Editorials on Progress and Labor in 1948 America
A collection of editorials discusses forward momentum in society and business, Russia, and labor. It critiques public relations for industry, notes Finland’s anti communist stance affecting unions, warns against broad strikes, and closes with a local reflection on honest payoffs versus glitz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. S. Shaner
Steel
America
Russia
Mason City Globe-Gazette
Finland
Juho Passikivi
Flag Day and the US flag history through Betsy Ross
Rambles on Flag Day noting Washingtons observance and the 1777 approval of the 13 stripes and 1 blue field with 13 stars. It covers Betsy Ross's role in designing the first flag, her store in Philadelphia, and the ongoing evolution of the flag as states joined the union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Congress
United States
Iowa
North America
Cambridge
Mass
St. George
St. Andrew
Union
Vermont
Kentucky
Samuel C. Reid
Betsy Ross
Betsy
Elizabeth Griscom- Ross
Philadelphia
Independence Hall
Lines of old driving and flag reverence across generations
The writer recalls forgotten lines used to drive horses Bass Pet and Prince, notes lines needed for a blind horse, and reflects on how lines shaped life. They question how vegetation absorbs potassium in dry weather and recount Aunt Sarah and a Washington man’s quips. They compare Betsy Ross Memorial House history, flag display, and Memorial Day reverence, urging proper flag tribute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Washington
Modern home gadgets contrast with mothers handwashing kids
The piece remarks how today’s houses brim with gadgets yet mothers still wash children by hand. It reflects on a heavy heart and a sad mind, urging readers to focus on past joys rather than present troubles.
Mrs John Wehr Visits in Dutch Creek Township
Mrs John Wehr, longtime Journal correspondent from Hardscrabble in Dutch Creek township, recalls wartime letters and notes her three sons and son-in-law served. She mentions the Gordons caring for two young boys ages two and four and Gracehill and New Haven Vacation Bible school efforts by Mrs Gordon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Wehr
Beardsley Wins GOP Primary In Iowa Votes Surge
Political observers credit Charles Fischer with steering Beardsley to a sweeping primary victory over Gov. Blue as nearly 316000 voted for governor while 48000 fewer chose the secretary of state race. Beardsley drew labor, Farm Bureau, and Education Association backing amid sales tax debate shaping momentum. Beardsley won in most counties though margins varied, with strong turnout in populous centers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beardsley
Labor
Farm Bureau
The
State Education Association
Blue
George Olmsted
Fischer
Gus Kuester
Gerald Bogan
Daily Press
DES Moines
IDPA
Charles R. Fischer
William 5. Beardsley
Robert D. Blue
Sen
George Wilson
Wilson
Pottawattamie
Scott
Black Hawk
Wavello
Clinton
Whitney Gilliland
GOP
Jake More
Demcratic
White Pine Stand On the Edge of Orofino Idaho
A premier white pine stand near Orofino in Idaho borders significant timberlands in the United States. The site highlights the region as one of the nation’s notable white pine stands with vast, mature trees and historic value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Orofino, Ida
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National Association
Fairfield Ledger
Blakesburg Excelsior
Bruce Cowden
Hawaii
Alaska
Statehood
Ambulante
Rour
Sarah
Lly
Betsy Ross Memorial Association
Arch Street
All In
Joe
Ann
State Central Committee
Ruby Miller
Joe Miller
Miller
Dick Mason
Charles Knickerbocker
Fairfax
Jesse Halden
Newton
Helen Mitchell
Council Bluffs
Melvin Lynhorst
Orange City
Russell Voelz
Minden
Mason, Knickerbocker
Synhorst
Truman
Sun Valley
Dollar Mountain
International Soundphoto
Omaha Beach Cemetery
France
Vincent Auriol
U.S
Jefferson Caffery
Omaha Beach
Auriol
Washington Evening Journal
Washington, Iowa
Bilder, Shannon & Co
Pubishers Ree
Shannon
Dave BR. Elder
Bruce C. Cowden
Charlies Morris
W. J. Shannon
Max Marble
United Press
Inland Daily Press
Iowa Daily Press
Jlowa Frese Assini
Monts ——Canosa
Vance
Waeh
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