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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 04, 1944

Page

5

Wartime rationing and coupon updates announced

The notice outlines adjustments to tires and vehicle inspections for rationing, specifies inspection requirements for replacing specific tire grades, and lists validity periods for various coupons including A B C D E R T and sugar books. It also covers processing of foods meats fats cheese and shoe airplane stamps with indefinite validity for some items.

Fragmented OCR Snapshot of Local Schedule Text

An unreadable OCR fragment appears to show an early 20th century or regional schedule for a daily service. It includes references to California and Southwest Express but lacks clear events or dates. The readable content is insufficient to identify a definite incident or outcome.

Burlington Trailways Westbound and Eastbound Schedule Notes

Burlington Trailways schedules show multiple Washington departures for westbound and eastbound routes to Chicago Cedar Rapids Iowa City Fort Madison Sigourney and Ottumwa with times ranging from early morning to night. Tickets available at the local depot or North Side Cafe in North Side Square for trips coast to coast.

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State laws ease manpower shortage across several states

States relaxed or suspended labor rules to boost wartime manpower. Ohio lifted weekly hour ceilings for women and minors and allowed women in new roles such as taxi work and elevator operation. Texas, New Hampshire, Arkansas, California, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Maine, Montana, North Dakota, Tennessee, Utah and Wyoming followed with various extended or exempted limits for women and youths.

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Avoid Delay in Program For Canning Tomatoes

A guidance on efficient tomato canning stresses handling one to two gallons with no delays. Precook to 170 180 F or simmer until softened, then strain through a fine sieve. Salt varies by recipient. heat juice before canning. Glass jars require boiling juice and five minute processing. tin cans need 180 190 F and five minute processing with no head space.

Managing Horses for Heat and Labor in Hot Weather

Early season steady work builds muscular condition for heat. When field work is limited, use road dragging or made work to maintain fitness. Feed for bowels, regulate digestion, and use pasture at night when green. On dry pastures add legume hay or bran. Water horses at the field hourly, with ample salt. Reduce work in extreme heat. extend noon rest or start before noon, and some farmers work horses at night.

Time to Lime Limestone in Fields After Harvest

Lime limestone may be put on meadow stubble after hay harvest and before spring plowing. Medical experts note gargling with fresh fruit juices as an alternative to standard mouthwash for taste and health.

Victory's Sons and a Wartime Bedside Operation

Thomas A. Moore, a 22 year old chief pharmacist's mate, recounts performing a five hour amateur operation at sea with two bent spoons as retractors and ether, saving a patient named Platter who recovered fully after the sub torpedoed an enemy ship.

Thomas A. Moore Moore Platter

Design timeline for early bazooka by engineer Jim Powers

The public knows the bazooka as a weapon shaped by engineer Jim Powers. In peacetime he worked on a kitchen waste disposal device. It took 24 hours to complete the initial task. Four days produced the first sample. Three weeks finished development. Seven days remained to mass produce thousands.

Jim Powers Powers

Best Not Washed Eggs for Home Use

Best not washed eggs should be kept for current use and refrigerated promptly. Store away from strong smelling foods to preserve flavor and quality.

Torpedo Buoyancy Sinks When Propulsion Ends

A torpedo has negative buoyancy and will sink once its propulsion power is exhausted. Heavier than water, it descends after its original propulsion force is spent.

Crop rotation beaten winter diseases in gardens

Most common garden crop diseases survive winter in soil or debris. Planting susceptible vegetables in the same spot year after year leads to infected crops. Rotate crops annually to prevent trouble, even in small gardens.

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