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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1941
Page
8
A study of 236 Iowa farm families shows 1940 housing and furnishings costs rose 50 percent over 1939, with average income up by 100 dollars and home improvement spending averaging 86 dollars. Food dominated expenses, autos ranked fourth, and savings mostly paid debts or expanded farming.
In the half light of twilight drivers face higher crash risk as night falls. Auto clubs urge motorists to slow down at sundown and reduce speed to prevent accidents.
Washington County Health links urges homemakers to store and handle milk properly after delivery. Keep milk in a protected spot, chill promptly, avoid cross odors, clean containers, pour only needed amounts, and return bottles to the milkman.
A cultural note from Deutscher Weckruf und Beobachter discusses German views on Shakespeare. It claims many describe the German editor’s idea of Shakespeare as part of English literature due to him being born at Stratford-upon-Avon and allegedly forced to write in English.
Cornice boards cover window tops to improve room appearance and keep drapes clean. They are easy for amateurs to build using pressed wood over a wood frame.
The Wellman schools close Friday for a one week Easter break. Residents visiting relatives include Mr and Mrs Ross Mr and Mrs Smith Mr and Mrs Gragh am and others. Several locals travel to Wisconsin Iowa and Illinois for family events and hospital news is shared.
Iowa State College extension sheep specialist C. W. McDonald announced a series of 4-H county wool shows in June and a statewide Wool Day and Show in Des Moines on July 22. The five best fleeces will represent Iowa at the first 4-H Nations Won show in Chicago during the International Livestock Exposition.
Panama reports progress with almost 1,000 miles of roads upgraded or built to improve transport networks. Officials say this expansion boosts regional connectivity and supports economic activity across the country.
March pedestrian deaths are detailed from accident reports by the Town Department of Public Safety. Nine of eleven fatalities resulted from crossing streets at non intersections walking on highway edges or backing into traffic. The National Safety Council urges pedestrians to wear white, cross at intersections, look both ways, stay alert and assume personal safety responsibility.
The encyclopedia notes that in 1850 E. W. Bushnell of Philadelphia produced the first all-steel skates and sold them for 30 dollars per pair.
In London Laurence Oli announced he will join the Fleet Air Arm as a pilot. Vivien Leigh said she will suspend her acting career temporarily to live near the training station.
Ames Iowa April 16 enrollment at Iowa State College rose above last year due to 77 students in special defense training offered by the Division of Engineering. Registrar J R Sage said current enrollment totals 6 more than spring 1940 with 1 724 engineering 1 654 home economics 1 125 agricultural 842 science and 250 veterinary students.
A non splintering kitchen board can be made from temp pressed wood, a hard grainless wood fiber board. The glass face will neither absorb odors nor turn the edges on knives.
A quirky item prompts a story of military influence as a toothpaste brand's container is repurposed as a toy soldier when empty, illustrating cultural impact beyond the battlefield.
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