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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1948
Page
11
Mrs. Pryor L. Fenn and her mother-in-law celebrate a rare cactus blossom that opened after five years, a red flower with an orange cast and long pale stamens. Neighbors are urged to visit 119 W Harrison St to identify the plant and share information.
In HARDSCRABBLE on June 23 Mrs. Orville Griggs reports a raccoon perched on a chicken roost during a late disturbance. The animal remained still until a gun was retrieved and the tally showed multiple chicken dinners. The note also records local social visits and a birthday celebration.
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