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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1949
Page
4
Editorial reflects on Samson from Ju. 16:21 noting he defeated foes yet failed against his own temptations. The verse frames a moral on self-control and downfall. The piece uses the biblical line to urge readers to examine personal discipline and spiritual strength.
A reader-narrator recounts a drive with a new car called Tillie in Burlington area, noting highway maintenance setups in four counties under Russell Frink, plus garden, cemetery and local curiosities. The piece blends observations on roads, farms, hollyhocks, and community chatter with reflections on national politics and modern driving gadgets.
A first person stroll through Boston on a hot June afternoon describes the Public Garden paths with varied trees and flowers, swans and swan boats, and a talkative crowd near the bandstand. The writer visits Jordan Marsh, Granary Burial Ground, and Park Street Church area, noting Paul Revere and Samuel Adams burials and historic stones.
Advice urges turning pan handles away from the front, covering pans with scalding liquids, and using a dry cloth to lift the far side of covers before opening steaming kettles or roasters to avoid burns.
Washington Iowa edition lists publisher Shannon & Co with Shannon as managing editor and Dave R Elder as business manager. Staff includes Bruce Cowden Charles Morris and W J Shannon with Max Marble as plant superintendent. Published afternoons except Sunday and holidays. Subscription rates shown for in state and outside Iowa with advance payment required.
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