Enduring Iowa centennial views and Burrell anecdote
A 1946 column laments religious decay and offers reflections on Iowa's centennial promotion. It recalls Howard A. Burrell of the Washington County Press, his wit and a controversial heresy trial over a church choir, then shifts to a light hat-swapping anecdote with Ralph Bauer. It closes with a critique of Soviet economic weakness and a Call for U S leadership, quoting Hatton Summers on federal excess.
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Burrell
Washington County
One Horse Town Jokes From An Irish Courthouse
An old man in an Irish courthouse confuses stairways and benches, prompting a jovial judge to ask if he wants to be a judge. The man replies humorously about listening to reason and keeping engagements with the fair sex, reflecting small town wit.
Collar Button Trick Ends With Missing Accessory
A man complained about his collar button while dressing. His wife improvised using a hairpin and had him hold the collar with it in his mouth to keep it. After several days the husband unexpectedly swallowed the button, and his wife quipped that at last he knew where it was.
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Burrell
Frank Evans
Satan
Bije Conner
Conner
The
Fair Sex
Reading in a Doctor’s Office Sparks Quiet War Memory
The speaker notes how staying idle during a doctor visit leads to a reflection on the Spanish conflict. He mentions reading magazines left by the doctor, using the moment to ponder wartime events and the broader impact on daily life.
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Bean
The Best She Can Do in Cure of Widow’s Washings
Unclear text reports mixed feelings on a medical operation. One person, the patient’s widow, remains displeased with the outcome. Context suggests domestic tensions and moral judgments surrounding care and support.
Senator Rebukes Ig norant Police Whispering Exchange
A fragment shows a police encounter with a character named Mickey and a senator. The dialogue mentions a warning about not turning left on Farnam Street and a discussion about someone being too ignorant to act. The scene has a tense, unclear context.
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Mickey
Senator
Otto and Staats Advance in Western Open Rounds
In Des Moines on June 27, Phyllis Otto and H R Staats advanced in the Western open match play. Otto, paired with favorite Louise Suggs, won 3 and 2 over Karleen Carey, while Staats defeated younger Betty to reach the next round.
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Phyllis Otto
Protourney
Louise Suggs
Lithia Springs
H. R. Staats
Davenport
Iowa
Georgia
Dorothy Kirby
Atlanta
Otto
Karleen Carey
Cedar Rapids
Weed control in gardens through plowing and harrowing
Two weed types infest gardens: underground stem growers such as witchgrass and seed weeds like lambsquarters. Fall plowing and spring thorough harrowing largely suppress both types.
Auto heaters on hold for Ruud and Smithway supply
Strikes have paused production of Ruud and Smithway Permaglas gas water heaters but a shipment is promised soon. Visit us with your hot water concerns and service needs.
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U. S. Supreme Court
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Iawa
California
Howard A. Burrell
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Ralph
Russia
United States
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Texas
Congress
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Mino
Ky Meevoy
Striebel
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Joe Palooka
Ham Fisher
Fatherland
B. Ham Fisher
Geo. TL
McDaniel
Tam
Jacobs
Wales
Otoole
Mike Jacobs
Donald O’toole
Brooklyn
O'Toole
Mike
International
Jane Haemerle
Normandy, Mo
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