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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 18, 1947

Page

5

Fleur de Lis Club Christmas Party Hosts Joyful Afternoon

Mrs. Lloyd Foster hosted a Fleur de Lis Christmas party with a business meeting led by president Mrs. R J Dawson. The program featured carolers Mrs. Raymond Bell Mrs Meint Koehler Mrs James Birney and Mrs Lloyd Marek with piano by Mrs P F Whisler.

Lloyd Foster Fleur de Lis Club R. J Dawson Raymond Bell Meint Koehler James Birney Lloyd Marek P. F. Whisler Birney Elizabeth Wright Arkansas City Kan Maud McCreedy George Horn Stanley Foster Dawson Jack Foster Dick Gallagher Phillip Foster Hora Foster

Finishes for Maple Floors to Meet Traffic Demands

Finishes for maple floors are discussed to protect against wear under light to severe traffic and ease maintenance. Use finishes and preservatives suited to maple wood and conditions, ensuring surfaces stay appealing and durable.

Chicago restaurant marks 50th year with large service milestones

A Chicago restaurant, now in its 50th year, claims to have served more than five million portions of kraut and over 250 000 gallons of beverages. Duffield alone opposed lowering the income tax, arguing against any change and urging a vote down.

Kosek Neilsen Farm Bureau The Educational Association Nelson Chicago Cau Duffield

Waxey corn substitutes tapioca starch in experiments

A waxy corn substitute for tapioca is produced from a Chinese discovered variety. Seeds arrived in the United States 37 years ago and a satisfactory waxy hybrid has been developed. The material works like real tapioca for several uses once restricted to tapioca.

China United States

Farmers urged to pay cash for machinery

Farmers urged to spend more on labor saving equipment and pay cash. By paying cash, they avoid the risk of allocating this year's debts to next year's income. With labor shortages and high costs, purchases should focus on machinery offering the most labor savings.

Home Refrigerators Supplement Lockers for Farms

Farmers with electricity may supplement central locker service with home type refrigerators that have freezing compartments. Larger farm frozen cabinets exist to store a winter supply of fruit vegetables and meats. In some cases cooperative locker plants remain advisable for larger quantities.

Drug Proves Effective In Killing Tree Borer

Instructions describe applying paradichiorbenzene in a mound around a tree to kill borers. The guide directs soil removal from the trunk to the crown, scraping gum and bark, re-covering with soil to six to eight inches, smoothing the mound, then applying one ounce of paradichiorbenzene for trees over three years old.

Linoleum Care Tip Promotes Floor Wax in Water

A cleaning tip advises adding tile floor wax to scrubbing water to keep linoleum floors clean and glossy. The suggestion aims to ease cleaning and extend floor life by protecting the surface.

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