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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 22, 1936

Page

6

Odd Drug Santonin Turns Eyes Yellow or Green

A vermifuge for roundworms called santonin can cause a striking color effect in the eyes. For several hours after each dose, vision appears jaundiced or green, depending on the patient. Collier's Weekly reports this unusual reaction.

Collier's Weekly

Crazy Horse Sioux Chief Lived in 19th Century Wars

Crazy Horse a leader of the Oglala Sioux joined Sitting Bull in 1875 resistance to General Custer. He played a key role in the conflict and was killed while resisting arrest in September 1877.

Crazy Horse Sitting Bull Custer

Understanding calories and energy from macronutrients

Calories measure the energy value of food from burning protein fats and carbohydrates in the body. Carbohydrates provide quick energy while fats yield more calories per gram than proteins and carbohydrates.

Tailteann and Greek Games Roots in Ancient Athletics

The Irish claim Tailteann Games as the oldest nation organized athletic event first held in 632 B C. The Greek Games began as a nationally organized sports event in 572 B C.

B. C

Backstage Iowa Politics in Extraordinary Sessions

A Des Moines scene reveals a secret George Wilson session amid the Kraschel victory and 1930s style political maneuvering. Democrats control the special session, Republicans gain in the regular, with key posts eyed for Stewart Murrow Ross and D. L. Murrow amid talks of social security and tax board appointments.

General Assembly State Capitol George Wilson Des Moines Wilson Nels G. Kraschel Kraschel Mannheimer State Board of Assessment and Review D. L. Murrow Corydon State Tax Board Tax Board PD. L. Murrow Tax Board Leslie Ross Parole Board Stewart Ross Murrow Dig Sly State Board of Control Publicans London

Junior Class Play Impresses Audiences At High School

A well attended junior class play at the Ainsworth high school auditorium featured strong performances. The three girl specialties drew praise, as local and visiting families including Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Spessard and daughter Lou Jean attended.

Ruth Norris Ainsworth C. M. Spessard Lou Jean Arline Kuitz Washington Ottumwa Manda Orndorff Lawrence Wilson Quincy Jane Mahin Algona F. M. Mahin Paul Mahin Iowa University

Amboy District News Highlights Local Activities

Girard Meechelsen walks with crutches in Amboy as visitor Homer Coppock from Nebraska visits the Karl Magchel sen home. Roy Townsend marks his 10th birthday and Will Roberts party guests attend a hospital visit and a Christmas church event.

Jean White Amboy Girard Meechelsen Homer Coppock Nebraska Karl Magchelsen Roy Townsend Glen Anderson Roberts Bros Will Roberts Lester Leeper Baby L. G. Roberts Dan Griffiths Earl White Connie Washington Roy Whiteman Rodger Colthurst Betty George

Great Falls of the Iguazu Falls

The Iguazu Falls lie along the border of Argentina and Brazil within a primitive forest. They comprise a chain of more than seventy cascades, known as Iguazu meaning big waters. The falls span over 6,000 feet with a combined drop exceeding 1,000 feet, offering vast volume and unmatched beauty.

Iguazu Argentina Brazil

Ocean Water Germicidal Qualities Distinguish Natural Seas

Ocean water contains germicidal properties not present in salt water made to imitate the natural sea. The natural sea’s composition appears to confer antimicrobial effects absent in synthetic sea water.

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