Editorial glimpses from a busy era and Palestine timeline
A 1948 editorial collage discusses a city budget debate on a large road program, actor Joan Crawford’s missing diamond, General MacArthur’s return delay, and a blunt take on mice fears. It then surveys postwar opportunities for graduates, and presents a World Book chronology tracing Palestine from 1917 to independence in 1948 with key events and UN actions.
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Palestine
World Book Encyclopedia
Great Britain
World
League of Nations
Trans-Jordan
Britain
Germany
Italy
Committee of Inquiry
United Nations
Arab League
U. S
Mateh
United Nations Security Council
Haifa
Hagannah
Irgun
Jerusalem
Jaffa
United States
P Alestine
Be careful about Promises That Can Be Collected in Court
A brief notice in Anthon Herald warns residents to avoid making promises that could be enforceable in court. The column emphasizes caution and legal risk in everyday agreements and commitments. Local authorities urge prudent wording to prevent unintended obligations.
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Anthon Herald
Washington's Great Horse Market of Iowa Town Remembered
The piece recalls Washington Iowa’s once famed horse market era as a hub for draft and other horses. It highlights Jake Hite as a leading buyer who shipped 603 cars and 12 060 horses from 1890 to 1897, and notes local carriage factories and harness shops that have vanished.
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Washington
Buffalo
N. Y
Jake Hite
Iowa
Washington population in 1897 4965 in Gazette special edition
The Gazette notes Washington's 1897 population at 4965, declared accurate by Assessor Samuel Conner from a spring census. It records growth since 1890 from 3325 to 4965, with several hundred residences built, about 120 new houses mentioned, and hints at a forthcoming city directory before the 1956 federal census.
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the Gazette
Washington
Samuel Conner
Busy Saturday prep for holiday weekend shopping
The piece describes a busy Saturday as townsfolk shop in preparation for a holiday weekend with stores closed Monday. A man seeks a large picnic basket for Memorial Day plans while Mrs. Garrett stocks Montgomery Ward merchandise for a two week trip. A chiffon cake at a 4-H sale and a cherry pie on South Second Avenue illustrate local preparations.
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South Second Avenue
Growth Figures Mark Early Town Development
The passage notes a two year period of financial depression and describes high class residences priced from 1,000 to 5,000 dollars. It lists growth figures for the town across years 1856 1867 1869 1870 1880 1885 1890 1895 with counts ranging from about 1,226 to 3,671, suggesting a state census midpoints between federal enumerations.
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Aetos Lol
Washington History A Chronicle Of Early Incorporation
Washington began as a country post and trading point in 1839 and remained unincorporated until 1864 after repeated failed attempts. Ralph Dewey served as the first mayor, with L. S. Sherman recorder and a list of trustees. Early settlers included Joseph Adams who built a blacksmith shop, and Daniel Powers who ran a tavern as the town formed with a small 1840 population and a postal service in place.
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Washington
Supreme Court
Ralph Dewey
L. S. Sherman
James Dawson
A. W. Chilcote
W. W. Andrews
Joseph R. Lewis
William Wilson
Joseph Adams
Daniel Powers
Norman Everson
Washington notes and local garden curiosities bloom
A Washington column highlights 4-H havers in June rally plans, mentions Geraldine Crone and party touring Colorado, a flower show novel plant dubbed Japanese Cand. Stick, and high school yearbook praise. It also covers plant notes from Mrs Ed Squire, Lily varieties, and a rural school eighth grade finish.
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W. B. Dupuis
Blondie’s Realistic Scene Delights Fox Theatre Crowd
Penny Singleton in Blondie’s Reward pretends to take shorthand dictation as Dagwood’s secretary. Director Abby Berlin and writer Ed Bernds push to keep the gag, turning the scene into humorous film business.
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Hollywood
Penny Singleton
Blondie
Fox Theatre
Penny
Arthur
Dagwood
Berlin
Screenplus
Ed Bernds
Bedtime vigilance for child fatigue and healthy sleep
Adults should watch for early signs of tiredness and calmly enforce bedtime. Sufficient hours of sleep on proper sleeping equipment support normal growth and development and the welfare of children.
Royal Purple Dye From Murex Texts
The ancients secured their royal purple dye from crushed murex shells used to color their cloths, highlighting the long history and commercial value of this pigment.
Known Truths on Memorial Day and Veterans Liberty
A proclamation urges veterans and families to uphold individual liberty, oppose secret ties with foreign entanglements, and honor Memorial Day. It argues peace requires a strong peacetime force, stresses duty to return home safely, and commemorates those who served.
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United States
Road Vacation Notice In Washington County Iowa
The County Auditor announces a road vacation in Washington County Iowa beginning at the southwest corner of Section 29 Township 75 North Range 8 West running north one mile to the northwest corner of Section 29. Objections or damages must be filed by noon July 15 1948 in the Auditor's office or the road will be vacated.
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State OF
Iowa
Washington County
Mr Penny Promotes Natural Gas Hot Water Service
An advertisement extols Natural Gas as an instant constant hot water service. It promises no baths, no shaving delays, and no dishwashing hassles with a quick, affordable home installation. It urges readers to inquire about the easy setup and low costs.
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