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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1947
Page
3
Editorial reflects on Isaiah 62 6 and the duty to praise the Lord while urging readers to honor a lasting friendship as a virtue. The piece frames friendship as a noble, public act tied to faith and communal respect.
A compilation of opinion excerpts argues against socialized medicine and New Deal expansion, citing surveys that show preference for private medical care. It notes tax burdens, debt, and potential congressional action, with quotes from Cedar Rapids Gazette, Osage Press, and Cincinnati Enquirer.
A county 4H picnic returns to normal as bananas, frosted cakes, fruit pies, lemonade and a five pound fried chicken reappear. A reader notes the juicy drumstick and reflects on farm life and changing appetites. Earlier notes mention a sky sighting and telegrams triggering reactions as Mrs. Ethel Monroe awaits her daughter Helen’s Monday arrival from California.
City Improvements note the new handrail at the southeast corner of the Klein building outside the Western Union Telegraph Office. The three steep steps now offer greater safety for winter and summer use, with praise for S. W. Easter’s宣传 promoting the feature.
In a playful afterword the girls lament not finding extra bubble gum and muse about staging a lively show once they can acquire the candy. Their lighthearted chatter hints at a budding plan and shared enthusiasm.
A windy region man, Irish in origin, erected a stone fence three feet high and four feet wide. When neighbors asked why he built it, he said that when the wind blows the veneer will be higher than before.
Examination for Deputy County Assessor in Washington County Iowa set for 9:00 A M Wednesday September 38 1947 at the Court House in Washington. Applicants must file by August 23 1947 with the Iowa State Tax Commission and meet residence and voting requirements.
The document discloses a corporation revising capital structure from 10 000 to 100 000 in Membership Stock 1 per share par value, 10 000 shares Organization Stock par $1 with 4 percent dividends, and 8 750 shares of cumulative $10 Preferred Stock. It also creates a seven member Supply Management Committee with powers defined by the board. Dated July 21 1947. William Ganon president Attest Melvin T Booth secretary. July 21 28 Aug 4 11.
In 1534 a curbing act limited keepers to at most 2 000 sheep to prevent a few individuals from monopolizing flocks. The measure imposed penalties on those exceeding the limit.
The town of Dalhart Texas lies closer to the state capitals of Nebraska Oklahoma Wyoming New Mexico Colorado and Kansas than to Austin Texas, highlighting regional proximity in geography.
Beetle control plan targets feeding and egg laying on peaches with lead arsenate. Three spray applications are recommended as the main line of attack.
The Washington Evening Journal lists staff positions with R. E. Shannon as Managing Editor and other editors and managers, notes daily publication except Sundays, and provides subscription rates and affiliations with press associations and the Inland Daily Press Association. The text reflects legacy imprint and pricing for subscriptions within and outside Washington, Iowa.
Department of commerce estimates show United States residents sent more than 300 million dollars in gifts to relatives and friends abroad during 1946. The figure reflects private remittances and charitable transfers as part of postwar economic activity.
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