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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 31, 1950

Page

6

First World School in Copenhagen Honors Bernadotte

The Bernadotte school in Copenhagen opens as a co-educational international school inviting children of all nationalities. About 270 pupils attend on opening day from Britain Bulgaria Denmark France and more with 200 waiting list applicants. The school aims to train children for social life in their country and for active world citizenship.

Copenhagen Britain Bulgaria Denmark France Netherlands China Spain Sweden Czechoslovakia United States Poland South Africa Scandinavia G. J. Arvin Danish Teachers College Tomorow Mary Stewart

Music Hath Charms at Los Angeles SPCA Shelter

The Los Angeles SPCA shelter offers luxury to animals with organ music, bunk beds, a diet kitchen, and germicidal lamps. A dog bar drinking fountain provides fresh water to street dogs, while manager Alex Tilley notes selections must avoid high notes to prevent howling.

Los Angeles Alex Tilley Society

Discovery of Ancient Chest Spurs Treasure Hunt

A 12 year old from Philadelphia and helpers pulled an ocean chest ashore near Manasquan Inlet containing 18th century English gold coins, buckles, rings and cufflinks. Police Chief Herbert suspects pirate loot linked to the loss of the ship Thistle in 1813. Coins were checked by Chase Bank, several treasures shared among finders, and mortared items surfaced during the search. Raisins note appears as a separate fragment.

Mantoloking N. J Atlantic Joseph Dowling Jr Philadelphia J. Harrison Herbert Manasquan Inlet Chase National Bank New York Young Dowling A. S. Bladgen Boston Herbert Elizabeth Earle Dowling Blagden

Must Have Flashlights In Farm Homes Survey Finds Shortfall In Lighting

A farm safety survey shows darkness in and around rural homes. Readily accessible flashlights are urged for stairs roads bicycles cars kitchens beds and nurseries. W S Ailen of Olin Industries endorses a two cell fixed focus luminous flashlight that glows in the dark and can beam up to 700 feet.

W. S. Ailen Electrical Division Olin Industries, Inc New Haven

Electric Brooders Cut Fire Risk and Improve Heat Control

Farm extension engineers cite fire danger reduction and steadier temperatures as major gains from electric chicken brooders. Farmers report faster feathering under electric heat, but advises keeping brooders in draft-free houses with insulated floors to maintain even warmth.

Timely tips to help dairy farmers from Illinois college

C S Rhode of the Illinois college of agriculture passes along three tips for dairy men. Stalls in most barns are too narrow for larger cows. Do not keep cows outside in cold rains. Trim the feet of heifers and cows regularly to avoid harm.

C. S. Rhode Illinois College of Agriculture

Frozen orange juice concentrate production climbs to 10 million gallons

The reduction of frozen concentrate orange juice rose swiftly in recent years and totaled 10 million gallons in the last season, reflecting stronger demand and expanded processing capacity.

Milk Cows Sell From 155 to 185 At Columbus Junction Sale

Milk cows brought 155 to 185 dollars at the Glen Caldwell closing out sale on the Eli White farm near Columbus Junction. Other items included a black Angus bull 143 dollars, sows 61 to 74 dollars, Ames cross pullets 1.75 each, 42 tons hay, corn 1.20 a bushel, and farm machinery.

Columbus Junction Glen Caldwell Eli White

Friday Whittaker sale barn community sale listings

Community sale every Friday at Whittaker sale barn and livestock sales on Wednesdays at Midway Sales Company Columbus Junction Iowa and Thursdays at Kalona Sales Barn Kalona Iowa. Tuesday auctions at Ollie Livestock Exchange start 1 00 p m with Keota Junction sale pavilion location and primary 92. February 2 includes a pure bred sale pavilion owned by E L Conrad. February 4 closes out Wayland household goods estate of Bertha Roth with Eugene McCord administrator. February 7 closing out sales near Washington Kalona Bush corner Crawfordsville and Lockridge with multiple addresses and times. February 14 notes Bred Sow Sale Colfax Eugene Rath and other closing out sales near West Chester Washington Wayland and Colfax. February 15 closes near Wayland Silver Lake Road Washington.

Whittaker Midway Sales Columbus Junction Iowa Kalona Sales Kalona Ollie Keota Junction Keota E. L Conrad Wayland East Wayland Bertha Roth Eugene McCord Adin Washington Bush Corner Durst and Sleichter S. W Crawfordsville P. J. Graber Lockridge Four Corners E. A. Rupp Colfax Eugene J. Rath West Chester Ralph Robertson Silver Lake Road Jack Saforek

Balky School Bus Is Source of Trouble in Amboy

In Amboy on a cold Thursday morning Fred Pfeifer could not start the school bus. Neighbors helped shuttle children to school while others towed the vehicle to a garage. The note records local social updates and misadventures including new cars, farm meetings, and a fall that required stitches for Mrs. Glen Lord.

Balky Amboy Duane White Fred Pfeifer Harold Gerdes Carl Bill Roberts Tred Carl Oseirn W. D. Roberts Joe Glen Lord

Monaco imposes no personal income tax for residents

The principality of Monaco continues its policy of not collecting income tax from individuals. Citizens and residents enjoy a tax regime that favors personal wealth, with the government relying on other revenue sources and fees to fund public services.

Utopia Principality of Monaco

Fire destroys tavern in Lone Tree Iowa

Fire destroyed the interior of the Farmers Inn in Lone Tree early today with operators Everett Stock and wife noting possible wiring fault as the cause. The blaze, found in the tavern kitchen about midnight, was under control by 1:00 a.m. and damaged much of the interior from fire and water. The one story brick building housed the tavern and immediate damage estimates were unavailable.

Lone Tree Farmer's Inn Everett Stock

Citrus Fruits Indicate Poor Quality With Coarse Skin

A coarse skin on citrus fruit is likely a sign of poor quality. The description suggests consumer awareness of skin texture as an indicator of freshness and grade.

Eggs on grade Quotations subject to change without notice

Rock Island Produce Co. formerly Reisters issues price guidance on egg quality quotients with statements indicating quotes may adjust without prior notice and reflect market conditions.

Rock Island Produce Co Reisters

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