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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1947
Page
5
The Trooping of Colors marks the king's birthday with a royal ceremony at Horse Guards Parade Whitehall. Two troops of the Household Cavalry and 1 800 guards brigade troops march for inspection by the king as regimental marches are played by massed guards bands.
The article warns that rushing exterior painting can cause paint failure if surfaces are not fully dry. It also notes that failing to remove dirt grease or old flaky paint before repainting shifts responsibility for poor results from the paint to the painter.
Chicago beef prices reach an all time August high with cattle at 33.85 and selective loads at 38.75. Hogs trade slow but steady with tops around 28.50 and steer prices firm across weight classes. Sheep and lambs show modest gains with native slaughter lambs 24.00-24.25 and yearling wethers 18.50.
The Hughes investigation pauses with a new restart date set for November 17 after a tense session. Senator Claude Pepper argues the inquiry is politically motivated while Hughes departs for the West Coast aboard a private plane. The panel veered into Meyer's parties and a feud between Hughes and Senator Owen Brewster as charges and denials fly.
The Chicago cash grain market lists wheat mostly steady to slightly down with several futures at 24014 to 237 percent ranges and corn gaining two cents to five lower across multiple yellow classifications. Oats hold with small declines. produce section notes poultry and egg prices, with a broad mix of values for chickens, hens, fryers, turkeys, ducks, geese, and egg receipts.
A committee member who will determine the inquiry report testified to deny Hughes' charges, taking the stand personally to challenge the accusations.
East Highland residents report multiple visits among neighbors including Mrs Frank Maecem and Leona Ann returning from Lone Tree and Dean Cooney from Wrighton. The Swailes hosted a birthday chicken dinner for Ernest and Marie and an eight pound seven ounce daughter born at Mercy hospital in Iowa City. Electric workers advance plans for local power. Anna Rath returns to care for Aunt at Kron home. local shoppers and hospital visits noted.
Dressmakers use colored carbon paper to mark patterns on fabric. Placed between pattern and wrong side, a tracer transfers tiny carbon dots to the cloth, guiding darts and pattern lines without the tedious tailor-tack method. Colors available include white red and blue.
A description of honey as a blend of dextrose and levulose formed by bees mixing flower pollen into a fragrant product.
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