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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1947
Page
7
An old shaving brush is recommended for dusting pleated lamp shades as it is gentle on fabric and reaches folds. For aluminum utensils, use a vinegar solution to clean, while baking soda darkens aluminum.
Circuit judge Turner M. Rudesill dismissed Mrs. Frieda Overton’s suit from Owanka seeking to ban teaching atheistic evolution in Rapid City area schools. He ruled the complaint failed to allege a state law violation and the court lacks authority to intervene. The plaintiff vowed she has not given up the issue.
The historic use of voting machines marked the first time residents of Rochester New York cast ballots by mechanical device in 1896, signaling a shift from paper ballots to automated polling.
Livestock dealers report active hog sales around 4 000 head with higher prices for under 280 pounds and gains fading for other weights. Top hog price reached 28.50 while major weight brackets traded around 27.75 to 28.50, with heavier cattle and calves showing mixed demand and weakness blamed on heat and a soft beef market. Cattle receipts near 1 000 with few steers or heifers offered, cann ers and good beef cows selling steadily, feeder demand strong at 20.00 to 26.00, light stockers dull. Sheep prices uneven with lambs and ewes showing declines in various grades.
Chicago August 22 Poultry: 24 trucks steady to firm no price change. Legs: standard and extra cases quoted with ranges for current receipts and directory ties plus unquoted extras. Prices shown for various grades and standards with noted irregularities by sector.
Chicago grain table reports prices for wheat corn oats and related futures with monthly and Sept through July contracts. Values show opening high low and closing figures with percent annotations for each commodity and contract month.
Chicago cash grain report shows wheat prices higher by 1 to 1 1/2 cents with No 1 red at 251 1/2 and No 2 red 251 1/2 to 242. Corn moves steady to 2 cents higher with No 2 yellow 249 1/2 to 252 and related grades 238 1/2 to 140.
Market notes show oats trading with several quotes across grades. No. 1 mixed heavy ranges around 112 to 113 cents, white and red varieties cited with slight differences, and sample grade white around 12 percent moisture or quality considerations.
A bride is presented a bath rug as a wedding gift in certain Oriental customs. The item symbolizes hospitality and domestic harmony, reflecting traditional wedding rituals observed in parts of Asia.
The colors and patterns of oriental rugs expressing beauty have changed little over the centuries. The article notes their enduring appeal through generations and across cultures.
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