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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1975
Page
4
The October 8, 1975 Stacyville Monitor notes Washington Iowa keepsake ideas. Mentions souvenir labels from Farrell's and Conger House, and a proposed metal plate with the town name and a local scene. A jewelry store is negotiating with a manufacturer for a new Washington souvenir item.
The Washington Chamber of Commerce reports 1 075 local jobs with 9 064 000 annual payroll and 270 000 in property taxes. Tax contributions amount to about one fifth of Washington’s total property taxes, highlighting industry impact while residents seek souvenirs and downtown shopping options.
The piece notes hog prices at $62 per hundred for top weights with pork production down about 20 percent locally yet demand holding. Local meat managers report stable buying, while bacon prices range from 1.39 to 2.39 per pound for No 2 and No 1 grades. Also referenced are the Dubuque County Park Producers annual dinner and dance, Pork Month observed, and assorted city happenings and notices from 1875 era newspapers.
A century ago in local Washington County papers, readers saw brief notices and briefs from the Washington Gazette and Washington County Press, with community updates, notices, and short reports compiled by staff for residents.
In an international Tel Aviv event two famous N S players faced two LOLs in East West. South reached six hearts after a lead by L.O.L. 1 then L.O.L. 2’s jack confused signals. West’s out and East’s trump success sealed the slam’s collapse and South’s downfall.
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