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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1947
Page
5
A dairy cow at six years is near peak milk production while the plan favors cows lasting beyond six years. It takes two years to raise a cow to milking age and two more to repay rearing costs, guiding farmers to keep cows in herds longer, often to ten or twelve years.
The text advises that constant wear causes a suit to lose its shape and resemble the wearer. Suits should be regularly brush cleaned to stay clean and last longer. Do not overfill pockets. Hang the suit on a hanger immediately after wear while warm. Separate pants hangers are preferred.
Selecting rugs hinges on size to avoid crowding furniture and harming room balance. In an average room a rug should leave at most a foot of floor visible. Solid color coverings can disturb color balance and monocle floor emphasis may unbalance the space, like a breakfront dominating a 12 foot room.
The article offers a simple method to remove duck feathers after hunting. Pluck the duck clean of large feathers leaving only small downy ones, then erase the remaining down with art gum as you would erase an error in drawing. This quick technique promises to save time and effort.
The article contrasts ancient beliefs in flowers as medicine and protection with modern reality. It notes that many flowers were attributed healing powers or spirits warding abilities, while the Farm Labor section reports that half of U S farms did not hire labor in 1945 and about a third used 75 days or less.
Columbus Junction reports a preliminary declamatory contest planned by local schools. Martha Butler notes the event aims to select contestants for a forthcoming citywide and regional competition.
A contest by McEvoy and Striebel will be held in the Columbus high school auditorium in early February. Speakers include Humorous division Tula Smith Bette Kauffman Joyce Schafer Ruth Ayers Donna Kauffman Graer Wilson Joan Enyart and others with a variety of speakers listed for drama and oratorical segments. Kathy Annette Houseal born Sunday at Memorial hospital Mt. Pleasant to Mr and Mrs Richard Houseal. Mr Houseal named meat department manager at Benteco store Galesburg Ill and will relocate soon.
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