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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1942
Page
8
Good housekeepers have long included blanket washing in spring cleaning. This year they will be extra careful as proper laundering aims to keep blankets soft and clean with minimal shrinkage. Pre shrunk blankets reduce further shrinkage.
At Columbus Junction on August 13 winners in four H livestock were announced. William Edwards won senior and junior Angus first prizes. Merlin Davis and Max Hafner earned multiple placings in Hereford and Shorthorn divisions with champions named, including grand and reserve titles across breeds.
The text notes widespread malnutrition in America and criticizes household awareness of nutrition basics. It states that field research shows a persistent problem and that the war has driven a large new educational campaign targeting food manufacturers.
The article notes the first wallpaper factory in the United States was established in Albany in 1790, marking a milestone in American manufacturing and the interior decorating industry.
County Superintendent Lester B Krabill announces the annual text book list for Washington County rural schools. The schedule includes grade by grade titles with per book prices and depository purchase points across county towns and townships.
Insurance underwriters say paint adds fire protection by removing fire hazards during cleanup and keeping wood in good condition. A single coat of house paint can raise flame resistance of various woods by as much as 400 percent.
Havre notes list numerous Sunday calls dinners and visits among residents. Mr and Mrs Wittmer visit sick neighbors. families host picnics and dinners at homes from Crawfordsville to Fairfield. Hospital update: Mrs Mullen returned home after an appendectomy.
Korean Lespedeza is cheap and will grow on poor soils, mainly adapted for the South.
A camel wounds its skin and the sore remains open. the text notes that the wound does not heal over the sore.
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