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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1947
Page
4
An editorial reflection on the rarity of true delicate affection among souls, praising those who combine deep love with genuine respect and fidelity as urged in Rom. 12:11.
National Farm Safety Week runs July 20 to 26 with calls for safer farm practices to prevent injuries and deaths. Emphasis on proper tractor use and careful handling of corn binders and shelters to protect families amid rising farm mechanization and fatigue.
A political quip links a car in every garage to a presidential campaign. The remark contrasts public optimism with transport policy and hints at broader economic themes reflected in the era’s rail and corn imagery.
Three reasons for visiting the County hospital Wednesday evening included checking on Mrs. Myrtle Morgan who has been there two months. She looked good though anxious to return home and may do so by week’s end barring unseen complications.
The report notes reason two was to call on Mrs. Carl Jarrard, a former neighbor and club member who hopes to go home this weekend. She praises the care, mentions much company during her hospital stay, and confirms her dresser is laden with bouquets from family and friends.
Mrs. William Crawford and her daughter Ruth Ann Norman will travel home on Saturday to join her husband and young son Johnnie at the farm west of Wellman. Grandmother Mrs. J. S. Crawford of Washington remains at the farm to manage affairs.
The narrator recalls a moment at a hospital window viewing seven sleeping babies with eyeing visitors. Nurse Marguerite Whittaker Walker offers refreshments and a playful invitation about pight caps, leaving a memory of orange juice cocktails and a quirky hometown anecdote from July 21, 1947 about a chilly night.
A playful note mentions a blanket and an electric heating pad placed at her feet as part of a Wednesday Trickie Quickie. The line suggests readers search for related clues or answers in the puzzle feature.
Gaps and pay anomalies in state conservation and related departments emerge as 10 percent raises become visible in July payrolls. G L Ziemer and W W Aitken see boosts to $5 000 and $3 500 while others get smaller increases. Governor Blue tours Hawaii aboard the Iowa, jeopardizing talk of a special 1948 income tax session at Clear Lake. Rep. Ainsworth and Hansen discuss possible petitions and repeal pledges amid tax extension efforts.
A lighthearted exchange reveals a couple arguing over four electric fans borrowed from neighbors. The husband scolds the wife for running them all day while she insists the fans are not theirs. The humorous vignette highlights neighborly borrowing dynamics.
Des Moines reports show many landlords backing a 15 percent increase in new leases while awaiting possible continuation of federal rent controls next year. Tenants may refuse, keeping rent at current ceilings, though landlords can file evictions to reclaim units for own use or for buyers or renovations, shortening timelines to thirty days.
The board met on call with all members present. Soldiers exemption applications 706 to 986 were allowed except 766 and 981. Homestead tax credit applications 1 to 1550 were allowed except 7. Recess taken until July 22, 1947. Arthur Wiley chairman. Fred Bourgeois county auditor attested.
On Tuesday July 22, 1917 the chairman noted a recess taken on July 21 1947 with all members present. Resolutions numbered 1551 to 3806 were allowed except several specified numbers. A quit claim was approved in Washington County Iowa transferring the east one foot of Lot 2 Block 8 va P Brighton. Adjournment noted subject to a case. Attest: Tred Bourgeois County Auditor.
Red spiders breed faster in warm dry weather and cause little damage to straw berry plants in cool moist periods. Control by dusting plants with ordinary dusting sulphur is more effective in warm weather.
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