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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1941
Page
5
The Hopi nine day snake ritual culminates in a dramatic dance with live snakes. Priests wear painted bodies and perform around a kiva as venomous serpents are carried in mouths and bound to the dance. The snakedancers seek rain as the snakes are released to carry messages to underground gods.
County health unit explains vitamin roles in common foods. Vitamin A in butter and fish liver oils supports enamel and infection defense, found abundantly in carrots cabbage and milk. Vitamin B boosts appetite via dark cereals turnips and nuts. Vitamin C supports mouth gums and teeth, present in tomatoes oranges grapefruit lemons and bananas. Vitamin D discussed as well.
The 87th Iowa State Fair in Des Moines features 200 acres of exhibits valued at 3 million dollars with 5 580 exhibitors and over 120 000 in cash prizes. An all time high attendance of 400 000 is expected as national defense fuels farm prices. A 7th Corps Area troop contingent performs daily pretend battles at the grandstand.
The article explains how calcium and phosphorus aid bone and tooth development and notes sunlight and foods like fish liver oils stimulate production. It suggests a one dollar budget allocating twenty cents to each of six food groups: meat fish or eggs. milk and cheese. vegetables and fruit. cereals and bread. and butter fats.
The annual fair highlights include blank car triaes and armored transport displays as women knit for Bundles for Britain. Food remains central to defense with 4-H entries surpassing 3 000 in poultry and livestock, and 6 000 plus in the poultry show. Meat exhibits promote Iowa as top meat producer with 604 baby beeves from 11 000 on feed competing for 4 650 in prizes. The 25th 4-H baby beef and pit shows mark the anniversary. A baby health contest shines with a triplets entry.
A historical listing highlights ten percent of Iowa artists at an art salon along with forums on farm machinery, a women's exposition, a state fish and game show, a mid season auto show, four honey and bee shows, a state flower show, a state public schools exposition, and the Iowa schools Quiz Derby.
Sally Ross McIntyre of Swampscott Massachusetts has made a 7500 mile journey to Anamosa Iowa to visit her grandparents. She has done this trip three times with varied travel modes including train auto and plane.
Jack Hoon of German Valley plans to compete in six day bicycle races after moving from Titonka. He now delivers newspapers by bicycle and recently rode 21 miles in a single day delivering collecting and return duties.
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