Presses up for new as Iowa politics shift gears
The piece notes aging in industry and press modernization as the Journal bids farewell to a hand press. It discusses Iowa politics with Senator George A. Wilson and the Dewey era, praising Iowa’s congressional teamwork and predicting Wilson’s rise to lead the agriculture committee amid a tight Senate balance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Wilson
Guy M. Gillette
Senate
Congress
Truman
George Wilson
Senate Agriculture Committee
Towa
Jonathan P. Dolliver
Washington, D. C
Capitol
George A. Wilson
Dewey
Ramblings and Remnants of Washington Locals
A collage of profiles on Washington figures from Harry Ramseyer the hatchery man to Carl Guther the photographer and Milo Sorden of Sorden Music. It follows their careers across Iowa Nebraska and Illinois, noting education early work and shifts into hotels jewelry music and retail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Ramseyer
Washington
Dr. Ramseyer
Bloomfield
Iowa
Bluffton College
Bluffton
Ohio
Franklin McVeigh Wholesale Grocery Company
Chicago
Pulaski
Harry
Oskaloosa
Carl Guther
America
New Jersey
New York
YMCA
Sioux City
Salt Lake City
Tom Dewey
Milo Sorden
Sorden Music Company
Webster
Keokuk County
Iowa Wesleyan College
Nothwestern University
Crawfordsville
Northwestern
Wellman
Mt. Pleasant
Ida Grove
Milburn McKay Music
Sorden Company
Ottumwa
Keokuk
Ironing Dangers Warned for Fabrics and Garments
The article cautions that ironing may damage elasticized portions and waxed coatings and recommends checking labels. It notes knit garments may warp and advises against ironing washable pile fabrics like chenille or corduroy. It ends by suggesting brushing the pile when fully dry.
Fish-start column muses on mothers and childhood diets
Charles Fish critiques mothers as enforcers of discipline in his reminiscences about growing up. He recalls castor oil remedies, spinach battles, and a diet centered on ice cream, as well as the long impact on his psyche and lifelong habits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Fish
Buster Boy
Quotes and quips on life and society from newspaper pages
A collage of quoted lines from various papers including Carl B Flanagan Merle R Fish Russ Waller Paul R Bumbarger and L M Quinlin. Topics range from finance and silent voters to housing equity and road safety. The snippet notes a Chicago dentist offering free work for housing pull and urges farmers to cut corn for safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Russ Waller
Algona Upper Des Moines
Conspiracy Trial of Warren Proceeds in Waterloo Court
The Waterloo district court continued the conspiracy trial of Wilbert Warren regarding the Rath packing plant riot and violence on May 19. Indications suggest the state may rest its case by week’s end after a second night session this week.
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Waterloo
Towa
Wilbert Warren
Waterloo District Court
Warren
Rath
Presbytery Meets at Montezuma for All Day Meeting
The Presbytery of Iowa city convenes in Montezuma for an all day gathering starting Tuesday with prayer hour and Bible study at 8:00. Young Peoples Fellowship and Willing Workers hold events through Friday. Communion planned for Sunday at 11:00. Evening services shift earlier from October 38 to March 1949. Daniel Knox Ford, minister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbytery of
Iowa City
Montezuma
Ursu
Young Peoples Fellowship
Daniel Knox Ford
Crawfordsville United Methodist Rally Day Service
Sunday school at 10 a m worship at 11 a m special Rally day program These Hands United with Junior Department classes participating Youth Choir and two musical selections Jr and Sr MYF at 7 p m union evening worship at 8 p m World Wide Communion Sunday October 3 offering received during service The Fellowship of Suffering and Service highlighted.
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Sr. M.Y.F
Union
World Wide Communion Sun
Prosecution Closes In On Riot Shooting Case
Prosecuting attorneys detailed their case as two conflicting accounts emerged about the May 19 shooting during the riot. Fred Lee Roberts of Dunkerton, under indictment for manslaughter in the Farrell case, testified he believed the street was clear of bystanders when he fired.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Lee Roberts
Dunkerton
William Farrell
India dairy habits show low milk consumption
Despite reverence for cows in India, milk intake remains unusually low across the country. This contrast highlights cultural and dietary patterns influencing dairy consumption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
India
Notice of Probate Will in Washington Iowa
Notice proclaims probate of the last will of Sadie Burris died prior. A hearing is set for September 30 1948 at 9:30 AM in Washington Iowa before the District Court or the Clerk. All interested persons must appear and show cause why the instrument should not be probated. Clerk R R Noonan issues the order.
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Truman
Congress
al Ledger
Mt. Pleasant
Iowa Southern Utilities Company
Hamed Darbyshire
Washington
ISU
The
State OF
Iowa
Washington County
Sadie Burris
Court House
District Court
Said County
R. R. Noonan
Grounding Fences and Structures to Protect Livestock
Grounding wire fences at 100 yard intervals helps protect livestock from lightning. Metal posts should be buried at least three feet to provide grounding for fences. Metal buildings or roofs offer no protection unless they are properly grounded.
All Aluminum Home Shown In Washing ton Iowa by Frank Barden
A new all aluminum home designed and built by Frank Barden in the Sv block South Iown avenue Washing ton Iowa features aluminum exterior siding roof and trim and an aluminum garage with fireproof walls. The 34 by 44 foot house includes a large living room dinette kitchen two bedrooms a bath a washing and utility room and an open hallway to the garage. The interior uses Reynolds embossed aluminum walls durable floors with tile except carpeted living area and built in floor to ceiling closets. The home emphasizes utility insulation and permanence priced below cost with agent GEO. J. Breitenbach available for showings at 575.
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Iown Avenue
Washington, Iowa
Frank Barden
Ottumwa
Barden
South
Iowa Ave
Geo. J. Breitenbach
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Oop Molotov
Stalin
Journal
Washington Week
Bruce Cowden
Harry Sowden
Hotel Washington
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Maine
Connecticut
Rhode Island
Utah
Burlington
Armour Institute
Drexel College
Philadelphia
San Francisco
Milwaukee
Fred West
Rothschild
Owen Grecian
Muscatine
South Side
John
Ed Bowman
West Side
H. C. Finney
West End
Leo Wolfe
Rock Island
George H. Hobson
Homer Stephen
Mr. Grecian
Westphal
Oscar M. Cuddy
Don Shepherd
Phil Antonoff
Pekin
Hedrick
Mr. Cuddy
Marshall Field
Columbus
Neb
Washusington
Cuddy
Jim Duffy
Ford
Dougherty Bros
Anthonoff
C. C. Casewell
Clarinda Herald- Journal
S. A. KD
Spencer Daily Reporter
H. C. Kirkpatrick
Pauline Wagner
Walnut Tree
Walnut Bureau
Donald L
T. W. Harwood
Sor
Butterc
Buttercup
Montgomery
Carl B. Flanagan
Talk of the Times
Times
Fonda
Merle R. Fish
Marathon Republic
Paul R. Bumbarger
Charles City
L. M. Quinlin
Mike
Breda News
Crawfordsville Methodist
Hartzell
Terior
Mr. Barden
Reynolds
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