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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1947
Page
5
Editorial Roundup on Politics Neighbors and Economy
A collage of commentary spans politics, foreign relations, and fiscal policy. Notes praise for Iowa women in politics and relations with Mexico and South America, while urging price reform from manufacturers. Also critiques juvenile delinquency roots and government agencies resisting budget cuts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rio Grande
Mexico City
Mexico
South America
Truman
Spring advice from Mrs Rittenhorse on seeds and renewal
Mrs Rittenhorse urges readers to plant seeds of affection this spring and shed old prejudices. She suggests renewing New Year’s resolutions, discarding bad habits, and clearing away worries to let spring’s vigor lift life.
Vermilion Era Reflections On Elders And Everyday Life
The piece blends portraits of long lived local figures like W. J. Edgar aged 184 and anecdotes from farm life. It recalls postwar consumer goods such as colored aluminum ware and pottery, plus a court scene with an arraignment for assault and battery and a judge’s prompt questions.
Sparks Charged With Battery In Court Nonsense Exchange
Prisoner proclaims his name Sparks an electrical engineer and alleges charges of battery while a judge struggles to regain balance and orders the officer to remove him from the courtroom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Name
Sparks
Taman Electrical Engineer
Tan
Bat
Airy Eerh
Twain Accepts Magazine Edit Offer With Wry PS
The famous author Mark Twain agreed to edit an agricultural magazine and sent a lengthy acceptance letter. He appended a postscript noting his lack of practical farming knowledge and his belief that less knowledge can boost confidence and shed new light on a subject.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twain
Smythe's fruit bill puzzle from a quickie
Mrs Smythe bought four types of fruit at 40 and 45 cents and three for a dime. She spent 10 dollars in total. Determine the number of pineapples melons grapefruits and apples. Answer appears tomorrow in BY THE WAY.
Millsap Visit With Monson Family Promises Warm Stay
Mrs. Harvey Millsap and her daughter Linda of Honey Grove Texas arrive in Wayland for a month long visit with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Everett Monson. Earl Monson and daughter from Oakland are expected later this week for a visit. O. M. Porgstrand escorted five freshmen to Chicago for baseball. Ivan Yoders and Earl Gingrich attended Sunday dinner at Lyle Zehrs. April Dorcas Meeting held at Mennonite church with Mother’s Day program and devotions led by Mrs. C. K. Schantz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayland
Harvey Millsap
Linda
Honey Grove
Texas
Everett Monson
Earl Monson
Oakland
Calif
O. M
Local Notices and Family News From Wayland Area
Mrs Omer Reith and others are listed here with social mentions. A series of births, deaths, illnesses, and visits with relatives fill the page, including a fractured leg from a fall and passing of Louis Ritter in Portland Oregon. Community events feature a Legion hall gathering and wedding travel plans for a granddaughter in Goshen.
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