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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1944
Page
4
The local rationing board notes some ration book holders show the wrong stamp for canning sugar. Book 4 contains two stamp sets both numbered 87. One veteran is marked as missing or mis-stamped, causing confusion in purchases.
The notice outlines ration changes including Spare and Sugar-37 stamps for canning and table sugar, elimination of some tire certificates but continued inspection for certain tires, and ongoing fuel and processed foods coupon validity. It notes 1945 expiration dates and urges using Spar e Stamp 37 with applications.
Regular meeting announced for first Friday each month. Master Russell Goodin presides. A W Yard serves as secretary. Meeting details provided for members of Washington Lodge No. 26 A F and A M.
A fragmented timetable lists westbound Golden State Limited No. 8 and Southwest No. 11 daily connections with the Californian No. 43, noting departure times around 1:53 a m and 3:50 p m with regular stops. The OCR text is partial but indicates a rail schedule snippet including No. 8 No. 11 and No. 43 services.
Timetabled departures and arrivals show routes from Washington to Iowa City Cedar Rapids Ft Madison and Winfield Burlington to OsKaloosa Sigourney Westbound and eastbound services. Tickets sold at the local depot with multiple daily options across several towns and destinations.
The Town Council of Ainsworth Iowa invites sealed bids for waterworks improvements including well pump and piping. Bids due April 28 at 8:00 PM CWT, opened publicly at Town Hall. Plans available from Stanley Engineering Company for 15 dollars with refunds for bona fide bidders within 30 days. Preferences given to Iowa grown products.
The annual value to farmers of disease resistant crop varieties is estimated at 65 to 70 million dollars. The Division of Fruit and Vegetable Crops and Diseases at the Department of Agriculture cost 14 million dollars in its first 44 years.
Wood cut in the fall is split and stacked under cover to dry rapidly. It cures to make fairly good fuel for use during the winter season.
The article states that the average United States cow yields 400 pounds of milk. It notes a general dairy output figure across the industry without detailing regional variations or trends.
The New York harbor area, covering 431 square miles, requires over 500 tugs for continuous day and night operation. More than fourteen million long tons were handled last year, with dispatching spanning megaphones and radio. The waterway is the world’s busiest and most complex, demanding skilled, rapid action to avoid costly delays or losses.
South America expands cement production with firms in Peru Bolivia Chile and Panama advancing new plants and capacity. Peru shows rising output in 1940 to 1942 with imports dropping as a single company markets most use. Chile forms Sociedad Cemento Juan Saldada to build plants in Coquimbo. Panama plans a 100-ton daily facility near Maria Eugenia with hydro power and long term raw material reserves.
In 1942 Sao Paulo Brazil saw textile production rise 40 to 50 percent from the prior year driven by new equipment and fuller use of spindles. Chile’s mills grew from 16 in 1936 to 40 in 1940 with local spinning meeting most yarn needs. Chile also reports a thriving rayon industry and a 14 000 worker textile sector excluding fibers.
Overcrowding reduces egg output and raises disease and death risk. Provide four square feet per Plymouth Rock Rhode Island Red or Wyandotte, three and a half to four for smaller Leghorns, with extra feed hoppers and waterers to mitigate temporary crowding. Delaying culling drones is discouraged. more space beyond four feet offers no major gain.
The 555 foot Washington Monument in Washington was formally opened to the public on October 9 1888.
Legislative action and executive orders across states largely eliminated or relaxed size and weight limits for trucks to aid war material movement. Several states allow temporary permits, with durations up to a year, and others permit suspensions by officials. Changes span Michigan North Carolina North Dakota New Mexico Maine Arkansas Kansas Nebraska Alabama Minnesota Oregon South Dakota Pennsylvania and Missouri.
Guidance on harvesting and storing potatoes to minimize damage and losses. Key steps include gentle digging, letting skins set, initial 50–60 F storage for 10–14 days to seal injuries, then 34–38 F at 85–90 percent humidity. Temperature beyond these ranges causes sprouting or sugar accumulation.
Newcomers to the American dinner table, soybeans top food value lists and provide a meat substitute. They offer vitamin A when green and vitamins B and G, plus calcium phosphorus and iron. Preparation tips include shelling, simmering, or baking, with drying options noted.
Fish and Wildlife service reports more than 25 million waterfowl of many species used about 90 national wildlife refuges during the September to December southward migration. Mallards led with about 11.24 million. pintails nearly 6 million. baldpates 898,900. green winged teals 726,000. blue winged teals 600,000. shovellers 576,902.
Cleaning guidance on removing mud with warm water and drying tips. Recommends rubbing leather with oil or grease while wet and stuffing shoes with crumpled paper to maintain shape and absorb moisture.
Researchers observe dairy cattle converting various nitrogen supplies into dairy protein. The finding suggests cows can adapt metabolism to different feedstuffs, potentially expanding options for livestock protein production.
A chart from the U.S. Navy shows a rising wartime labor force as shipyards across the country push to build and repair the fleet. Employment grew from 443,500 in 1942 to 1,049,981 by July 1943, reflecting a massive mobilization of men and women in defense industries.
The article notes over 100 distinct treatments in fur seal skin processing completed in about 60 days, producing durable beautiful fur. Historically sealskins dyed black, now in safari brown and matara brown shades. A fur-seal coat uses six to eight skins.
Proper stimulation lets a cow let down milk quickly and requires minimal teat pressure. Washing teats and udder one minute before milking with warm antiseptic water and a fresh cloth per cow reduces milking time to about 45 to 60 seconds and fully milks out in 2 to 5 minutes.
An army news note claims a medieval knight and horse could bear about 200 pounds of iron and steel, while 24 600 pounds of steel were poured per man in modern forces. It also states fifty fighters can fire up to 300 000 rounds per minute, a rate far exceeding Napoleonic-era daily troop usage.
To roast almonds avoid deep frying due to fat shortage. Spread blanched almonds in a shallow pan with one teaspoon of oil per cup of nuts and brown in a moderate oven until a delicate color appears.
Robert Stepiens and Dean Moore helped Bruce Moore saw wood Monday afternoon. Several families attended the funeral of Mrs. McCall in Washington Thursday. Mrs. Glenn McCall died Monday at her Washington home. Mrs McCall was active in the So and Sew club. Easter guests included Ney Mrs UW Munster of West Chester and Dr L L Wies of Mt. Pleasant.
The article advises workers to wash hands thoroughly especially under the nails to avoid transmitting infectious germs and pimples from gritty sooty hands. It emphasizes not touching the face and practicing hand hygiene to prevent skin issues and contamination.
The article stresses constant access to drinking water for laying hens and notes the need for a heating device in cold weather. It compares electric heaters and small kerosene heaters as options to prevent freezing and keep water readily available.
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