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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1944
Page
6
The notice states that certificates are no longer required for recapping truck tires. It references Class A Ration and the third inspection period through March 31, 1944, indicating a policy change affecting tire materials and approvals.
Local and long distance Burlington Trailways schedules list eastbound and westbound departures from Washington and connections to Chicago Cedar Rapids Mt. Pleasant and Winfield. Times include No. 8 Kansas City Davenport 5 14 p m and No. 26 Southwest Limited 1 20 a m with various daily and Sunday exceptions.
Class B and C ration inspections set through Feb 28 1944. Commercial vehicles require tire preservation and periodic inspections. Gasoline A coupon 3 gallons valid until March 21. B and C coupons prior to Dec 1 cover 2 gallons each, post Dec 1 B2 and C cover 5 gallons each. Fuel oil periods No 2 through Feb 7 19 gallons per unit. No 3 through March 18 1944. No 4 from Feb 8 to Sept 30 1944.
Washington Lodge No 26 A F and A M schedules regular meetings the first Friday of each month. Worthy Master Russell Goodin and secretary A W Yard are listed for contact.
Lists valid sugar, meat, and shoe ration stamps by book numbers and dates, plus an airplane stamp with future expiration. Advises family sharing stamps living under one roof and states loose stamps are invalid. Also directs late applicants to apply in person and gives plant care guidance to keep foliage free of residue.
The Food Distribution administration estimates total food waste in the country at 20 to 30 pounds per 100 produced. Waste occurs on farms from spoiled or unharvested crops and during transit, as well as when food sits on grocers shelves or in butchers show cases.
Years before the rubber shortage, the plumbing industry began experiments with plastic seats. New seats in black and white are molded on a core of cross grained laminated hardwood, claiming moisture resistance, acid resistance, and easy cleaning with soap and water.
Farmers can boost fall and winter egg output by extending daylight with artificial lighting to create a 13 to 14 hour day. The method aims to increase laying hens productivity during shorter daylight months.
A timing device functions either in automatic mode or by manual operation, offering flexible control. The system can run unattended or with direct human input to start, stop, or adjust timing as needed.
Fragmentary text describes a device to attach uniform heads at uniform height using portable riveting guns with a diameter specification. The passage lacks clear context, purpose, or full description.
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