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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1946
Page
6
A home care tip advises rinsing dishes in boiling water after washing to speed drying and protect womanpower by avoiding wiping. The method emphasizes leaving items in hot water briefly, then removing to air dry for efficiency and cleanliness.
A fragment references Lemmon John W at East Side Square related to visual training. The readable item is sparse, offering limited context on purpose or outcome. No dates or organizations are clearly identifiable in the accessible text.
County officers listed include John Owen as County Attorney and Stan Kiesey as County Auditor. Other roles named are County Clerk H. K. Noonan, Engineer W. P. Rawn, Welfare Director Mrs. Payne Marshall, Recorder Harriet Coulter, Sheriff Harold Putnam, Treasurer W. Be. Howell, Supt. of Schools Lester B. Krabill, and Coroner Dr. W. S. Kyle. Supervisors Ned Morrow Clarence Fulton Arthur Wiley. Washington Independent School District superintendent M. M. Schell, junior high principal Miss Ethel McCreedy, school board members Marion George C. P. Weldin Richard A. Stewart Henry B. Bailey B. F. Bostwick Jr. Harry Ramseyer. Washington Lodge No. 26 A. M. & A. M. regular meeting first Friday monthly. Merle R. Green W M and A. W. Yard secretary.
The article notes increasing rates of visual errors from 10 percent in kindergarten to 23 percent by age 20, 48 percent by age 40, and 71 percent by age 40, indicating rapid deterioration of eyesight beginning in early adulthood.
Spain holds mercury and silver deposits and over 20 of its 50 provinces possess copper lead zinc iron coal or potash. Forests yield pine and cork.
Railroad timetable notes detail Golden State Limited Nos. 3 and 4 not stopping at Washington with nearest stop at Col. Jd and daily departures for mixed and local trains. Eastbound and westbound services, including Southwest Express and Kansas City Davenport locals, list daily schedules with times and Sunday exceptions.
The schedule lists Bus No 3 leaves Washington at 9 am and other routes toward Chicago Cedar Rapids Iowa City Fort Madison Mt Pleasant and Kansas City with arrivals at 9 05 am 2 30 pm 6 55 pm and 7 55 pm and ticket sales at the local depot Winga's Cafe Plus routes to Mt Pleasant Fort Madison Macomb Quincy and OsKaloosa with depot location 107 W 2nd ạ
The so called magnetic force on hills is imaginary and cars do not move uphill without engine power. Several such hills exist in the United States where the illusion comes from the gradient contrast on a long slope, making the incline appear upward when it actually trends downward.
The piece urges shoppers to read descriptive product labels carefully. It notes manufacturers’ campaigns detail ingredients and qualities in black and white, and stresses using that information to make informed purchases.
Bartholomew Fair near London began in the 1100s and lasted to the mid 19th century. In the 13th century actors staged miracle plays amid large crowds. References from 1305 mention stilt-walkers and a woman balancing head downwards on sword tips.
Any unusual occurrence near milking time that grabs a cow’s attention can disrupt the milk let down process. The disturbance may reduce milk flow and impact overall milk yield during milking.
The passage notes that public misattribution of an anecdote to a person does not by itself grant a legal claim unless the person shows reputational damage or an invasion of privacy. It emphasizes the need to prove actual harm beyond mere publication.
In the Shang dynasty around 1800 B C Chinese artisans made protective and decorative coatings from varied materials. Lacquer remained a Chinese specialty but was crude next to nitrocellulose lacquers and synthetic resin varnishes developed by modern chemists.
The article prescribes monthly cleaning for mattresses and boxsprings using a soft brush or vacuum attachment. Clean open cold springs with cloth or vacuum. Covers are cheap to make or buy and should be laundered monthly if used. To keep curling rugs flat sew weights or discarded jar rings on the underside. For floors use a thin even coat of rubbing wax or opt for non skid wax.
Readers weigh in on whether ice should ever be used in wine. Some insist a cube tempers chill and mellow notes, while others argue dry wine shines without dilution. The prevailing guidance remains: serve the wine you enjoy with the food you choose.
Use leftover luncheon meat in a sauce for the next dinner. Dice the meat in margarine until lightly browned then remove. In the fat add one minced garlic clove, one cup stewed tomatoes, salt, brown sugar, and mustard. Cook covered ten minutes, return meat, and pour sauce over vegetables.
The text explains that water is raised not by being sucked but by the atmosphere pushing down on the liquid. Reducing pressure above the water reduces opposing forces, allowing the atmospheric force to push the water upward in a siphon or pump.
Aroostook County alone produces between 85 and 90 percent of Maine's total potato crop, making it the standout feature of the state's potato industry.
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