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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1943
Page
6
Class A tires inspection deadline September 20. Class B tires inspection period July through October 81. Class C ration or bulk coupons third inspection deadline August 31. Commercial vehicles require inspection every six months or every 5,000 miles.
The notice lists validity extensions and expiration dates for gasoline coffee sugar processed foods meats and red stamps. It includes coupon numbers 7 13 14 15 16 18 and period limits from July to November 1943 with notes on family exchange and rationing boards for extra assistance.
Bee Line Transit operates routes between Washington and Iowa City with morning and evening departures. Outbound trips run Washington to Iowa City at 6:45 a.m. and 8:15 a.m. Return times include 5:50 p.m. from Washington to Iowa City and 7:20 p.m. back to Washington. Westbound service from Washington to Knoxville via Iowa City runs 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 2:20 p.m. to 6:35 p.m. Sullivan Bus Lines advertises Washington to Iowa service with a listed departure at 5:39 a.m.
Inspector Casper Strong and young Detective Colin East unravel a deliberate murder in New York. A left handed victim clutched poison, a note, and a twisted scene mask a grim clue. The bottle stopper and handwriting reveal a calculated crime, not suicide.
A series of practical Q and A on home repairs. Topics include pigmenting concrete floors with lime-proof powders, fixing condensation on stucco walls, repairing cracked birdbaths, removing wallpaper from plasterboard, strengthening sinking floors, replacing rotted porch piers, maintaining waxed floors, and optimizing hot water storage tank orientation for better circulation.
The article notes that Mexican Indians constructed adobe structures reaching six or seven stories in ancient times, contrasting with modern skylines.
The report states that fewer than 8 percent of all aliens registered in the country are nationals of Axis nations, indicating a small share of Axis nationals among registered foreigners.
Winter washing faces freezing wind and extra strain. Soak clothes 15 minutes max in lukewarm water with soap on heavy soil, then rinse thoroughly. For dingy whites, boil briefly in fresh soapy water, adding a small amount of kerosene or turpentine for very dirty items, then rinse to remove odor.
Federal Housing Administration officials emphasize a good roof as essential to home preservation. They warn that neglect accelerates damage from weather and sun, with loose shingles inviting costly repairs and water infiltration damaging understructure, plaster, wallpaper, and furnishings.
List your needs and garden surpluses with the OCD and you will be given help in making proper contacts. Telephone 380.
A simple method to maintain a neat wash bowl is to hang a clean soft cloth near the basin and have every family member wipe the basin with it after use. Worn face cloths and threadbare napkins can serve as reusable wiping cloths and be laundered for repeated bathroom use.
In a stark meditation on human resilience the text notes that people possess vast unseen reserves enabling them to endure extreme conditions such as shipwreck or bombing. It calls on readers to recognize inner strength during emergencies and to appraise personal endurance.
The article explains that grain fed rabbits yield white meat similar to chicken. It notes fryers of 3 to 4 pounds at about three months produce the tastiest meat. Properly killed and dressed rabbits yield about 55 percent of live weight, with 82 percent edible meat.
The text recalls Gustaf II Adolf's era of Swedish dominance over much of Germany and Finland, with successors holding northeast Germany and part of Russia until 1709. It notes the Poltava defeat near Ukraine and mentions a Viking graveyard near Karls Krona as a reminder of earlier Norse strength.
Qualified officers from tactical units undergo special assault courses at Fort Belvoir Virginia. The program trains teams in integrated operations against permanent land fortifications using infantry artillery and engineers with air support. Graduates join divisions in training to teach assault methods against fixed strong points using replica pill boxes and mockups.
Meteorologists explain winter floods in the Ohio valley follow a set pattern. A warm moist air mass from the Gulf of Mexico meets a cold air mass over the upper Ohio region causing heavy rainfall and rapid runoff down V shaped valleys into tributaries. Snow on the ground worsens the surge value.
The article notes start manure preparation about three weeks before use and that plant growth to transplant size takes six to ten weeks depending on variety. It lists four location factors: near farm buildings for convenience, proximity to a water supply, protection from cold winds, and good drainage.
The first use of telegraphy to direct train operations occurred in New York state in 185[ ] marking an early milestone in rail transportation signaling. A historic note highlights how operators leveraged the new technology to control train movements and improve safety.
Salem adopts a new ordinance making it a crime to deposit or leave broken glass on city streets with penalties up to a 60 dollar fine or 30 days in jail. The measure mirrors Boise Idaho where similar acts carry a 100 dollar maximum fine.
Hilda Glenn returning to Glennacres in Havenhurst finds a house beset by what seems a murder and a ghostly influence. Commodore Henry Knowlton clashes with Pete Everard over a dying red setter, a wavering Aunt Flo, and a push to produce Hank Knowlton’s lost play. The tale hints Hank’s death was a suicide tied to past secrets.
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