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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1946
Page
6
The United States now produces more soybeans than Manchuria where the crop has been grown for centuries as a staple. This shift highlights evolving agricultural leadership and global supply dynamics.
A roster lists county officers including County Attorney John Owen County Auditor Stan Kiesey County Clerk R. R. Noonan County Engineer W. P. Rawn County Welfare Director Mrs. Payne Marshall County Recorder Mrs. Harriet Coulter County Sheriff Harold Putnam County Treasurer W. E. Howell County Supt. of Schools Lester B. Krabill County Coroner Dr. W. S. Kyle County Supervisors Ned Morrow Clarence Fulton Arthur Wiley Washington Independent School District Superintendent M. M. Sewell Principal of Junior High Miss Ethel McCreedy School Board President Marion George secretary C. P. Weldin Richard A. Stewart Henry B. Bailey B. F. Bostwick Jr Harry Ramseyer Washington Lodge No. 26 A. F. & A. M. Regular meeting First Friday of each month Merle R. Green W. M. A. W. Yard secretary
The earth’s population rises about 20 million yearly while the United States imports half or more of its linseed oil needs from Argentina, the world’s leading flax grower.
Train numbers and schedule notes list westbound No 3 Golden State Limited No 11 Southwest Express and eastbound No 13 Southwest Express daily stops. California trains run regular stops with specific arrival times and sleeping car or coach passenger restrictions. No 3 and No 43 stop Washington for certain passengers while No 4 discharges California passengers only.
A practical manure pit with cement floor slopes to a corner cistern saves liquid fertilizer. It improves manure handling, reduces evaporation losses with a roof, and outlines cost recovery in one year under average farming conditions.
A detailed plan describes a Kentucky type manure pit with a floor plan to prevent rainwater entry. It explains higher manure value when stored properly, estimates returns and losses, and notes soil and plant benefits along with storage and roofing options. It advises cistern drainage, irrigation considerations, and consulting local ordinances and milk regulations.
A long legal notice in Washington County Iowa petitions to quiet title to several parcels in Win Smouse's Highland Park Addition Washington city. Plaintiffs claim ownership in fee simple and seek to bar unknown claimants and adverse rights with general equitable relief. Defendants and unknown claimants are summoned to appear before the District Court in Washington.
To assist returning veterans, Washington County employers are asked to answer what qualifications they require for open positions. Respondents should specify education, certifications, experience, and any preferred skills that align with available roles.
Eleanor Piersail, 19, pleaded guilty in district court to assault with intent to maim for injuring Rita Buffett, 12, with a hot pocket. She faces up to five years in Rockwell City reformatory as investigations into the Buffett family case conclude.
The sheriff described Miss Piersall's condition including scars and bruises and dirty clothing. He noted the initial charge of assault to commit great bodily harm was amended by county attorney R. R. Haupert to assault with intent to maim at yesterday's hearing.
Readable tip explains placing hot pie or meat juices in a tin of boiling water before baking to prevent boilovers and soggy crusts. The advice emphasizes moisture control during oven cooking.
The public faces annual losses from crooked schemes and frauds estimated by authorities at three to five billion dollars. The statement highlights the scale of financial crime impacting citizens and the call for vigilance and reform.
Report notes that many Mexicans learn songs by listening and reproduce them on any instrument with no printed notes. The piece highlights oral transmission and exceptional ear for music across communities.
Daily departures and arrivals for the Davenport Iowa branch lines list No 450 No 429 and mixed trains with times like 7 00 a m 1 00 a m 10 45 a m and 11 20 a m All trains run daily except Sunday with agents R B Haight Lewis Goodlander Co M ST P and P R K CU and L R Carbee detailing departures for No 3 25 26 and the Southwest Limited plus Davenport local services and undefined Nos 28 22 3 25 26 with times noted between 9 48 a m 1 32 p m and 1 12 a m
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