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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1949
Page
8
A sudden Mississippi River flood widened a 150 foot gap in the west bank levee three miles north of Baton Rouge before dawn. The breach flooded thousands of acres of delta land and forced about 200 people to flee. Five hours later the gap extended to 200 feet as state police noted the levee walls were failing.
Refugees flee rising floodwaters around Baton Rouge as Port Allen braces for possible evacuation. Water covers lowlands near U S highway 190, stranding travelers and forcing evac plans while embankments along the Missouri Pacific hold back the Mississippi flood. In Dearborn, a three month premature 19 ounce girl fights for life in Henry Ford Hospital, highlighted by an incubator demonstration.
Engineers report the levee at 35 feet two feet below flood stage as police call the break serious. About 6 000 people along the river flee inland while Port Allen residents brace for higher waters reminiscent of the 1927 flood. Separately at Columbus Junction a livestock sale saw top bulls selling up to $1 000 and dozens of lots averaging around $137 with buyers from multiple states.
The top Angus female was sold to Ray E. Weaver of Shullsburg Wisconsin for 1900 dollars on Tuesday in Columbus Junction.
A light column notes a playful exchange about washing dishes and tidying up, followed by an advertisement urging readers to remove winter wraps from cars. It touts improved fuel economy and performance after service, inviting customers to visit for an expert revitalize.
Breads and rolls baked quickly to a medium brown retain more thiamine than those baked slowly to a dark brown. The finding highlights processing impact on vitamin content and nutritional quality.
The transition from wood burning to coal fueled locomotives began around 1875 as engines increased in size and power.
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