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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1945
Page
5
Des Moines May 3 report by Faust Ro Bumbarger notes the political scene in Iowa with emphasis on backstage maneuvers and unnamed party activity. The piece highlights the influence of insiders on public campaigns and candidate positioning.
Inquiries directed at capital reporters show public curiosity about the man at the helm of state government. The human element remains, with personality, environment, and prevailing conditions shaping a partial answer.
Gov. Robert D. Blue emerges as a photogenic cautious chief executive who works quietly and listens, while Sen. George A. Wilson earns the tag King George for centralized control. Sen. B. B. Hickenlooper leans toward delegation and easy press relations as both Hick and Wilson move from governor to senate. A total of 524 bills saw action in the state assembly, with 256 enacted, 29 killed or postponed, and 110 passing one house or the other.
East Sunset May 1. Donald McArtor, somewhere on the Pacific battlefront, reports from his fox hole that Japanese rice fields and vegetable gardens are abundant. He notes contour farming around the hills as part of the defenses. El mer McArtors have awaited his letter for months and are relieved he is well.
Doctors note kidneys contain about 15 miles of tubules that purify blood and maintain health. Fatigued kidneys can cause night urination and backache, swelling, and headaches. Do not delay treatment. ask your druggist for Doan's Pills, proven for over 40 years.
Riverside high school juniors and seniors present a mystery comedy The Mystery of the Norfleet Mansion in the school auditorium Friday night. The student cast includes Bill Pryor, Donald Cress, Jenne Trimble, Vergie Vochaska, and many others. Also noted are family visits of Tech Sergeant Myron Levy and relatives of Riverside residents during furlough and weekends in Iowa City Kalona and Riverside.
Sunday guests included Kenneth and Levi Blanchard and Mary Goodwin in Washington with Max Goodwin. Harold, an air corps squadron leader, enjoys furlough with home folks. Many gatherings span Col umbus Junction Olds Davenport and Allerton as residents visit relatives and celebrate birthdays.
Laurel and Hardy return to the Fox Theatre Friday and Saturday in Pack Up Your Troubles a wartime comic tale of two misfit doughboys wandering amid shellfire. Bob Steele and Hoot Gibson appear in Trigger Law as the second feature.
Henry Morgan becomes embroiled in Martinique politics for love as Warner Bros presents To Have And Have Not starring Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall. The adventure romance opens tonight for three days with Walter Brennan Dan Seymour and Dolores Moran in supporting roles. A new blues number How Little We Know is featured with Carmichael and Mercer.
Sometime try frying apples and carrots together Use equal amounts of each. Slice the apples about % inch thick, cut the carrots in length wise slices and spread over the bottom of the frying pan in a small amount of fat. Cover and cook slowly until nearly tender. You'll need to stir often to prevent scorching. A little before the carrots and apples are done, sprinkle on a tablespoon of sugar and a little salt and let brown.
A simple additive, salt, is said to reduce streaking when bluing water is used in laundry. The tip notes salt helps even color and may improve results in fabrics treated with blueing solution.
Advice on repurposing stale bread into puddings and to thicken stews. Grate and store crumbs for later use in burgers or eggs.
Ardentip from Iowa State College Pe states bees visit apple blossoms to gather nectar and pollen while cross pollinating fruit trees to ensure next fall's crop. Avoid spraying blossoms with lead arsenate. it kills bees. A single apple variety needs pollen from another variety for fruit set. Del ic ious and Jonathan trees cross pollinate. a lone Delicious may set fruit with Jonathan blooms.
The article says eggs are a protective food essential for nutrition. It notes egg yolk provides vitamin A and that egg protein is high quality, with these benefits preserved across intermediate grades of eggs.
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