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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1947
Page
3
Residents debate dropping the Junction from Columbus Junction's name amid local tradition clashes. Citizens argue over whether to rename the town while many expect a protracted, generational decision on the shift.
An Iowa newspaper column critiques postwar federal outlays and excess agency spending while quoting Senator Hickenlooper on shrinking civilian payrolls. It notes a June 5 balloon flight from Ottumwa with Dr Jean Piccard and a Navy pilot, recalling Frank Brinton’s failed 1890s flying machine attempt. It also cites nurse shortages and hospital staffing challenges.
The narrator notes a stubborn overcoat reappearing as erratic March and May weather disrupts plans. Mrs B laments the return of visible goods on shop counters, missing the old thrill of persuasive under the counter deals and the sense of shopping conquest.
A farmer recounts hiring an Iowa farm boy to sell stock feed. The persistent youth confronts poor returns and learns the blunt truth that buyers are scarce. The tale closes with a light note about a cheerful child, Margaret Ann Wilson, and her mother.
Instructs to label medicine bottles plainly and place them in a secure location out of children's reach. Emphasizes clear labeling and containment to prevent accidental ingestion.
A reminiscence recalls the first autos as farms adopted carriages and buggies. The narrator describes a ride in an early car with high seats and a gear shift on the running board, where 15 miles per hour felt fast and 25 or 30 seemed risky. The piece contrasts past life with present ideas of speed and travel.
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