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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1948
Page
4
A collection of editorial notes discusses ancient shields versus modern protection, a boorish storyteller, and a journalist's need for accuracy. It warns about grasshopper plagues threatening crops, praises Iowa’s farming, quotes Daniel Webster on power, and analyzes wealth distribution and taxation since 1929, warning against excess concentrated power and unchecked industrial investment risk.
The Hampton Chronicle notes that car prices climb with rising wages. It contrasts current medium priced cars near $2,000 with older models under $1,000, arguing the newer cars offer little more and are covered with excess chrome.
A column contrasts Mohammed Amin El-Husseini's Arab plea in the Congressional Record with a rebuttal from the American Jewish Committee. It labels the Mufti a Nazi collaborator and accuses Ed Gossett of pushing anti Arab rhetoric, while noting perceived Arab prosperity under Jewish migration and criticizes both sides.
A diarylike report notes a sharp temperature drop from hot to cool with a damp northeast wind. Readers observe changes from yesterday’s heat to today’s brisk air, plus garden blooms refreshing and flies seeking shelter. The piece mentions cornfield damage seen the day after a storm near Kalona and ends with a question about the nice cool day.
Gracehill Ladies Aid announce an ice cream social on July 28 at the community building. Invited are Gracehill residents and neighbors. Several local families are noted visiting relatives and sharing events in Gracehill and nearby towns. Veteran actor Beery is referenced with a career mileage tally across film locations.
Wallace Beery travels to Los Angeles County Honor Farm for scenes in Alias a Gentleman, his current film showing at the State Theater. The article notes the star’s location shoot and the ongoing production status.
A fragment mentions a planned period for rest and reflection described as a grand night to sleep. The note hints at timing and mood without specific events or dates.
Larry Adler the harmonica king appears with Jose Iturbi in piano harmonica duets in MGM’s Three Daring Daughters. The film, opening Friday at the State Theatre, also features Jeanette MacDonald and Jane Powell. Adler gained wartime fame in the AEF and declined Broadway and Hollywood bookings to entertain service members.
Republic's action western The Wild Frontier starring Allan Rocky Lane and his Black Jack horse premieres at the Fox theater Friday. Lane excels as the fighting cowboy with Jack Holt as the heavy and Roy Barcroft in support. John James appears as Jim and Pierre Watkin plays Rock's father.
Westminister on July 13 the E P Rich family and their boys joined a Washington group for a picnic at Crapo Park in Burlington. Edgar Stewart and Linda attended the Hawkeye holiday. Archie King of Ames Merle Eckels James Eckles Nora Eagle of Zion and her granddaughter Donna visited the Robert Eckles home Monday.
Linda enjoyed fireworks by the Chamber of Commerce of low City Monday evening. Dick Schmitt helped KE. P. Rich boys with their work last week. S. S. Moothart and Roy Fisher families hosted visitors over the July 4 weekend. Ainsworth couple visited Roy Fisher Sunday. Earl Fisher Suzy and family joined. Several groups vacationed at Lake Keomah on July 4. Better Brush party at Keith Stewart home. Lester Laubach hosted a surprise birthday at Vern Fieher home. E Slemmons and Jerman Schultz visited Iowa City. Slemmons attended Elizabeth Wells funeral in Cedar Rapids Sunday afternoon.
About 57 billion quarts of milk are produced each year with roughly half consumed as beverages or in cooking. The remaining milk is used to make butter cheese ice cream and a range of other products including plastics penicillin insecticides and certain explosives.
At the height of his fame Mark Twain was approached by an inventor offering a share in his product for 500 dollars. Twain declined due to past bad luck with such deals. The inventor was Alexander Graham Bell.
The Washington Evening Journal edition from Washington Iowa lists staff positions including Elder Shannon Co publishers with Ed Shannon managing editor Dave Elder and Charles Morris news editor. It notes advertising manager W J Shannon plant superintendent Max Marble and general publication details with Inland Daily Press Association and Iowa press affiliations. Subscriptions offered with weekly carrier and yearly rates.
An advertisement touts Teol as a strong fungicide for athletes foot, claiming it kills more germs faster with 90 percent alcohol. The ad directs readers to ask any druggist and notes availability at McDaniels Drug Store today.
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