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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1940
Page
6
An advertising claim promotes Phillips 66 Poly Gas as aiding faster cold starts and quicker warm-up for winter driving. The copy asserts it costs no more and notes Phillips 66 as a leading producer of natural high test gasoline.
Jan 12 news from Wellman reports the Bidwell family learning of a newborn son born to Fred Forsyth and Shirley Bidwell of Greely Colorado. Also noted are visits from Wayne Simerman and Myrtle Simerman, Mrs Gardner remaining ill, and local residents visiting Ottumwa and North English.
The snippet notes the uncertain origin of benedictions after sneezing. It cites Roman belief that sneezing expelled evil spirits and the saying Good luck to you, and a legend involving Jacob interceding with the Lord to grant a blessing after each sneeze with a prayer or benediction.
A new method to prevent wool shrinkage is being installed in three London mills. The technique treats wool yarn before weaving to keep socks from shrinking after washing.
Mexico has produced 500 million ounces of silver in five centuries, about a third of world output, with total value around $225 million to date.
Winter Outlook discusses improved dairy demand and tighter storage boosting prices despite rising production. Milk output is set to rise seasonally by December or January while higher consumption and smaller stocks keep winter butter prices above government pegged levels. Dairy cow counts show a 2 percent rise year over year with notable herd and individual production figures across multiple farms and registered Holsteins. Fearful chiggers noted as pests and sulphur as deterrent are also mentioned.
Giraffes are noted for their long necks but more remarkable for silence as they are absolutely quiet animals with no recorded sounds. Researchers highlight their unique lack of vocalization among mammals.
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