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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 31, 1944

Page

8

Solomons Lizards Feature Remarkable Prehistoric Skink

The article highlights the Solomons lizards with emphasis on the prehistoric tailed skink a two foot tree dwelling species with a tail that acts as a grasping organ. It notes its unique Solomons habitat and compares it to the larger more widespread black and yellow monitor and another sizable tree lizard with a spined crest.

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Memorial Day Reflections and Community Updates

Memorial Day brings memories and hopeful plans as I praise good deeds and happy moments. note on cemetery care, blooming peonies, and friendly visits. updates on neighbors like Mrs J A Hawthorne and Mrs Wahneetah Ingalls. plans for Nate Black and others, with wishes for improved health.

Visitor from Monmouth Spends Memorial Day in Winfield

Mrs Nell F Cowden Sloan of Monmouth traveled to Winfield on Memorial Day with a houseguest, visiting an old school friend they had not seen for years. The trip lasted two days as they explored memories and old ties.

Woodlawn Roy Stewart Mrs. Simpson Three Quarters of A Century Club Albert Simpson Nell F. Cowden Sloan Monmouth Winfield

Combat trained dogs operate in war zones worldwide

Military dogs are taught to refuse strangers food, seek enemy positions, and perform many combat tasks. They have patrolled beaches at Midway and served in Alaska and Siberia, with examples including teams pulling disabled trucks from danger areas.

Solomons Midway

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