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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 27, 1944

Page

5

Preserving Snap Beans by Vinegar Brining

To preserve green beans, wash and ends, cut or leave whole, boil five minutes, cool in cold water, and pack in a crock with cheese cloth. Weigh with a plate, cover with brine, ferment about two weeks, then store in jars. Process pint jars 25 minutes and quarts 30 minutes in boiling water bath.

Ancient China Used Vegetable Oils for Food and Lamps

The passage notes that China possessed abundant vegetable oils long used in cooking and as lamp fuel for centuries, highlighting their dual domestic roles and longstanding supply.

China

Air Express Introduced in United States 1927

The air express system debuted in 1927 enabling rapid mail and freight service. A record flight trimmed the New York to San Francisco time to about 33 hours using a fast aircraft of the era.

United States New York San Francisco

FASTEETH Powder Keeps Dentures Firmly In Place

FASTEETH is a non acid alkaline powder sprinkled on upper or lower plates to prevent slipping and rocking. It avoids gummy taste and denture odor while giving a secure hold. available at drug stores.

St Marys Parish Plans Annual Summer Social

Riverside notes a summer social set for next Sunday at 8 PM on St Marys church grounds. Sponsored by the Young Men's and Young Ladies sodalities the event features homemade ice cream and invites all to attend amid committee preparations led by Rev J J Path. Local residents on leave visits and weekend guests are listed.

Riverside St. Mary’s Church William H. Scott Charles Reuter Charles Scott Solon Pat Holderness Chicago George Deatsch Virgil Lintz Washington Lloyd Krotz New Liberty Rudolph Simon Bernice Libenguth Iowa City Joseph Libenguth Glenn Baumgartner Des Moines C. J. Karel

Philosopher's Stone quote on spending wisely

A concise aphorism by Benjamin Franklin states if you spend less than you earn you possess the philosopher's stone, implying financial wisdom and frugality.

B. Franklin

Mexico Promotes Oil Stove Use to Save Resources

Mexico distributes oil burning stoves to rural households to conserve forests and improve living conditions. President Avila Camacho backed forest protection after the 1941 conference and Congress, while a Mexico City enamel firm retooled to supply inexpensive oil stoves, reducing firewood use.

Avila Camacho National Forest Conference Congress Mexico City

Fundamental Rules For High Quality Eggs

Management rules for egg producers include selecting laying stock bred for egg production, disease-free flocks, proper feeding and housing, and strict sanitation. High grade eggs should weigh 24 ounces per dozen, have good shell texture, low watery whites, and strong internal quality, with clean eggs demanded by consumers and drying plants.

Industrial districts across major nations

The text outlines multiple industrial regions in several countries. Britain shows six districts including London, Central, Newcastle, Scottish Lowlands, South Wales, and Belfast. Germany has Berlin, Ruhr, Saxony, Silesia, Bohemia, and South Germany districts. Russia notes Leningrad, Moscow, and South Ukraine with newer districts like Ural and Altai. Japan identifies Tokyo Yokohama, Nagoya, Osaka Kobe, and Northern Kyushu districts.

Britain London Central Newcastle South Wales Belfast Germany Berlin Ruhr Saxony Silesia Bohemia South Germany Soviet Russia Leningrad Moscow South Ukraine Ural Altai Japan Tokyo-Yokohama Nagoya Osaka-Kobe Kyushu

Guide Taken for Ride in Near Death Deer Hunt

Orrie Crawford of Pittsburg New Hampshire recalled a hunting incident in which a ten point buck appeared above a log he sat on. He fired as he slipped losing balance and landing in the deer's path, the buck falling while his sweater snagged on the antlers, leaving him shaken but unharmed.

Orrie Crawford Pittsburg N. H Orrie

Prefabricated Ships Transform Liberty Ship Construction

The article explains the shift to prefabrication in Liberty ship building. Material flows into a pre assembly building where thousands of small parts form finished units. Final installations occur on the ship with electric welding and cranes lifting large sections.

Gardeners Use Talcum to See Seeds on Dark Soil

Gardeners mix a small amount of talcum powder with seeds to make them visible and spacing easier on dark soil. This simple trick helps improve sowing accuracy and reduces crowding as plants emerge.

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