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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1942
Page
3
A blue room gains depth with small amounts of Indian red and black, mixed thoroughly. For north rooms, a deep cherry red carpet adds warmth, white draperies with cherry red bias tape brighten the space, and cherry red on a corner cabinet with milk white glass shelves provides a coordinated accent.
War disruptions in the Orient prompt the search for substitutes as tapioca supplies dwindle. The Corn Belt develops a new corn variety named wary corn with both food and industrial potential. The department plans commercial production at a target price of 4 cents per unit, following breeding begun in 1926 and now focused on expanding seed supply.
Washington Lodge No 26 A F and A M announces regular meetings on the first Friday of each month. Richard A Stewart W M A W Yard secretary. East Bound No 8 Kansas City Davenport local departs 514 DP TM No 26 Southwest Limited Brocktur coast? Os DR Nos 3 and daily except Sunday WW Co Bell Agent.
Home repair tips cover patching cracked plaster with spackle and dampened patches to avoid mess. Q A advises locating heavy bath weight on bearing walls, and strengthening floor beams if needed. It also outlines painting over concrete to stop sanding, and color options for blond maple finishes.
In Concord on April 19, the Minute Man Flag honors the 1775 battle founders as Daniel Chester French’s statue of the Minute Man becomes a landmark. The 1875 unveiling drew Ulysses Grant and cabinet, while cold winds left many shivering and some deaths from exposure.
It is estimated that at least 15,000 tons of scrap could be collected from American farmers to supply steel mills and factories, turning farm waste into industrial input.
The Ysleta farm in El Paso County Texas along the Rio Grande operates as the oldest in the United States with continuous cultivation since 1640, having operated farms since 1540 according to local records.
Boston report notes war conditions boost profits for deep sea fishers as imports shrink and soldiers eat fish twice weekly. 1941 records include crew earnings of 6,293 dollars per man on the Wave and 54 dollars per man per eight days on the Belmont, with skippers around ten thousand dollars.
Boston reports ice plants expand output with peak production near prior highs. Sized forms like snow and ribbon meet consumer demand while diverse usage grows from refrigeration and construction to Hollywood snow and maritime antiseptic ice for fishermen.
Zagreb correspondent reports prices in Croatia have surged 140 to 200 percent for food and necessities and 300 to 1000 percent for luxuries since forming from Jugoslavia. Shoes quoted at 15 dollars a pair. The piece notes the country’s high price levels despite wide availability for those with money.
In Philadelphia the accounting of the estate of Dr. John Ross Smith Martin Jr. lists nine variations of his name. The Orphans Court filing shows forms such as John Ross Smith Martin Jr and J. R. Martin Jr among others.
In Des Moines Iowa old city laws still govern horse use. Horses may not be tied to trees shrubs or cemetery posts. They may not run at large nor walk or park on sidewalks or lawns. Owners may not engage in activities likely to scare the horse.
In Ware Massachusetts an auto and a pedestrian collided. Clarence Potter was unhurt and bowed to the driver saying he apologized for bending the fender. The car involved was a small delivery vehicle. Potter weighs 250 pounds.
A house displays red geraniums in blue painted pots on a white shelf beneath a window ledge. The patriotic scene showcases bold color contrasts and a tidy, sunlit window box.
Report highlights: fireflies and glow worms attract mates through bioluminescence while Peppermint Korea claims annual peppermint output surpassing two million pounds. Barnum's will reveals an estate valued above four million dollars.
In a tense scene from a Christie work, Elinor Carlisle laughs at the idea of making a will after Mary Gerrard begins hers. Dr. Lord questions Elinor’s mood, hinting at hidden strains and pending sale of Hunterbury. Letters reveal past connections, a rumored romance, and a fortune affecting futures at the estate.
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