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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1948
Page
4
A 1948 Iowa editorial discusses soil building with earthworms, praising Doctor Barrett and local composting gardeners. It links worm castings to rich soil, warns of hog market losses from overfed weights, and urges reform of attitudes toward evil and bigotry while noting a rising anti hunger ethos and price trends.
The article reflects on Memorial Day observances in Washington, noting a shift from past large gatherings to reduced public involvement. It recalls 19th century traditions, cites Gen. John A. Logan’s 1868 order, and emphasizes the growing number of graves and the need for renewed community participation despite increasing solemn remembrance.
The piece notes enduring Memorial Day devotion by the Women’s Relief Corps and allied groups. It highlights planners who prepare floral sprays, decorate, and lead tribute efforts under WRC guidance with support from American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars, and other helpers. Besse Conger compiles grave lists, while S. W. Easter assists in various roles during observances.
The column opens with Thoreau quotes on spring and poetry. It notes Mr and Mrs R L Badger enjoying radishes from their garden on April 28 and recalls farm naming as Sunrise Acres, praising the practice and proposing a county wide farm name campaign. Suggestions are urged.
Oscar Wilde argues that experience holds no intrinsic ethical value it is simply another label for human mistakes and learning. The remark frames experience as a neutral record of errors rather than a moral compass.
The editor of a small town weekly explains a letter s loss in his composing room caused by a night break in. He apologizes for the paper’s ragged appearance and pledges swift action against the thief if similar incidents recur.
A reader urges preserving Memorial Day as a day to honor war dead, noting many people also decorate graves of non military deceased in local cemeteries. The writer argues decoration of all graves is commendable but Memorial Day should center on soldiers who died in service.
Mrs Emilie Havighurst Munster wife of Rev H W Munster pastor of the Malcom Iowa Methodist church died at her home in Malcolm at 4 20 p m Sunday May 2 Final services set for Thursday at 10 20 a m in Malcom with Dr A P Keast in charge Burial will be at Forest Home cemetery Mt Pleasant Ill A native of Pekin Ill she studied music at Illinois Wesleyan and Toledo Ill later teaching music Her husband served at West Chester 1942 46 before moving to Malcom Their daughter Margaret is music supervisor in North Chicago Ill She had seven siblings including three brothers who became Methodist ministers Noted for scholarship and culture the family held district superintendent posts after service in various conferences The death follows years of illness culminating in major surgery at the Iowa Methodist Hospital
A brief fragment quotes Tri State News saying the item is “full of holeth.” The short note hints at a critique or misprint. No further context or names are provided.
Aunt Sarah recalls six petticoats and ironing chores from youth while a North Dakota farmer keeps a rattlesnake as a pet. The reptile reportedly curled around a burglar at night, its tail signaling for help as police are summoned.
West Chester report notes Herman W Luers planting 1509 black locust trees on a farm as part of his ongoing farm work. The article mentions his trips to Washington for house remodeling and his active yard and garden duties with periodic travels. Henry Mineart of Brighton is also listed in the piece.
A deceased woman survived by her husband and daughter and two brothers Edwin S. of Weston Missouri and Freeman A. of Bloomington Illinois is remembered in a local obituary notice indicating funeral plans and family ties.
Helpers work on a cement block structure with planned showers and an oil furnace in the basement. A 0 ft scales will be installed on the west front of the new building. Emma Beardsley returns to Medford to attend cousin Lucy Leet’s funeral and visits Walter Leet and Merle McDowell.
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