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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1944
Page
5
Read about burning 25 tons of coal per year to qualify for an automatic coal stoker. Carson Plumbing and Heating, 16f1 Seed.
For sale a productive 120 acre upland farm on a good road near Washington. The property has been limed and clovered with good crop rotation and well kept buildings. It features a deep well, woven wire fences, hedge posts and attractive improvements. Price 190 dollars per acre with terms if desired. Write owner Box J. K. Journal.
Chicago markets report hogs 11 000 head very active and largely steady with sows at 14.00 and top weights 14.75 while 140 to 160 pound hogs fetch 14.00 to 14.75. Cattle 15 000 head with choice fed steers and yearlings weak to 1.25 top. vealers 15.00. sheep 2 000 head and all classes fall steady with spring lambs at 14.25. Estimates: hogs 13 000 cattle 7 000 sheep 3 000.
Chicago produce market data shows poultry receipts and egg market activity with totals for trucks cases and dirties. The report notes current receipts and range percentages, with figures for ducks and ducklings and market conditions on August 21.
Trade notes show oats trading with several varieties listed. Mixed oats at 75 percent, white varieties at 74 to 77, red specials at 76 with heavy options at 76 to 77.
A washing method tested by Ohio State University dairy technology team offers homemakers a faster clean for cream separators. The process includes stopping the unit when milk empties, rinsing, adding warm water and a wetting agent, running hot water through the bowl, and brushing components before final rinses and drying.
This article offers practical tips for extending shoe life during rationing. It advises rotating pairs, cleaning and polishing regularly, using dubbin for leather, choosing dry days for new footwear, avoiding heat sources, and drying damp shoes slowly on their sides.
British forces drive from Caen in a sweeping move that pushes German lines back to within two miles of the Lisieux highway center and 19 miles from the Seine estuary as American and French forces close in on Toulon Marseille and Aix en Provence. The German 5th army faces heavy losses while the 7th army in Normandy gains ground. Allied spearheads threaten to break to the Seine coast and trap remaining German forces along the Provence coast.
Combat reports describe nonstop Soviet raids on frontier towns as German forces push toward the Gulf of Riga. Front activity focuses on East Prussia border, with the third White Rus sian army awaiting word of a German invasion while German columns advance near Jelgava and Riga.
American submarines have sunk 18 more Japanese vessels, including two combatants, bringing total sinkings to 706. The latest actions raise this month’s tally to 36 as disclosed by the Navy.
The day was unusually cool for August with a reported high of 77 degrees. The Saturday night low stood around 62 degrees and last night was about the same.
Funeral services for Mrs. Minnie A. Corpman were held Sunday afternoon at L. A. Jones funeral home conducted by Rev. Alfred Trenerry and Rev. Arthur Peters. Pallbearers included H A. Engel, Wes Engel, Will Dunbar, Fred Garrett, Levi Schidler and Charles Farrier. Burial followed at Elm Grove Cemetery.
The article describes pruning in a vineyard using the Single Trunk Four Cane Kniffin system with two wires on posts 14 to 18 feet apart. It details cane selection, wire placement at 30 to 36 inches and 30 inches above the lower wire, and how many buds to leave on fruiting canes and renewal spurs for vigor. For home gardeners, Kniffin is advised when a trellis is present and an arbor is not required.
Open high low close values for wheat oats and rye on Aug 21 with contract months and percentages. The table lists Sep Dec May July oats Sept and rye patterns with minor variations in bid and ask figures across contracts.
The navy unveils a practical on board desalination system using compact soap sized chemicals to produce drinkable water on life rafts and boats. Each unit uses bags with one gallon capacity to hold the treated water for hydration during survival scenarios.
For sale a seven room house at 616 South 2nd with four rooms downstairs three upstairs partly modern on a 90 foot lot and includes a garage. Listing notes proximity to the high school.
The column lists a Friday sale at Whittaker sale barn and an August 24 closing out sale of household goods near Washington on Coppock road at 1:30 p.m. Oscar Davis appears as contact. A September 7 dispersal sale of a registered Holstein dairy herd is tied to Earl P. Booth in Washington.
The Office of War Information reports thirteen hospitals are operating for rapid treatment and rehabilitation of women who have become carriers of venereal disease to the armed forces. They offer medical care vocational guidance and post release employment aid to prevent reentry into prostitution and reinfection.
Brighton natives Mr and Mrs N A Donaldson, 83, installed as president and vice president of the Iowa Golden Wedding club at the 39th Iowa Association of Southern California midsummer picnic in Long Beach. About 20 000 attended at Bixby Park as 38 couples aged 50 plus joined the event with speeches by Lieut Gov Frederick Houser and Rep Ward Johnson. The Donaldsons were married in Indianola on March 2, 1881 and lived in Alberta and Inglewood before moving to California.
With the range launching season Nevada ranchers may buy ammunition for predator control. Per purchaser limits set, 100 rounds .22 caliber 40 rounds 30.30 caliber 40 rounds 30.60 caliber 50 rounds 12 gauge shotgun shells. Sales restricted to calibers matching owned guns.
The American Red Cross will ship 15 000 pounds of vegetable and flower seeds to American prisoners of war held by Germany. The program aims to help POWs grow food and improve morale in captivity.
Rog Touhy, inmate at Stateville Prison Illinois, files libel suit in Chicago Federal Court seeking 1 000 000 in damages against Twentieth Century Fox and Balaban and Katz circuit. He requests 500 000 from each party for alleged injury from the film Roger Touhy Gangster. He has previously been denied an injunction to stop the film. He is serving a 99 year term for kidnapping.
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