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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1933
Page
5
A short glimpse highlights St Patrick’s Day events and community activities in town, including parades and gatherings organized by local groups and volunteers. Local businesses offer themed treats and musicians perform as residents enjoy the festive mood.
Lavanda Jones teaches fourth and fifth graders at Pleasant View. February weather canceled school and a declamatory contest. A Valentine party featured angel food cake and ice cream. Wanda Pence won first in township spelling. March brought birthday treats for Maynard Hatier and James Pence. Absent or tardy students were tracked. students read Swift books and the class enjoyed popcorn balls and candy bars from the teacher.
A Homestead Farm column reflects on memory and names, mushroom prospects after rain, and farmers facing life choices. It recounts a white drake defending the lawn, a polite gas-getting neighbor at 1 am, and two youths needing help with a Ford in a ditch.
The piece rejects doomsday forecasts about baseball facing extinction. It notes attendance dips tied to economic strain but argues the sport remains popular. fans flock to see teams like the rejuvenated White Sox in Chicago and the Pirates in Pittsburgh, with enthusiasm rising where winning prospects exist.
In 1819 the Savannah completed an historic voyage crossing the Atlantic from New York to Savannah to Liverpool on the first steamboat.
New 50 cent packets claim to relieve and prevent periodic pain and disorders. Described as non narcotic modern medicine addressing the cause, with persistent use offering permanent relief. Sold through druggists across stores.
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