Nations Editorial Urges Clean Soul Over Any Gain
A July 25 1945 National Editorial Association piece counsels readers that no man is lost when his soul remains clean and warns against outraging the soul for imagined advantage.
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1945
Page
4
Railroads blamed in troop transport critique by Railway Age
Railway Age defends railroads Pullman Co and the Office of Defense Transportation amid accusations of mishandling troop returns. It cites prior warnings of congestion and notes reduced equipment despite rising troop movements. The piece argues government planning and top officials shoulder responsibility, not railroads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Railway Age
War Department
Europe
Pacific
Patterson
British youth council proposes American style drug store in England
The Iowa City Press-Citizen reports the British youth advisory council suggests introducing a drug store model for English youth similar to the American system. The piece muses whether Britain’s resilient character survives wartime strain yet is drawn to popular modern conveniences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa City
Headlines and Joke Snippet Parade Of Old Time Quips
A collage of quips and jokes on fashion, age, humor at the table, and a playful exchange between father and son about Washington. It blends lines about hoop skirts, base runners, and aging, with class and presidency as punchlines.
Bridegroom Faints At Berkeley Wedding in Chapel of the Flowers
In Berkeley the wedding at the Chapel of the Flowers ended abruptly as the groom fainted after the vows. The bride remained composed and the ceremony resumed with both parties departing the altar, as the minister expressed sympathy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berkeley
Calif
Francis
Soldier Poem Echoes Silent Farewell at USC Dance
A fragment from a USC dance is quoted, revealing a soldier's remorseful reflections on a shaky romance. The speaker recalls being treated as a friend or "little pal" while financing his partner's new suit and supporting her troubles. The verse ends with a defiant line about hanging up the phone.
Pfe. H. A. Harbison Arrives Home on Overseas Furlough
Pfe Herbert A Harbison, son of Mr and Mrs H A Harbison, who joined service March 18 1944 and was wounded in Germany February 21, has returned to Columbus Junction. He spent months hospitalized in England and his wife Mildred Bell, a local resident, is at home. A home talent show follows a Wednesday band concert on Main Street at 8 o'clock featuring John Pence and Robert Buser.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus Junction
Herbert A. Harbison
H. A. Harbison
Germany
Columbus
John Pence
Robert Buser
Grant Buser
South Pacific
Hawaii
Irene T. Sherbern
Naval Hospital
Shoemaker
Calif
Laura M. Teel
Kenneth M. Sherbern
Marion Swanson
Washington
J. W. Briggs
Here
Lester Johnston
Clyde Johnston
Nichols
Camp Cur- Son
Colorado Springs
Colo
France
Local War Time Notices From Columbus Junction Area
Veterans and families in the Columbus Junction region share furloughs and hospital stays. Irene Sherbern and Kenneth Sherbern return from duty on 30 day leaves while Pvt Lester Johnston rests at Camp Carson after five months in Germany and France with the 89th division.
Johnston Arrives at Camp Patrick After Overseas Service
Louie Johnston of Columbus Junction has reached Camp Patrick Virginia after more than two years in Africa and Italy with the 168th Infantry in the 84th Division.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louie Johnston
Frank FE. Johnston
Columbus Junction
Camp Patrick
168Th Infantry
Devil’s Food Cake Tips Color Batter
A quick kitchen note advises adding a few drops of red food coloring to batter to suit a husband’s craving for a red devil’s food cake and achieve the desired shade.
Soviet Scientist Raises Milk Yield With Toxin Dose
A Soviet scientist asserts milk production increased after administering a small dose of a cytotoxic substance found naturally in blood. The claim, reported with limited details, targets dairy output gains through biological means.
Anabaptist Rule in Munster Ends as Liberties Fall
The city of Munster was ruled by John of Leiden and his Anabaptists from 1532 to 1535 during their Zion kingdom. Conflicts between citizens and martial bishops led to continued turmoil and the loss of most municipal liberties. By 1803 civil control returned when bishopric lands were repurposed for civil use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Munster
John of
Leiden
Kingdom of
Zion
Salt treat cleans clothline to prevent freezing
On winter washdays a dampened small muslin bag stuffed with about four tablespoons of salt is rubbed on the wire clothesline. The salt treatment helps prevent the clothes from freezing to the line after this method is applied.
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