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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1948
Page
4
An editorial quotes Job 42 6 and Job 32 26 about God’s vast presence in nature life and inner life. The piece urges humility in seeking full knowledge of the divine while acknowledging limited human understanding.
A column surveys postwar politics and policy. It rejects Communist influence in unions, notes Truman’s appeal to farmers, and warns on farm price supports and funding. It discusses sea water as a future resource, naval research funding, and the broader American stance after the 1948 election.
The author recalls Washington County in fall 1918 during the severe influenza outbreak. Schools and churches closed, public gatherings halted, and a weekly church sermon page was created. Draft calls were made but later canceled after Armistice, with names of local men appearing in draft lists and class records.
In a busy holiday shopping scene residents reflect on seasonal generosity and renewed neighborliness. Aunt Sarah wishes she could bottle Christmas spirit, while a youngster asks for nothing but a playful puppy. Santa warns against gift jars of pickled herring as a risky novelty.
A Centralia breeder in Washington has crossed New Hampshire, Game, and pheasant to create a commercial meat chicken named Northwest er. The publicity push claims it could revolutionize the poultry meat business though experts have doubted such genetic feasibility. The bird reportedly features a prominent breast and drumsticks, with a bold marketing slogan.
Weekly livestock auctions and closing out sales listed with dates and locations. Readers can attend or contact local barns and sellers including Kalona Midway Ollie Hi Dollar Keota Junction Brighton Washington area farms and auctioneers such as Harry Miller Vince Tellin Howard Sigafoose Mrs Frank Shelangoski and Henry Miller.
Ken Reynolds notes ask whether to pair a rugged dish with wild rice or chestnut dressing as a suggested serving with Betty Grable. The brief queries culinary options without providing a final decision or outcome.
Columbia presents El Dorado Pass a Durango Kid action drama at the Fox Theatre on Thursday. Starring Charles Starrett with Smiley Burnette Elena Verdugo Steve Darrell and Shorty Thompson plus Saddle Rockin Rhythm in featured roles. Earle Snell wrote the screenplay directed by Ray Nazzaro Colbert Clark produced.
The chestnut that supplies tannins in many industries is nearly eradicated by blight. The primary remaining tanning agent now comes from quebracho trees in northern Argentina and southern Paraguay forests.
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