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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1946
Page
5
Check for a close even weave and a single thickness visible to light. Test the nap by pulling a bit. if it pulls out easily the surface is overnapped and weak. For warmth, the nap should be thick and firm. Winterweight blankets weigh three to five pounds, but weight alone does not indicate warmth or quality.
Ships magazine explains that sailors heading north have effectively traveled south because the compass needle points toward the earths south magnetic pole. The distinction arises because the north end of the needle is attracted to a south magnetic pole near geographic north.
A simple dessert mixes mellow gingerbread with spicy applesauce. Split gingerbread squares and fill with applesauce, serve plain or with lemon sauce. Top with whipped cream, and fold in chopped nuts if desired.
Whittaker sale barn hosts Friday livestock sales and Midway Sales Company in Columbus Junction hosts Wednesdays sales. The notices list closing out and public sale dates across Iowa towns including Wyman Crawfordsville Kalona Wayland Washington and Hastin with times mostly 11:00 or 1:00 led by several organizers such as J Newton Davis Murray Krabill A Maas Harris Beese Orville Caldwell Knotek Brothers Harold C Timm and Halter and Dker.
Markets report hogs at around 14.85 for barrows and gilts and 14.10 for sows in early clearance. Cattle receipts near 7,000 with active demand for fed steers and yearlings. prices range 16.00 to 18.00 for good to choice steers and yearlings, cows and bulls mostly steady to lower. Sheep and lambs offer limited action with some loads around 15.04 and higher, Montana lambs trading near 14.75 for 78 lb lots.
Chicago market reports receipts total 15 668 cases with no cars and 12 trucks. Colored chickens 4 lbs and up quoted at 27 with other weights at 28 and 27. Rock chickens 4 lbs and up at 28. Stags 22 percent. Potatoes arrivals 89. Total shipments 807. Old stock and supplies moderate. demand slow and market dull.
The Chicago grain table lists futures for wheat corn oats rye and related May July September and December contracts with price levels and percentage changes reflecting opening range activity on January 16. Readings show May wheat near 180 and December corn around 176 with ongoing variations across other crops and months.
Grain prices show oats in several lots with color and weight notes. Descriptions include white S1 mixed extra heavy 84 white heavy S6 white extra heavy S44 white heavy 81 and red special heavy 82.
Scientists note that supersonic vibrations pasteurize milk in seconds and homogenize it, killing bacteria instantly and producing a uniform fluid. The text also mentions silk production, with rayon and nylon encroaching on traditional silk industries in various countries.
Emergency appendectomy performed on Marvin Trunt of Ainsworth. Willard Leet admitted as medical patient. Mrs Osciar Hughes admitted as surgical patient. Adrian Welte of Richmond admitted as medical patient. Mr and Mrs Lester Miller Wellman welcomed a son at 9 18 pm. Other admissions and dismissals listed for area residents and visitors with several relatives referenced.
Local news notes servicemen connections with families across the country. Robert Foster reports arrival in Minneapolis after transfer from Camp Parks California. Fred E Reid and family welcome home in Fort Madison after discharge and travel from Los Angeles. Elaine Green plans a visit home in between semesters. Boyd White to receive discharge after 22 months service including time in Europe. Dr C B Kerr and Mrs Cook depart Ames Des Moines after funeral services.
Winston Chuarehill, Britain’s wartime prime minister, arrived in Miami Beach today and was taken to a small beach home for six weeks of rest in the Florida sunshine.
Three people died in a Sioux City residence, likely from suffocation, including Mrs. E. F. Whitney 43 and her two young sons Bobby 3 and Lee 4. Firemen and police found the bodies after responding to a fire alarm.
Republican representative from Muscatine county Latchaw obtained nominations for the Magcag zine Louisa district seat. He may oppose F. J. Pine of Columbus Junction who has not indicated if he will run again.
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