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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1946
Page
4
Editorial reflects on patience in training for victory, then mocks March impatience. Notes about denture wearers, dreams of farming, government control, and high newspaper circulation. Ends with reminder that good news exists and optimism should endure despite alarming headlines.
A collection of verse and prose snippets recalls war’s impact on daily life. A farmer boy bids his mother farewell before departing to serve, while other pieces reflect legal intrigue over land titles and lighthearted exchanges in everyday scenes. The scraps include comments from newspapers on labor, housing, taxation, and material shortages.
The article portrays recipients growing resentful as the presidency appears to stretch toward a four year term. It notes rising anxiety and mentions a man in the rotogravure section earning a six figure income, highlighting social tensions and economic expectations.
The article notes pumpkin is common in the United States for pies but is versatile globally. It highlights Caribbean and Latin American uses in soups and stews, with pumpkin combined with eggs in small cakes and fried in deep fat.
The phrase cole slaw comes from words meaning cabbage and salad, confirming the term is correct for a cabbage salad rather than cold slaw. The explanation traces origins of both parts to older languages.
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