Weather and economics critique in a 1948 column
A July 28, 1948 column riffs on rain, shortages, and rising costs. It notes a Iowa Southern Utilities rate hike of 9.47 percent effective September 1 and discusses wage earners, farmers, and the broader economy. The piece also criticizes Henry Wallace and the Progressive movement, arguing their plans echo the New Deal without concrete policy.
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Town Southern Utilities Company
Iowa Southern
Henry Wallace
Berlin
Russia
Politburo
Wallace
Henry
Progressive
Cabbage Worms Hold Annual Convention in South Second Street Area
Local readers report cabbage worms swarming the 600 block of South Second Street and chewing holes in cabbage leaves. Meanwhile coons raid Westminster district poultry, with a 28 pound rooster noted. The town muses on travel, new shop displays, and life after a Midwest housewarming.
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South Second Street
Westminster
West Chester
Paul de Long
World Calendar Reform Advocates Push New System
The Journal of Calendar Reform outlines the World Calendar Association's plan to adopt a perpetual 13‑month year with 91 days per quarter and a world holiday between December 20 and January 1. It notes leap day moved after June 30, claims symmetry and consistency, and cites support from U N and U S Congress while acknowledging religious objections.
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Journal of
World Calendar Association
Republican Party
Truman
United Nations
United States Congress
Pope Gregory
Britain
American
Gregory
Julius Caesar
Japan
China
Greece
Turkey
Association
United States
Ad Revenue Totals And Line Items Listed
A fragment shows monetary amounts including 12.59 200 3.75 7.06 2.50 450 and 8.00 in ad context. The text lacks clear names or dates but indicates advertising costs or charges.
Washington readers urged to consider emerging IT possibilities
The article argues that IT topics are not widely understood in Washington but deserve attention. It emphasizes the potential of new information technologies and invites readers to consider their implications and opportunities, suggesting public discussion and awareness.
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Washington
Notable Return, Anxious for Work After Sudan
The subject recalls moments of nostalgia for Sudan but notes they were brief. She remained deeply absorbed in her work, placing it first in her thoughts as a remedy for homesickness.
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Sudan
Hadley Hinshaw Reunion in Richland Celebrates Generations
The Hadley and Hinshaw families gathered at Woolson Church in Richland on July 24 with 50 guests. The event featured an officer election, a cooperative dinner, and plans to meet again next year at the same location. Notable attendees included Alfred and Hadley, both in their late 80s, married 66 years, and Tillman Hinshaw and wife, over 80 and married 63 years.
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Richland
Hinshaw
Hadley
Woolson Church
Alfred Hadley
Tillman Hinshaw
Visiting relatives and guests noted in local society page
Mo has been visiting his sister Mrs Lulu Callister. Frank of Columbus Junction was a guest in the M I Snider home and in the homes of Mrs Minnie Downey and Mr and Mrs Macus McBeth.
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William Cotter
Martha Greenlee
John
Ames
Fred Smith
Andy George
C. C. Wilson
Smith
Shirley
Rukgaber Hardware
Washington
Ronald
Genevieve Baker
Lake McBride
Hal Figgins
C. A. Neville
Des Moines
Frank Figgins
C. C Thorn
Donald Allen
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
W. Allen
Robinson
Lulu Callister
Frank [Sett of
Columbus Junction
M. I. Snider
Minnie Downey
Macus McBeth
Hawaii Football Supplies Mainland Colleges Stars
Hawaii high school football is the state's major sport and provides many standout players to mainland colleges. The article highlights Herman Wedemeyer as the era's best known example, an all American back from St. Mary's college.
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Hawaii
Herman Wedemeyer
St. Mary's College
Higher Food Prices Foreseen for Nation
National reports indicate food prices continue rising while congressional committees review President Truman's price proposals. A load of 20 Hereford steers sold for 41 dollars per hundredweight at the Chicago stockyards, near the all time Chicago record. In Salt Lake City, cube steaks may hit 1.02 dollars per pound next week as wholesale beef lamb and pork prices jumped three cents.
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Chicago
Truman
Swanton Brothers
Goose Lake
Clinton County
Salt Lake City
Registered Nurse Count in the United States
The latest figures estimate about 320,000 registered professional nurses currently working in the United States. This marks a substantial segment of the healthcare workforce with nurses spread across hospitals clinics and long term care facilities nationwide.
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United States
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Joe Palooka
Knobby
Joui
Bruce Cowden
Washington Evening Journal
Washington, Iowa
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Bruce C. Cowden
Charles Morris
W. J. Shannon
Max Marble
Plant &Superintendent
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Inland Daily Press
Iowa Daily Press
Iowa Press
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Audit Bureau of Circulations
Vance
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By Mevoy and
Striebel
Kyd
Hadley-Hinshaw
Don Christensen
Storm Lake
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Bruce Robinson
Hilda Hiatt
Hugh Emery
Fairfield
Mildred
Jud Leech
O. A. Ramey
Farmington
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Princeton
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