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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1949
Page
6
The article describes Suakim as an abandoned Egyptian city used in the Technicolor drama Four Feathers at the Fox Theatre. Once home to about 150000 people the island city now hosts snakes and cats. Camel charges by 500 camel-men and thousands of vultures provided striking footage for the production.
In colonial times New York was governed by officials appointed by foreign powers reflecting its status as a colonial dependency governed by European rulers.
Breakfast patrons at the North Side Cafe witnessed a small fire this morning. Fire crews arrived quickly and contained the blaze with no injuries reported. Authorities are investigating the cause while salting away the remaining embers.
Top hog price listed at $21.75. Weather forecast shows mostly cloudy conditions this afternoon. Tomorrow expected to be partly cloudy with continued cold temperatures.
Mrs William Henss led devotions at the Crawfordsville Methodist WSCS gathering. The group reported four sacks of clothing sent to Des Moines and voted a life membership for Mrs. W A Henn plus five dollars to the Red Cross. Plans were set for the district WSCS meeting in Washington on March 29.
Members of six inter-YWCA teams will meet Thursday at seven to ballot on first and second all-league basketball teams. A 7 39 meeting for tall girls and women launches plans for an inter-YWCA city softball league this summer, with Mrs. Robert Day reachable at 929-W for those absent. Basketball ends March 22 with games Tue, Wed, Fri and finals the next Tuesday. a softball school of instruction may start on YWCA night with general rules discussion and targeted coaching for tryouts.
Iowa City reports the state high school basketball finals with 16 teams, Davenport a top contender after a 1948 runner up finish and 1947 title, facing Newton in the first round. First round pairings list games for Tuesday and Wednesday as teams bet for the 1949 title.
West Chester reports the old livery barn is being torn down after purchase by Troy Foriash who will haul lumber to his farm for a new machine shed. The piece notes former operator Jeffie Dayton and helpers Fred Forinash and others, plus school injuries and local visits amid fall color observations.
Instructions note that fruits frozen with sugar for pies and cobblers should be thawed only enough to spread. The guidance emphasizes avoiding full thaw to retain texture and sweetness.
Nevada's irrigation-friendly valleys support robust turkey farming with favorable climate and water access. Growers see steady production, benefiting from workable land and regional markets.
The U S department of agriculture says agricultural cooperatives succeed by meeting an economic and social need.
A veterinary note clarifies that cows with milk fever do not run fevers and are often below normal temperature. It explains symptoms and underlines the naming inconsistency between milk fever and actual fever.
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