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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1948
Page
4
A long editorial column blends reflections on law and ethics with local concerns about fuel oil shortages soil conservation and erosion. It includes anecdotes about a bank discussion on topsoil loss and warnings about rising government spending and a looming tax showdown. The piece closes with a quip about a safety island in Oskaloosa.
The column discusses Homer Croy’s Corn Country with praise for Iowa and Washington county’s corn, notes on Nealtown Crawfordsville naming myth, and corrections about early settlers Neal and Crawford families. It mentions town names LeMars Primghar Centerville Dexter Indianola and What Cheer linked to local history.
Local readers share snow day observations on sleighbells and shoveling along South Second Avenue. Miriam Dains recalls Minnesota winters and a bobsled impulse as Charles Doran’s Arizona update previews Mesa life. Homer Cray’s Corn Country praised for humor and knowledge.
Mrs. Doran writes from Phoenix about a five and ten store visit comparing prices with Washington. She highlights parking woes, diamonds and Navajo rug making at Montgomery Ward, and the abundance of Mexican novelties. She signs as an old Iowan and notes the film program including Per ilous Waters with Don Castle, Audrey Long, Peggy Knudson.
Columbia's The Woman from Tangier a mystery melodrama stars Adele Jergens Stephen Dunne Michael Duane and Denis Green in a Harold Daniels directed production Irwin Franklyn wrote the screenplay Martin Mooney produced The piece notes dehydrated clover and perennial grass mix can substitute for sun cured alfalfa leaf meal in broiler rations and claims comparable or better shank and skin color growth feed efficiency mortality and corn color in grass fed birds
Susan Hayward stars in Walther Wanger's Smash-Up at the Fox Theatre with Lee Bowman Marsha Hunt and Eddie Albert in a sincere believable drama praised for outstanding performance and dramatic elements.
The Washington Evening Journal masthead lists Shannon & Co publishers with Charles W Morris as news editor and other staff roles. Subscription details show carrier and mail rates for Washington and Iowa, including eight months and one year options with $2.00 to $12.50 ranges and advance payment terms.
A historical remark notes that one fourth of farmers' working time is spent producing food that is discarded before reaching consumers. It highlights inefficiency in distribution and losses in the supply chain.
The term Mikado translates to the gate of the imperial palace in a literal sense. It is discussed as a name for the play and the cultural meaning behind the phrase.
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