Monkey eye accommodation compared to humans
A report notes that some young monkeys have a near sight range of 10 diopters while human infants show about 14 diopters, indicating lesser accommodation in the monkeys during early development.
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1946
Page
6
Snails Reveal Eyes On Flexible Tentacles
Describes snail eyes at the tips of extending tentacles and the ability to poke them out to view surroundings. Notes that these eyes help with sight and navigation.
County Officials and school leaders listed in Washington district
County Attorney John Owen County Auditor Stan Kiesey County Clerk R. R. Noonan County Engineer W. P. Rawn County Welfare Director Mrs. Payne Marshall County Recorder Mrs. Harriet Coulter County Sheriff Harold Putnam County Treasurer W. E. Howell County Supt. of Schools Lester B. Krabill County Coroner Dr. W. S. Kyle County Supervisors Ned Morrow Clarence Fulton Arthur Wiley Washington Independent School District Superin tendent M. M. Schell Principal of Junior High SS Miss Ethel McCreedy School Board Marion George president C P Weldin Richard A. Stewart Henry B. Bailey B. F. Bostwick Jr Harry Ramseyer Washington Lodge No 26 AF & AM Regular meeting First Friday Merle R. Green W M A W Yard secretary
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Owen
Stan Kiesey
R. R. Noonan
W. P. Rawn
Payne Marshall
Harriet Coulter
Harold Putnam
W. E. Howell
Lester B. Krabill
W. S. Kyle
Ned Morrow
Clarence Fulton
Arthur Wiley
Washington Independent
M. M. Schell
Ethel McCreedy
Marion George
C. P. Weldin
Richard A. Stewart
Henry B. Bailey
B. F. Bostwick, Jr
Harry Ramseyer
Washington Lodge No
Merle R. Green
W. M
A. W. Yard
Air Prospecting Boosts Mineral Search
Air prospecting Canada reports five to ten times greater mineral discovery potential with airplane aid. Uranium evidence has been sought recently over vast areas where ground travel is slow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Custom Binding for Books in the Early 20th Century
The passage notes that until about a century ago books often used wooden boards or temporary covers. Readers then had volumes bound permanently by their own preferences, a practice reflecting personalized preservation.
Westbound Rail Schedules and Local Bus Routes
Train timetables show Golden State Limited and Southwest Express departures with notes on stops at Washington and closest depots. Local bus lines schedule Washington departures to Chicago and eastbound routes to Cedar Rapids Iowa City Mt. Pleasant Mt. Sterling and other points with depot at 107 W. 2nd Triangle ticketing at the depot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Washington Ee Oe
Chicago
Winga
North Side
North Side Square
Iowa City
Cedar Rapids
MT. Pleasant
Fort Madison
Macomb
Quincy
Ill
Ft. Madison
MI. Pleasantlv
Winfield
Morning Sun
Burlington
Sigourney
Oskaloosa
Knoxville
Indianola
Kansas
W. 2Nd
Take It Easy in a Southern Town
An industrial engineer waits for a taxi after business and asks what happens when a person wants to get somewhere quickly. The cabbie calmly replies that he would merely aggravate himself, humorously reflecting regional speech in a brief exchange.
Witty exchange on a birthday billfold bill
A joke about a wife giving a billfold as a birthday gift and the bill for the billfold inside the wallet. The punchline hinges on the irony of receiving the bill associated with the gift.
Father and daughter in injunction dispute with appeal
A dialogue shows a father questioning an injunction against Jones. The daughter confirms the injunction exists, but Jones appealed to a higher court and the mother agreed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Jones
Guarded Night Encounter Sparks Humorous Reply
A soldier on guard duty faces a surprising ambush from behind and, unable to raise his rifle, replies with a light hearted line. The scene ends with the private saying Hello, honey as a playful defusal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarge
No Shape to Eat Bill Inspires Family Dining Debate
In this scene Joe asks his girls about rising weight and questions how the family can afford meals at costly places as they enter. The exchange highlights concerns about health and budgeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill
Rastus and Sambo Debate Strings Tied to Meals
In a folk dialogue tone two characters trade lines about a tethered dog and a promise of a good meal. Rastus complains about a string attached to a house while Sambo questions what kind of string it is and who owns the dog.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rastus
Wifey and Hubby Debate Marriage Sense
A humorous exchange features a wife teasing that men gain sense after marriage, while the husband concedes it’s too late. The brief quip captures light banter about wisdom and timing in marriage.
Ranch stock swap joke hints at family milking process
A humorous exchange shows Jerry claiming he holds the stock while his father milks the cattle, highlighting a family owned operation and playful take on ranch duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerry
Harry
Difference in water pitcher and pushing girl into lake
A riddle contrasts a pitcher of water with a man who throws a girl into a lake. One is water in a pitcher the other is pitch her in the water.
Not Befront Lady You Bad Boy
A cryptic exchange features Scamp accusing a person of kicking a dog and a wry reply about a hanging tail. The dialogue evokes a rumor or playful quarrel between neighbors or townsfolk about a pet incident. No injuries or dates are given.
Kitty Kitty Joan and Jane Share Common Enemies
Dialogue shows two women, Kitty Kitty and Jane, noting they are not close friends but do share dislike for the same people. The exchange emphasizes mutual enmity rather than alliance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kitty Kitty Joan
Jane
Mustache Quandary Sparks Daily Banter
Cartoon dialogue shows Tom asking how to adjust to a mustache and Jerry replying that it simply grows on a person. The exchange captures light humor about growing facial hair with a casual back-and-forth between two familiar characters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom
Jerry
Quick Wits and Quips From a 1944 Humor Page
A collage of light banter and classroom quips about doors Kipling habits and Columbus landing. The reads mix jokes about being clever, knowing when to speak, and playful lines on conversation etiquette and home canned foods aging in storage.
