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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1948
Page
6
The flag in its present form was conceived by Capt. Samuel Chester Reid and adopted by Congress in 1818, marking a key milestone in U.S. symbolism.
Listings seek buyers for tractors combines corn pickers balers field harvesters corn shellers drills power mowers side rakes cultivators corn planters plows discs manure spreaders cars and pickups. State lowest price, provide address and phone for better deal.
Rev J B Pooley will speak at the baccalaureate service May 16 in Columbus high school auditorium. The class roll includes Shir ley Arthur Regene Badham Lo is Barber Virginia Bell Beverly
Iowa ranks first in the percentage of farmers who own automobiles and fourth in paved road mileage, reflecting strong rural infrastructure and automotive penetration across the state.
Flying fish are described as gossamer winged with fins extending 12 to 18 inches and leaping up to 100 yards. The piece also notes that fewer than half of Nebraska children who start first grade graduate from high school.
Friday sale at Whittaker sale barn and Wednesday sales at Midway Sales Company in Columbus Junction. Kalona, Kalona site hosts livestock sales. Ollie and Sigourney host weekly auctions. May 15 closing out sale of house at 822 East Madison Street by Clyde M. Goodwin starting 1 PM.
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