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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 08, 1940

Page

6

Washington Dispatch on Trade Pacts and Navy Reorganization

The report links Congress votes on the Mundt bill changing sewage loan authority with preserving stream protection and droughts. It notes GOP resistance to Iran treaties despite administration pressure, and mentions Rep Jacobsen and Sen Gillette in naval and FCA reforms. Also cites the Harrington election challenge outcome and key observers in the capital.

Washington, D.C Iowa Republican House Iran Lowans Herring Senate Finance Jacobsen Clinton Naval Affairs Committee House Navy Department Edison Wallace Gillette FCA AAA

Poultry Prices Rise as Eggs Jump and Farmers Urge Action

The article notes rising food prices including eggs up two cents a dozen and higher feed costs. It cites USDA figures showing five or six dozen eggs pay for two pounds of feed, urging farmers to start chicks early and not be discouraged by weather while stressing opportunities for profit with a head start.

Eges LC. S. Department of Agriculture Frank Priebe North Franklin Chicago

Poultry Market Outlook Encourages Chick Buyers

A weekly poultry market report says national chicken consumption is higher than ever for the season, signaling strong profits for those starting or expanding chick production. The editor notes market prediction is risky but asserts that demand and prices for this year should be favorable compared with 1939.

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Wellman Locals Report Weekend Guests in Iowa City

Ruth El man and Mathelena Swartzen druber were weekend guests of friends in Iowa City. Mrs. Levi Kelley has been ill.

Frank Wilson Wellman Mar Ruth Elman Mathelena Swartzendruber Iowa City Levi Kelley

Vansickle Family Dines at Dickinson Home

Mr and Mrs Ernest Vansickle and family were dinner guests at the Lloyd Dickinson home near Fickland on Sunday. Arnold Smiths moved to West Chester from the Howard McCall farm. Lloyd Bradshaw and family moved here. The Marion Robertson family moved to the vacated Vern Moss property. Fred Coakley attended Arlis Green's funeral in Washington Saturday. Clarence Johnson and children were also noted.

Clark Bauer Mar Ernest Vansickle Lloyd Dickinson Fickland Arnold Smiths West Chester Howard McCall Lloyd Bradshaw Marion Robertson Vern Moss Fred Coakley Arlis Green Washington Clarence Johnson

Visit to Mrs Johnson in University Hospital

The writer went to Lowe City on Saturday to see Mrs Johnson who is a patient at University hospital there. Mrs J A Huber attended her garden club meeting at the home of Mrs Ruth Stout last Friday.

Lowe City Johnson University Hospital J. A. Huber Ruth Stout

Schnoebelens Move to Malichky Farm at Palestine

Valestine with March moving season continues as Charles Schnoebelen and wife relocate to Anthony Malichky farm in Palestine. Cecil Davidson moves from Malichky farm to former Joe Kern property. Hubert Kron joins family in Riverside, sick father Anthony Kron. Betty Kiefer visits Kallous home in Richmond. Kron and Clem visit Clair Kron home. Mrs. Edward Kuengman aids with Schnoebelen work. Bernard Kron assists Carl Kosa with farm tasks. Mrs. Harry Wollrab leads neighborhood in first efforts this week.

Valestine Charles Schnoebelen Anthony Malichky Cecil Davidson Malichky Joe Kern Hubert Kron Riverside Anthony Kron Betty Kiefer Kallous Richmond William Kron Clem Clair Kron Edward Kuengman Bernard Kron Carl Kos Harry Wollrab

Baby chicks and illness update from Mrs. Clyde Kennard

Baby chicks are mentioned alongside a health note that Mrs. Clyde Kennard is ill in bed with the flu. The brief combines agricultural context with a personal illness report from the Kennard household.

Clyde Kennard

Columbus School Election Elects Two Directors and Treasurer

Columbus Junction residents vote March 11 for a treasurer and two three year term directors. Ballot names include J. F. E. Henson for treasurer and R. S. Johnston Howard Greene T. A. Lewis and DPD. R. Marshall for directors. Polls open noon to 7 p.m.

Martha Butler Columbus Junction Mar J. F E. Henson R. S. Johnston Howard Greene T. A. Lewis DPD R. Marshall

Permanent finish trends in shirt collars rely on cellulose derivatives

A range of cellulose derivatives and synthetic resins is used to provide a lasting finish to shirt collars. Most of these methods are protected by patents, reflecting ongoing innovation in textile treatments.

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