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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1946
Page
2
Areas with the greatest magnesium deficiency include the coastal plain and Atlantic Gulf coast regions where potatoes dominate. Coastal soils lose magnesium due to sandiness and high rainfall washing it away into the ocean.
The department of agriculture reports that native beneficial insects are disappearing in parts of the nation. Farmers have faced pollination gaps and increasingly import honeybees to support crop production.
A suggestion shows simple finger foods for kids lunch boxes such as carrot strips and celery curls. Another idea uses shredded vegetables wrapped in a cabbage leaf secured with a toothpick and waxed paper for easy eating.
A description notes white Christmas trees sprayed white and dusted with artificial snow for seasonal decor.
Public advisory urges veterans to keep photostatic copies of discharge certificates on both sides and to have the document recorded at the county courthouse for safekeeping and access.
American Phytopathological Society reports new disease resistant crop varieties are challenged as fungi evolve. This year new strains were discovered causing diseases in rice, oats, and wheat and able to attack previously resistant varieties.
Winter wheat grades tough with moisture above 14 percent and another sample above 15.5 percent. Hard red spring wheat with barley and oats also grades tough with moisture over 14.5 percent and sample moisture over 16 percent.
To avoid mildew in dresser drawers keep them ajar on dry days for ventilation and close them in moist weather. Air light and dryness keep clothes fresh and prevent mustiness and mildew.
At the hospital Mr and Mrs Beryl Van Dyke of iickland are parents of a son born at 7 23 last evening. Lee Burham 426 S Second Ave was admitted this morning as a medical patient. Mrs Maurice Bleess Brighton Guy Cole 400 W Washington St were discharged this morning.
Columbus Junction December 11 The Future Farmers of America at Columbus High School announce a basketball schedule. Games include December 18 at Muscatine January 8 at West Liberty January 15 versus Winfield at home January 22 versus Mediapolis at home February 8 at Yarmouth February 12 versus Muscatine at home February 19 versus West Liberty at home February 28 at Winfield.
Riverside high school boys beat Cosgrove high 47 to 26 at the Riverside gym. Riverside improves to 4 wins and 4 losses overall. Lyle Fox led with 22 points, including 4 free throws, while Duane Latta added 13 and Whitlock 11. Loan and Robertson scored for Cosgrove.
Rotating legumes with cultivated crops serves a double purpose by increasing soil fertility and crop yield while protecting soil from erosion and moisture loss.
A 7 45 p m basketball game at the Y features Winfield versus the Cham berlin Comets. The Comets defeated Winfield easily in the last meeting. This is the town's only game this week as the high school and junior college teams travel out of town to Mt Pleasant and Clinton.
Riverside high school boys basketball lost to Solon 34 to 30 in overtime at Riverside Gym. Duane Latta led Riverside with 11 points while Solon’s Stable led the visitors with 10 and Randall Huber Connell each added 7. Riverside girls beat Solon girls 33 to 26 with Jean Havel scoring 20 and Vivian Kron 5.
National fire losses in 1945 exceeded 25 million dollars, mainly in unprotected regions. The total rose by about 1 million from 1944, even as the total number of fires dropped about 5 percent.
Graduate manager Bill Ackerman of UCLA announced the Bruins will open their 1947 football season against Iowa at home on September 26. He said UCLA would return the trip to Iowa in 1949.
Poultry houses adopt electrical ventilation to cut moisture and improve hygiene and egg production. Early reports show excellent results, but overall outcomes are mixed. Some experts say fans help only in heavy damp air while gravity flues sometimes outperform them.
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