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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1949
Page
8
Liselotte Rindsleisch, 21, from Kniegasse Germany asked Detroit Mayor Van Antwerp to help find an educated American husband. She describes herself as weighing 115 pounds with dark blonde hair and blue-gray eyes and says she enjoys cooking sewing dancing and sports. The mayor advised her to consult the American consul.
Peacetime iron ore production in the United States rose to 101,350,000 gross tons in 1948, a peacetime record and about 9 percent above 1947. All major districts exceeded 1947 output, with Lake Superior mines delivering 83,116,600 tons.
The writer notes Democratic and Republican figures at a talkfest with Humphrey and Long among speakers and Taft cited for direct answers. He observes taxi costs, courtesy of locals, and visits the White House, describing remodeling and air conditioning in his Mayflower hotel room during a comfortable Washington evening.
A catalog notice describes four rare iris varieties including SUNSET GOLD, CONSTANCE MEYER, DOG ROSE, and BLACK MAGIC with unique colors and heavy blooming. It promotes planting now for multiplication, adds EXTRA 25 Rainbow Mix Ranunculus at no extra charge if ordered today, and instructs sending "4 1 to" for orders.
After 21 852 miles the Gates Air Float Extra Low Pressure tire retains over half its tread. Run in severe low pressure front-wheel service on a heavy car at high speed, it demonstrates the durability of 100 percent Cold Rubber tread. Cold Rubber, processed at low temperatures, adds substantial mileage. Mace Motor Co offers tires with full 100 percent Cold Rubber tread locally.
The author notes the steady hum of air and Washington heat on a hot day. They describe the polite yet guarded exchanges among senators, praising courtesy even when it cloaks more blunt opinions. Pepper compliments Taft as the distinguished senator from Ohio, while the opposite senator is implied as lacking.
Foundation plantings around a house serve to blend the structure with the ground and emphasize the front door. Attractive shrubs hide unsightly foundation material and highlight architectural design features.
New boilers come with handsome smooth jackets in many colors to harmonize with color schemes in basement recreation rooms. The article notes aesthetic options and practical value for home retrofit projects.
Admitted yesterday William Chmelor route 4 medical. Dismissed today several named patients including Mrs Howard Hesseltine Crawfordsville Mrs Joe Vogel Harper Mrs Dean Wilkin and daughter Wellman Mrs Robert McFarland and daughter Ainsworth. Births yesterday Mr and Mrs John Butler city a daughter at 9 40 pm. Today Mr and Mrs Mark Swartzendruber Kalona a son at 12 35 am.
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