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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1940
Page
6
Mrs Allanson hires two "maids" for a lake cottage on Spruce Island. Sally and Ann fear work with two children Roy and Robbie, but the twist reveals the “children” are two Scotch terriers. The coy prank ends with everyone laughing at the playful deception.
The historic Monterey custom house has been acquired from the federal government by the California state parks system for $20,000.
University of California radiation lab researchers led by Dr. Margaret Lewis and Dr. Warren Lewis, under Nobel laureate Dr. Ernest O. Lawrence, study neutron rays from the cyclotron to understand effects on malignant and normal human and vegetable cells. Early results show neutron rays may outperform X-rays in breaking down cancer cells while sparing normal cells, guiding future therapy.
A Cleveland sound laboratory discovered that exposure to sound waves can sour milk and then reverse the effect to sweeten it again, demonstrating a controllable acoustic influence on dairy.
A compact quiz item notes true or false responses. It includes statements about reverse type in ads and a recent survey on reading effectiveness. The passage discusses advertising's impact on demand, production, and costs with several true false judgments.
The World Day of Prayer will be held Friday afternoon at 2 o clock in West Chester Methodist Church. Billie Van Sickie chairs arrangements. Mrs Mable Plummer's son Lewis in U S Navy ill aboard the hospital ship Colorado, Chap Theodore Bauer a former West Chester resident serves as hospital relief ship chaplain.
The King Cole players performed Huckleberry Finn at Wellman high school auditorium to a good crowd. Sponsored by Wellman High School, the production drew attendance from the community. Mrs Roas Leveret stayed in Mt Vernon and returned with her daughter Whittlemae. Mr and Mrs L K E O'Brien and Mr and Mrs Calvin Griffith returned from a month in Lone Beach and San Francisco with several other stops.
Mrs. Lola Coffey, once very ill, is now home from the hospital in Tucson. Mrs. Frank Wilson stayed with Mr. and Mrs. Keith Wilson in Iowa City. The Winegardens hosted visitors including Mr. and Mrs. Russell Winegarden and Mrs. Hattie Miller. John Fleming and Mr. Winegarden attended a Standard Oil meeting in Cedar Rapids. Frank Arthur returned from Cedar Rapids with the group via Mt. Vernon. Donald Bidwell and spouse came home from a Long Beach trip after their December 31 marriage. Eight Royal Newgunors met at Mrs. Jess Gardner’s for an all day gathering with a noon potluck and an afternoon business session led by Mrs. Ralph Bull.
In medieval times women wore masks to guard their complexions. The practice reflected aesthetic ideals and household remedies of the period, suggesting early beauty routines and social expectations surrounding appearance.
Gracehill notes announce the birth of Jean Louise Trodahl on January 24 to Mr and Mrs Harry Trodahl of Bethel Alaska. The mother is daughter of Mrs Anna Schwalbe and niece of Mrs H A Engel. Also mentions community events and a death in Brighton, Moravian church ties, social gatherings and local visitors.
The article explains Mexican jumping beans originate in Chihuahua from euphorbiaceous swamp tree seeds. A moth lays eggs in the flower, larvae bore into the beans, and only mature as the beans harden. The larva coils then extends to move the bean, later creates a circular exit to emerge as a moth.
Grasshoppers cause the greatest loss of young trees planted in the shelter belt program of the prairie states. Rabbits and mice also do serious damage, affecting reforestation efforts and forest health.
The article notes George Washington as one of the nation's wealthiest figures owning 70 000 acres in Virginia and 40 000 acres in the near West allotted by Congress for his military service with an estate valued at over 5 000 000 dollars in today’s terms.
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