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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1948
Page
4
A 1948 Iowa newspaper editorial mix promotes faith over fear and duty toward soil conservation. It reflects on public trust, advertising ethics, and a humorous boyish perspective on editors and doctors, ending with a concise critique of editors.
A Davenport Democrat editorial questions a long suspected fifth column tied to Soviet aims. Knoxville Express mocks refined dishes while praising simple Iowa corn and homegrown tomatoes. Burlington Hawk-Eye Gazette jokes about Tom Dewey’s golf. Council Bluffs Nonpareil forecasts a rough speakership race. Richmond Times-Dispatch contrasts a tight sedan fit with a playful jab about a kew pie doll.
A Wa s h ington journal workers meeting at the Y highlights the crew’s loyalty and effort to improve the paper. Don Gormley praises Washington connections while Harold Wehr’s advertising work and Tom Stewart’s shift to classifieds draw attention. Carrier boys spark debate on press time behavior.
The obituary notes the passing of Mrs. E G Fox, longtime admired neighbor of the Fox family. The text references the author’s 1% years as neighbors to Mr. and Mrs. Ed Fox and their two daughters on East Second Street.
The writer recalls longtime residents in the 600 block on East Second Street. He notes Mr. Fox as a former Burling ton station agent who started his own business, and he honors Mrs. Fox's wholesome influence. He mentions Mrs. Bunce and Civil War veterans C. M. Stinson and J. J. Weldin, with Lyman Bunce passing after age 90.
Central park marks the fountain’s ninth full season with nightly shows from Memorial Day to Labor Day. The park board discussed improvements for 1949 including possible bandstand construction in Central park and Sunset park.
The city receives a $10,000 donation for park improvements. Board members Chairman J. Lemmon, Frank B. Miller, and Mrs Marian Stewart Bailey expect drawings soon to illustrate proposed upgrades. If funds are approved, next year will see substantial park work unseen in years.
John Raymond Bell returns home from the hospital weighing 3 pounds at birth. Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Bell travel to Iowa City for his homecoming. The family shares news of relatives visiting, vacations, and local fairs.
For better canning flavor and nutrients recipes advise red ripe firm tomatoes blanched peeled and packed into jars processed in a water bath. Berry juice with a little sugar preserves color and flavor while peaches are peeled by blanching or lye dip and kept firm with ascorbic and citric acids in sugar syrup.
A hormone product is offered to caponize cockerels by subcutaneous injection below the comb. Treatment lasts six to eight weeks and causes cessation of male organ function, feminine facial characteristics, and increased body fat. Cockerels should be treated about two months before market sale.
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