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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1944
Page
5
County Extension Director J. W. Chandler and County Home Economist Ruth I. Foster share publicity ideas and outreach suggestions for Farm Bureau programs. The briefing outlines messages to promote agricultural services, community engagement, and educational activities at local meetings and events.
Chicago markets show hogs steady with 13.75 top for 180 to 370 pound butchers and sows higher. 1,000 head slow but steady. Cattle at 14.50 to 17.25 for fed steers and yearlings, top 17.15 for strictly choice heavy beef. calves none. Sheep absent. spring lambs weak but mid grades cost more. native springers 15.00 late.
Open high low and close figures for Wheat Oats and Rye futures across Sept Dec and May contracts. Entries show small percentage changes with figures like Wheat Sept 159 159 158 158 and Rye Sept around 109 110 109 110.
The Michigan public expenditure survey finds larger, more populous counties administer government more cheaply per capita. Small counties with populations under 10,000 show higher costs due to maintaining a minimum government. In smaller counties roads account for the largest share of expenses.
Basic garden kit includes a square-nosed spade or spading fork and a steel-toothed rake. Maintain tools by cleaning dirt and wiping moving parts, then store in a dry place such as a garage or tool shed.
The Fish and Wildlife Service has created a dedicated cartridge for gassing woodchuck dens and will distribute them through county agricultural agents.
Weekly community sale at the Whittaker sale barn every Friday drawing local farmers and buyers. Auctions feature livestock and farm goods with open bidding and on site handling.
Extension forester reports walnut logs priced under O P A supervision with 60 to 80 dollar per thousand board feet ranges based on diameter, plus a 30 dollar ceiling for cull logs. Iowa farmers urged to harvest seed for red clover and oats while warning against early cutting of new oat varieties.
Limestone and phosphate applied alongside reseeding with a clover mixture are claimed to at least double pasture carrying capacity in many fields.
The Merry Makers 4 H Club of Rubio led by Mrs Dwight Moody plans an ice cream social on Friday evening in Rubio to boost the club treasury. The apricot crop this year is more than three times last year and the peach crop is 60 percent larger. Baskets and wooden containers are in short supply for transporting fruits and vegetables to market this summer.
War Food Administration urges families to buy an extra dozen eggs now and store them at home. If every household does this, about 25 million dozen eggs that lack commercial cold storage will be preserved.
Maintain dampness and warmth controls to stop mildew. Air and thoroughly dry clothes and towels before bagging them for laundry. Dry damp clothing before placing in closets. Use a shoe rack for air circulation. Spray shower curtains with cadmium chloride mildew resistant finish.
War Production Board orders 2,000,000 electric irons and limits certain appliances while refrigerators remain unavailable for general use. Vacuum cleaners and washing machines are not being manufactured. Cook stoves and gas stoves stay rationed though material restrictions ease. Bread storage tips combat mold and dryness as inflation controls by OPA seek to stabilize prices and quality in clothing and textiles.
The article notes metal cutting agents return to boxes for wax paper while paperboard and vulcanized fiber overtake metal as crucial materials. A new treatment hardens wood, aiding costlier wood substitutes. Two tone shoes remain restricted, underwear prices rise, and price adjustments are allowed for manufacturers. Work glove ceiling prices set, with possible small increases.
The document discusses price controls on high priced handbags and a new program to direct manufacturers in producing child clothing. It also offers practical steps for canners, including cleaning methods for metal parts, checking the cooker, gasket care, sealing tips, safe venting, and storage guidance to ensure safety and efficiency.
Rosalind Russell and Brian Aherne star with Willard Parker in Columbia's What A Woman. The State Theatre opens the film Sunday and advance notices call it the sprightliest gayest most enchanting comedy in years.
A film depicting a staged clash between eagles and iguana dragons screens at the State Theatre beginning Sunday with What a Woman. The Universal Pictures picture Eagle vs. Oregon was filmed in Mexico and features naturalists Mr. and Mrs. Dan Mannix who train eagles to subdue and present live dragons to zoos.
The asparagus bed should be fertilized annually like the rest of the garden. It should be harrowed each spring before growth begins and cultivated during the season to control weeds including grass. For plowing convenience, place the asparagus at one side or in a separate garden.
Practical spraying for home grown apples peaches grapes raspberries blackberries and dewberries using a bucket knapsack or barren sprayer yields reasonably clean fruit.
Proper hose use saves water and prevents damage. Use an adjustable nozzle to control spray and avoid kinks. Store away from sun when not in use to prevent cracking. Coil neatly and keep in a cool shaded area.
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