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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1946
Page
6
A Washington woman shopped in another city for a blouse but balked at a $35 price and decided to buy closer to home. Another local woman eyed a dress in a top magazine but rejected the $199.95 cost and chose domestic shopping.
The article notes that death totals in agriculture are the highest among major industries, highlighting the sector as the most dangerous for workers.
The article notes that for a quarter century railroad securities required approval from the Interstate Commerce Commission. It highlights regulatory oversight and the role of the ICC in authorizing bond and security offerings.
Tyrone residents record social visits with neighbors and relatives from Richland Davenport Des Moines Iowa City and Chicago. Omar Crawford plans several days in Iowa City while Geo Crawford nears recovery from hospital. Road trips include Chicago Aurora and Springfield Missouri with local families.
Mr. and Mrs. Ed Springer with Mrs. Lizzie Widmer left Monday for Milford Nebraska to visit relatives. Rev W A Smith of Washington Methodist church preached an inspiring sermon at the Bicher church Sunday morning.
The community notes Rev Regier and family departed for Durham Kansas where he was called to conduct a funeral. Several locals share visits and family events including births, travel, and school updates across Noble. The piece lists regional movements of families, visits to Warsaw Illinois, Fairfield, Ames, and mentions a birth Dorothy Ann to Clayton Nebel and Lizzie Widmer, plus church events and local dinners.
Mr and Mrs J J Rich traveled to Princeton Illinois for a visit at the Murray Reeser home to meet their new granddaughter Sheila Helen Reeser. The article notes various local visits and social calls including neighbors helping with cement work and guests at multiple homes.
The Lexington community group will host its first party of the school year Friday evening Sept 27 featuring table ecards pie and sandwiches. Mrs Elsie Norman entertained the Lexington Cincée ladies at the September meeting as the group quilted and enjoyed a gift exchange in the afternoon.
Community Sale every Friday at Whittaker sale barn and livestock sales each Wednesday at Midway Sales Compan Columbus Junction. Public and farm goods auctions detailed for Columbus City Wellman Wapello Winfield Iowa City and surrounding areas with start times and organizers such as W S Randolph Milt Noller Harry Jones Earl Eversmeyer Jay Brewer EB Brenneman Nellie Dodder and others.
The article notes riksha fares in Shanghai range from 17 to 40 dollars with public rentals around 20 dollars and a small municipal tax. Privately owned rikshas feature balloon tires chrome spokes lacquered bodies and painted coats of arms. Before the war an American could ride a public riksha for a week at the cost of one day’s carfare in the United States.
Ensure your vacuum is in good condition before use to prevent extra wear. Empty the dirt bag or container, adjust the nozzle for a proper seal on the rug, and keep beaters free of string and lint with a tight belt for optimal performance.
Dandelion is a hardy cool climate crop similar to kale and spinach. It tolerates winter with light mulching and yields greens early in spring.
The Demarest Building in New York City installed the first two successful electrically operated passenger elevators in 1889. The milestone marked a breakthrough in building transport and urban architecture, showcasing early electric propulsion for vertical movement in skyscraper design.
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