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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1946
Page
6
The article notes hog influenza can cause serious loss and links lungworm in earthworms to transmission. It advises strict housing with dry warm quarters, good ventilation, protection from drafts, and separate sick animals. Emphasizes breeding for vigor and careful management to prevent flu.
The first application of anti friction roller bearings to artillery wagons was made by the French early in the 18th century. Arkansas as Rice Producer Arkansas ranks second among the states in production of rice. Out of its total area of 53,335 square miles, 810 are normally under water.
A dense timetable lists westbound and eastbound trains including No 3 Golden State Limited and No 13 Southwest Express with various stops and departure times. Bus routes from Washington to Chicago and other cities are shown with multiple daily departures and ticket pickup at the local depot.
County officers are listed including County Attorney John Owen County Auditor Stan Kiesevy County Clerk R R Noonan County Engineer W P Hawn County Welfare Director Mrs Payne Marshall County Recorder Harriet Coulter County Sheriff Harold Putnam County Treasurer W F Howell County Supt of Schools Lester B Krabill County Coroner Dr W S Kyle and County Supervisors Ned Morrow Clarence Fulton Arthur Wiley.
Chiropractor Dr. Chas C. Brown advertises neurocalometer service with office across from the Court House and provides a home and office phone. Washington Independent School District lists Superintendent M M Schell and Junior High Principal as well as a school board with several members. Washington Lodge No 26 AF and AM notes regular meetings with Merle R Green as W M and A W Yard as secretary.
Shasta daisies remain the most popular daisy like flowers in the garden with extensive breeding producing whiter outer petals clearer yellow centers larger blooms and many new doubles and semidoubles joining the market.
A large electric equipment maker developed a sensitive gas analyzer that detects gas ratios in copper wire annealing furnaces. The device prevents oxidation and brittleness, saving wire manufacturers thousands of dollars and ensuring safer processing of copper materials.
An editor's note explains a weekly Washington Bureau column on veteran and serviceman family issues. Readers may address questions to the Washington Bureau at 1616 Eye Street Northwest, Washington, D.C., with replies printed in a future column.
VA officials urge discharged veterans to slow down before investing their GI Bill funds. They point to banks and the Better Business Bureau for guidance and offer free legal aid through the Veterans Administration. They caution against rushing into deals and advise thorough investigation.
The first cheese factory and the first evaporated milk plant in the United States were started in central New York.
A wall paint named Superior 365 blends DDT to control insects up to 16 months after a single coat. Containing 200 milligrams per square foot, it targets 132 insect varieties. Flies are paralyzed after seven seconds contact and die within 30 minutes. Safe for humans, it suits milk houses and other farm buildings.
Five to six tons of animal manure with half a bag of superphosphate per ton yields as much as 10 to 12 tons per acre without it. Apply the phosphate by scattering on the manure load or in barns to cut odors and reduce nitrogen loss.
Moderately late-sown winter wheat generally avoids fall Hessian fly infestations, reducing early damage risk and allowing crop establishment with lower pest pressure.
United States maritime commission reports that 81 per cent of the $11 599 746 in surplus property value was recovered in the year ended June 30 1945 selling for $9 385 275. The Betty Jean new type refrigerator ship pioneers mechanical refrigeration for shrimp and shellfish on a 44 ton floating plant in the Gulf of Mexico, offering fresher tastier seafood.
Popular Photography reveals a device that lets a single crew of X-ray technicians screen the chests of a thousand people daily for tuberculosis exposure.
Beans and peas offer calories, protein, minerals and vitamin B1 benefits. They serve as nutritious vegetables valuable in diets and cooking.
Pit-storage is suitable for all root crops including potatoes and cabbage as well as fall head lettuce. Fruit flavor remains sweeter and more fragrant when fruit has not been chilled.
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