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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1975
Page
3
A Missouri editor’s obituary item ends with the phrase that the dependent “shot himself to death,” highlighting how a mistaken or awkward spelling can alter meaning and provoke reflection on words and faith. The piece contrasts Saul’s transformation with editorial missteps.
A lighthearted look at typographical slips across papers, noting common gaffes from misprinted recipes to sprawling headlines. The piece recalls humorous anecdotes, including a Bayliss sports line and a donkey defense story, underscoring editors' fallibility and the inevitability of human error in print.
A compact review of IST News items from the Washington County Press and Washington Gazette as captured by Kathy Fisher. Highlights include local municipal notices, brief crime and court items, community events, and small business updates reflecting the period’s civic life.
Bridge article describes a duplicate event with North-South hands and five spades slam chances. It explains the common five card heart breakdown 4-2 or 3-2, discards, and the lone player who made a slam by managing heart split and a governing heart lead. Ends with final hand position and notes on scoring.
A collage of curiosities notes nose oil can prevent fogging glasses, cites Benjamin Franklin on waterbeds, and recalls 19th century kicking contests in England. It mentions early baseball rules, Alfred Nobel’s dynamite motivation after a nitroglycerin factory explosion, and closes with a Fort Worth address and copyright line.
A reader 84 asks about sex in old age and Abby affirms adults can remain sexually active. Another letter from a wife of 12 years with three overseas lovers seeks guidance. Abby counsels confronting the husband, forgiveness, and rebuilding trust for the sake of the children.
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