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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 01, 1946

Page

6

Idaho Potatoes Featured in Celebrity Promotion at Dark Corner

The Dark Corner star, Bill Bendix, gifted the cast with Idaho potatoes after mentioning Idaho on air. A Idaho governor sent a thank you wire and a carload of spuds. Bendix jokes about plugging states on his shows while fearing fan reactions to his role as a killer. Separately, health officials warn about Newcastle disease in poultry, issuing movement restrictions to protect Iowa and other midwest poultry industries. The orders cover chickens, turkeys, geese, ducks, pigeons, and wild fowl across several states.

Bill Idaho National Committee On Newcastle Disease Midwest Iowa Lllinois Wisconsin Minnesota Nebraska Franks

Ready Cash for Bills and Extra Expenses

Ready cash for bills and extra expenses offered with prompt loans for individuals and families. State amount needed, timing, and affordable monthly repayment. Loans made on your signature and security with full cooperation.

Iowa Suspends Poultry Exhibits Statewide

Des Moines Aug 1 The division of animal industry state veterinary chief Dr C C Franks announced a statewide suspension of poultry exhibitions due to Newcastle disease. Exhibits may resume with division permission and birds must be slaughtered after showing. crops must be burned or disinfected. The order cancels the Iowa state fair poultry exposition and affects other fairs statewide.

Des Moines Iowa Division of Animal Industry Department of Agriculture C. C. Franks C. &. Franks

Oscar the Old Sturgeon To Return To State Fair Exhibit

Old Oscar the giant black sturgeon, beloved by fair visitors for over twenty years, will appear again in the conservation commission's fish and game exhibit at the state fair grounds. The fish gained weight during wartime, reaching 110 pounds on his 46th birthday, and will be displayed in the deluxe aquarium after a safety-approved transport plan.

Oscar The Conservation Commission Strawberry Point Trout Tus Sturgeon Attrac E. BE. Speaker Fair Grounds

Dogs See Little Color Vision

A historical note states dogs perceive little or no color with a grayscale visual field. It mentions dogs see primarily gray tones and fat vision effects.

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