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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1944
Page
4
The notice lists inspection periods for Class A through C rations and conversion to certificates, coupon validity dates for gasoline A B C types, and terms for commercial vehicle inspections. It also instructs car owners to write their license number and state on all coupons and notes fuel oil No 4 coupons valid through September.
Period No 65 coupons valid through Sept 30 with 10 gal units and details for Sugar Coupons Nos 30 Book 4 65 lbs valid indefinitely. Home canning through Feb 28 1945 Meats Fats Cheese Canned Fish blue stamps Book 4 valid through May 20. Shoes Coupon 18 Book 1 valid through April 30 Airplane Stamp Book 3 valid indefinitely. Adequate notice given for new expiry rates.
Washington Lodge No 26 A M regular meeting set for the first Friday of each month with Russell Goodin W M and A W Yard secretary listed as contact.
Westbound bus No. 8 leaves Washington at 1 PM. bus No. 6 at 10 56 AM. bus No. 7 at 4 50 PM. Eastbound Omaha Chicago bus No. 2 at 11 50 PM. bus No. 6 at 10 35 AM. bus No. 10 at 8 50 PM. All eastbound buses bound for Chicago. Tickets sold at Bus Depot Winga's North Side Cafe.
The timetable shows multiple daily departures from Washington to Iowa City Cedar Rapids and other towns including Fort Madison Winfield and Sigourney with various morning afternoon and evening slots. Tickets are to be sold at the total depot to your destination.
Des Moines dispatch notes President Roosevelt probes how Congress war ballots fit Iowa statutes and soldier vote prep. Republicans view a gubernatorial questionnaire as a clever probe seeking justification for his stance on a supplementary federal ballot and Iowa’s soldier vote law.
Earl M. Dean sang with Maj. Meredith Wilson for a Mason City luncheon while residents of a 476 town hosted stranded winter travelers. The piece also notes shifts in Iowa Supreme Court personnel from 1932 to 1942 and describes a chaotic Des Moines public safety commissioner race with a diverse field.
Pvt Gordon Pearson returned to his Iowa City home from Abilene Texas after a 12 day furlough. He recently completed radio school training and this marks his first visit home since entering the U S service a year ago. His brother Air C John Pearson trains in San Antonio. Robert Pearson at Scott Field has had short furloughs.
Starting rations with low protein causes higher chick mortality and slower, uneven growth. It leads to smaller body size and can delay egg production if protein remains too low.
Postwar infrared paints show promise for bus roofs and passenger cars to reduce heat absorption. One year's experience indicates dull infrared coatings reflect nearly as much heat as aluminum paint, promising cooler travel environments.
Twenty two Camp Fire girls in white blouses and blue skirts attended a morning service at the Presbyterian church guided by Mrs George Dowell. Dr Eastwood spoke on Lenten lessons and Barbara Godwins read the Camp Fire Credo as eight girls shared what the organization means to them.
Postal notices outline new rates for first class mail 3 cents per ounce with uniform U S rates, air mail within the U S and to Alaska at 8 cents per ounce, and 6 cents per half ounce to overseas military posts. Parcel post, book and catalog charges rise, plus updated money order, registry, insurance, COD, and return receipt fees.
The article notes native men in New Guinea and the Solomons resent outsiders and strict rules about public affection. Women are excluded from some religious affairs but perform much heavy labor. In remote areas native women may retreat into the bush when a stranger arrives.
In 1870 the Russian government granted British subject Hughes a concession to manufacture iron rails at Hughesovka later renamed Stalin. From 1880 to 1914 British French and Belgian capital funded growth, aided by the Donetz coalfield and local ore deposits. Industry declined after the 1917 revolution but revived around 1924 and advanced quickly.
The Twelfth Night marks the eve of the Epiphany on January 6, twelve days after Christmas, honoring the Magi who visited the Christ Child. In Medieval times it was observed with strong religious solemnity.
Official notice from the Rudolph chaired Board of md de advising applicants of required steps and deadlines for the road project. Readable text shows formal call for entries and submission timelines.
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