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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1948
Page
3
A cactus bloomed after five years at Mrs. Pryor L. Fenn's home prompting a call for cactus enthusiasts to share knowledge. The single six inch red flower drew family attention, while neighbors speculate about plant variety and urge visits to 119 W Harrison St for information.
A humorous note from Hardscrabble reports a raccoon perched on a chicken roost, having several dinners before being driven away. The column also mentions local visits and Birthday celebrations around Brighton and Wayne Arnold.
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