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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1947
Page
4
A vintage notice introduces OlinCup Drug staff. Minton the pharmacist with 43 years in the business works part time in prescriptions. Dorothy aids cosmetics. Jean, a student, helps after school and Saturdays. Bill sells wallpaper full time. Elda and Charlotte help part time, Lois assists fountain and lunch, Nina Hughes runs the fountain with five years’ experience, Darla also works as a student.
Reinforced brick used in the construction of St Albans cathedral in England has lasted for 1,500 years. The note highlights enduring durability of ancient brickwork and its long service in a historic religious site.
Des Moines reports that Iowa women have appealed to join a WAC style unit in the state National Guard. Officers say no provisions exist for such units and recruiting is focused on men. The article notes past wartime WAC training at Fort Des Moines and acknowledges possible roles for women in administrative and medical branches if regulations change.
Specialization and localization of agricultural production push for a vast and costly marketing system to move goods from producers to consumers. In many cases marketing farm products costs more than production itself.
A glass jar for deep freezing focuses on preserving fruits and vegetables. The note mentions Arthur MacArthur being commissioned as an admiral and references Nebraska’s dry land navy notion.
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