Editorials on faith politics and postwar aid debates
A 1947 editorial blend discusses faith and immortality, social trends, and the Marshall Plan. It questions European recovery strategies, warns against blindly trusting aid, and cites Congressman Martin urging national strength before global reconstruction. The column also praises Chariton’s property revaluation and notes regional views on erosion, fashion trends, and dancing.
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Europe
Asia
Britain
Rotary Club
Thos. E. Martin
Greece
Mr. Martin
Martin
Germany
Russia
The Corn Root Depth And Local Widest World Display
A farm near town reports corn roots extending seven feet underground as plant breeding yields aggressive growth. The piece notes a new lunch room named the Box Liiend and a display of United Nations flags in town square. It reflects on postwar geopolitics and criticizes slow international cooperation.
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United Nations
National Lottery Proposal Returns to Congress
Rep Adolph Sabath of Illinois again urged a federal national lottery to boost revenue and curb illegal gambling. He argued such a plan would fund the treasury and suppress rackets like handbook betting and the numbers game.
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Sabath
Congress
Federal Treasury
Brothers in arms seek power yet laughter wrestles wins
A note on balance between ambition and humor contrasts with a social scene where brothers in spirit aim for influence, while a local party described by reporters features decor with United Nations flags and Deborah Fullbright presiding in white over a feast of fruit pies and cakes.
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United Nations
Deborah Fullbright
The Season's Eatings Reflect Seasonal Weariness
A reflective verse fragment contrasts last summer's abundance with fall's chill as the speaker notes their worsted garment has become worn and burdensome, hinting at waning appetite and thirst after the season.
Farmyard Qualities Outshine Mine In Verse
A humorous verse notes that the farm animals, including registered chickens and dogs, are superiorly bred to the speaker. The contributor signs off with a playful self deprecation about being outmatched by the animals.
Trick Quick Math on Lengths of Sea Creatures
A riddle states a eel equals twice a snapper plus a half eel making no sense in standard form. It then claims a swordfish equals twice an eel and a wallf swordfish while a shark equals twice a swordfish and a half shark. The question asks half a shark in snappers. The problem is inconsistent and cannot be solved with given data.
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Chariton Herald-Patriot
Chariton
Woodfords Honored At Golden Wedding Party
Mr and Mrs Anson Woodford celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with a midday dinner at their Brighton home and an afternoon gathering. Attending were relatives and friends including sisters Miriam Dayton and Ernest Fulton, daughter Phyllis Woodford, and granddaughter Jane Buzzard. The couple, aged 70 and 69, shared memories of their 1897 marriage and long farming life in Clay township before settling in Brighton 1928.
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Brighton
Anson Woodford
Woodford
Nelson Woodford
Miriam Dayton
Oskaloosa
Ernest Fulton
Keota
Lester Buzzard
Arcadia
Calif
Phyllis Woodford
Jane Buzzard
Wodfords
Mabel Stephens
Stephens
Richland
Clay Township
Clay
Grinnell
City
For Sale Ads Highlight Washington Iowa Listings
A faded Washington Iowa publication page lists local for sale ads and subscription rates. The Evening Journal credits Shannon and Co as the publisher and notes staff roles including R. E. Shannon and Dave Eider. Subscription prices vary by carrier and zone with annual rates indicated.
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THE
Evening Journal
Washington - Iowa
Fider, Shannon & Co
R. E. Shannon
Dave R. Eider
Bruce C. Cowden
W. J. Shannon
Max Marble
Washington
United Press
Inland Daily Press
Iowa Daily Press
Iowa Pres
Audit Bureau of
Carrier Marine O
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United Nations Relief and Rehabilitation Administration
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White Horse Patrol
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Grand Rapids Press
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Burlington
Hawk-eye Gazette
United Nation
Adolph J. Sabath
D., Ill
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Mrs. Woodford
Roy Nordyke
George Stephens
Ollie
Mervin Fulton
Keswick
M. Waterhouse
Robert Waterhouse
Guy Stacy
Connie
George Statler
Carl Corpman
Willis Horton
George Woodford
Ruth Corpening
Eugene Engel
Julia Hayward
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