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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1942
Page
5
Louisa County Fair officials announced plans to hold the 1942 fair from August 11 to 14. William Dunn was elected secretary of the Louisa County Fair association to succeed H. K. E. Northey, who has been called into army service.
Cotter residents share holiday moments with relatives and friends from Morning Sun to Muscatine and Chicago. Visitors include Rev. Robeson and Betty Anne, the Martin family, and many local kin. The piece notes patriotic duty, moving preparations, and a funeral in Washington.
A new color poster to be seen nationwide highlights a War Bond sales goal urging citizens to invest 10 percent of income in War Bonds and Stamps. The Treasury Department pushes a unified home front message to support the war effort.
Statistics show marines with blue eyes typically achieve the highest scores in rifle and pistol marksman tests. The finding highlights eye color as a notable factor in target accuracy.
When growing apples in sod mulch with barnyard manure. Apply nitrate of soda or sulphate of ammonia around trees after growth begins or two weeks before bloom. Use five pounds nitrate or four pounds sulphate. Do not apply near the trunks.
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