Hessian Fly Troubles Wheat and Sowing Dates Vary
The Hessian fly has troubled winter wheat with outbreaks in several states while spring wheat shows little damage. Mida wheat in North Dakota shows strong resistance, Pawnee in Kansas is highly resistant, and other varieties are being developed. USDA studies suggest safe sowing dates from September 16 to October 27 depending on locality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Dakota
Kansas State College
USDA
Michigan
Georgia
Portable Saw Aids Pasture Expansion
Portable power saws developed in the southwest help convert waste brush and timberland into green pastures. The cutting blade acts horizontally in field use and can be raised to vertical to cut logs to length. Kraft Foods offers the portable saw on loan to assist dairy farmers in boosting milk production on available acreage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kraft Foods Company
Old Wheel Foot Scraper Design Builds Hand Tool
An antique style foot scraper fashioned from an old iron wheel fits over a round stake driven into the ground. A bore near the top end holds a bolt to lift the wheel, allowing it to rotate and maintain a clean edge for use.
Vitamin A Deficiency Linked to Pink Eye in Cattle
Lack of vitamin A from poor forage may cause keratitis or pink eye in range and pasture cattle. Injury or infection by staphylococci and diphlococci can contribute. Treatments include milk eye antiseptic and astringents, with dust avoidance during care.
Sheriff Sale Ordered on Property in Washington Iowa
A writ of special execution directs a public sale of the estate interests of multiple named defendants including Margaret Keyser and Wilson Coal Company. The sale in Washington Iowa is set for June 20 1946 from 2 00 to 4 00 PM at the courthouse to satisfy the execution with the southeast quarter of Section 13 Township 75 North Range 8 West.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
Washington County
Iowa
Margaret Keyser
Robert Keyser
Gloria Keyser
Cornelia Ann Keyser
E. Negus
R. L. Keyser
Ruth Widmer
Madora Patterson
Wilson Coal Company
T. A. Michels
R. A. Stewart
Fred L. Stewart
Washington Lumber & Fuel Company
Court House
Washington
Towit
Township
Poultry Stuffing Preferences Noted In Roast Dishes
Reader tastes highlight bread stuffing seasoned with sage for goose and duck. Mixed poultry stuffing remains common but sage flavored stuffing is favored by many cooks.
Sheriff Sale Notice in Washington County Iowa 1946
The property of Margaret Key ser al is sold in the suit of Ed Stout. Terms cash. Sheriff's Office Washington Iowa May 16 1946. H M Putnam Sheriff of Washington County Iowa. Walter L Kiesey Deputy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Keyser
Ed Stout
Washington
Iowa
H. M. Putnam
Washington County
Walter L. Kiesey
Porcelain Enamelware Standards Set for Finish Types
A commercial standard defines porcelain enamelware finishes with a label indicating multi-coat or single-coat. Multi-coat uses white enamel over a dark base, while single-coat features a speckled finish. Surface quality matters. air bubbles or exposed base signal poor manufacture and potential chips during cooking.
Vision Shortcomings Impair Industrial Production
Surveys of industrial workers show about one fifth have vision problems that handicap efficiency. The data point to marginal productivity losses and potential needs for screening or corrective measures.
Foot Bath Ritual For Quick Foot Refresh
A quick pick me up suggests soaking feet in warm water then cold water, repeating several times. Add soap to the warm bath, scrub with a cloth, rinse, dry, dust powder, rub cream on the heel, wear clean socks, and switch to a different pair of shoes for renewed comfort.
Automatic Oxygen Feed Used On Aircraft
An oxygen regulator automatically feeds supplies as the plane climbs in altitude. The system adjusts flow to match cabin pressure, ensuring passengers receive appropriate oxygen levels during ascent.
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Ev Studio
Washington Directory
Business City & County Officers
Theodore B. Bailey
North Marion Ave
Leet
Morrison & Morrison
Edmund D. Morrison
Edmund D. Morrison Jr
Morrison
Benteco Food Store
S. W. Livingston
Attorney Abstract Department
West Main St
George F. Morrison
J. C. Penney Co
Lloyd Lytle
John Lowash
Henry Bailey
Ae P. L. Jordan
Carl Hancher
Carl Kelly
Ralph Minick
A. L. Griffith
Marion
Bailey
Frank B. Miller
J. K. Lemmon
W. B. Dupuis
T. W. Harwood
R. F. McFarlane
Clarence Jacobs
Harry Montgomery City
Grace H. Stephen
Ruth Lytle
Jones Funeral Home
East Main St
Sherman's Funeral Home
Optometrists
Bee Line Taxi
BEE Line Bus Depot
Golden State Limited Gas
Southwest Express
California
Eastround
Caillurnia Dally
Golden State Limited
Ures Es
Col. Jd
Oskaloosa Branch
Lewis Goodlander
R. B. Haight
Eastpouna
Winga’s Cafe
BEE Line Transit
Smith
Jones
Supreme Court
Joe
Kipling
Kiple
Janey
Johnny
Columbus
Smarty
Joan
W. J. Dryden
Sheriff's Sale
Methodist Church
Nsovis
Quaker State Motor Oil
Sorrell Auto Parts
West Madison
Rigenhagen
State Banking Dept
the Journal
John Shields & Sons
Thrift
the Evening Journal
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