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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1973
Page
4
An Iowa editorial reflects on daily life in Washington and Waterloo, noting a Bible verse and a humorous reminiscence about counting stairs at the Journal office. The piece muses on people acting and thinking, and recalls a friendly encounter about twenty two steps, while counting calories per ascent.
A humorous protest voice argues against heating restrictions amid a fuel shortage. The author likens high indoor temperatures to smoking and urges preserving warmth only to prevent frozen pipes, urging readers to promote energy conservation without sacrificing comfort.
In Nebraska, a native weevil species is used to curb musk thistle growth, protecting habitats without harming other plants. Also includes old time boot waterproofing, gun lubrication advice, squash patties recipe, and notes on lowering home thermostat to 45 or 50 degrees.
Dorothy Hayden Truscott recounts a dream hand where South finesses the jack of hearts and the king of clubs lead to a one down result. The tale contrasts awake play with a dream scenario to illustrate how misreading suit layouts can doom the contract.
A collage of humorous lines and anecdotes from mid-century voices. The narrator recalls Henry Heidemann and a royal jester joke, then moves through marriage quips and wordplay puzzles. It blends reflections, cartoons of phrases, and brief jokes about politics, gambling, and daily life.
A Fort Pierce reader warns about a neighbor who goes out to collect his newspaper naked. Abby notes laws vary and asks the neighbor to confirm if nudity on private property visible to others may still violate indecent exposure rules.
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