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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1949
Page
9
A column recounts family history of Ham Fisher and Joe Palooka with notes on relatives and community events. It mentions a mother losing her life early, thrifty immigrant ancestors, local visits, reunions, ongoing illnesses, hospitalizations, a neighbor's death, soap dish tips, Nimrod the hunter reference, and a teen girl who died, alongside county farming and schooling updates.
Mrs Neal Whisler and others attended the state TT T T chapter gathering in Centerville. Brighton’s Improve Theater opens as the Princess with new screen sound and improvements under Walter Haggans and King Johnson.
Mrs Albert Stransky extends sympathy for the death of her mother Mrs Meri Nejedley aged 90 who would have turned 91 on July 4. She died at home near Kalona and was buried at Holy Trinity Catholic church Richmond after services. Survivors include a daughter Anna and husband, a daughter Mrs Albert Stransky, and two sons Frank and Charlie with families. Also noted are Horton acreage dealings and local business changes including the Ritz recreation parlor sale to Mr and Mrs Harold Swick and staff changes at the Brighton creamery’s plant wife replacement by Mrs Ethel er.
The article argues buyers should compare delivered price versus list price, noting Buick Roadmasters include many so called extras such as radio and heater in the base price. It highlights Dynaflow Drive as standard and promotes Buick features like Fireball power and wide rims while urging fair deals and Buick’s sales policy.
A traditional Doan's Pills advertisement urges readers to use this stimulant diuretic for kidney and bladder discomfort. It claims relief from backache, energy loss, nocturnal urination, and swelling by flushing waste from the blood through the kidneys. The copy references decades of use and promotes purchase at druggists.
Financial ad urges readers not to borrow unless needed and claims a high approval rate of four out of five loan applicants. The message invites immediate in person visit for potential borrowers seeking quick funding.
The Washington Evening Journal lists KE Shannon as publisher and W J Shannon as advertising manager with editors Elder, Morris, and Cowden. It notes publication afternoons except Sunday, two daily newspaper associations, and various subscription rates by carrier and mail within and outside Iowa.
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