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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1944
Page
6
Heyman assistant art director for House Beautiful was rejected for military service but believed his poster design could materially aid the war effort.
The article argues that future bathrooms and kitchens could be factory fabricated and shipped complete, reducing on site labor. It notes current methods demand skilled workers and heavy on site assembly, suggesting plastics may enable nail free construction.
The National Defense Act of June 4 1920 amended military policy to grant relative rank to Army Nurse Corps members. This marked the first time army nurses were recognized as commissioned officers, though their pay and allowances did not match those of officers of equivalent grade.
Corporations paid out 4.029 billion dollars in dividends, representing 45.1 percent of profits. Dividend totals in 1943 barely rose from 1942 and were below 1941 and 1940 levels. The payout was far under the pre-depression figure of 5.944 billion dollars, or 82.6 percent of profits, leading firms to add 4.909 billion to their reserves.
It pays to clean rag braided and chenille rugs with home washing. Porches and indoor rugs benefit from summer cleaning to remove dirt from outdoor use. rag rugs wash in machines, while fiber rugs require careful flat washing and drying to avoid damage.
The department of agriculture advises cleaning pans and bread boards to stop ropiness in home bread. Boil utensils in a 1 to 3 vinegar solution, and avoid potato water if used. Discard liquid yeast starter and bake with fresh yeast. If ropiness persists, add two teaspoons of 90 grain white vinegar per about 3 pounds of dough.
The National Fertilizer Association reports that one ton of pasture fertilizer yields about 8,000 pounds of milk or 1,000 pounds of beef. Agriculture Department studies of 26 state pastures show about 11,500 pounds of milk or 1,400 pounds of beef per ton. Hay experiments across 44 studies indicate fertilizer boosts yields by about 6,400 pounds of milk or 770 pounds of beef per ton.
Humus deficiency makes soils either too heavy or too light for optimal plant growth due to drainage and aeration issues. In sandy soils humus tightens particle bonds reducing drainage, while in heavy clays it widens pores to improve drainage. Common humus builders include well rotted manure peat moss green manure crops and compost.
Rose apples or rose hips yield notable vitamin C. A single fruit has about 10 mg of vitamin C, with three giving as much as an orange. One tablespoon of juice can meet a day’s need. To make it, wash the fruit, cover with water, boil 15 minutes, mash, and strain. sugar can be added to make mar malade.
For a good night's sleep on a sultry night tuck bedsheets taut over the mattress. After tucking one side, tug the sheet across the bed before tucking the other side. If pillow cases are loose fold the bottom edge to create a smooth inverted pleat. Clean sheets add to comfort and coolness.
Vitamins tomatoes greens and yellow vegetables provide essential minerals and vitamins generously. The note emphasizes these produce items as rich sources of nutrients for a healthy diet.
Economists from Cornell note agriculture received only about 12 percent of the 49 billion dollar rise in national income since 1939. Total factory payrolls rose 11 to 17 percent since January 1941 due to higher wages and longer hours, while the labor force grew 26 percent. The shift to war production is also a factor, though less influential than income gains.
Advice on keeping refrigerators clean and sanitary. Wipe up spills with soapy water, wash the interior when defrosting, and clean all shelves and containers. Weekly ice-box cleaning prevents slime and drain clogging, and use clean containers for leftovers to avoid mold and odors. Regular outside wipe helps preserve finish.
Garden guidance on collecting spent plants leaves and kitchen scraps in an enclosure for compost. Variation exists on how long to wait before using the material, with some recommending a year and others two years. Some products claim faster readiness, though opinions differ.
Hand care at home is emphasized as more important than professional manicures. Frequent thorough washing, especially around nails, is advised for all family members. Use a well lathered nail brush and scrub for a full minute, then rinse and dry on a clean towel.
The piece discusses time and change shaping Balkan population diversity. It notes division into isolated groups by natural barriers and borders aligning with numerically dominant strains. Climate, topography, and peoples hinder unity across the peninsula.
The six best conductors of electricity are listed as pure silver pure copper pure gold pure zinc Swedish d r on and tin.
The National Geographic Society notes coconut palms sustain thousands of coral islands in the South Seas by providing food drink clothing and shelter. The edible copra and green meat feed people and animals. leaves form salad. trees fetch 25 dollars or more, and the meat supports oil production and stock feed.
The article compares the sun’s energy reaching Earth to fossil fuels. It estimates 75 trillion kilowatts arrive at the surface daily, about 43 percent reaches ground, and equates this to the heat from burning all petroleum in a trillion barrels and all coal in the crust over periods of half a day and less than six months respectively.
To save stretched sweaters, repair by lining yokes with fine fabric, sewing at neckline and shoulders. Add length by unraveling edges or crocheting, and use ribbon to adjust size or length. Extend sleeves with ribbed knitted sections, and finish edges to keep a neat fit.
This guide explains rinsing sweaters in clear lukewarm water, wringing out moisture, then rolling in a Turkish towel to remove excess water. Dry flat in a warm airy spot away from direct heat, with a towel underneath to absorb moisture and preserve color when multiple colors are used.
Japanese beetles attack only two crops in most gardens sweet corn and snap beans They feed on corn silk risking pollination disruption Hydrated lime dusted on silk repels beetles and does not hinder pollination Beans suffer foliage damage but rotenone or pyrethrum dusts or sprays effectively control them
Shadows cast by moving blood cells in the retina reveal capillary flow. As the pulse rises, shadow spots speed up, and with special lighting the shadows can be projected onto a screen to study the capillary circulation.
Ducks in the bean patch can keep bean beetles in check simply by ranging there.
Steam-bath canners may serve the same purpose as water-bath canners when used properly. Jars may be partly immersed but steam must surround the uncovered portions. Processing time increases by one quarter due to lower temperatures in the steamer.
The article explains open-kettle canning is suitable only for acid foods like pickles relishes and jams. It warns against use for nonacid vegetables meats poultry or fish due to spoilage and poisoning risks and notes it is not approved for fruits or tomatoes because of recontamination danger before sealing.
Eggs are packed in a wooden or galvanized tub with a waterglass solution. Clean eggs are sterilized with boiling water before being submerged so they are fully covered. A 6 gallon container holds about 15 dozen eggs and drug stores offer ready to mix waterglass at about 25 cents a quart.
The text explains the impossibility of constructing a circle with the same area as a given square. It notes pi governs circle area and that pi is non terminating and non repeating. It adds that the first English reference to the problem is attributed to John Donne in 1624.
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