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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1943

Page

6

Ration Dates Adjusted for Truck Tire Recapping

Beginning December 1 certificates are no longer needed for recapping truck tires. The Class A ration’s third inspection period runs through March 31, 1944.

Railroad and bus schedules and notices

Timetables for westbound and eastbound trains and locals, plus Burlington Trailways bus routes between Washington Iowa and Davenport Chicago. Includes departure times, stops for sleeping and coach passengers, and notes on California bound service, with a Washington depot listing.

DBR Golden State Limited Southwest Express Washington Kansas City California Burlington Trailways

War Ration Book 4 details and coupon validity

The notice lists Class B and G ration periods through Feb 28 1944, vehicle tire cautions, and details for gasoline, fuel oil, sugar, stamps, and shoes coupons. It notes late applicants must apply in person and that stamps may be shared within households.

Washington Lodge No. 26 Regular Meeting Notice

Washington Lodge No. 26 A F and A M holds a regular meeting on the first Friday of each month. Russell Goodin serves as W M with A W Yard as secretary, inviting members to attend.

Washington Lodge No A. F A. M Russell Goodin W. M A. W. Yard

Sullivan Bus Lines Washington to Iowa Route Notice

Sullivan Bus Lines announces service from Washington to Iowa Ordnance Plant with intermediate points. Daily departure times listed as 6:15 a.m. and other unclear times. Route includes connections to Washington and Iowa locations, scheduling details partially legible.

Sullivan Bus Washington Iowa

Community and Dissolution Farm Sales and Public Dairy Auction

Community sale every Friday at Whittaker sale barn. Dissolution sale at Beliel farm eight miles northeast of Fairfield starts December 20. Closing out sale five miles south of Washington starts 11 o clock. Public sale of dairy cows at the Armory Washington Iowa December 21 1943. Closing out sale of household goods December 22 at Keating farm starts 1 30. December 23 closing out sale.

Beliel Farm Fairfield Salina Road Salina Corner Beliel and Longwell Washington Caldwell and Hahin Armory Iowa Huffstutter

Closing out sales and public auctions listed in Indiana counties

A sequence of closing out and public sale notices with dates from December 28 to January 11 1944. Locations include Crawfordsville Ainsworth Washington River side Keota and Joliet area with sellers Dan Cline Mort Bickford R. C. Blankenhorn Albert Taylor John Simmering J. H. Thompson and A Coon.

Washington John Simmering Riverside Albert Navy Ainsworth Ra A. Coon J. H. Thompson Keota

Colton Farm Sale Near Columbus Junction Details

A farm sale at James P. Colton’s farm ten miles northwest of Columbus Junction features black geldings aged eight and nine and weighing 3200 pounds selling for 180 dollars. A six-year-old Jersey cow brought 92 dollars, stock cattle 46 to 55 dollars, 75 shoots 120 to 170 pounds, 7.0 fall pigs 5 dollars, oats 52 cents per bushel, 200 bales timothy hay 45 cents, 100 bales straw 46 cents, and about 40 tons timothy.

Martha Butler Columbus Junction James P. Colton

Auction Net High Prices for Farm Items at Colton Farm Sale

At Colton farm near Washington Iowa buyers paid strong prices for farm gear with a tractor bringing 759 dollars and a corn plow 75 dollars. The sale drew twenty bidders listed as would be buyers. Paul Klotz and H M Duncan of Columbus Junction acted as auctioneers with Claud Kilgore of Ainsworth predicting the Colton family would take a new home in Washington.

Paul Klotz H. M. Duncan Columbus Junction Claud Kilgore Ainsworth Colton Mrs. Colton Washington Iowa

Sixteen Major Famines Recorded in India 1660 1770

A historical note records sixteen major famines in India from 1660 to 1770, highlighting recurring cycles of scarcity and pressure on populations across regions during the late Mughal and early colonial eras.

India

Ward Benson on 23 day furlough from Edmond

Ward Benson has a 23 day furlough from Edmond Ontario Canada. He traveled by plane to Minneapolis and plans to return by the same route. Richard Myers had a few days furlough before leaving for new work with the army air force. Union school to hold Christmas program Thursday evening December 28. Snow surprised everyone Tuesday morning and children now believe Santa can come in his sleigh.

Washington, R. C Ward Benson Edmond Canada Minneapolis Richard Myers Army Air Force Santa

Storing Honey by Temperature Guidelines

The guidance advises keeping honey in a warm dry place at 75°F or higher or in a cold area below 55°F. It emphasizes selecting a stable environment to preserve quality.

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