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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1944
Page
6
Certification requirements for recapping truck tires have been eased with changes to ration periods. Class A ration now covers the third inspection through March 31, and Class B ration through June 30.
The notice lists Class C Ration rules and coupon limits for cars through May 31, with six month inspections for commercial vehicles and various gasoline coupons A B C R and E and their validity. It requires owners to write license numbers on all coupons to prevent black market use and details period end dates for fuel oil coupons No 3 No 4 and No 5 units.
Washington Lodge No. 26 A F and A M announces its regular meetings on the first Friday of each month. Russell Goodin is W M and A W Yard serves as secretary.
R J and P Westbound No 3 Golden State Limited stops and timing. No 11 Southwest Express Cathy arrives 3 50 pm. No 12 Eastbound Southwest Express 2 34 am. No 44 Californian daily. No 4 Golden State Limited to California passengers. No 3 stops Washington for sleeping car passengers. No 43 stops for coach passengers. Train 430 daily except Sundays 7 00 am. Train 429 daily except Sundays 1 00 am. Agents Goodlander and Anderson listed.
West Bound No 3 Davenport Kansas City local departs 9 58 a m No 25 Southwest Limited AOBRPER Siete cane East Bound No 8 Kansas City Davenport local departs 5 14 p m No 26 Southwest Limited Departén Sei 1 20 a m Nos 3 and daily except Sunday W C Bell Ag
Burlington Trailways lists daily eastbound buses from Washington to Chicago with multiple departures including 6:08 a m 10:56 a m 7:45 p m from Washington and 2:50 a m 10:35 a m 8:50 p m for Omaha to Chicago. Tickets available at Bus Depot Winga's North Side Cafe for the full coast to coast trip via Agent WINGA'S CAFE.
Coupons and stamps with various validity dates are listed for Book 4 and other books. Indefinite validity for Coupon No 30 and Airplane Stamp No 1. Stamp exchanges allowed within same household. loose stamps not valid.
Federal Reserve data show installment sales at 2.5 billion in 1929, down to under a billion in 1932, then climbing to 3.7 billion in 1941. War regulations caused a sharp drop in 1942, with a 60 percent fall. Also notes one in seven soldiers wore glasses.
A Rexall Laboratories salve named Fungi Rex is advertised to treat athlete's foot by delivering a fungicide to the infected skin. The 1% oz tube is listed at 49 cents, with Pioneer Drug Store and Rexall Drug Stores promoting its use to combat foot fungi.
Timetables list southbound and northbound departures from Washington to Iowa City Cedar Rapids Fort Madison Winfield Sigourney Oskaloosa and Knox with arrival times and depot location at 107 West Second Street Tickets sold at local depot to your destination
A feature urging mothers to support sons in army air forces training. It details strict safety standards under Col. Sam Harris, emphasizes rigorous tests, and explains how families can aid by maintaining balance, trusting equipment, avoiding sensationalism, keeping home problems away from trainees, and reinforcing the pivotal role of air crews in the war effort.
Researchers propose cranberry skins as an alternative cork substitute and as a filler for plastics. The idea explores natural, edible byproducts to replace traditional materials in packaging and manufacturing.
White shoes require meticulous care to stay in good condition beyond one season. Clean regularly with minimal water and remove cleaner promptly, using lasts or shoe trees. Do not use grease solvents. avoid thick cleaner layers that crack leather. replace natural oils to prevent cracking.
Mildew threats fabrics especially in summer with rain and humidity. Keep dry and well aired. use electric heat or a fan, or calcium chloride to reduce moisture. If mildew appears, wash and sun, then bleaching if stains persist. Lemon juice and salt with sun exposure can also help.
The text argues that the earliest records of rational inquiry arise in astronomy and human disease, noting primitive engineering sprang from Stone Age needs but left little trace. It reflects on how ancient engineers built tools and temples yet their knowledge vanished over time even as humanity endured.
Dry heat in summer and damp winter can loosen joints, detach veneer, and warp wood. Oil or polish seals pores if surfaces are clean. Dust regularly and wash occasionally with soap and water using soft cloths to avoid smears and scratches. Kitchen and painted or enameled pieces require gentle routine cleaning.
On June 30 1943 the FBI identification division held 69 644 450 fingerprint cards with 26 776 184 sets received during the year average daily cards 93 540 up 41 070 from last year 64 68 percent identifications on criminal cards searched 4 943 645 cards in personal identification file including impressions of citizens seeking file for amnesia accident death or injury cases.
A newly perfected method claims to clean old newspapers so they can be reused as newsprint. The process supposedly strips ink without damaging the paper, offering a way to recycle printed sheets.
Chaplain Capt. William E. Taggart of the 19th bombardment group longs to reach every air crew member. He cites flying to planes and delivering brief spiritual messages between combat missions, likening it to circuit riding and stressing chaplains must bring religion to service members wherever they are.
The article notes dehydration supports field kitchens with staples like powdered eggs and bacon, powdered milk with cereal, canned fruit, and bread. It highlights coffee as a morning staple, potatoes as the main dinner veg, and nonperishable butter tins. Desserts include canned fruit, while fruit drinks like orangeade and grape juice help prevent beri beri and scurvy.
A storm damaged wheat near Bristol in 1670 and salvageable grain planted as seed produced smut-free wheat. By the next century brine sprinkling spread, and modern research shows smut is caused by fungi whose spores persist on seed and survive year to year.
Bees gather nectar from many plants, producing honey with distinct flavors and colors. In the southeastern United States honey may be too bitter to eat. Experiments show bees transfer coloring and flavors from sugar syrup fed as supplement, suggesting more honey types for labeling beyond floral sources.
The Atlanta police announce a pedestrian safety campaign with issued pamphlets stressing safe walking and traffic law compliance. Pedestrians who break signals or step into traffic will be treated as law breaking motorists, with penalties for actions causing accidents.
In 1856 California opened its first railroad, the Sacramento Valley line, extending 22 miles from Sacramento to Folsom. The project marked the start of rail transport in the state and connected the capital with nearby communities.
North Oregon reports the L G club met March 10 at Mr and Mrs Lawrence Genkinger home for a supper. bad roads kept some away and others arrived by team and wagon. Members played pinochle and visiting occurred. next meeting set for March 24 at Thompson and McCreedy homes with guests.
Friday with her mother, Mrs. L. D. Reed, in Washington. Mrs. George Canott called on Mrs. C. A. Thompson Thursday. Mrs. C. A. Thompson niece.
The article notes that mediocre egg layers reduce overall profit for high producers and should be marketed to maximize returns when feed costs rise. It emphasizes that high feed prices amplify the need to cull or sell the lower producers to protect farm profitability.
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