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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 09, 1948

Page

6

Veterans Property Tax Exemptions Rise Sharply in Iowa

Iowa shows a near doubling of veterans property tax exemptions over four years with 110,051 claimants totaling 55.4 million dollars. World War II veterans comprise the largest group at 54,420, while implications of home ownership growth and VA programs are noted.

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Seventh Inning Stretch Opens Pirates Game

Johnny Longstreet, anxious over Milly and their twins, receives a tiny note from Milly that lifts his spirits midgame. Corky Blanton’s surprise message changes the mood as Longstreet dominates the Pirates, securing a one run win with two key eighth inning runs for the Reds.

Pirates Corky Jim Johnny Reds Milly

Shortest Term President Harrison Dies in Office

William Henry Harrison serves from March 4 to April 4 1841 as the shortest U S president tenure after dying in office. He collapsed after giving his inaugural address and was succeeded by John Tyler.

William Henry Harrison

Floating Cutter Bar Mower Debuts in 1855 Market

A two wheel mower featuring a floating cutter bar appeared on the market in 1855, marking a notable development in agricultural tools. This early machine reflected advances in mechanical design aimed at improving cutting efficiency and ease of use for farmers.

Rural borrowers to gain electric service in 1947 loans

About 396000 farm families and rural residents in 44 states and Alaska will receive electricity through REA loan approvals in 1947.

States Alaska REA

Friday Journal Sale Dates and Local Property Auction

Community Sale every Friday at Whittaker sale barn. Livestock sales on Wednesdays at Midway Sales Company Columbus Junction Iowa. Livestock sales on Thursdays at Kalona Sales Barn Kalona Iowa. Livestock Sale Tuesdays at Ollie Livestock Exchange Ollie Iowa at 1 00 pm. Monday sales at Hire Sales Company Sigourney Iowa. June 12 Publicuction of house and lot starts 2 00 pm two blocks west of South End Grocery Donald Dusenberry.

Whittaker Sale Midway Sales Company Columbus Junction Iowa Kalona Ollie Livestock Exchange Ollie Hire Sales Company Sigourney South End Grocery Donald Dusenberry

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