Open Your Eyes to Help Hidden in Plain Sight
Evening Journal editorial recalls Elisha's vision of divine aid and urges reverence for unseen support. It reflects on childhood memories in Wallace school, a mother's concern, and a child who struggled to hop yet grew into an appreciation for radio jazz orchestras.
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Elisha
Wallace
Hotchkiss
George H. Paul Orchard Company
Redlands Mesa
Reliel Farm
Hi-Y
The
Hi-V
Spirit Lake
Minnesota Lakes
A Father's Graduation Letter to Bill 1931
Dear Bill, on your Washington High School graduation I share a personal letter from 1931. The note recounts Hotchkiss and Washington childhoods, family pride, and lessons on honesty, gratitude, punctuality, and leadership, urging careful preparation for adulthood and continued friendship.
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Washington High School
Remembrance of Civil War Stories From Fathers
A nostalgic note reflects on a father who served in the Civil War and wrote a poem while wounded. The author mentions fellow town women whose fathers fought for the Union and urges recording their fathers’ experiences to preserve memories for future generations.
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Union
A Father's Graduation Advice From Civil War to Journalism
A father writes a long, reflective letter to his son on graduation day. He recalls Civil War memories of his family, urges balance between golf and other activities, warns against profanity and booze, and emphasizes character, curiosity, and usefulness. He champions journalistic work and advises approaching people with genuine interest. The father pledges support and closes with hopeful wishes.
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Minnesota
Cnessen
East 2Nd Street
Holland
May 28 1966 Washington Evening Journal front page note
The May 28 1966 issue of the Washington Evening Journal in Iowa reports on national and local happenings, with prominent notices and brief items typical of a Saturday edition. Notable names, dates, and events appear in concise summaries across sections.
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Evening Journal
Washington, Iowa
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