Good Clothes Last Longer with Regular Dry Cleaning
Martin's Cleaners at 1056 Ta promotes regular dry cleaning to extend clothing life and improve appearance and comfort.
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Martin’s Cleaners
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1947
Page
7
Violent Cerro Negro eruption devastates Leon City
Toxic gases from Cerro Negro volcano killed many and forced Leon City’s 70 000 residents to flee. Officials warned only a miracle could save Leon as the eruption sent ash and stones up to 2000 feet high, destroying 280 square miles of prime farmland.
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Managua
Nicaragu
Cerro Negro
Leon City
Leon
Nicaragua
Fire risk in Massachusetts Bay colony limits chimneys to stone or brick
Historical note cites 17th century Massachusetts Bay colony banning wooden chimneys to reduce fire hazards. The policy reflects colonial concerns over urban blaze risk and building safety.
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American
Massachussetts Bay
Forest Area Share Worldwide
The United States owns about eight percent of the world’s forest area while covering less than six percent of global land area. This reflects a larger forested portion relative to its landmass.
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United States
Community and Rural Sales Schedule Notes
Friday sales at Whittaker sale barn and Wednesday auctions at Midway Sales Company in Columbus Junction Iowa. July 26 features a closing out sale at East edge of Haskins at 2:00 PM led by Albert Taylor. Also July 26 sale of an eight room modern house across from Iron UU Church in Ainsworth with Albert W.
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Whittaker
Midway Sales Company
Columbus Junction
Iowa
East Edge
Haskins
Albert Taylor
Iron UU. Vv. Church
Ainsworth
Albert
Grasshoppers Threaten Southern Iowa Crops
Ames Iowa July 22 Grasshoppers are appearing in southern Iowa in sufficient numbers to prompt action by farmers Iowa State College entomologist Harold Gunderson said the hoppers are plentiful in alfalfa clover pastures and fence rows Populations of 10 to 50 per square yard are common in clover and alfalfa He warned trouble will come when the second alfalfa crop is gone and grasshoppers move into corn likely infesting the first rows and causing heavy damage
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Ames
Iowa
Harold Gunderson
Iowa State College
Gunderson
Fertilizer Timing for Lespedeza Plantings
Phosphate and potash applications on lespedeza should be repeated every two or three years and time when needed. Fertilizers applied directly to lespedeza when sown or volunteering gives best results.
Dairy clipping boosts cows for higher quality milk
The practice of clipping udders, flanks, belly, and tail of dairy cows is recognized as a substantial aid to improve milk quality. Producers implement trimming to reduce contamination and streamline milking while aiming for superior output.
Chicago Grain Table July 22 Range Open High Low Close
Open and close ranges for Wheat Corn and Oats across July and Sept contracts. Values show daily highs lows and settlements with multiple delivery months listed in a compact grid format.
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ChicaGo
Chicago Cash Grain Daily Prices Show Mixed Grain Movements
Chicago July 22 Wheat gains across several classes with No 1 red hovering around 240 to 241 and various hard and mixed grades trading up to 24114. Corn remains steady with No 1 yellow near 221 and other yellow and white grades ranging from 206 to 249 in mixed figures. Oats hold steady to two cents higher with multiple white and mixed grades listed in narrow bands.
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Chicago
Mysterious Roses Target Fort Wayne Politician
Fort Wayne Indiana July 22 The target is H C Dannenfelser a Republican who receives daily roses and calls from a woman described as having a fine voice. He suspects a political plot to discredit him with his wife authorities say.
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Fort Wayne
Ind
H. C. Dannenfelser
Dannenfelser
Grade Cheese Cheese by Flavor and Body Scores
Cheese is sold by grade determined from flavor score and body score. Buyers rely on these two measurable attributes to assess quality and price. The system emphasizes consistent evaluation to ensure fair pricing across varieties.
Markets Chicago Livestock Closes Mixed on July 22
Chicago markets report hogs slow with under 240 lb weights 50 to 75 cents lower and top load at 27.10. Bulk 170 to 250 lb hogs 26 to 27, 260 to 280 lb 24 to 26, 290 to 330 lb 22.25 to 28.75. Cattle and calves active with steers, yearlings and heifers trading mainly 25 to 31 dollars per 100 pounds. Sheep run small with early lamb sales 24 to 25 dollars and later trade quiet. ewe and wether prices near 24.00 to 25.25 for good to choice native stock.
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Chicago
Chicago Produce Poultry and Eggs Data Snapshot
Chicago trade notes show poultry shipments steady with 31 trucks and 27 hens. Egg receipts total 18 271 cases with weak demand. current receipts at 39 40 and dirties 3643 checks 36.
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Chicago
Frozen food locker plants serve about 13 million people
About 13 million persons in the United States are being served by frozen food locker plants, highlighting the reach of frozen storage and distribution networks across the country.
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U. S
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