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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1948
Page
3
Metropolitan Life Insurance statisticians estimate about four million people will become diabetic in their lifetimes. Current diabetics exceed 590,900 with roughly 40,000 deaths annually. Women show higher lifetime risk, with over 4 percent of under-50 women vs about 2 percent of men. Half of cases are 60 and older, though this group is one ninth of the population.
Growing chicks waste feed and risk disease when overcrowded. Start with chick numbers your brooder can handle, allow space for growth, and separate sexes as they mature. A sun porch of equal size gives extra space and sunlight for growing birds.
The 11214 carat blue gem, cut to 4414 carats, traces a history from Tibet via Tavernier to Louis XIV, with later owners including Henry Thomas Hope and May Yohe. It passed through Paris and London dealers before Cartier sold it to Edward B. McLean in 1911 for Evelyn Walsh McLean.
The best cure for poison ivy is avoidance and careful cleaning after exposure. Wear boots in woods and wash footwear before removal. Bath exposed areas in warm soapy water, swab with alcohol, then apply a ferric chloride tincture prepared from tincture of iron.
The Bureau of Dairying reports a nationwide study finding butter averages 15 000 to 16 000 units of vitamin A per pound. This represents nearly a twofold increase from earlier, smaller investigations.
The text notes the discovery of a mineral named Canadian Vanadian by Andres Motel de Rio in 1801 and its confirmation by Sefstrem about twenty years later. It highlights the mineral as an important component in steels for armor plate railway cars, iron frames, and springs of various industrial products.
Acetate rayons differ from animal or plant fabrics and need distinct cleaning. Hand wash is preferred while machine washing is safe for under three minutes. smooth stains on a flat surface, add soap, then launder. Do not wring or twist. hang to dry. iron while wet, hang to finish drying, and use a pressing cloth to avoid shiny surfaces.
Guidance on limiting grain foods to cut calories suggests only under a doctor’s advice, especially for youths and new mothers or those with heart disease. It notes calories come from fats and starches, and replacing bread or cereals with fruit or custards can trim 100 to 300 calories daily.
Officials explain the 21 gun salute for the President stems from early English and American regulation. The practice evolved from land gun salutes to ship salutes, with a 1875 agreement confirming shot for shot returns between the United States and England.
The article discusses the long standing debate over animal intelligence. It notes some observers see human like actions as signs of intelligence while authorities argue such behavior stems from strong instinct rather than reasoning. It highlights senses such as sight hearing touch taste and smell as sources of notable animal deeds.
Safety records show railroads carried about 50 million tons of military explosives and large amounts of poison gas during World War II without a single death. In 1945 one month surpassed WWI totals, and overall WWII shipments reached 50 million tons. About 3.6 billion pounds of commercial explosives were moved safely, with no fatalities in transport.
The article notes Mary Ann Evans known as George Eliot, born 1819 and died 1880, who recounts her agitated girlhood in The Mill on the Floss. It lists Adam Bede Silas Marner Daniel Deronda and Middlemarch among her popular works.
Graveside services for Staff Sergeant Carl Robert Adams killed in action in England during a bombing mission will be held at Elm Grove cemetery Wednesday at 2 30 PM. Adams enlisted January 15 1943 and died June 27 1944. Washington county groups attended Rural Letter Carriers convention in Waterloo July 15–17. The city plans a second anti fly spray, July 30. Local church union service drew crowds at Central Park under Rev Basil McBee. John Freshwaters will join KOKX Keokuk as sports director using the name John Parker. Iowa reported ten weekend traffic and drowning deaths. Two Farm Bureau township meetings were held in Dutch Creek and English River townships. A new cement block building south of the railroad on North Iowa avenue, directed by Lawrence Wilson for Mace Motor Co, should be ready by Oct 1 for auto parts storage.
The Burlington Rotary luncheon featured remarks from President Fred Miller and Secretary Ralph Bauer. The newsletter editor Bruce Cowden attended, corn detasseling begins in Washington county, and city weed complaints rise. Weather notes report heavy rainfall totals across the county. Several court actions include fines for unlicensed driving and warrants issued. Local residents travel for reunions and visits, with domestic news on family trips and pen pal connections.
