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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 19, 1946

Page

4

Political Elite Criticized in Fairfield Ledger Editorial

A Fairfield Ledger editorial denounces political elites and centralized government, arguing Americans retain the will to govern themselves. It cites Jim Farley on elite governance and warns against tyranny, urging defense of democratic values and self-reliance.

Jim Farley Democratic Party Farley Washington Iowa Germany Japan United States Hatton W. Summers Texas House Judiciary Committee

Where Are The Tramps

A Webster City Iowa reader recounts a meeting with a famed hoboes figure Scoopsnovel Scotty also known as Tom MacDougal. The letter describes his past, a winter stay in a basement, jail arrest for drunkenness, and a final parting with a photo gifted to a husband overseas. The account preserves a curious social portrait and ends noting a pin up portrait.

Faye G. Lewis Webster City Iowa Journal Des Moines Register Tom MacDougal Scotty Tom

He Gets It Believes in Plenty of Physical Exercise

A quoted exchange shows a speaker affirming belief in physical exercise while noting a change from dumbbells to winding a dollar watch, indicating a shift to a more economical or understated fitness ritual. The dialogue highlights personal routines and attitudes toward workouts.

New Mr. Hanks Suspected ice dealer by Bertie

Bertie jokes that the newly arrived Mr. Hanks is an ice dealer after a minister’s unusually loud Amen during prayer for hot weather, prompting a humorous exchange with his father.

Bertie Mr. Hanks

True Friendship Revealed At Funeral Of Poor Man

At Mr Scroggs funeral the normally stoic Squire Tightfish shows emotion. A mourner notes Scroggs died extremely poor and never asked for help, illustrating the depth of genuine friendship amid hardship.

Scroggs Squire Tightfish

Three Men Debate Funny Names Woods Chance Hall

Three men named Woods Chance and Hall discuss amusing names. One suggests a trip to the woods and another quips about hauling Chance to the woods before finishing the tale.

Woods Chance Hall

Wheat as flatterer Mr Lofty is

A fragmentary exchange hints at a joke about flattery and appearances. The lines reference Wheat and a character named Lofty, noting a remark about prettiness in a terse dialogue.

Golfers Search For Lost Drives Amid Pleasant Interlude

Two golfers hunted their drives in the rough with a sympathetic bystander, a dear old lady, watching. After a long search, she beckoned and offered a playful line about revealing their whereabouts if it would not amount to cheating.

Pino

Energy Particles Photons Are Tiny Light Particles

Energy particles photons are the fundamental units of light. They behave as both particles and waves, carrying energy proportional to their frequency.

Clive Luckenbill Receives Meritorious Award in California

Mrs. Edna Crile reports her grandson Clive Luckenbill nearly 15 son of Mr and Mrs J E Buckenbill of Long Beach California received the meritorious award from the Long Beach Lions Club for best all around Sth grade student. Superintendent and teachers chose from about 256 to 276 pupils at a Hilton Hotel luncheon attended by Supt Martin Mrs Luckenbill and Clive. The award honors responsibility dependability and overall scholastic merit.

Brighton Edna Crile Clive Luckenbill al Most J. E. Buckenbill Long Beach Calif Long Beach Lion's Club Lions Club Hilton Hotel Martin Luckenbil Clive Nyle Donoven Des Moines Kenneth Weidner Covine Catit Liza Norton

Ironing Curtains Efficiently With Damp Cloth Guidance

The guide advises ironing curtains while evenly damp. If the fabric dries, avoid sprinkling directly and instead iron under a dampened cloth to prevent scorching or stiff wrinkles.

Cake Filling And Ice Cream Sauce From Frd Fruits

The recipe suggests chopping dried fruits with nuts and moistening with honey or corn syrup to use as a filling for layer cakes. Strained honey or maple syrup with chopped nuts is recommended as an ice cream sauce.

Drying Lumber Thickness Affects Drying Time

For freshly cut lumber with thickness of one inch or less, a minimum of two months is required to dry properly. The rule emphasizes longer air drying for thicker or freshly milled stock to prevent warpage and mold.

Whipping Cream II Storage Instruction

Whipping cream should be kept after whipping in the coldest part of the refrigerator to maintain quality and safety. Store promptly and avoid exposure to warmth to prevent spoilage.

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