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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1944
Page
5
Shake the slip covers out vigorously and hang them on two parallel clotheslines to dry. Iron only the flounces while damp and then fit the cover over the chair. the back and seat need not be ironed. Also noted is using urea to supply 4 to 5 percent of protein in a 16 to 18 percent dairy ration.
London reports American heavy bombers from Britain and Italy struck German targets across France from the Channel coast to the Rhone valley. About 750 8th Air Force heavies hit supply dumps bridges and rail yards aiding the Normandy front. Liberators of the 15th Air Force from Italy hit three bridges and a rail hub in southern France with first reports indicating good results.
The Washington softball team hosts Columbus Junction on Tuesday evening at seven at the Stewart school grounds. Washington recently played at Conesville in a tournament and lost the final by two to one to a Mittseutine team.
Judge P J Siegers grants a decree of divorce to Ray Furman and Clara Purman with no alimony. Defendant keeps the Wellman home and household goods. plaintiff retains his tools and personal belongings. Costs taxed to the plaintiff. Attorneys Brookhart Wilson Livingston Bailey argued motions on three pipeline site cases.
The flag may be shown only from sunrise to sunset on buildings and stationary flagstaffs in the open. It may be lit at night for special patriotic occasions but should not be displayed outdoors in bad weather to avoid damage or discoloration.
The text advises constant housekeeping to deter moths. It praises vacuuming and sweeping floors and rugs. It recommends sunning and brushing woolens left in closets, keeping woolen material off floors, and avoiding discarded woolen rags as they can fuel moth infestation.
The article notes Costa Rica’s long period of tranquil governance and democratic stability compared with its regional peers, highlighting its progressiveness on the continental stage.
A large funnel is wired to a stirring stick to churn liquids in the sprayer. Upward movement drives liquids through the spout to dissolve chemicals more rapidly.
A weekly sale at Whittaker sale barn occurs every Friday with livestock trading. The August 16 event features a Purebred Hampshire hog sale led by KE, R, Brenneman, Mt Union, and Towa.
The piece argues synthetic products join nature's three kingdoms animal vegetable and mineral in a new fourth realm. It asserts no conflict between natural and synthetic, that synthesis mirrors nature, and that lab produced indigo and vitamin C are identical to natural forms.
University of Illinois research shows an inside chimney near the house center radiates heat inward reducing fuel use. Oil burners gain more savings due to higher stack temperatures, and builders are urged to make chimneys large enough for coal to allow easy fuel conversion postwar.
Lightweight summer foundations can be washed and dried overnight with careful cleaning. Use lukewarm soapy water, dip the girdle in suds to remove secretions, rinse in clear water, and press out water. Roll in a Turkish towel, air dry on a rod or line, and avoid ironing. Two garments are advised for daily alternation.
British towns convert decontamination centers into daily public baths with showers and dressing rooms. An experiment inviting schoolchildren to use the baths weekly turned into a general program, benefiting children lacking home bathing facilities.
The article advises thorough washing of kitchen linoleum with soap and lukewarm water, then applying several thin coats of floor wax. Remove all abrasive grit, rinse well, and let dry before waxing. A daily sudsy wipe keeps floors clean, while scrubbing removes wax and requires reapplication.
A historical note states that sixty one percent of Burmese men are literate while seventeen percent of Burmese women share the same literacy level, indicating a significant gender gap in education.
Buck shoots Luke Cross in a showdown after leading nine Bar 10 cowboys against rustlers raiding the Bar 10 cattle spread. Buck uncovers Luke as the ringleader, halts the raid, and earns Boss Killian’s praise and a promised $1,000 before riding on to new ventures.
A vintage advice note warns against beating rugs as it is hard on fibers and less effective than using a vacuum cleaner or the dry suds cleaning method. The guidance emphasizes gentler care to preserve rug quality.
Markets report from Chicago shows hogs at 15 000 head with 150 to 170 pound hogs 12 50 to 13 85, top 13 85 for select. Cattle 14 000 with fed steers 14 00 to 17 00, top 17 50, calves 1200. Sheep 2 009 slow sale with lambs and ewes scarce and cheap to fair values 14 25 to 14 75 for select natives.
Receipts show 23 237 cases of eggs with unsettled market. Firsts at 7.4 and 34.4, current receipts 32.5, dirties 26, checks 26. Poultry receipts total 9 cars and 13 trucks with market unsettled. Ducklings 20 percent, colored springs 26 percent, colored brokers 261 percent.
Chicago cash grain report lists oats with mixed bids around 79 cents and 78 to 79 percent for white and mixed lots. Soybeans shown with a yellow 147 reading and another incomplete line reflecting price variation.
Market notes show wheat and oats futures trading lower after mixed overnight sessions. Prices for September contracts dipped while December and May maturities offered uneven quotes. Nearby rye activity held steadier, with slight declines and mixed percentages across months.
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