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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1945
Page
6
A study in New Hampshire shows grain type shapes feather color. Untreated oat hulls and wheat bran yield dark glossy plumage, while pressure cooked oat hulls dull color and cause pale feathers. Ground wheat gives soft silky plumage, but together with wheat shorts causes most chicks to show abnormal plumage.
County officers include County Attorney John Owen Auditor Stan Kiesey Clerk R Noonan Engineer W P Rawn Welfare Director Virginia Romine Recorder Harriet Coulter Sheriff Harold Putnam Treasurer W E Howell Supt of Schools LaaT tornhill Coroner Dr W S Kyle and Supervisors Ned Morrow Have P Wilson Arthur Wiley listed for the board duties.
Dr Chas C Brown offers chiropractic care with neurocalometer service in a downstairs office opposite the court house. Office phone 102. Residence phone 814.
The text lists district leaders: Superintendent M. M. Schell and Junior High Principal. Names on the School Board include President Miss Ethel McCreedy and Secretary C. Pp Weldin. Washington Lodge No. 26 A F and A M notes regular first Friday meetings with officers Blattner W M and Yard Secretary.
The article explains mosquitoes as disease carriers, noting females transmit illnesses like malaria while males do not bite humans. It describes male mosquitoes feeding on fruit juice and nectar, living away from people in bushes and grass.
A practical guide advises refrigerating cheese to keep it fresh. It suggests wrapping in a cloth dipped in weak vinegar and wrung dry, then stores leftovers in a carton inside the fridge.
Thirty years ago it took 21 minutes of labor to raise a bushel of corn in Champaign county Illinois. Innovations in hybrid corn and farming techniques have cut that to about 3 minutes for many farmers.
Ledger details Westbound and Eastbound train numbers with departure times, routes, and passenger provisions. It lists services for the Golden State Limited, Southwest Express, California daily, and mixed trains, noting special stops and passenger eligibility, plus agent names Lewis Goodlander and L. R. Carbee.
Local and regional bus timetables list Burlington Trailways routes 3 7 10 4 and Bee Line Transit to Iowa City Cedar Rapids Mt. Pleasant Fort Madison McComb Quincy and lines to Sigourney Oskaloosa Knoxville Indianola and Kansas City. Tickets sold at the depot 107 W 2nd with Winga's North Side Cafe offering pass purchases.
A Washington based veterans page outlines a six point amputee rehab program and urges local centers to assist veterans. Readers' questions cover overseas service eligibility, discharge, tax exemptions, and points needed for retirement, with direct replies from the column.
A brief note explains that the tune Yankee Doodle was adapted from a long standing Dutch harvest song, tracing its origins to earlier melodies and regional folk music.
The article traces mistletoe from Nordic myth where Frigga blesses Balder with a kiss after his return to life to Druids and Virgilian myth of sacred greens. It notes the church's disapproval of its religious use yet acknowledges its home symbolism of peace friendship and love sealed by a kiss.
Practical guidance on addressing and signing cards for service members. It covers when to use ranks for officers and enlisted personnel, reflecting return addresses, including spouses and children, and choosing signatures that fit intimacy. Emphasizes correct signing and first class postage to avoid delays.
The piece lists New Year customs that promise luck for the year, including the First Foot bringing gifts, seeing a horse or dog, wearing something new, and saying rabbits or Happy New Year with crossed fingers. It notes left handed ritual, opening a bank account as lucky, and the belief that an outsider entering first could alter one’s fate.
The author contemplates a year of friendship and daily deeds. The speaker vows to help others, brighten strangers, and live honestly, seeking to be a ray of light even in cloudy times and to make the world a little kinder. The prayer ends with a plea for divine guidance to sustain these aims.
Epiphany traditions mark Twelfth Night with a hidden bean in a cake to crown a King or Queen. The winner directs the revelry while others follow comical commands. Clerks expect a bonus and tradespeople anticipate Epiphany gifts and Christmas trees in public spaces.
A wooden knife rack in the kitchen drawer can dull blades quickly when knives rub against other knives or utensils. Keep blades separated to preserve sharpness and extend edge life.
Swiss folklore says during midnight mass on Christmas Eve the Holy Family visits homes. A bowl of fresh milk on the table and spoons laid by each person foretell blessings if a spoon is moved upon return from church.
Across the world old-time miracle plays are still staged in solemn but lavish settings. Performances feature elaborate dances set against tropical foliage, reflecting enduring religious and cultural traditions in diverse communities.
A brief health note advises washing affected areas with water and strong soap to alleviate poison ivy irritation. It emphasizes quick cleaning as a practical first aid step.
Riverside Trinity Methodist Women’s Society met at Mrs. William Ingram’s home for a December gathering. Mrs. F W Ford attended. They knitted and comforted the August Wehmeyer family after their recent home fire southeast of Riverside. A lunch was served by a committee and small Christmas trees decorated the tables.
Mr and Mrs Arnold Lukavsky hosted a Monday evening card party at their residence. Attending were Mr and Mrs Clifford Rummellart and Mr and Mrs Stanley Duder among others.
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