Editorials on Liberty, Housing, and Local Theater
A 1948 editorial reflects on chimes of policy and freedom, urging a Washington County home for the aged as family living shifts. It critiques taxation of air and comments on Truman’s nomination odds, then praises the Washington’s “Father Didn’t Bother” play for its home talent value and suggests a local actors guild to sustain productions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County
Grandpa
Grandma
America
Washington's
John Lyons
Y's
Ramblings on public servants and street life in Washington
A reflective column praises mail carriers for trudging winter streets and juggling heavy loads, noting dangers from ice and dogs. It recalls long-serving carriers, shifts past and present, and urges consideration for pedestrians amid illegal parking and blocked curb spaces near Central Park.
The Poor Pedestrian
A brief plea to motorists to be considerate of pedestrians in driving and parking. The writer notes drivers often display lordly attitudes toward those who travel on foot, urging greater courtesy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Park
Desert scenes and art entice Arizona visitors
Mrs. Fred Reid and Dr. Reid vacation in Arizona near Phoenix where she admires local artists and contemplates buying a $1100 canvas for her living room. The piece captures desert life and plant life amid winter in the region drawing visitors from beyond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Reid
Arizona
Dr. Reid
Mrs. Reid
Phoenix
Let Me Be Kinder and Braver in Daily Life
Poem lines urge gentler kindness and bravery toward temptations and others. The speaker pleads for self improvement and humility and emphasizes thinking of neighbors over self. The closing line features a proverb about not harming a dead bird.
It’s You It’s You Your Own Dear Personal Self
A short verse celebrating that true appeal lies not in looks wealth or style but in the beloved person reveal ing the own dear self. The closing line hints at stray characters and garbled text from the original piece yet the core sentiment remains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bre
I. N
Daughters Send Birthday Wishes In Wayland Notice
Mrs. J. S. Millet’s March 6 birthday is celebrated by her daughters from Bluffton Ohio. The column lists visits and travels of local residents, including Wyse family transfers, trips to Florida, and social gatherings in Wayland with relatives from nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evra Wittmer
Wayland
J. S. Millet
Larold Balmer
Emerson Neiswander
Bluffton, Oho
Paul Widrig
Imlay City
Mich
Lester Mann
Lawrence Yoder
Elhart
Ind
School buses transport millions of U.S. children
About five million children in the United States ride school buses daily, reflecting the scale of student transit to and from schools across the country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Louisa Association Meeting Covers Social and Local News
The Louisa county Better Schools association held a business meeting at Cotter followed by dinner and a social hour with Columbus schools faculty and spouses in attendance. Evelyn McKee, a Columbus high senior, will compete in district contests at Williamsburg next week. others plan club events and visits. Mrs. Alex Pine travels to San Diego with daughter Mrs. Harry Spaeth. another daughter Mrs. Walter Lewis accompanies from Waterloo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Butler
Columbus Junction
Marehak
Louisa County Better Schools Association
Cotter
Columbus Schools
Evelyn McKee
Columbus High School
Williamsburg
Bessie Wykert
Golden Hour Club
Hew
Women's Society of Christian Service
Fredonia Methodist Church
Deleie Diller
Columbus City Methodist Church
Mesdames Nola Pine
Bess Graham
Dora Tisor
Maud Boulton
Alex Pine
Columbus City
San Diego
Calif
Harry Spaethe
Walter Lewis
Waterloo
Margarine’s Rise From Shortages To US Factories
During shortages Napoleon III offered a prize for a butter substitute and Mege Mouries won in 1869. His process was patented in 1873 in the United States. By 1895, seventeen margarine factories operated in the country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Napoleon Hil
Mege- Mouries
United States
Rev Hiram Phillips Called to Kansas By Father's Death
Westchester area report says Rev. Hiram Phillips left Tuesday for Topeka Kansas after the death of his father John Phillips. F J Gerdes and wife hosted a visit from Fred Hiler of Rockwell Iowa and relatives. Mr and Mrs Fred Lahof and their little son arrived from Wort Madison and will stay with her parents F J Gerdes for the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eda Boshart
Chicago
MaAagentine
Davenport
Columbus Junction
Oris Boshart
Washington
O. I. Boller
Boller
Clair Sodergren
Bob
Dolores Alliman
Diek Sodergren
Town City
Diek
R. C. Ferguson
Westchester
Hiram Phillips
Topeka
Kans
John Phillips
F. J. Gerdes
Gerdes
Fred Hiler
Rockwell, Ia
Fred Lahof
Wort Madison
Bethel Presbyterian Sunday Schedule and Service
Sunday school at 14 a.m. worship service at 11 a.m. Sermon by Rev M K Thompson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rev
M. K. Thomp
Child Health Conference Details and Contact
A child health conference is scheduled for Tuesday afternoon March 16 from 1 15 to 3 80 p m at the health unit office. For appointments call telephone 488.
Farm Machinery and Vehicle Auction Results
In Columbus Junction on March 13 at Luckey Implement, an M tractor one year old sold for 2600 dollars. A 1941 Chevrolet brought 1365 dollars, a 1941 Farmall B sold for 910, and a Farmall B 1947 tractor went for 950, reflecting strong demand at the sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus Junction
Luckey Implement
Washington Iowa newspaper masthead and rates notice
The Eveing Journal from Washington Iowa lists staff roles including Shannon as publisher and Brice C Cowden as editor. It shows subscription rates by carrier and mail with 3, 6, and 12 month options and payment terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evewing Journal
Washington
Iowa
Shannon ’S Co
Publiskers Bm
Audit Bureau of Cire Tations
Also Mentioned on This Page
Peter
The
Democratic
Truman
Jan Wasaryk
Czechoslovakia
Masaryk
Taft
Stassen
Dewey
Vandenberg
MacArthur
Bruce Cowden
George Masson
Byron Snider
Will ™ Manussier
Clayton Neiwanger
Mert Bickford
Lloyd Purpis
Charles Ragan
Will Manussier
Bill
Will
All In
Coon
Tweeten
C.N
Uussen
Madison Square Garden
Tuyoch
RED Cross
Dixie Dugan
BY Mevoy and
Striebel
U. S
King Michael of
Romania
Queen Helen
Queen Elizabeth
E. S. Mullett
Harlan Widmer
Noble
Th Wayland Sales Service Co
Elmer Boshart
Jos Voegtlin
Tofield
Alberta
Canada
Voegtlin
Goshen
Wyse
H. L. Wyse
Waverly Iown
Laverne Farmer
J. R. McKirahan
George Haberman
Bill McKirahan
Bob McKirahan
Anna Dutwiler
Roy Dutwiler
Poshart
Florida
Lyle Dean Zear
Harold Neff
Sigourney
Charlie Zear
Glen Cumings
Rex Swan
Ethan Brooks
Arlington
A. B. Madgerran
Clare Wenger
Kletzine College
Louisa
Association For Better Schools
J. Fred Moore
Florence Bender
Friendly Neighbor Club
Friendly Workers Club
Rhoda Morrison
Kansas
Bethel Presbyterian
Wasa- Irecon
Mail Inn
Merling
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!