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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1948
Page
8
Cabbage Worship in Ancient Egyptian Religion
The article notes that ancient Egyptians worshipped the cabbage as part of their religious practices. It highlights the vegetable's symbolic role and place in ritual life within pharaonic culture.
May Look Different The wild jungle fowl of India is the parent
The article notes that domestic chickens trace their origin to the wild jungle fowl of India. It explains the species relationship and suggests these birds are the ancestral source for modern poultry. The piece emphasizes evolutionary and agricultural relevance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
India
Military gasoline shortage easing says Pentagon
Washington reports a spokesman states military gasoline shortages have eased this past week. Col Louis Cotulla of the armed services petroleum purchasing agency says the government has dropped plans to compel industry to meet demands. Last week's shortage fell from 1,700,000 to 537,000 barrels amid continued light diesel and aviation gasoline shortages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Armed Forces
Louis Cotulla
Armed Services Petroleum Purchasing Agency
Cotulla Gaid
St Paul Housewife Files to Oppose Sen Ball
A St Paul housewife, 55, Mrs Leonore Bussman, filed yesterday to oppose Republican Senator Joseph H. Ball in Minnesota’s September 14 primary. She says Washington needs the feminine touch and plans to beat him, noting she dislikes housework.
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ST. Paul
Sen. Ball
Minnesota
Joseph H. Ball
Washington
Couples Take Sight Seeing Trip in West
Westbound vacationers head for a Western tour with stops at Frontier Days in Cheyenne and sightseeing near Denver. The Edwards family and friends visit relatives, while another group sails east to Niagara Falls Washington D C and New York City on a ten day trip.
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West
John Skubal
Round Grove
Lloyd Edwards
Ronnie
Diane
Max Fulton
Cheyenne
Denver
Gary
Janet
Edwards
Milo Fulton
Ralph Boyd
Donna Boyd
Cleo Orris
Milo Orris
East
Niagra Falls
Washington, D. C
New York City
Harry Showalter
ATHLETES FOOT FUNGICIDE TEOL PROMOTED AT MC DANIEL DRUG
Advertising blurb touts Teol a strong fungicide made with 90 percent alcohol that "penetrates" and kills athletes foot germs on contact. It promises quick action within an hour and offers a money back if not pleased at McDaniel Drug Store.
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McDaniel Drug Store
Community Notes From Three Forks And Surroundings
Melly Coon visits relatives in Three Forks Michigan. Congratulations to Mr and Mrs Don Nicholson on a new son named Dean Allen born at County hospital last Monday. Baby and mother home Sunday. remodeling starts at Percy Skubal home with Schantz of Columbus City as contractor. Rev EB Mitchell and Mrs Mitchell of State Center visited Friday. Anderson family moves from Letts to Illinois. Merle Colton attend surprise party for Elvin McMath at Winfield Friday. Sam Harrison has had a run of bad luck with his horses struck by lightning and fire destroying barn shed scale house and corn crib.
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Melly Coon
Three Forks
Michigan
Don Nicholson
Dean Allen
Redwood Giants Stand Tall Through the Ages
The redwood, sequoia gigantea, is the largest known plant. It reaches 400 feet in height and over 100 feet in circumference in some cases. Some large specimens are aged 1500 to 2000 years, with some California redwoods dating back to the era of Christ.
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California
Sewing Machine Care Tip
Apply oil sparingly to every rubbing or turning joint then run the machine for a few minutes and wipe away excess oil.
Railroads distribute 80 million timetables yearly
To keep travelers informed about passenger train schedules the U S railroads publish about 80 million timetables each year.
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