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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1946
Page
6
Iron served as a medium of exchange in several isolated African regions during the Christian era, functioning as currency in some areas and as barter in others.
County officers listed include County Attorney John Owen County Auditor Stan Kiesey County Clerk R R Noonan County Engineer W P Rawne 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 Superintendent M M Schell Principal of Junior High 8 Miss Ethel McCreedy School Board President Marion George Secretary C P Weld in Richard A Stewart Henry B Bailey B F Bostwick Jr Harry Ramseyer. Washington Lodge No 26 A F and A M Regular meeting First Friday of each month Merle R Green W M A W Yard Sacretary
Thousands of yards of nylon mono filament are used as sutures for wounds and surgery. Made of single strands instead of twisted silk threads, nylon sutures are more satisfactory for medical use.
Keep the washing machine from overloading and ensure drains stay lint free. Maintain clean and dry surfaces and pay attention to rubber parts. Inspect the unit regularly and tighten screws and bolts and oil moving parts that require it.
A dense timetable lists trains and buses serving Washington with departures to Davenport Kansas City Chicago and other points. It includes Golden State Limited Southwest Express Burlington Trailways and local mixed trains with notes on non stops and daily exceptions along with ticketing details at Winga's North Side Cafe.
Anchorage dispatch reports Alaskans speculating that the “Mad Monk” Rasputin may be alive on a Kodiak area island. Locals link aged Russian guard Gerasim Schmalz to Rasputin myths, aided by a doctored photo and 1919 arrivals guarding an Orthodox tomb.
The timetable lists departures and arrivals between Washington Iowa City Fort Madison Mt Pleasant and other towns. It shows multiple daily departures from Washington and connections to Cedar Rapids OsKALOUSA Sigourney Knoxville Indianola and Kansas City with a depot at 107 W 2nd. Tickets sold locally at the depot.
In New York experts warn of a rising wave of crimes by teenage girls blamed on early sex sophistication. Sociologists and police cite cases including a 16 year old who murdered an admirer for dating others and another who killed an old man after a failed hand hold.
William Molesworth 25 rode in his auto when it skidded on ice and struck a North Detroit power pole. A transformer toppled onto the roof, sending 4800 volts through the car. After three hours, technicians freed him. he suffered a fractured jaw and head injuries but survived the electric shock.
Vienna reports Austria will produce about 100000 radio sets this year but most will be exported to earn exchange for food and essential raw materials, as citizens remain too poor to afford such luxuries.
Rural highways cover 333000 miles of which only 20879 miles or about 6 percent have more than two traffic lanes. This reflects a limited multi lane capacity on the primary rural road network.
The article likens hens to efficient machines alongside cows and explains egg production hinges on internal capacity, proper housing, feeding, and treatment. It notes yolk release occurs about 30 minutes after an egg is laid and stresses all parts must function for a 24 hour cycle with a balanced ration and ideal conditions.
The piece notes that skin on the hands can chap not only from dishwashing and laundry but also from hurried, incomplete drying routines. It emphasizes mindful drying practices to protect skin.
Several methods prove satisfactory to guard young trees. Tar paper can be wrapped around the trunk or a circle of chicken wire can protect the base. A guard made from discarded garden hose works well year after year without fastening. Paper is not recommended as animals chew through it.
A farming note explains that upgrading to newer tractor hitch systems or standardizing power take offs with conversion packages from manufacturers enhances convenience, economy, and safety. These SAE hook-ups are available at all dealers for any tractor make.
Arizona station studies show rabbits begin consuming dry feed at five days old and rapidly increase intake after weaning. By three weeks they eat 2 to 4 percent of body weight daily, rising to about 6 percent from five to fourteen weeks and peaking between fourteen and twenty six weeks, indicating many rabbits can clear an acre of growing crops.
Specialists at Michigan State College say old methods of cutting asparagus spears cut near the surface are wrong. By holding the new growth just below the tips between the thumb and finger, spears can be broken off down to the tough part for a cleaner harvest and a premium price.
Under normal conditions the Soo canal traffic between Lake Huron and Lake Superior exceeds the combined passage through the Panama and Suez canals during the eight month ice free season each year.
The term mulch refers to any material spread over the surface of the soil around growing trees or plants.
The article notes poultry provides high quality protein and compares thiamin riboflavin iron and flavor value with beef pork. Dark meat offers more nutrition and flavor due to higher riboflavin iron and extractives. It suggests dark meat has greater food value for family meals.
The text notes four fifths of Annamites in French Indochina live as peasant farmers or fishermen. It states they are slightly shorter and darker than the Chinese to their north, sharing features language religion and dress. Tonkin villagers farther north are more industrious though not as hardworking as the Chinese.
An old home tip describes washing a clothesline by wrapping it around a wash board, standing it in a tub of hot soapy water, scrubbing with a brush, rinsing, and drying on the board to prevent tangles.
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