Women to pilot highway stream liners nationwide
Hundreds of women proved capable driving buses on the West coast and in war production areas and now major lines across the country are hiring women to pilot highway stream liners.
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 29, 1944
Page
5
Rose color explained by light reflection says Bet ter Vision institute
The Bet ter Vision institute states that an object's color is the reflection of certain light parts. A rose looks red because it absorbs blue and green rays and reflects red light only.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Better Vision Institute
Chicago Market Hogs and Cattle See Active Trade
Chicago markets report hogs 1,000 head fairly active on good and choice hogs sows. top at 13.90. Cattle 9,000 with steers and yearlings up to 16.95 and most 13.00 to 15.00. calves 1,000. Sheep 5,000 and active with lambs at 16.00 to 16.25. tomorrow’s estimates hogs 20,000 cattle 12,000 sheep 5,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
U.P
Colorado
Grain table shows mixed grain futures in Chicago
The Chicago grain table lists Wheat, Oats, and Rye futures with open, high, low, and close figures for multiple months. Notable values include Wheat May at 170 and Rye Sept at 128, reflecting varied activity across kernels and crops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Wilbur Pierce Visits Family in Crawfordsville Area
Local notes list Wilbur Pierce visiting from Ottumwa to stay with uncles Orris and A. B. Orris in Crawfordsville. The column also records visits by Paul Howell family, Emrys Davis and son Larry from Burlington, Rex Huston and family with John Simimon, Dorothy securing work in Davenport, and various relatives gathering at homes of the Widmer and Rich families amid routine community news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crawfordsville
Wilbur Pierce
Ottumwa
Orris
A. B. Orris
Paul Howell
Columbus Junction
S. K. Orris
Emrys Davis
Larry
Burlington
Rex Huston
Donald
Dorothy
Harold Mitchell
Dubuque University
Fred Mitchell
Lafe Finke Ane
Ronnie Lou Ane
Janet
Galespurg
Isl
Burlington R.A
Mary Gardner
Ainsworth
People’s Savings Bank
March neighborhood moves rearrange Farm holdings
East Sunset February 29 reports numerous household and farm transfers. Howard Williams and Allen Schafer relocate to Frank Courtney farm. Littrells move west of Olds. Richs vacate to let Littrells occupy. Cherryholmes move west of Haskins. Ebner buys former Cherryholmes land. Dale Bales rents out. Spanglers move to Virgil Krantz’s vacated farm. John D. Jones buys Sam Baker farm to farm it. Ivan Hahn family moves in. Connors depart. Hendrickson family relocates northward to Ralph Beauchamp’s acreage. Community activity includes visits, hospital news, and a Crawfordsville school program attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Raymond
East Sunset
Howard Williams
Frank Courtney
Allen Schafer
Harold Littrell
Olds
Walter Rich
Littrells
L. A. Cherryholmes
Mary
Haskins
George Ebner
Dale Bales
Chester Spanglers
Virgil Krantz
John D. Jones
Sam Baker
Jones
Ivan Hahn
Joe Conrad
Emil Hendrickson
Ralph Beauchamp
Chicago eggs and poultry market report
Chicago records a market report from February 29 noting eggs receipts at 10 407 cases with unsettled market and various grade figures. Poultry receipts include one car and seven trucks with the market described as firm and unchanged.
Mexico Trade Ties Strong With United States in 1940
In 1940 Mexico relied heavily on the United States for trade with 89.5 percent of exports and 73.8 percent of imports coming from the U.S. Germany Italy United Kingdom and Japan accounted for very small shares of Mexico's trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Hemisphere
Mexico
United States
Germany
Italy
United Kingdom
Japan
T dog tag aids marines in injury, death and relief
The article explains that every marine must wear a dog tag containing name, serial number, date of last inoculation, and religious faith. The tag helps identify the wearer after injury or death, ensures family notification, and guarantees prompt insurance payment.
Bachman Family Moves to Witting Farm in Stringtown
E Earl Bachman and Mrs Bachman with two children moved to the Witting farm they bought recently from the Davison family. Rex Swan owns a new tractor bought last week. Dan G Widmer and family visited Noah Widmer Sunday. The Davison family moved to their new home Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
J. J. Rich
George Ankrien
Herbert Swan
George Brooks
Johenny Mast
Alfred Keith
Ethan Brooks
Earl Bachman
Joe Hirshey
Cora Widmer
Joryce
Bertha Graber
Noah Widmer
Stringtown
Witting
Arthur Davison
Rex Swan
Dan G. Widmer
Noah Widmers
Milo M Steele Closing Out Sale Near Ainsworth
Milo M. Steele holds a closing out sale 9 miles north of Ainsworth on Route 218 then east of the area. The notice lists the sale date and precise directions for attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milo M. Steele
Ainsworth
Fred Elmore Dies In El Monte California
Fred Elmore aged 62 died at his home in El Monte California. He was the son of William and Martha Elmore, born in Tennessee, raised near Pleasant Plain Iowa, lived in Ottumwa twelve years, and moved to California in 1943 with his wife and four children. Survived by his wife, mother, two sisters Guy Parkin of Fairfield and Mrs Joe Frain of Brighton, five brothers Kenneth of Brighton Earl of Cedar Rapids Raymond Golden and Beecher of California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwad S. Crile
Brighion
Kenneth Elmore
Joe Frain
Fred Elmore
el Monte
Calif
William
Martha Elmore
Iowa
Tennessee
Pleasant Plain
Ottumwa
Etore
Calt
Fairfield
Guy Parkin
Brighton
Kenneth
Earl
Cedar Rapids
Raymond Golden
Beecher
Balsa Described as Weed Tree in Abandoned Banana Plantations
Balsa is labeled a weed tree not common in native jungles but thrives in clearing. It often appears on abandoned banana plantations due to disturbance and open soil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Banang
Public Sale of Rood Sows in Keota
March 7 at the east edge of Keota a public sale of rood sows will be held conducted by M. M. Flyn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keota
M. M. Flyn
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Freshwater’s Feed Store
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