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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1947
Page
4
World Book encyclopedia notes that in 1787 nineteen farmers fed one city resident. Today the same number of farmers can feed 56 city dwellers in the country and export enough to feed 10 people abroad, indicating large gains in productivity.
The text argues that growing a single cotton variety in uniform communities lowers costs and positions quantities of high quality fiber to secure maximum premiums from buyers. It emphasizes price gains through standardized production.
Audrey Wittetoe left this morning for Mt Vernon to visit cousin Anita Smith. Farmall Cab Tractor event Friday Aug 1 at Dave Liv Yneston farm 1 mile NE of Washington 1 pm to 5 pm. Ship Marine Corp reaches Beirut completing Margaret Cowden's sea voyage to Tehran for mission work in the Near East. IT not responsible for debts except my own Albert R Spangler. Sally Miner and Verna Young visiting Martha Young at C E Miner home. Local fish fry at Schmidt cottage hosted by several Washington residents. Office closed July 28 until further notice. Dr M H Sartor. Helen Alcorn of Philadelphia arrives for August vacation with W L Alcorn. Alcorn patient in Child Guidance clinic. Mrs Alph Martin Wylie Anderson Marie Hamilton traveling in state visiting Ida Grove Des Moines Indianola Osceola Albia. Shoe sale: women and girls play shoes 98c to 1.99. Phillip Ewart Cedar Rapids returned home after weekend visit with Mrs U S Smith.
At the hospital a son arrived for Mr. and Mrs. Dale Smith of Richland at 4 15 PM Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Zieglow of Sky Mr. Pleasant welcomed a son at 9 AM Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Harris of 1421 E Third St., a daughter at 6 29 AM today. Sister Mary Nazarita Irma Turnipseed of 515 S Fourth Avenue admitted yesterday as surgical patients. Dismissed yesterday: Fred Stalder of Wayland and Mrs. C A Boice of South Marion Avenue.
A Sunday morning windstorm with heavy rain and some hail damaged telephones and electric wires in Columbus Junction. Fallen trees including in Keith Robertson and William Dean yards, a broken plate glass window at the Corner cafe, and debris littering Fredonia were reported. Iowa Southern Utilities crews from Winfield worked to restore service.
Mrs. Mae Denham 68 died Sunday at her daughter’s home after several weeks illness. Born April 14 1879 in Letts she married John L Denham in 1899. he died in 1927. She was a member of the Eastern Star and Letts Methodist Church. Survived by daughter Mrs. Philip Newton Columbus Junction sister Mrs. B J McGuire Muscatine and brothers Ernest and Emory Curtis. Funeral at Richie funeral home 7 pm Tuesday with Rev. J P Pooney officiating. burial Letts cemetery.
The first national congress of Chile, 46 members, opened on July 4 1811 to lay the foundation for the new republic.
Home and farm ladders should be inspected during wet weather to prevent accidents. Replace rusted or broken bolts or nails and tighten loose or weakened rungs for safer use.
Diamonds are discovered in greens pinks deep blues browns and even black tones. The report notes a range of hues indicating diverse mineral varieties and potential value implications for collectors and traders.
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