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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1944
Page
8
New York July 20 Prospects for farmers cash income in 1944 are rising toward 22 billion dollars per Business Week. The report details gains across dairy cattle hog beef and poultry sectors with higher prices and strong marketings.
Many people find lasting relief when they learn tired kidneys cause backache and other pains. Dean's Pills have helped millions for over 40 years by aiding kidney function and flushing poisons from the blood.
Governor Bourke B. Hickenlooper designates July through September 1944 for an intensive waste paper salvage drive in Iowa. The proclamation calls on all citizens to assist local salvage committees for the war effort and extend the effort beyond the designated period for the war’s duration. Des Moines, Iowa, July 19, 1944.
Relayed reports from a hail storm Tuesday night describe severe damage to crops in Riverside area. A corn field on Henry Kiefer’s farm four miles southwest of Riverside was nearly destroyed, though not as badly as last year when his crop was wiped out. Other sites tied to Edward Casper and Anto Igiefer also reported crop damage in the same vicinity.
Kay Kyser stars in Swing Fever at the State Theatre with Marilyn Maxwell Lena Horne and Nat Pendleton. The plot follows Lowell Blackford who comes to New York to publish a symphonietta and meets prizefight promoters using his hereditary evil eye to fix a match.
Mrs. Mary Ross arrives from Oregon to reside in West Chester with her son Major Milton Ross and family. The move follows Major Ross’s transfer from duty. details show her settling into the local home.
Major Ross and his family traveled to Fort Leonard Wood Missouri after a brief stop with relatives. Mrs Mary Ross remains behind to settle affairs as the troops depart Corvallis area. In other notes, a large W S Co S meeting at the Methodist church included devotions by Mrs Griggs and singing with piano by Mrs Lance.
Dr. Charles E. Friley of Town State College warned that postwar education faces major adjustment for colleges and universities. He noted changes are evolutionary, not revolutionary, and that recent shifts have been accepted due to urgent needs. Planning for veterans and high school graduates entering college remains difficult.
The guide advises applying French chalk to grease spots on wallpaper, leaving it for several hours, then brushing away with a soft clean cloth or brush. The method targets stain removal using chalk powder as an absorbent and cleaning aid.
Maxine Barden Rice of Washington is named among University of Minnesota graduates receiving diplomas this evening in Minneapolis. Listed from the medical school she completes nursing studies as a graduate.
The report notes Chief Producer Tobacco as the leading export item among Turkish goods sent to the United States.
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