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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 02, 1947

Page

6

Portable picnic cooler uses dry ice as refrigerant

A compact picnic refrigerator features multiple food compartments and a freezing chamber for ice cubes. Dry ice serves as the cooling agent, enabling cold storage without electricity.

Children Families Plan Family Dinner For Mrs. McClintic

Brighton May 1 Mr and Mrs Earl Nealane host a family dinner to honor Mrs McClintic as part of a local social event. The plan highlights extended relatives gathering for a shared meal.

Mrs. McClintic Prody A. Borkoshi Brighton Earl Nealane

Best in Breeding Proved Their Live

Breeders tout top stock proven in trials with standout animals competing for prestige. Experts highlight lineage quality, performance traits, and potential gains for farms seeking proven lineage and reliable offspring.

Cotton as Mandatory Hospital Operating Room Wear

A historical note explains that cotton is required in operating rooms because it does not generate static electricity, unlike synthetic fibers, reducing the risk of ether and other anesthetics catching fire and endangering patients.

Families Share Birthday Dinner for Ciara McClintie

Mr and Mrs Max Benda and families and Mr and Mrs Joe Supalia and families held a birthday dinner for their mother Ciara McClintie on Sunday. Mr and Mrs Fred Shalla and Joraine and Mr and Mrs Everette Shalla visited Mr and Mrs Joan Blum near Harper for Sunday dinner. Kosmer Borkoski called in Washington Friday as Dan Gowey and relatives in Richland visited Sunday afternoon.

Max Benda Joe Supalia Ciara McClintie Fred Shalla Joraine Everette Shalla Joan Blum Harper Kosmer Borkoski Washington Dan Gowey Richland

Hen Efficiency Study Shows Higher Egg Output Profit

Research finds a hen laying 200 eggs uses 14 pounds more feed than a 100 egg hen. The extra eggs produced yield additional profits, highlighting efficiency gains in higher output.

Milking Time Trial Reveals Optimal Three Minute Span

Tests on milking efficiency found three minutes per cow yielded maximum milk output over an extended period while longer stripping reduced total flow. The study identifies three minutes as the par for milking efficiency and notes diminishing returns with extended handling.

Morning Height Gain From Cartilage Expansion

A science note explains that people are taller in the morning than at night as cartilage and joints expand with less weight. The change is slight but measurable, reflecting natural body compression during the day.

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