Editorials reflect on life and public currents in 1947
A collection of opinion items notes solitude, envy, and the search for meaning. It lampoons national debt, postwar fears, gender roles, and the Freedom Train while offering quips on marriage, charity, and radio giveaways. It cites Iowa publishing circles and a harsh audit of the Reconstruction Finance Corporation as a caution on accounting standards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bureau of International Revenue
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
General Accounting Office
Editorial Commentary on Work Ethic and Subversion
A collection of 1930s era editorials and comments on public discourse. Topics include the value of hard work, a gambling house robbery, Henry Wallace as a communist nominee, press freedom and news suppression, generational focus, and Marshall Plan decision points, reflecting regional newspaper tones and concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Estherville
Elderly neighbor stories and rural progress notes
The column recalls Dora Anderson at 82 with lively curiosity and praise for her knitting. It notes rural schools installing oil burners, doll-collecting dressmaking by Mrs Fisher, shell and velvet crafts, a 50 year old walnut tree, portulaca beds, and small community details from Muscatine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. F. Rickeys
Muscatine
Dora Anderson
Grand Rapids
Mich
Anderson
Tallest Animal Giraffe Reaches Remarkable Height
The giraffe, the tallest land animal, can reach about 18 feet 7 inches in height, highlighting its towering stature among mammals.
Iowa’s Anti Gambling Drive Expands Across State
Iowa officials led by Attorney General Larson pick up momentum against gambling and slots with broader enforcement planned. Health department resumes Des Moines river pollution surveys from Des Moines to Keosauqua, with reports due after several months. Restaurant price controls return urged as costs rise, and a statehouse dispute over taxi access at the capitol intensifies after a near collision in the west driveway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State House
Iowa
Larson
State Department of Health
Des Moines
Keosauqua
Statehouse
Executive Council
Capitol Grounds
Grocer in Court Charged Too Little
St Paul grocer Maurice Halpern faces charges under the unfair practices act for undercharging on shortening. He allegedly sold three pounds at five cents while cost was 90 cents, needing at least 97 cents under an eight percent markup law. Halpern cites profit strategy and Truman price cut appeal, with the case continued for reply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Division of Trade Promotion
Maurice Halpern
Halpern
Truman
Arthur Stewart
Ecuador Name Derives From Equator Position
The article notes that Ecuador derives its name from its geographic location directly on the equator, highlighting the equatorial cross line as the origin of the country's name.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ecuador
Equator
Iowa HOSPITAL SUPERTENDENTS GET 2100 SALARY RISE
Iowa records show five of six mental hospital superintendents receive a $2,100 raise to $6,000 annually after a past salary ceiling removal by the legislature. Names include Dr. R A Stewart Dr L P Ristine Dr Norman Render and Dr Charles Obermann. W: Meyers at Glenwood and Reed at Eldora listed at $5,000. Warden Lainson at Fort Madison and Davis at Anamosa each gain to $4,200.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
State Comptroller’s Office
Iowa
Board of Econtrol
Board of Control
R. A. Stewart
Independence
L. P. Ristine
Mount Pleasant
Norman Render
Clarinda
Charles Obermann
Wv. J. Meyer
Glenwood School
Charles Reed
Eldora Training School
Fred Cooper
Percy Lainson
Fort Madison State Prison
Foss Davis
Anamosa Reformatory
Washington Iowa Evening Journal shows subscription rates
The Washington Iowa Evening Journal lists subscription details with per week and per period rates. It notes carrier delivery in Washington and zone pricing with annual and quarterly options and emphasizes advance payment requirements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Evening Journal
Washington, Iowa
Elder, Shannon &Co
R. Kk. Shannon
Dave RK. Elder
Bruce (. Cowden
W. J. Shannon
Max Marble
Washington
Iowa
United Press
Inland Daily Press
Iowa Daily Press
Iowa Press
Bureau of Circulations
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Matt
Jesus
America
Ove
Russia
Vishinsky
Gromyko
Molotov
E. E. Ward
Clair A. Williams
Danville
Williams
Congress
Southeastern Iowa
Wellman
Knoxville Journal
United States
Burlington
Hawk-eye Gazette
Ohio
Mason City Globe-Gazette
Pocahontas Record-Democrat
Oskaloosa
Min
All In
Journal News
Richard Fisher
West Chester
Elmhurst
Ralph Hesseltines
George Norman
Ina McDowell
West Main Street
Nelle Tripp
Thes
Joe Palooka
Ham Fisher
Gwan
Scram
IDPR
Robert L. Larson
Lowal Restaurants
Cordell Hull
Naval Medical Center
Bethesda
LaGuardia Field
N. Y
American Overseas Airlines
AFL
ST. Paul, Minn
St. Paul
Omar
Omar N. Bradley
White House
Europe
Ruud
Smithway
Bryant
Allentown
Wayne Elliott
Erber Julius Worseck
Worseck
Elliott
International Soundphoto
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