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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1944
Page
6
The ration board reports several book holders presenting incorrect stamps for canning sugar. In Book 4 there are two stamp sets both labeled Number 87. One veteran is marked incorrectly.
The notice outlines correct stamp usage for sugar during canning, specifies Spare 37 and Sugar 37 stamps, and notes certificates no longer needed for recapping vehicle tires. It lists coupon validity for gasoline and other rationed items and mentions ongoing tire inspections and filing for additional canning sugar allowances.
Washington Lodge No. 26 A F and A M holds a regular meeting on the first Friday of each month. Russell Goodin serves as W M and A W Yard is the secretary.
The notice lists westbound and eastbound trains including No. 3 Golden State Limited and No. 12 Southwest Express with stops at Washington, Kansas City, Davenport, and beyond. Oskaloosa and Burlington routes, mixed trains, and local buses depart or arrive with times such as 6:08 am, 9:58 am, and 1:20 pm. Tickets sold at the local depot and Winga's Cafe.
D C Schantz returned home Sunday from Mt Pleasant hospital after a week treatment for an abscessed tooth. He received sulfur drug therapy before and after the tooth extraction to remove poison from his system. Visitors and local residents are noted throughout the column.
A short note states that the ancient Egyptian washed or cleaned hands using sand as an abrasive. The remark reflects basic daily hygiene practices reported in a historical context.
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