Decline of Home Orchards Mirrors War Era Shifts
A thoughtful look at shrinking family orchards as profits fade and trees die, alongside an essay on teachers and students aging through a changing world. The piece also critiques domestic and foreign policy costs, citing Rep. Edward H. Rees on defense spending and wasted funds versus needed equipment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Edward H. Rees
Kansas
Congress
Arizona
Northwest
St. Lawrence Seaway
St. Louis
Michigan
Rep
Engel
Republican
Mich
War Department
Potomac River
Virginia
Empire State Building
New York
Washington
Supreme Court
Humorous Bits and Sayings From a Local Paper
A collage of light anecdotes and jokes from a hometown column includes quips about Labor Day school, marriage mischief, a talking dollar and cent, patriotism, a dangerous Missouri mule joke, wedding room humor, money and self investment insights, a gown bargain gag, and tip for vegetable stains with potato or lemon.
Gas Ranges Sale At Present Low Prices
Still a complete stock of Universal and Magic Chef gas ranges available at present low prices. Buy now to save on a wide selection of models and sizes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Universal
Magic Chef
Arnold Morrison Burial Service Carried Out in Crawfordsville
The burial for Arnold Morrison was held at the Crawfordsville cemetery after a delay for a sister’s arrival from California. Pallbearers included Glenn Miller, Clarence Griffin, John Downs, Jim McDowell, Clarence DeSpain and Harold McDowell. Mrs Morrison and children will reside in Crawfordsville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Manners
Crawfordsville
Arnold Morrison
California
Glenn Miller
Clarence Griffin
John Downs
Jim McDowell
Clarence DeSpain
Harold McDowell
Morrison
Oma Strain
Norwood
Ohio
Mary White
Phoenix
Ariz
Veda Twinam
Chicago
Lillian Holmes
Ise City
Iowa
Carson Packer
Mary Packer
Easy On Eyes Leaves for Visit in Kansas
Easy On Eyes and her daughter from Moline Illinois left Saturday for Williamsburg Kansas to visit Mr and Mrs Frank Hull sister of Mr Fletcher. Mrs Jeanette Henna will teach first and second grades in Salem. Farrel Young went to Mercy hospital Iowa City for treatment. Lee Lease Henry Cheney and Janice visited Iowa City on Friday. Boy Scouts and Rev L H Bill went on a camping trip Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moline, NL
Williamsburg
Kan
Frank Hull
Hull
Mr. Fletcher
Jeanette Henna
Salem
Farrel Young
Mercy Hospital
Iowa City
Lee Lease
Henry Cheney
Janice
Boy Scouts
Rev. L. H. Bill
Shepherd of the Hills opens at State Wednesday night
The Shepherd of the Hills show opens at the State on Wednesday night, southwest of town at the Cummings pasture. The article mentions meals and swimming and notes various visiting families from Oakland, Winfield, Cedar Rapids, Rock Island, Evanston, Fairfield, Leon, and Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cummings
Elzey McLean
Esther Jane
Elmer
Oakland
McClean
Nellie Gault
George Shauer
Winfield
van Coleman
Cedar Rapids
William Henss
Havilands
Haviland
Jim
Joe
Rock Island
Ill
R. C. McCleary
Irena Plum
Fred Sipe
Harold Bell Wright
Jol Wayne
Betty Field
Harry Carey
Bone-Crusher Handshake Warns of Dominant Fellow
Dr. Joseph Ranald of Mount Vernon New York warns that the bone crunching handshake is used by a domineering fellow who will stop at nothing, based on 15 years of study into handshakes and personalities.
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Hitler
Joseph Ranald
Mount Vernon
N. Y
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the Evening Journal
County Elder, Shannon & CO
Bruce Cowden
Publishers News
Marion Avenue
United Press
Towa Daily Press Association
Deg Moines
Louisiana
Washington County
Poison Oak
Ivy
Focal Airport
Joe Palooka
Red
Ham Fisher
Leemy
McNaught Syndicate, Ine
Missouri
Dearest
Modern Conveni
Nes
Toronto Star
Frank Fletcher
Violet
Dell Ferrier
Lucille
Fairfield
Clarence Peters
Evanstor Til
Nish
Leon
Chester Cherryholmes
Cherryholmes
Sipe
Ella Work
Florence Wadell
Mrs. Works
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