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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 30, 1949

Page

7

The Truth That Hurts This Is A Personal Obligation For Newspapers

A veteran journalist argues that newspaper staff must uphold honesty and objectivity even amid corruption scandals. He cites Illinois state payrolls as a stain on the press and urges editors to expose wrongdoing, reject temptations, and serve readers as the community conscience.

Illinois Green

The Truth Will Out No Matter the Racket

The author condemns Illinois journalists who fell for deception and warns that newspapers must uncover dark deeds. He argues newsmen cannot conceal their own misdeeds and that a free press will always reveal truth, even about fellow reporters who abuse secrets.

Ilinois

Homemade bread and nutrition in early American households

In the era of Washington and Lincoln most households ground their own grain or used nearby gristmills. Women baked with fresh whole-grain flour, keeping vitamins and minerals in homemade bread and rolls for their families.

Washington Lincoln

Edison’s First Patent Attempt in 1836

Edison at age 21 filed his initial patent application in 1836 for an electrical vote recorder. The item marks an early step in his long patent career.

Edison

Val Marries Barry Hidden From Hugh

A strained triangle unfolds as Hugh dismisses warnings about Val and waits for a marriage proposal. Barry reveals Val has wed him, after implying Hugh ignored jealousy signals and failed to foresee the turn, leaving Hugh stunned and fearful.

Hugh Val Barry WNU Features

No Optical Illusion Wood Composition

The article explains wood's resistance to decay with about 60 percent cellulose and 28 percent lignin. It describes cellulose as the framework of the cell wall and lignin as the cementing material that binds cells, with coloring and odor arising from other minor components.

Community and livestock sale notices across Iowa towns

Weekly and special livestock sales listed for Whittaker sale barn Columbus Junction Kalona Ollie Keota Junction and Midway Sales. A closing out sale of household goods in Ainsworth on June 8 starts at 1 20 p m with George Alexander.

Whittaker Midway Sales Columbus Junction Iowa Glopa Sales Kalona Ollie Livestock Exchange Ollie Keota Junction Ainsworth Town George Alexander

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