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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1944
Page
6
The notice states no certificates are needed to recap truck tires and to buy inner tubes or used farm implement tires. It clarifies a shift in ration requirements affecting vehicle and agricultural tire purchases.
The notice states inspections of passenger car tires are discontinued but owners must keep inspection records. A reissue of a ration certificate is required to replace certain tires, issued by local War Price and Rationing Boards. It also lists the schedule for commercial vehicle fuel coupons and validity periods during 1944.
Washington Lodge No. 26 A F and A M holds a regular meeting on the first Friday of each month. D Morrison Jr serves as Worshipful Master and A W Yard is secretary.
The listing outlines multiple train numbers and service notes for the Golden State Limited Southwest Express Californian and related eastbound and westbound arrivals. It specifies daily regular stops, passenger accommodations, and certain discharges or sleepers, including connections from Washington to Kansas City and beyond.
Railroad timetables list No 3 Davenport to Kansas City No 25 Southwest Limited and eastbound No 8 Davenport to Kansas City with daily departures. Burlington Trailways and local buses run Washington to Omaha Chicago and other points with multiple daily departures and a note on purchasing tickets at Winga’s North Side Cafe depot.
Train times show southbound and northbound departures from Washington to Iowa City Cedar Rapids Fort Madison Winfield Burlington and other towns with arrivals at key stops. Tickets sold at the local depot 107 West Second Street for travel to listed destinations.
The notice details sugar and food ration coupons by book and stamp numbers with valid periods through February 1946. It outlines application windows, required Spare Stamps, and eligibility for additional 10 pound allotments for canning sugar, plus indefinite validity of processed foods and other stamps.
Mrs Emrys Davis and her son Larry of Burlington visited Saturday at the home of her father Scott Welch and with other relatives in Crawfordsville. Also visiting were Mrs Emil Hendriksen and four sons from Chester Iowa and Mrs Bruce Hasna with her two daughters Corrine and Sharon from Washington to spend the weekend.
An advertisement claims Tromone, a new medical formula of vitamins and hormones, can renew zest and vitality for middle aged men. It asserts improved attitude and pleasures once felt in youth, urging follow the label directions and listing Geo L. McDaniel, Druggist, as a seller.
Sister Mrs Allen Conrad and family joined the White Cloud club for a Tuesday picnic on the school lawn with all families attending. Mrs S J Cocklin of St Paul arrived to attend the sale of her late aunt Mrs Adda McFaarland goods. Stella Logan and family from Washington attended church and is a former member. Eldred Olson and baby from Decatur IL visit Barnes family. Boy Scouts departed Sunday for a Week's scout camp near Iowa City.
The data show many separations among the very young married, with 27 men aged 15 to 19 living apart from their wives per 100 married. The 30 to 34 age group has the fewest separations, while 80 to 84 years show 8 per 100 and over 85 years 12 per 100.
Postwar kitchens will shift from a laboratory look to a homey, convenient style. Top shelves will be easy to reach with definite spots for a radio table and chair, larger windows and wider wall color ranges. The result should be a sense of spaciousness even in small kitchens.
The report notes malaria does not kill as yellow fever or plague do but still sickens people.
The story recalls men using coin bracelets for banking while Indian princes replaced coins with ems and wore broad diamond bracelets as part of Mogul royal regalia, highlighting glitter and wealth.
Extra guests may arrive before serving your own chicken a la king. Add a generous portion of diced Calavo just before serving to boost richness and dining quality so a reduced chicken portion per person goes unnoticed.
The expression appears in reference to Roger Manwood, chief baron of the English Exchequer in 1592, Edward Coke, famed English jurist in 1605, and Lord Thurlow, early 19th century English chancellor.
The War Production Board estimates 1943 sales of industrial diamonds at 10 million carats, rising from 7,833,000 carats in 1942. The data reflect expanded use in grinding and cutting operations supporting wartime production.
A quotable line attributed to Carlyle emphasizes that true greatness is reflected in how one treats those with less power. The saying frames humility as a measure of character.
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