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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1948
Page
4
A 1948 editorial mix critiques greed and optimism while musing on social programs. It notes Iowa and California weather, utility expansion by Iowa Southern Utilities to triple capacity, and everyday beliefs from bed orientation to chimney bands, linking past practices to present life.
Bruce Cowden recounts a Washington Democrat issue from July 1901 detailing Rock Island freight wrecks near Washington Verdi and Ainsworth. It notes fatality brakeman Seth Nicola, inquest, road crew, and local responses. Mentions civic travel, stores advertising low prices, and Richmond preparing for a Fourth of July celebration.
An 1901 Washington Democrat issue notes that L Taukee was coming and remarks that “we still” remains unresolved. The item suggests ongoing political chatter around Taukee’s status as of July 3 1901.
The article discloses that Matt Springman has continuously served as custodian of Elm Grove cemetery since its inception after being previously stationed at Woodlawn, then called the City cemetery, and notes an offer extended to him recently.
Matt Springman established the Elm Grove cemetery in 1887 and ran it until his death in 1982 with help from his sons Mike and Grover. After Mike’s death, Grover Springman became the sexton, continuing a 60 year family stewardship.
Regina dispatch reports A. T. Procter, Saskatchewan legislature member, was suspended from the day's sitting after calling Premier T. C. Douglas a stinking skunk during debate. Procter's remark prompted the suspension as the house adjourned for the day.
A column blends garden talk with personal notes on spring delays in Kalona Iowa. Musings on plants, spray gear, and mid summer pests sit beside family news, travel plans south, a baby’s weight gain, and local council proceed salary and supply listings.
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