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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 24, 1948

Page

5

Rita Kay Marlatt Seen In Tan and Red Coat On Street

Crawfordsville April 24. Seen on the street Sunday was Rita Kay Marlatt under two in a spring coat of tan with red trim and a red trimmed cowl hood. She also carries a red shoulder bag and is noted as a proud little girl. The piece also notes changes in local school administration with O. T. Harold of Atkins named superintendent for next year and Ferris moving to South English to teach.

Crawfordsville Rita Kay Marlatt O. T. Harold Atkins Harold Ferris South English Frank Fletcher Delbert Lowe Billy Vernon Fletcher Gary Steve Virgil Fletcher Vernon Dell Farrier Patty Mickey H. F Don John Mitchell Howard Kratter Iowa City Elizabeth Davis Washington Josephine Long North English Harold Miller Marilyn Chester Cherryholmes Danny Walter Schnelle Farrel Cowan Geneseo Ilinois John Wooley Columbia N. J. Lease Fairfield Fred Sipe C. A. Peters Sipe Cecil Lease Davenport John Hamil Gary Lease Richard Lease Harry Morse Mary Davis Wayne Berkshire Janet Joan

Bug May Stop Races Threatens 1948 Horse Population

An unseen bug at large could halt horse racing in America as swamp fever infections escalate in 1948. The disease, equine infectious anemia, weakens horses and mules with fever, weight loss, eye inflammation, and swelling, potentially killing or lifelong debilitation.

America American Veterinary Medical Association

Weighing Fingerprints in Jet Engine Metal Tests

Scientists at an electrical manufacturing company use an ultra sensitive fingerprint weighing device as a key tool in metals tests to improve jet engines.

Turkey Crop Feasts Dominate U S Thanksgiving Christmas demand

Report notes that turkey consumption peaks during Thanksgiving and Christmas, consuming about 95 percent of the annual U S turkey crop. The figure highlights the seasonally driven surge in demand for poultry across major holidays.

U. S

Tenderizing Teats Citrus Juices For Tender Meats

Citrus juices from oranges and grapefruits aid in tenderizing tough meats like pot roasts and Swiss steaks. Fresh or canned juice can be used to marinate or baste, infusing acidity and flavor into the dish.

Growth of Leaves Controls Plant Health

The text notes that stopping leaf growth at the top can kill a plant and that green leaves feed the roots, implying the plant’s vitality relies on top leaf development and leaf production for root nourishment.

Boots swollen by corn soaking in old Southwest

Cowboys in the old Southwest filled too small boots with shelled corn and soaked them in water, causing the shoes to swell.

Aid to Operator in Tractor Manual for Repairs

The text explains a daytime task light in a tractor manufacturer's instruction book. It describes how the ash light simplifies repair adjustment and replacement of worn parts for operators performing maintenance.

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