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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1977
Page
6
Washington Iowa edition for July 27 1977 shares a brief thought for today citing John 19 25 and Blessed Mary praising faithfulness from conception to death AMaggowan quote warns money buys only saleable goods with happiness absent An aphorism notes early to bed and early to rise promotes health wealth and breakfast readiness oNo-
A distinguished visitor praised weather reporting noting a clash between predictions of high eighties and near ninety. The exchange underscored how wording shapes reader perception during extreme heat.
Kim Jones, 17, found a stone in a Franklin North Carolina mine that turned out to be a 456 carat ruby. Her mother kept the gem as they traveled from Pennsylvania to Florida. The ruby could be worth around $20,000 or more, highlighting remarkable odds in nature.
A humorous column notes baseball as national pastime with anecdotes about girls on the diamond and a TV viewing remark about mowing the grass. It mentions Los Angeles rival Dodgers versus Angels and an Atlanta fan predicting a Braves pennant win with a bold Edsel bet.
A light reflection on how a ball game enhances meals at home. The remark notes that even a simple hot dog loses flavor without a nearby broadcast or live play creating a shared, familiar mood. This vignette ties everyday dining to sports culture.
A collage of old witty exchanges features Abigails advice on personal issues and humorous sports quips about baseball players umpires and broadcasters. It mixes reader problems about marriage teenagers and friendships with classic one liners about Joe DiMaggio Peewee Reese and TV analysts.
A column recalling a historic mice invasion of Casterton Australia with cats exhausted by the pests. It notes a synthetic tissue trick for weight lifter looks and mentions Niepce as a photography pioneer with no surviving photos. Also includes trivia on haggis lights beef kidney bait and a Texas blinds law.
In a 1977 bridge problem, South declares a contract after East wins the opening diamond. East uses a psychological ruse by signaling a singleton club, fooling declarer into avoiding a necessary club finesse. West exposes strength, South fails, and a possible four heart line is overlooked.
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