Pork Edition highlights Washington Iowa economy and hog industry
In the Washington Iowa Journal editorial for October 18 1973 the Pork Edition celebrates the hog industry as the county’s cornerstone economic driver. The piece lauds reporters photographers advertisers and carriers for their effort and notes pork producers contribute to local prosperity. It recalls leaner hogs still serve as mortgage lifters and hopes the industry remains profitable for all stakeholders.
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Bridge deal teaches counting to thirteen
In a North South bridge problem from 1978 features, South counters a potential diamond finesse by counting unseen cards after a heart lead. He learns East has four clubs, West two five‑card suits, and East two spades two hearts five diamonds. With this, he safely cashes clubs and diamonds to set up the thirteenth trick, then notes a future bidding quiz.
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Creative help wanted ads push equal opportunity limits
A reflection on the craft of writing classified ads highlights how word choice can dodge or violate anti discrimination rules. The piece critiques sexist phrasing and envisions creative ads that access both genders without violating court rulings.
Five Common Mistakes Men and Lighthearted Quips
Notes attributed to Judge Rentoul on five common mistakes men make in life. Various quips on betting tracks, elephant brain ratios, singing voices, golf carts, and language. Includes humorous queries from clients and a closing copyright line from 1973 by LM Boyd.
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Jack Herbert
Dear Abby Advice on a Long Marriage Marital Infidelity
Dear Abby counsels a 53 year old husband to decide his own path after discovering his wife’s six year affair with another married man. She urges dialogue, forgiveness, and rebuilding trust rather than immediate divorce, noting life’s brevity and the possibility of happiness at any age.
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Almanac Facts for October 18, 1973
The entry notes Thursday October 18 1973 as the 291st day of the year with 74 days remaining. It mentions the moon phase last quarter and visible planets Mars Saturn Mercury Venus Jupiter, and identifies Libra as the zodiac sign for those born on this date. It highlights Helen Hunt Jackson's birth date and lists historical milestones from 1767 Mason-Dixon boundary, 1873 intercollegiate football rules, 1959 far side moon photos claim, and 1969 Smith Carlos suspension at the Mexico City Olympics.
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John Carlos
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