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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1940
Page
6
Andy muses on a story of a man who abandons a stifling marriage for ambition. He confronts his wife Bess about divorce but discovers she loves another man. In a twist, he returns, seeking forgiveness as Bess comforts him, masking her own turmoil.
A new synthetic fiber derived from milk is touted as 85 percent as strong as wool and more resilient. Researchers say it offers similar durability with potential versatility for textiles and industrial uses.
The article explains that mosquitoes vary by species and require targeted control. It notes traps nets and direct biting-spot tests to identify species, and cites US Department of Agriculture findings of 47 species with seven of major importance. It adds that southern house and yellow fever mosquitoes breed near attacks, malaria mosquitoes stay near one mile, and salt marsh types fly far, needing countywide programs.
Police Commissioner Joseph T. Timilty orders a skull and crossbones flag to be flown at police headquarters and the division station where an automobile fatality occurred in Boston. The gesture marks a somber response to the crash.
Collier's reports the pendulum mechanism of clocks is influenced mildly by lunar gravity twice each day, a subtle effect observed in precision timekeeping and clock regulation.
County Board met July 22 1940 with Ned Morrow F Bauer and H P Wilson present. Minutes approved and warrants issued for numerous claims including labor rent supplies and services from multiple local and state vendors. County officers and court expenses listed with refunds and swamp of payments across departments.
The French minister plenipotentiary Vicomte Jaques D Aumale arrives in New York to assume charge of the French consulate in Bogota. The notice lists numerous local payments and expenses across wards, including rent, medical aid, groceries, and funeral costs, with figures indicating a large accounts ledger.
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