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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1945
Page
3
National Editorial Association lists seven members in a July 28 1945 note. The brief item notes an association affiliation and the date of Saturday activity as context for the national editorial scene.
With clear moral contrast the passage declares that virtuous people enjoy true happiness while those consumed by hate cruelty and sensuality dwell in moral gutter and unhappiness.
A Fairfield Ledger note estimates total future war costs will surpass 35,000,000,000,000 dollars, about ten times World War I costs and nine times the combined totals of earlier wars. It lists historical costs for Revolutionary, War of 1812, Mexican, Mexican War, and Spanish American conflicts for comparison.
The piece reflects on small town depots as essential rural anchors. It paints depots gray or brown with coal burners and wood benches, noting the station agent, telegraph, and city papers. It evokes community rituals awaiting the 5 15 train and the dream of distant adventures.
State Health Department notes meningitis outbreaks in Ohio with the third consecutive year of high activity. In the first half of this year 57 cases were reported, up 21 from the 36 in the last half of 1944, signaling a continuing public health concern.
Health department reports 30 counties with seven Polk cases topping the list while Black Hawk, Dubuque, and Scott register multiple infections. Epidemic meningitis peaked in 1943 with 88 cases, then 109 in 1944, linked to crowded living, fatigue, and wartime travel. Symptoms include severe headache fever vomiting neck stiffness and drowsiness.
A Georgia federal judge ruled that a janitor who also acts as a bank porter or runner delivering mail to the post office is engaged in interstate commerce. The decision suggests limited state control over industry and trade.
Editorial argues that rationing and price controls threaten liberty and warns against a fully controlled economy. It urges an early end to controls, allows price adjustments by true costs and competition, and emphasizes low costs and mass retail as safeguards against inflation.
The Morning Sun News-Herald laments citizenry’s neglect of good books music sermons and lectures while noting a trend toward basing intellectual life on newspapers radio quiz shows comic magazines and light films. The Detroit News adds a critique of overpriced gadgets marketed as enhancing gracious living.
A humorous quip centers on a sophomore asking what heredity is and a professor replying that it is something every man believes in until his son begins to act foolish. The exchange playfully contrasts science with common assumptions.
Ephraim asks about Jonah in the whale. Hiram jokes his uncle stayed longer in an alligator. Ephraim questions the duration as Hiram notes the uncle is still inside.
A humorous fragment contrasts truth telling with consequences after death. It echoes a satirical note on honesty, personal pride, and social norms. The speaker jokes that liars lie still when dead and comments on modern life driven by switches while children remain unaffected.
Two Scottish men sit behind a girl on a train. One compliments the front passenger as a pretty lassie. The other suggests waiting until she pays her fare before they speak to her.
Bernard Shaw, famed master of the ready resort, shares a dinner moment where a woman praises youth and Shaw replies that wasting it on children is a crime. The remark showcases his sharp humor and enduring reputation.
A Washington business man recalls a reunion with an old friend. The man asks about his wife and learns she remains pretty, though time has slowed her. The exchange captures nostalgia and wit in a brief social moment.
A reader recalls a horse drawn merry go round on the inside circle of seats hitched to a boom. The writer notes one exists in Cedar Falls park preserved as an antique.
Brighten residents share travel notes as Ralph Coffman returns from the Philippines and plans Cedar Rapids visit. Mrs. Farrier, Mrs. Edmondson, and others attend hospital and family events. The Helping Hand club bids farewell to the James family bound for Wyoming amid community notices and local travel.
The brief item records a visit with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Horton, noting family gathering as a social event.
Mrs A E Maorer spent Tuesday at Bob Guy's home. Memorial services were held for Sgt Harlan L Derby at Richland for his death January 29 1945 after wounding in the Luzon invasion January 9 1945. Mrs Arthur Lambert visited Ernest Arnold's with Cora Borsdorf and Johnny headed to Madison Kansas. Clarence McNurlen and Margaret Wilkins with Susan visited Arthur Lambert Sunday night.
Riverside residents attended the 60th birthday celebration for Elmer Kolosick at his Washington area home with a noon basket dinner. Guests included local families and relatives from Riverside and nearby areas, with many gifts received by the honoree.
The air holds more water at higher temperatures and when warm moisture in the air meets a cold wall it condenses, causing wet walls. An insulated wall stays warm enough to prevent condensation, keeping the wall dry under normal conditions.
The text notes that the American consumer public consistently borrowed more than 8 percent of the annual national income from 1929 through 1935, indicating a high level of household credit reliance during this period.
The state transfers over 51 million dollars from a revenue surplus to the sinking fund, marking the first time in 1945 that North Carolina eliminates general fund debt.
At 20 C and 1 atm, sound travels 1129 ft/s. At 0 C and 1 atm, it is 1088 ft/s. Increasing pressure to 25 atm at 0 C yields 1089 ft/s, showing temperature changes affect speed more than pressure.
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