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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1948
Page
6
Structural home care tips cover cleaning upholstered fabrics with carbon tetrachloride based fluids testing spots first, plus removing grease and water marks on wood. It advises wax reapplication on waxed surfaces, ammonia cloth rubs for other finishes, and lemon oil polish for stubborn stains. It details scratch removal, touch up stains, heat mark handling with camphor, and safe use of steel wool and turpentine for severe burns.
A pollen trap and distributor by J. C. Kremer of Michigan State College research horticulturist collected pollen from bee feet. The pollen was moved over a hundred miles to a second hive where returning bees carried it to apple trees.
In the United States about 40 000 of the 150 000 annual cancer deaths come from stomach cancer. This highlights the significant impact of gastric malignancies on national mortality.
Termite infestation threatens dwelling safety across the country. Regular inspections of entry points are urged and timber should be kept from earth contact or pressure treated if unavoidable. In industrial plants a parking space is required for every three workers per a recent survey.
Odin W. Anderson of the University of Michigan warns that the United States will need more geriatricians than pediatric specialists as the share of people aged 65 and over likely doubles within 35 years.
The Duchess of Lennox, a celebrated court beauty under Charles II from 1660s to 1685, inspired the Britannia figure used on British currency.
In this veteran assistance column readers learn how to handle terminal leave bonds wills and power of attorney, locate missing sons in Germany, and arrange GI Bill schooling and subsistence. Advice covers terminal leave cash bonds for discharged veterans, wife pensions after a veteran's death, and the GI loan rule for active service members.
The national Chicken of Tomorrow contest will be extended through 1948 to develop heavier farm flocks and more meat. Poultry raisers nationwide push for a breeding formula adding at least 10 percent more meat and meatier wings. Forty top breeders send eggs to finals to be hatched under state and regional contest supervision, with $7,000 in prizes from A&P Stores.
Spokane is described as the largest inland city west of Omaha and north of Denver, serving as the industrial and cultural capital of half the state of Washington and is frequently called the inland empire.
Boyd A. Ivory of the Wyoming agricultural extension argues roosters waste feed and produce no extra eggs unless used for breeding. He suggests trading a crowing rooster for a $1.93 alarm clock to save about $3 in daily feed costs.
Poultry producers are urged to buy high quality chicks as a method to offset rising feed costs. Extension service data show feed now accounts for 60 percent or more of total egg and chicken meat production costs, up from about 50 percent in normal times.
Scientists in Washington explore converting pear waste sugars into feed yeast through continuous fermentation of press juice. The process yields about 60 pounds of dry yeast per ton of wet waste, but a suitable continuous press for separating juice from pomace is not yet available.
Community Sale every Friday at Whittaker sale barn. Livestock sales weekly at Midway Sales Company Columbus Junction Iowa. Livestock sale midweek at Kalona Sales Barn Kalona Iowa. Livestock Sale Tuesdays at Ollie Livestock Exchange Ollie Iowa at 1:00 pm. Livestock Sale Mondays at Hi Dollar Sales Company Sigourney Iowa. April 29 Antique public sale north edge of Wellman Iowa starts at 1:00. Dewey L Hoefert
United States gained Detroit after British soldiers left Fort Lernoult on July 11 1716 marking the first flag over the city. The surrender established U S ownership of a territory larger than the original thirteen states and led to eventual control of the Great Lakes Mississippi Valley and land to the Pacific coast.
Extension foresters warn that untrained pruners can ruin a shade tree in minutes, despite 50 to 75 years of growth. The article contrasts good pruning on public grounds with widespread examples of tree damage on many streets.
Vitamin C helps hold body cells together like mortar for bricks. Foods rich in vitamin C include oranges grapefruit strawberries tomatoes green pepper tarnin mustard greens cauliflower cantaloupe and watermelon.
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