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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1945
Page
6
Ration dates for tires revised. Certificates no longer needed for used farm implement tires used passenger car tires and all inner tubes. Certificates still required for new tires and used truck tires. An inspection is required to obtain certificates. Commercial vehicle inspection intervals set at six months or five thousand miles.
The text lists coupon types and values including RS Bae OT OR and R-2 forms for five and six gallon non-highway gasoline with expiration extended to September 21 1945. It notes 5 gallon coupons and 1 gallon non-highway coupons under specific forms.
Washington Lodge No. 26 A. KF. and A. M. holds regular meetings on the first Friday of each month. Victor Blattner is W. M. and A. W. Yard serves as secretary.
The rail timetables list multiple westbound trains including No. 8 and No. 4 Swift to California and the Southwest Limited. Eastbound service runs Omaha to Chicago with several daily departures and bus connections. Noted agents at Davenport and Washington stations sell tickets and Winga’s Cafe offers trip sales.
The notice lists coupon types for heating season periods with unit and definite value coupons valid through August 31 1945 and June 1 1945 for new issues. It also details Stamp No 36 Book 4 values through August 31 and various processed foods and meat stamps with specific end dates, plus airplane stamps Book 3 valid indefinitely. Loose stamps not valid.
The Britannica notes 19th century liberal movement reforms ended French ghettos, with Rome's capture marking the last vestige. Medieval ghettos were distinct Jewish quarters, often walled and gated, where communities lived under their own authorities and enjoyed limited autonomy contrary to Nazi depictions.
Home economists at Kansas State college report the most shrinkage occurs in the first wash and continues after three or four washes, mainly in length. Buy sufficient fabric to cover this loss. Continuous filament rayon can be reshaped by stretching as you iron.
Using the Mayflower era as a base, the article notes America is about 11 generations old, with a generation roughly 30 years. It highlights living descendants of the Mayflower passengers including the eighth lineal descendant of John Alden and Priscilla Mullins and the ninth lineal descendant of Miles Standish.
Auto makers in the United States have produced more than 2,200 distinct car makes since the industry began. This tally reflects a diverse history of brands across decades and regions.
Johnny and Ike strike a quick bar gain with Bill Ford over a team of mules and other swap fodder. The deal involves a cow and calf plus cash, ending with Ike paying Johnny a dollar and gloating over a tough red rooster.
A note recommends using the suction attachment of an electric cleaner to clean hot air registers as well, suggesting a practical reuse of cleaning tools. This cross use may help remove dust and debris from HVAC components.
University of Illinois expert G. H. Dungan explains curing corn is essential for storage and quality. Reducing moisture to about 14 percent raises test weight and price, with on stalk drying being fastest and husks forming shelter during rain.
Pharmaceutical firms market ready to use vitamin capsules to prevent or cure nutritional scours in calves. Developed by Paul Boyer and Paul Phillips with Wisconsin dairy extension, each capsule contains 5000 IU vitamin A 50 mg niacin 250 mg ascorbic acid and 200 IU vitamin D. Capsules are sold for daily dosing, with two in acute cases, ensuring a safety margin over calf needs.
Silver certificates were printed on regular paper marked with a red R and on special paper marked with a large S. The 118,400 notes were issued through the Chicago Federal Reserve bank last summer amid questions from the public and investigators. A study will determine if the long lasting paper succeeds.
Outdoor building trends embrace mineral siding for moisture resistance and easier upkeep. Paint selection grows from conventional primers to chlorinated rubber or emulsified resin types to refresh color and surface cleanliness over time.
Neoprene, made from coal limestone and salt, is described as a synthetic rubber that will boost durability in household products. It can replace natural rubber in cushions mattresses flooring materials carpets and many structural parts. It resists heat sunlight oil and grease and is expected to return prewar items like gloves sink strainers mats and crib sheets.
When defrosting a refrigerator, remove all contents and shelves, empty the drip tray, and wash the interior and exterior surfaces with warm water and baking soda. Rinse surfaces with a clean water cloth to remove melted frost and ensure a thorough clean.
A historical note recalls that South Carolina once maintained a three tier peerage system at a specific period, outlining the notable hierarchy that governed colonial and early state society.
In a rough mining tale at St Michaels the enormous Little Darling battles the Great Haleway. After a brutal exchange Haleway seems to win yet tears fill his eyes as Darling pleads for mercy and calls him brother, leaving the crowd shaken.
Guidance advises using double yarn across elbows to reinforce sweaters for children. The elbow area is the first place to show wear, so extra stitching increases durability and longevity.
Prairie Flower column notes six farmers in the Viscinage area will thresh oats. E L Smith and Kolosick and Smith purchased a threshing outfit to service six or more farmers preferring threshing from the shock. Various community news follows including visits, church supper, and military furloughs.
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