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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1949
Page
3
An editorial reflection cites Luke 9 14 asserting beauty resides in the soul not bowing to physical grooming. It contrasts prayer’s beautifying power with the beauty parlor and notes that crude features can still be profoundly beautiful.
A reflective column recounts weather talk in farming Iowa, jokes about a spy near the Justice Department, and memories from a town including a court house clock, street changes, and the pleasures of bread aroma. It notes a self winding mechanism by EF Carris and remarks on local economy, bars, and Russia.
The column reveals Harry Ferguson’s notes on Washington’s town clock. It traces origins to 1874 75, cost details 1200 dollars, and beer license funds. clock moved to court house tower about 1920. works by FE Howard Co Boston bell by Troy Bell Foundry. four foot four inch dials and a 1008 pound bell. first sounds November 19 1874.
The summary notes Major League standings provided by United Press while an unrelated line about goats states the animal yields about half a gallon of milk daily for eight to ten months.
Advertising urging readers to reduce monthly payments by consolidating bills into a single lump sum loan. Claims loans up to 50 100 200 or more and suggests visiting Brown Finance for a solution. Ends with a brochure style pitch and a call to come in today.
Giants pitcher Montia Kennedy threw a two hit no walk game at Cincinnati, dominating the Reds with 29 batters faced and only one reaching second base. The victory followed his bounce back from beaning a batter years earlier and capped a near perfect season start.
Attorneys listed include Louis J. Kehoe at Jeffrey Building with phone 68 Theo Baile y Bailey over Leet’s Market at 18 W Livingston Robert Day with Abstract Dept at 204 W Main phone 147 or 964. The snippet presents a directory of legal professionals and contact information.
The piece urges gentle hog handling to protect animals and maximize returns. It warns that rough handling reduces overall payments and forces some hogs to be sold at below market trim prices. Encourages careful loading and well equipped trucks to preserve hog welfare and value.
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