Editorials reflect on strength kindness and politics
The column extols courage in the weak, notes Truman polling doubts, and condemns calls for long tenure in Congress. It recounts a Prairie Grove tragedy where seven Waterhouse children died in a fire, neighbors and organizations providing aid. It lauds Tom Martin’s work ethic and public service in Iowa.
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Columbus City
Ellsworth Waterhouse
Prairie Grove
Waterhouse
Des Moines County Red Cross
Burlington
Congress
Tom Martin
Ways and Means
House
Tom
Bus Line Idea Sparks Washington Debate on Profit and Service
Ramblings on introducing an intra city bus in Washington weigh feasibility and profits. Red Oak Iowa pioneers a franchise with plans to serve every area within two blocks, while Cedar Rapids proves regular service sustains demand. A Cedar Rapids resident argues Washington could benefit from frequent, citywide bus routes.
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Washington
Shenandoah
Iowa
J. Dee Ellis
Red Oak Express
Ellis
Cedar Rapids
Bus Service Wish From Washington Children
A correspondent notes Washington desires bus service for schoolchildren with fares five cents for riders over five and free rides for younger children with a paying adult. Parents in Washington see potential benefits and urge local action to expand service.
Two Nebraska Snowstorms In 1884 Compared
R. L. Badger recalls two severe Nebraska winter storms from 1884. He reports extreme cold and deadly conditions, detailing lived experience and the harsher spell that struck eastern Nebraska.
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R. L. Badger
Nebraska
Mr. Badger
Susannah girls bake date roll cookies and St James sale offers
Shoppers praise date roll cookies from the Susannah girls sale and divinity fudge from the St James ladies sale. A large Highway Commission map at the State bank draws attention for showing county accidents and traffic violations with photos. The Chamber of Commerce sponsors the display. A local couple receives their photographs and notes the retouching mirrors flatter their features. Democracy quote and reflections on time are included.
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St. James
Large Highway Commission
State Bank
Chamber of Commerce
South Second Avenue
Worst western plains blizzard and rail repair emerges
The account recalls a heavy snowstorm and an ensuing 48 hour blizzard that buried farms and killed livestock. Workers including Mr. Badger cleared Burlington railroad tracks for train restoration, earning day and night wages as three engines fought massive drifts. The writer notes earlier harsher winters and ponders climate change explanations.
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Badger
Burlington
Temptation and Probate Notices Highlight Local News
A Broadway film review and a probate notice share space in this edition. The feature discusses Temptation starring Merle Oberon and George Brent, praising its cast and dramatic tension. A probate notice in Washington County announces a hearing on the will of Haille Martin filed March 1948, with details on location and schedule.
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Temptation
Merle Oberon
George Brent
Charles Korvin
Paul Lukas
Fox Theatre
Robert Hickens
James Bernard Fagan
Egypt
Cairo
Irving Pichel
Lenore Alice
Arnold Moss
Ludwig Stossel
Hailie Martin
Court House
Washington
Iowa
District Court
R. R. Noon
Good News Musical Brightens State Screen
Moviegoers find a boisterous entertaining musical with carefree pace. MGM presents a upbeat campus comedy with top talent, lively songs, and Technicolor beauty shots aimed to thrill audiences.
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MGM
War Medals Awarded to Army Nurses for WWII Valor
Army nurses received 1 617 awards for World War II service amid the American Nurses Association report. Among these honors were 62 Purple Hearts 1 Distinguished Service Medal 22 Legion of Merit Medals and 498 Air Medals reflecting their wartime contributions.
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Army
American Nurses’ Association
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