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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1948
Page
6
Healthy plants resist insects and disease better when soil is loose and rich in organic matter. Proper fertilization with nitrogen phosphate and potash boosts yields, while rotating with deep-rooted legumes and returning manure enhances soil structure and water and nutrient access.
Ambo y diary notes week end visitors from Kansas City Missouri Mr J W Tindall and family join Mrs Billie Brown and others. Carl Greiner drove to Detroit and back Ruth Ann visited Maury Jesse family. George Stout baled hay and Restopia hosts called on Tom Will. Janet White visits Washington while Sunset Park picnic honors Murphy relatives. Louis Walcott fight heard by group.
Housewives seek ways to salvage smaller cuts with proper cooking. Beef and pork hearts get crumb stuffing and slow browning. lamb breast is stuffed and roasted. flank neck and shank become stews or patties. liver sausage is sliced and served hot.
Tests at the American Institute of Laundering exposed ten curtain types to sunlight for nine months. Exposed fabrics lost substantial tensile strength and color, with one fabric down to one sixth of its unexposed strength and others to a quarter or less. Experts urge periodic curtain changes and smooth rod fixtures to reduce damage from sunlight.
An article outlines that economy favors proper tank size for running water on farms. A recommended tank is 3 feet 6 inches deep with 9 feet interior, and concrete volumes require 27 bags cement 244 cubic feet sand 314 yards gravel 21 reinforcing rods 3 feet 10 inches long and 62 by 8 inch planks 10 feet long to prevent sludge buildup and disposal field clogging.
A two year Victory garden survey shows tomatoes as the favorite crop with about 19 of 20 gardens growing them. Radishes lettuce and a group of space efficient crops like potatoes squash and cabbages are also popular, with beans and greens favored more on farms due to space.
The passage argues that simple approaches to law enforcement fail without psychiatric diagnostic aid. It notes psychiatrists help run prison routines and assess inmate readiness for return to society. It suggests expert judgment is key to crime prevention and the work of criminal scientists.
In wood selection open grained and close grained woods differ by tissue size, influencing filler use. Open grained woods display larger pores requiring filler for smooth finish, while close grained woods resist filler due to finer structure. Understanding grain helps choose finishing approach and material coverage.
About a third of American farmers cash income last year came from selling meat animals. Meat packers paid nearly 10 billion dollars for livestock. From their income livestock producers spent large sums on stock feed help and higher operating costs.
Grass silage now covers all ensiled crops except corn and sorges with specific preservation needs. Legumes such as alfalfa peas and soy beans cereals like oats wheat and barley and grasses such as timothy sudan and canary grass are discussed along with mixtures. Purdue University illustration shows a labor saving silage dumping method.
Activated charcoal treatment protects crops from 2 4 D weed killer. Powdered charcoal treated roots prevent harm to young plants set out in fields. The method dates to pre plant application as a root safeguard against chemical damage.
Notice to citizens of Washington County about forthcoming action before the Iowa State Commerce Commission. The filing outlines the purpose, parties involved, and the anticipated date of hearing or decision. Citizens are urged to review documents and participate as required.
The Columbus Independent district census lists 445 residents aged 6 to 21 as of June 1, with 226 boys and 219 girls. There are 126 boys and 129 girls aged 7 to 16, totaling 235 children in compulsory schooling, plus 114 preschoolers noted. A franchise petition by Iowa Southern Utilities seeks rights to build electric transmission lines across specified lands in Washington County.
Producer Bow presents Bill and Cop a Tricolor feature opening Thursday at the State Theatre. The tale follows Bill a lovesick love bird and Coo as they face the Black Menace a scheming crow in a multipart drama shot with trained feathered actors.
The Iowa State Commerce Commission fixed July 13 1948 at 10 AM in Des Moines Iowa for a hearing on petition Docket B-8594. Objections must be in writing in triplicate five days before the hearing and should be represented by an authorized signer. Commissioners Richardson Long and Reed and Secretary McCaughan sign the notice dated June 14 1948 with publication on June 23 and 30.
Twenty nine women attended the June Doreas meeting Thursday afternoon at the Mennonite Church in Wayland. Imogene Roth chaired the program with the Christian Home theme and readings by Ed Witting Roth and Olive Boller. Officers elected: President Omer Roth, VP J Bieber, recording secretary Ronald Roth, corresponding secretary C K Schantz, treasurer A B Magdefrau. June hosts named: Frank Magdefrau, Arlene Tschantz, Barbara Wiggins, Stella Kauffman, Don Meers.
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