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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1946
Page
7
The net national income in the United States fell from 80 billion dollars in 1929 to 40 billion in 1932, then recovered to 80 billion in 1937 and to 160 billion in 1944, illustrating dramatic swings across the 1930s and early 1940s.
Weekly Friday sale at Whittaker sale barn and Wednesday livestock sale at Midway Sales Columbus Junction Iowa. August 19 Pole China Bred Gilt sale at Columbus Junction pavilion starts 7:30 p.m. Evergreen Farms C E Pierce Son Aug 22 Dale H Peters closing out sale west Crawfordsville near Crawfordsville starts 1:00 p.m. August 24 household goods sale 628 West Main street starts 2:00 p.m. Mrs E E Stutsman Aug 24 public auction bungalow and lot Crawfordsville Town starting at 2:00 p.m. Mamie and A E Orris trustees
The Veterans Administration directs the establishment of additional mental health clinics across 70 regional offices, aiming to treat emotional and nervous illnesses of war veterans through group therapy. A neuropsychiatrist, clinical psychologist, and social worker will work as a team in these facilities.
Chicago cash grain sales show Wheat steady with No 2 red at 2.01 to 2.02, Corn steady with No 2 yellow around 1.85, and Oats steady with various No 1 mixed and white grades ranging mid to high 70s. Barney prices listed at 1.78 for No 1 and 1.50 for No 2, with nominal feed values 1.16 to 1.40.
Chicago grain table dated August 17 reports the market session with open high low and closing figures. No specific grain names or values are provided in the readable fragment.
Four young persons were burned to death when their automobile crashed into a ditch near Lexington Nebraska and burst into flames after being struck by another vehicle.
Color engineers show browns and yellows provoke nausea while greens and blues avert it. An airline, following expert advice, stopped serving mayonnaise and changed airliner linens from white to green to reduce discomfort.
A brown sugar product highlights a butterscotch flavor to enhance cereals and desserts with a creamy, caramel note. The blend aims to impart a rich, indulgent taste while maintaining sugar sweetness.
The Agriculture Department reports August 1 cattle on feed in 11 corn belt states was the smallest on record due to feed shortages and higher prices. Feeder cattle in California and Colorado also declined sharply, with Illinois Minnesota and Kansas showing the largest cuts. The drop could reduce late summer and fall beef supplies unless cattle are held on ranges rather than sent to feed lots.
Ames Iowa Aug 17 Officials of the Flying Farmers of Iowa named a three man legislative committee to represent the organization's interest The committee will continue the program to have all Iowa towns marked to be seen from the air At Iowa State College the board of directors approved appointment of Leo Gissan Wellman Robert Fox Milburn and Wendell Davison Braddyville to the committee
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