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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1945
Page
7
Market figures show hogs steady with barrows at 14.85 and sows at 14.10. Cattle calves and fed steers are up, cows 14.50 to 17.25, best heifers to 25, good cows to 14. Sausage bulls 12.2, male feeders 15.50. Sheep steady 14.10 with best native ewes shorn pelts 7.60. Broiler efficiency note: one man can yearly produce about 30,000 broilers.
A historical notice outlines weekly sales at Whittaker sale barn and Midway Sales Company Columbus Junction Iowa. It also lists numerous closing out sales and public sales across Iowa with dates from December 29 through January 15, naming estates firms and locations such as Ainsworth Pilotburg Richland Wayland Keota Washington Riverside Kalona and Keota.
Movie technicians experiment with two-eared films featuring sound tracks and separate reproducers on each side of the screen. A walking talking character would have dialogue heard first from one side then the other, signaling a new stereo style.
Instructions describe rinsing sacks in cold water to remove contents, drying, then applying kerosene to soak overnight before washing. An alternative method uses boiling suds with a touch of lye to remove the printing.
The department of agriculture notes that several farms convert old cars into homemade tractors. In one county 24 homemade units operate against 22 factory tractors, showing farmers’ ingenuity in adapting autos for farming power.
Deep rooted plants like trees and some grasses pull nutrients from deep soil layers. When they die and decay these minerals return to the soil, concentrating in the top layers where shallow roots can take them up.
Britannica notes rising table waste with data from 17 cities. In areas with good garbage collection the average daily garbage per person is about half to one pound.
The text explains excessive shampooing strips natural oils and suggests dry cleaning hair by placing cotton batting over a brush, brushing to remove dirt. It advises pressing until bristles barely show through to trap grime on cotton and leave hair healthier.
Tie a neat pocket on the back of your ironing board and tuck a folded pressing cloth inside so you can grab it quickly when pressing heavy garments.
Mildew is a fungus growth that forms on fabric stored away from light and air in damp surroundings. Flush the area with water and apply soap solution to remove stains. Work the mixture into the cloth gently with a brush until the stains fade, then rinse with water.
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