Ambhling Enjoys Canada and East Trip Report
Gracehill notes Hannah Ambhling had a wonderful trip with the Dr. Foriash family from Washington to Toronto then down the east coast to Washington and home via the Cumberland Mountains. Susan Genkinger, with grandparents, toured Colorado. Richard Ayes is home from navy discharge. Several local visits and events follow with family and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
iBy
Nelson Woodford Gracehill
Hannah Alling
Dr. Foriash
Washington
Toronto
Canada
Washington, D. C
Cumberland Mountains
Susan Genkinger
Robert Genkinger
Colorado
Pearl Parcell
Richard Ayes
Navy
Lloyd Tayes
Marvin Crawford
Nelson Wood
Dr Hess Barn Spray and Fly Spray Introduced
Farmers gain a two product fly control plan using Dr Hess Barn Spray for buildings and Livestock Fly Spray Concentrate for livestock. Both contain DDT with added Thanite in the livestock formula for quick knockdown and repellency. Milking time protection and pasture flies are addressed.
Weather Update and Market Report Highlight Hog Prices
Top hog price listed at 21 dollars and 50 cents. Weather outlook forecasts cloudy and cooler tonight with tomorrow partly cloudy and unseasonably cool conditions continuing.
Army Air Force long range weather forecast aids farmers
Wartime discovery by the army air force promises long range weather predictions to forecast plant disease epidemics. Such forecasts could help farmers time interventions and reduce crop losses during outbreaks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Army Air Force
Candle safety on Christmas trees and in homes
Careful use of candles near Christmas trees and decorations is advised due to fire risk. Placing candles on window sills and mantles can ignite curtains or other flammable items, so alternatives and supervision are recommended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. L. Badger
Fortnightly Club Year Begins With Golden Anniversary
The Fortnightly Club marks its fiftieth anniversary with attractive golden covers in the yearbook. Several long time members have reached 50 years of continuous membership as meetings begin next week with evident enthusiasm.
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Thelub
Old Navy Vessel Rejoins Merchant Fleet After Decommission
One of the navy’s oldest ships, still running on its original engines and boilers from 31 years ago, has been decommissioned and returned to service in the merchant fleet. Built with American shipyard craftsmanship, the Keokuk previously hauled freight cars, sowed mine fields, and laid underwater nets during its varied career.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Keokuk
Mrs. Peter Widmer Undergoes Cataract Surgery at Mercy
Mrs. Peter Widmer underwent eye cataract surgery at Mercy Hospital in Iowa City on Wednesday. The item notes accompanying visits and family mentions from STRINGTOWN including relatives from Washington, D C and others visiting, with several Widmer family members named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Widmer
Mercy Hospital
Stringtown
Iowa City
Glen Cummings
Washington, D. C
Brooks
Swan
Joyce Widmer
Washington
Elmer Graber
Marvin Widmer
Wayland Park
Edna Widmer
Granema Boshart
Carlie Bohn
Munson
KkImer Roth
Kansas City
Arnold Rinner
Marvin Rinner
Wesley
Willard
Royee Roth
Noah Widmer
Tother
Hugh Jones
Clover
Maurice Krabill
Bei Roth
Joe Graber
Elmer Roth
Noah Wider
Norma
Dan Widmer
Norma Widmer
Shifts in U S Labor Sectors From 1870 to 1930
In 1870 more than three fourths of the labor force produced physical goods, while less than a fourth engaged in distribution and service. By 1930 about half worked in goods production, with distribution and service activities doubling their share since 1870.
Oatmeal Cooking Time Preserves Thiamine Value
Wisconsin tests show short cooking preserves thiamine in oatmeal. Both large flake and quick oats lose little if cooked 30 minutes or less, with quick oats saving more thiamine when cooked briefly over direct heat or a double boiler.
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Wisconsin Experiment Station
Community and household sales listed for nearby towns
Journal-sale notices show events each Friday at Whittaker sale barn and Wednesdays at Midway Sales Columbus Junction Iowa. Also August 31 household goods sale 628 West Main starts 2:00, land auction 2 miles east of Brighton by Sehafers, September 3 closing out sale near Dublin, September 5 household goods closing out 302 S Iowa, September 7 surplus furniture at 309 West Washington from J B Crail Estate.
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Whittaker
Midway Sales
Compan
Columbus Junction
Iowa
West Main Street
E. E. Stutsman
Brighton
Skunk River
Ira J. Sehafer
Lillian H. Sehafer
Dublin
Vera Dill
S. Iowa
R. W. Bozman
West Washington Street
J. B. Crail
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Jack
Bruce Cabot
Helen Mowery
Roscoe Earns
Veda Ann Borg
Kane Richmond
Arn
Hannah Ambhling
East
Carl Corpman
Des Moines
Carl
Clifford
A. J. Robertson
Lewis Hetrres
C. A. Strohm
John Williams
Max Waterhouse
Dale Robertson
Weilman
Meyer
Robert Waterhouse and
Muscatine
Ters
Carson
Nat'l Master Plumbers
The
Eversharp
Eversharp Streamliner
GEO. L. McDaniel
Harry
the Journal
Dutch Creek Fair
Lyn” Powey
Ginger Rogers
del Courtney
Orchestra
Swooning
Bikini
the Atom Island
Movietone
Thoro Radio Service
Turs
Skier
Riley
Anderson
West
Charlie Means
Spiris
Eva
Bagee
Stewart
Nate Black
Walter
Elliott Roosevelt
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Look Magazine
Frances Perkins
Colliers
J. J. Rich
Ies
Colocy
Wachington
Pepsi-Cola Company
Long Island City
N. Y
Pepsi Cola Bottling Co
Oskaloosa
Journal
Oakwood
Wellman
LEO Pifpfr
W. L
Little
West Washington
Spurgeon
Nits
RAY
Rca
Milan
Ile
T. W. Harwood Insurance Agency
White House
Phillips
Hebner
Wallpaper & Paints
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