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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1949
Page
8
Editorial notes a shift to lighter material with anecdotes from small town life. Homely observations about a pigeon at a courthouse, mushrooms in a yard, a piney maple tree, and jokes about old masson families mix with musings on talent, theater, and civic quirks in a brisk, local tone.
In Washington County, the remodeled courtroom delivers clear acoustics, improved comfort, and maintained dignity. Judge R G Yoder impressed observers during trial as juror selection proceeded with careful, unbiased questioning.
Local notes describe neighbors assisting with a new cement floor in a barn and various social visits and gatherings around North Prairie Flower and nearby towns. The column mixes household tasks with community events and personal visits.
Cliff Mapes led the offense as the New York Yankees beat the Chicago White Sox 3-1. The win reduced their magic number to eight while Boston remained in second with a 5-2 victory over Cleveland.
National League standings show Brooklyn leading with 91 wins and .628, followed by Philadelphia 77–69, New York 69–75, and Pittsburgh 63–81. Results yesterday included Brooklyn 5 Chicago 0 and Philadelphia 5 St Louis. American League shows New York 90–55, Boston 63–?. notable scores include Cleveland 2 Boston 5 and St Louis 15 Washington 6. Upcoming games list Brooklyn at St Louis and New York at Cincinnati among others.
The Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association reports light hogs convert skim milk into growth more efficiently than heavy hogs. Economical feeding rates range from two to four pounds per pig daily.
Illinois leads with 6 778 one-teacher schools followed by Iowa 5 637 Missouri 5 272 Nebraska 4 516 Wisconsin 4 475 and Minnesota 4 421 reflecting concentrated rural schooling patterns across the Midwest.
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