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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1948
Page
5
Jerome Clayton remains at his desk as coworkers depart after a moving day. He reflects on Helen and Grace, then walks home to find the furniture already delivered. A drayman inquires about a match while commenting on a last minute client change.
State Railway figures show Texas ranking first with 15850 miles of rail, Illinois second at 11758 miles, and Pennsylvania third with 16029 miles.
Farmers consider using DDT dust or spray for European corn borer control but raise questions about milk safety. Wisconsin tests found trace DDT in dairy cow milk from silage made with pea vine canning waste and corn dusting, yet estimated exposure remains tiny and studies show no animal danger. if worried, farmers can switch to other silage or feed options.
The West Chester Woman's Relief Corps met at the K P hall with 17 members. Mrs. Frank Kleese presided. A Flag Day program featured readings, prayers, and poems about the flag. Contributions totaled 280.83 for aid and related items, with various committees reporting gains and attendance honors.
Iowa State College swine specialists say fall pigs usually come stronger and more pigs are saved as sows and gilts enjoy summer pasture. Turkeys should avoid baking soda or salt in drinking water to prevent water belly.
Pennsylvania State College warns against salt abuse in poultry feeding. A safe practice is two teaspoons of salt per gallon of drinking water for a short period to curb cannibalism, with minimal salt in mash. Overfeeding salt can harm the flock.
John Wesley, founder of Methodism, authored the maxim Cleanliness is next to Godliness. He faced strong opposition in his era as a crusader for reform and piety.
The article notes that twenty million dollars is spent annually by American women on hand lotions and manicure preparations, reflecting strong consumer demand for beauty care products.
The United States owns about a quarter of the world’s volcanoes, reflecting its sizeable volcanic activity and geographic spread across multiple regions.
Lucille Ann Knotek was surprised by a small group of school friends on Friday as they gathered to celebrate her seventh birthday. Games, refreshments, a cake with seven candles, and gifts marked the cheerful afternoon hosted by Mrs. Knotek with Lars. Attendees included Andrea Zeck Janice Strout Joanne Kron Patricia Horak Audrey Margaret Stout Shirley Zeck Linda Ralph Knotek and the honoree.
Original watercolors or paintings, hand woven oriental rugs and colorful pottery add warmth and livability to contemporary interiors.
Missouri state facts note the motto Let the welfare of the People Be the Supreme Law and identify hawthorn as the state flower with the bluebird as the official bird.
A Boston doctor reports a new ear stopper made from Lucite methyl methacrylate resin eliminates the Boilermaker's ear condition. The device is transparent and offers a simple solution to a known ear injury reported by workers.
Baptism was held Sunday morning June 20 at West Chester for James Jay Cuddeback son of Kenneth and Mrs Cuddeback of Washington Iowa and Thomas Pike Wehrle son of Wayne and Mrs Wehrle of Kansas City Missouri The West Chester Federated Church hosted guests including Elizabeth Wehrle of Wellman and J Neil Chicken and daughters from Greenfield Iowa The Wehrles planned to stay through Thursday visiting in Greenfield before returning to Kansas City via Treenfield.
Copper Country in Northern Rhodesia supplying about 12 percent of world copper. Modern mining methods drive extraction in central Africa.
Robert Bakewell of England began improving sheep around 1600. He established a Leicester breed and championed breeding by selective selection to enhance traits.
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