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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1945
Page
6
Certificates for used farm and passenger car tires no longer required. New tires and used truck tires still need certificates, with inspection required to obtain them. Regular vehicle inspection every six months or 5 000 miles. Various gasoline, sugar, meat, and shoe stamp validity dates announced, with multiple book and form codes noted.
Washington Lodge No. 26 A. Jr. & A.M. holds regular meetings on the first Friday each month. Victor Blattner serves as Worshipful Master and A. W. Yard is secretary.
Rail timetable excerpt lists trains like No. 4 Golden State Limited No. 11 Southwest Express and No. 1 Southwest Express with regular stops. It notes sleeping car service for Washington and Kansas City connections, coach and California passenger discharges, and daily operations with several exceptions. Agent names R B Haight and Anderson are mentioned with arrival and departure times, plus mixed trains and Davenport Kansas City routes.
Bus No. 3 and other routes leave Washington at multiple times toward Chicago Cedar Rapids Iowa City and Mt. Pleasant with connections to Ft. Madison Winfield Burlington and Sigourney. Tickets sold at the local depot 107 W. 2nd for travel to various points coast to coast and connections to North Side Cafe for full trip passes.
East Highland news item lists visits and guests over the week. Families including Rath Mincer Newton Prymek Stolley and others are noted visiting in homes and at Mercy hospital and at various gatherings. Expressions of sympathy are extended to Mrs Homer Clark and family.
Dayton Grove notes from Mrs. J. B. Moore report gatherings at multiple homes. Guests include Robert Stephens family at Dewey Stephens place for Sam Perr memorial. Others hosted or visited relatives in Washington and Harper area with several local trips and farm work noted.
The 1945 article urges hoeing and cultivating after proper rain or watering, noting weeds as the main enemy along with diseases and insects. It advises shallow cultivation to protect roots, mulching where irrigation is scarce, and using straw or leaves between rows to conserve moisture and keep fruits clean.
The article promotes compost use for soil improvement and seedling care, stressing it as soil conditioner rather than fertilizer. It encourages practical learning in farming and gardening under experienced guidance, and notes a wartime shift toward chemistry as a pest control tool using ammonium sulfamate to target weeds and the barberry to combat rust.
A brief report notes students with mumps will return to classes soon after a period of absence, as school officials outline protocols and health measures to prevent spread.
The first victim of Fascist aggression in Ethiopia was liberated, marking a notable early relief amid ongoing conflict and occupation efforts.
Sunday visitors include Mr and Mrs John Jackson Fairfield and D Quinn Washington. Dedication of service flag and honor roll observed with songs prayers and talk by Rev Day. Various locals from Prairie Flower area visitations, travels to Keota Morning Sun Winter events and family updates through late April.
A coat of liquid paste or self polishing wax keeps window sills and frames from grimy buildup and makes maintenance easier.
Data show onions ranked third among garden crops last year while cabbage led. Cabbage appeared in 81 percent of farm gardens and onions in 90 percent, signaling strong onion cultivation alongside cabbage.
Cattle grazing on native ranges require supplemental feeding in winter to stay in good condition. Cotton seed cake or other proteins and cheap forages are recommended to support herd health and weight during colder months.
A short guidance advises mending pillowcase tears and loose seams before washing to prevent holes from growing larger in the wash. It emphasizes repairing splits and snags in sheets and pillowcases to protect fabric integrity.
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