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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1944
Page
5
Parents dealing with air pollution should first shake off loose soot from baby clothes, then wash in lukewarm soap suds. Do not rub stains. submerge garments, agitate, then rinse by lifting and moving to a fresh suds bath.
Recap notes indicate tires certificates no longer required for Class A Ration inspections. The third inspection period runs through March 31, with the fourth due thereafter as part of ongoing ration controls.
A resolution for the year urges American housewives to can food only by scientifically approved methods. Canning specialists say non acidic foods like meats and most vegetables require pressure canning for safety from spoilage. With pressure cookers now available without rationing, the risky old methods should be abandoned.
The article explains washing in lukewarm water with mild soap, rinsing, and drying. It recommends rolling in a towel to remove excess moisture, then shaping and hanging by the waist band to avoid wrinkles. For slips, use a clothes hanger to prevent creases from lines.
After World War I the Dardanelles were demilitarized until 1936 when a new agreement allowed Turkey to deploy troops in the straits area and reinforce fortifications. The straits connect Europe and Asia and have long been under Turkish control with varying degrees of oversight.
State college fruit specialists advise pruning large apple trees first when time is limited. The recommended order is apple, pear, sour cherry, sweet cherry, and peach, with grape pruning postponed until after the first few cold spells.
A wartime notice enumerates various ration program periods and coupon validity. It covers inspection windows for food and fuel, gasoline coupons A through E, non highway gasoline and fuel oil, sugar Book 4, home canning sugar limits, processed foods blue stamps Book 4, meats fats and cheese red stamps Book 4, shoe and airplane stamps Book 1 and Book 3, with expiration dates and ongoing filing options.
Washington Lodge No 26 A B K and ALM schedules regular meetings on the first Friday each month. Russel Goodin serves as W M and A W Yard is the secretary.
The notice lists eastbound and westbound train numbers with departure times including No 2 No 3 No 8 and No 23, plus mixed trains and daily services. It also details bus routes from Washington to Omaha and Chicago with multiple departures and indicates where tickets can be purchased at the Bus Depot and local cafes.
In Chicago markets for the week hogs lost 25 to 40 cents with sows down 35 to 40 cents. Barrows and gilts 190 to 350 pounds traded mostly 13.75 to 13.95, top 14.00 late. Cattle and calves saw choice steers steady to down 25 cents. week top 17.00 Friday, yearlings around 16.85, steers 13.75 to 16.25. vealers up to 16.00. Sheep 2500 head, lambs 10 to 25 cents lower. western fed lambs 16.25 to 16.50, top 16.60.
Open high low close values for wheat oats and rye listed by contract months in Chicago on April 1 with percentages indicating price moves for each period and contract.
Intercity rail times listing departures from Washington to Iowa City Cedar Rapids Ft Madison Winfield and Burlington routes. Schedules show southbound and northbound departures with arrival times to Washington and other endpoints with depot at 107 W 2nd and tickets sold locally.
Small yards can grow fruit and ornamental plants with double duty. Pecan and walnut trees provide shade, fruit trees look ornamental, berry bushes form screens, and strawberries serve as ground cover. Proper watering, fertilizing, and occasional pruning are needed for best results.
The War Food Administration announced civilian allocations for April through June. Butter will total 432 million pounds, up from 410 million, due to adequate stock from last year's production. Meat allocations drop to 4,485.2 million pounds from 6,091.3 million, with beef pork veal and lamb proportions similar to the current quarter.
Rub scratches with pecan or butternut kernel oil to darken and conceal the mark. Cut the kernel, rub cut side into the scratch, then buff with a soft cloth. A mix of two thirds linseed oil and one third turpentine also works, as does a reliable commercial furniture polish.
Eggs retain quality for weeks when kept cool in a moist environment like hydrators or covered dishes. Amherst Massachusetts tests show cardboard cartons help preserve freshness. Refrigeration in any container beats room temperature, aim for about 41 degrees.
The article notes that lice affect layers even in warm weather and urges regular flock inspections. It advises checking birds that seem dumpy or unusually sore and scratching, as lice sap strength and reduce laying performance.
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