paper boy’s life based on personal experience carrying a route, noting that memory of those trials has faded but remains relatable.
A boy refuses to deliver a newspaper at a house after recounting fear of a cross dog. He notes seeing a couple of dogs recently and avoiding contact, while the boss shows little inclination to laugh at the situation.
A boss shows no inclination to laugh as a boy laments missing a customer to collect from. The narrator recounts making five call-backs himself to recover a twenty cent payment.
The note suggests that worsening soap shortages could revive a previously observed local custom. It hints at economic strain driving people to revert to traditional practices and barter methods. The statement reflects concern over supplies and community adaptation.
The boss accepts the boy may tell the truth about leaving a paper while the customer claims it wasn’t delivered. The narrator notes delivering papers recently that vanished before customers returned home.
A glimpse into the demanding work of sustaining a newspaper delivery route. The piece highlights the daily routines, challenges, and perseverance of those who keep papers flowing to subscribers.
A lighthearted note from the newspaper’s puzzle desk mentions a teaser answer and upcoming jokes while acknowledging sparse contributions and no prizes awarded so far. It references an eggs riddle answer and hints at continued humor in future installments.
Beery stars with Tom Drake in This Man's Navy at the State Theater. Drake plays Jess Weaver crippled by a fall, Ned Trumpet schemes to claim him as his son, with submarine patrols and jungle adventures in Burma. Cast also includes James Gleason Jan Clayton Selena Boyle Noah Beery Sr Henry O Neill.
The line up promises a wholesome show titled This Man's Navy for family audiences, highlighting expert performers and broad appeal.
For a late crop, plant leaf lettuce and globe radishes in the cold frame by the first of September. Also onion sets, if available, for green onions. Keep the frame open until frosts are predicted.
The piece argues government owned electric systems dodge taxes and Treasury loans while private, tax paying electric companies serve the public with low prices. It cites 80 percent of power from private firms and promotes postwar electric living on The Summer Electric Hour with Robert Armbruster on CBS at 4:30 Sundays.
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