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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 26, 1949

Page

12

Supply and Demand In Appliances Seem Now to be Balancing

Crawfordsville reporter notes Crescent Electric Supply Co of Davenport, the General Electric dealer for the area, brought a truck load of standard and deluxe refrigerators and two electric stoves for a sales meeting and franchise signing. The piece also mentions S W Carrick returning home after a week with the Hedger family and visits by A G Lease to relatives in Mount Pleasant. Charles Raymond departed Davenport for Fort.

Crawfordsville Crescent Electric Supply Co Davenport General Electric Appliances Jess S. W. Carrick Albia Lawrence Hedger A. G. Lease Richard Lease Wayne Berkshire Janet Joan Mount Pleasant Charles Raymond Fort

Riley in Kansas enlistment noted from Iowa City resident

A Kansas note says Riley enlisted in the army from Iowa City where he has resided in Johnson County for eighteen months. Delbert Lowe and Billy visited Frank Fletcher's home on Sunday. Cecil Lease of Davenport spent time with Dr. and Mrs. N J Lease as the doctor recovers from recent falls. Neighbors thank Henry Menefee for shoveling walks after the week’s snow.

Mrs Chester Cherryholmes Celebrates 50th Wedding Anniversary

Mrs Chester Cherryholmes spent last week with her parents Mr and Mrs Fred Sipe in Fairfield to mark their 50th wedding anniversary on Tuesday January 11. The family received 219 congratulatory cards flowers and several gifts.

Chester Cherryholmes Fred Sipe Fairfield

Roughage quality aids feeder cattle feeding plan

Any roughage the cattle will eat can be fed to feeder cattle with proper supplementation. Higher quality roughage reduces the need for costly supplements and makes feeding easier.

Fowl Pox Vaccination Keeps Poultry Laying Steady

Pigeon type vaccine provides temporary immunity to young pullets and unvaccinated flocks. Vaccinating birds in the laying house prevents fowl pox outbreaks that could halt egg production for four weeks or longer.

Where Java Comes From In Coffee Trade

Brazil has supplied more than half of U S coffee imports since 1900. The slang name Java stems from the East Indian island but U S imports from Java are light.

Brazil United States U. S

Homemakers Demand Clean Potatoes in Market Survey

A U S Department of Agriculture market survey finds homemakers prioritizing clean potatoes in food purchases. The results highlight quality standards and consumer expectations for potato offerings.

U. S. Department of Agriculture

Leafy Spurge Origin Traced to 1880 Arrival

Historical note suggests leafy spurge weed arrived from Russia around 1880, spreading widely over time. It highlights its status as an invasive plant with long-standing impact on ecosystems and agriculture.

Russia

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