Snap Bean Output Up in 1943
About 164000 acres are devoted to processing snap beans in 1943, compared with a ten year average of about 59000 acres. The data reflects wartime agricultural shifts and increased demand for canned vegetables.
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1943
Page
6
About 164000 acres are devoted to processing snap beans in 1943, compared with a ten year average of about 59000 acres. The data reflects wartime agricultural shifts and increased demand for canned vegetables.
Community news notes flu cases and illnesses among residents including Geo Klett Ben Carris Jessie Feltz John Redlinger and Pfe Sheetz who returned from furlough A Christmas program at Valley church will honor service members with a service flag dedication Updates on local marriages movements and a sudden death conclude the column with holiday wishes and a somber note for incomplete Christmas celebrations.
The notice states that starting December 1 certificates are no longer required for recapping truck tires. It also specifies that the Class A Ration third inspection period runs through March 31, 1944.
Details for War Ration Book 38 include validity dates for fuel oil Class B coupons and fuel oil periods, gasoline A and B coupons, sugar and meat stamps, brown and green stamps, and shoe stamps. Late applicants are advised to apply in person at the local War Ration Board.
Washington Lodge No 26 A F and A M holds regular meetings on the first Friday of each month Russell Goodin W M A W Yard secretary present.
The reading lists city officials such as Meyor Gity Clerk and Police Chief along with county officers and ward representatives. It details train timetables for the Golden State Limited and Southwest Express, notes station agents, and outlines multiple bus routes from Washington to Iowa City Mt. Pleasant and Chicago with depot pickup points and schedules.
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