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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1945
Page
8
Wellman reports show 30 neighbors with corn pickers harvested 65 acres at Mrs Richard Griener’s Nov 20. Fifteen women provided a noon dinner. Community aid described as Good Neighbor policy.
Lester Sword Thurston a machinist's mate first class recently returned from navy service served aboard the destroyer Guest when a Japanese plane crashed into the ship's mast causing the wing to break off and the vessel to sail through St George's channel near New Britain and New Ireland. Lt. Leon A. Thompson is reassigned to Fort Riley.
The message highlights a versatile stock labeled as an excellent gift available for both women and men, emphasizing broad appeal and variety. It positions the items as suitable for varied recipients.
The top hog price hits 14.85 dollars. Weather forecast indicates partly cloudy conditions tonight and fair weather tomorrow.
Federal inspectors oversee meat packing plants to ensure clean work conditions and accurate labeling. Department of Agriculture rules cover almost every detail from worker aprons to meat wrapping and labeling practices.
The text notes two failed Mongol invasions of Japan led by Khublai Khan. In 1274 attempts to land on Kyushu failed. In 1281 a larger fleet was wrecked by a typhoon, halting further invasion.
The article notes carboloy cemented carbide as the hardest metal yet produced. It explains that at extremely high temperatures the material becomes soft and fragile, requiring protective handling in sponge rubber lined wooden cradles to prevent damage to parts made from it.
Mrs. RK McFarland announces the marriage of Phyllis to Robert Lopshire. Ceremony held Nov 28 at the Muscatine Methodist parsonage with Rev. Shipman officiating. The couple will reside in the former Lopshire home after a brief honeymoon.
The note explains that about 250 pounds of roses are needed to produce a single ounce of attar. It implies that several acres of roses are required for a small quantity, illustrating the intensive resource demand for attar production.
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