Many short items share Washington county life notes from early summer. Upcoming student music lessons end July 29 while 125 students finish summer programs. Legionnaires gather at Washington Golf and Country Club for installing officers with Maynard L. Brown presiding. Swanson family reunion planned for August in Sunset Park. R F E Swanson of Crawfordsville visits. Sheriff Putnam hunts Donald Lewis for bad checks in Willis and detains him. Farmer William Chmelar reports his lake near full with 15 feet of water and plans August fish stocking. public swimming slated for remainder of July. GOP leaders from Washington County travel to Des Moines for GOF party convention. 81 delegates later head to Des Moines. Honolulu YMCA official urges world peace efforts at local club. Streck-To-It 4-H girls tour Washington July 9. Missing automobile of Howard E Walker remains sought. Claude Capper charged with larceny. Robert J Rohrer, USS Missouri quartermaster first class, arrives in Guantanamo Bay after three-week cruise visiting Lisbon, Nice, Algiers.
The highway commission plans to award the N Second Ave underpass contract soon. Stan Kiesey and family moved to Mayfield Kentucky. Clara Barton street runs west from the hospital to Slowa Avenue. Winifred Carris visits her Washington parents H T Carris. A Washington county 4 H chorus is organized. Country Club dinner draws 225. Fred Neiswanger secures crushed rock for lane improvement to the club. Barnum Baileys circus crowd 7 000 to 15 000 on July 17 1908. Frank Brindley family camping at Fern Cliff. Lisle MacGugin vows not to shave until Bryan is elected. Francis McCoy vacationing in the east. Fire at W H Mitchell meat market causes minor damage.
Cedar township Red Cross ladies held a park flower sale last Saturday and cleared more than 25 dollars by evening. Ray Guest arrived in France as did the Burris brothers. Marsh Bailey has Joe Lohberger fixing the Patterson house on EB Washington Street, expected to be ready soon. It is described as one of the prettiest places in town.
A 12 year old, Boyd Berdo, is noted for constructing a wagon he propels with a lever and rides like a hand car. The piece highlights his early interest in machinist skills and suggests directing him toward appropriate channels.
Medical and surgical visits listed alongside births and dismissals. Names include Mrs J P Colton Harve Wilson Ralph Erlenbush A E Ludwig Susan Kleese Mrs Ralph Kauffman Coppock Mr and Mrs William Flash a son at Wellman Mrs Alvin Hesseltine and others. Dated entries show times and locations in Keota Wellman Brighton Newton Keswick Mt. Pleasant Ainsworth.
John Freshiwaters among area enrollees at KANEP Chicago Cubs camp at Pioneer Memorial Park home of a Cub family member Des Moines Bruins. Baseball experts will announce 60 outstanding players from 1100 and they will play in an exhibition tournament Friday and Saturday night this week.
More than 350 boys and girls are called to start detasseling hybrid seed corn in Washington county under director Mrs. Albert Lay of the Iowa State Employment Service who oversees area recruitment.
Admitted details list Carol Ann Smith born by tonsillectomy yesterday. Mr and Mrs Leo Yoder Kalona announce a daughter at 1 27 PM. Mr and Mrs Richard Sieren Crawfordsville announce a daughter at 12 35 PM. Mr and Mrs Linus Patterson Kalona announce a daughter at 1 15 PM. Todays Mrs Lester Alliman Wayland and Mrs Jerry Johnson noted in the notice.
Mrs. Ben Briley's sister Samuel LeRoy Tedford 73 of St. Joseph Mo funeral Wednesday 2 30 at Stephens funeral home Columbus Junction Rev F Weastwood in charge burial Columbus City cemetery Mrs Mary FE Bush 87 former Washington resident died Thursday July 22 at the home of a daughter Fairfield Idaho previously lived in Denver Colorado Frederick Benson Weekly 71 long time Washington County resident died early today at 1 15 at his home 504 South Avenue Bo He had been bedfast since January after long illness
Official publication for the hearing on proposed sanitary sewer extensions a sewage lift station and pressure line in Washington Iowa. Plans and contract forms are on file with the City Clerk. Hearing set for August 4 1948 at City Hall. Bids due at City Clerk office with ten percent certified check.
The city will pay contractors 85 percent of work completed monthly based on unit prices or lump sums, with final payment within 30 days after council resolution. Monthly estimates are prepared by the contractor, approved by the engineer, and paid by the 10th of the month. Work must start within 69 days and be ready in 150 days, extensions possible. The city may reject bids and waive irregularities. Publication dated July 17, 1948.
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