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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1943
Page
5
Fragmentary religious notice cites scripture Cor. 6 17 and calls attention to a gathering or publication on moral themes. Source is incomplete but references a church or group urging ethical focus.
The column notes rising sheep keeping in Washington County and across Iowa as farmers find profit in small flocks, noting ample pasture and growing lamb appeal. It contrasts mutton taste with younger lamb, and cites broader interest in sheep farming as part of rural economy.
A column notes punchy vignettes and quips about aging fashion and daily life. It mocks human quirks from dentures to earphones and wristwatches, and pairs jokes about health, family squabbles, and social habits with a light newspaper tone.
A reflective snippet compares happiness to jam and notes that spreading joy often leaves a bit on oneself. The text ponders the saying that the good die young and suggests gratitude for longevity that tests the exception.
Havre society notes describe local families visiting, hosting dinners and hosting gatherings at the Wittmer home. Several residents including the Stalder and Gerdes families visit others, with horses haying and army departures mentioned. Additional reports cover visits by Westen, Baer, Zieglowsky, and Nielsen families, and a church meeting at the United Presbyterian church.
Mrs. Clifford Campbell and daughters visited the W. Ft. Smylie home while Mrs. J. B. Freeland hosted the Overcomer’s Sunday school class with a large turnout. A potluck dinner followed by a social afternoon ended the gathering at the Glad Hand Missionary event.
The report notes that work horses in Great Britain command two to three times the price of similar horses in the United States, reflecting regional market value disparities.
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