Republican candidate notices for Washington county posted
Candidates announce bids for the 1947 and 1948 supervisor terms and a sheriff nomination. John Gamon of Washington seeks Republican primary support for the board of supervisors beginning January 2 1947. Robert S Welte of Richmond seeks the 1948 term. Howard P Miller of Washington seeks sheriff nomination. All urge Republican voters to support at the June primary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County
Board of Supervisors
John Gamon
Washington
Robert S. Welte
Richmond
Howard P. Miller
H. M. Putnam
Centenary Beard Contest Promises Cash Prizes
Des Moines May 14 The Iowa centennial beard contest offers $100 for the most beautiful pioneer beard grown by Aug 23. George A. Stanzel of Des Moines chairs. five $5 novelty awards set for effort color glamour texture and grooming. A $50 barber prize will go to the barber submitting the winning nominee. Entry blanks from Stanzel care of the state fair board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
George A. Stanzel
Stanzel
Iowa
State Fair Board
Waukon Fire Destroys Station Bulk Plant and 60,000 Gallons
A seven hour blaze in Waukon Iowa destroyed the Roy Zoll service station and adjacent bulk plant warehouse with 60,000 gallons of gasoline and fuel oil. Firefighters from Postville Decorah and Waukon contained the fire late in the day after tanks were threatened and nearby houses were protected. The fire likely began from sparks at the Zoll station while fueling a truck and an explosion at a high octane tank followed, with shots fired into adjacent tanks to prevent further explosions.
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Waukon
Iowa
Roy Zoll
Postville
Decorah
Pat Gallagher
Zoll
Sweetness and saltpaired flavors in foods noted
A claim that salt enhances sweetness across candies, cakes, ice cream, cooked fruits, and fruit juice, noting salt can save sugar and improve flavor balance.
Chicago Markets Hogs Cattle Sheep Demonstrate Mixed Week Tally
Chicago markets show 6500 hogs with steady tone and 15.85 near ceilings. 6000 cattle and 600 calves. fed cattle steady to higher, cows scarce, corn price pressure slows trade. sheep 3000 with wool and lamb prices lifting, ewes scarce.
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Chicago
UPJ
USDA
Nebraska
Kansas
Poultry Market Report Shows Mixed Hen and Egg Trends
Poultry trades note hens steady and chickens unsettled while no cars and 14 trucks circulate. Pigeons price at 1.75 with eggs totaling 48 054 cases and weak wholesale readings on mercantile exchange.
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Mercantile Exchange
Old Contracts Wheat and Corn Markets Amid Odd Percentages
Historical notices show old contracts with repeated percentages for wheat corn oats rye and bat in months May July Sept Dec. Entries list inconsistent figures such as 183% 188% and 121% across several items suggesting data garble or misprints from period records.
Chicago cash grain market report brief
Chicago May 14 cash grain report shows no sales for wheat corn oats rye soy beans and cash provisions. Barley quoted at 134 to 152.4 north and feed at 123 to 133.4 north.
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ChicaGo
Mineral wealth and geology of British Malaya
The region features cave pitted limestone hills and granite and quartzite mountains up to 7000 feet. Tin, tungsten, lead, and iron ores occur with granitic formations. gold in quartz veins and near tin ore. British Malaya has long been the world’s leading tin producer with coal mined from thin seams.
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British Malaya
Eye blinking rates vary widely among individuals
Rate of blinking differs greatly from person to person. Some blink only a couple of times per minute while others blink as many as thirty times.
Holstein Show Set in Wellman May 28
Holstein breeders in the seventh district host a black and white show at the P M Swartzendruber sale barn on the north edge of Wellman on Tuesday May 28. Tom Elder of New Hampshire will judge with judging contests for men women and 4-H as entertainment. Entry blanks circulated by Stanley Bash and extra forms from Mr Eash. Exhibitors urged to bring dinner baskets for a community feast and good time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellman
Tom Elder
New Hampshire
Stanley Bash
Eash
Disbandment Orders End Revolutionary Army Details
Congress ordered the American army disband at war end with small guard contingents. Twenty five privates were kept to guard stores at Fort Pitt and fifty five to guard stores at West Point.
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Congress
Fort Pitt
West Point
Public Auction for 80 Acre Iowa Farm and Machinery
Community sale every Friday at Whittaker sale barn and livestock sales Wednesdays at Midway Sales Company Columbus Junction Iowa. May 20 public auction of 80 acre farm stock and machinery located one mile west and two miles north of Brighton on a gravel road starts at 1:00 Rob ert T. Fulton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whittaker
Midway Sales Company
Columbus Junction
Iowa
Brighton
Robert T. Fulton
Angus Heifer Tops Southeast Iowa Show at Mount Pleasant
C H Nau and Son of Columbus Junction sold the 15 month old Burgess Maid H offspring for 825 dollars to lead the Southeast Iowa Angus Breeders show and sale at Mount Pleasant. Reserve champion Maid of Twin Knolls brought 690 dollars. Sale averages were 330 for the group, 319 for 27 bulls, and 340 for 34 females.
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Columbus Junction
C. H. Nau and Son
Iowa
Mount Pleasant
F. D. Smylie and Son
Twin Knolls
Maid of Oakdale
Maryville
How Aluminum Vessels Are Made From Casts and Sheets
Heavy cast aluminum vessels are produced by pouring molten metal into forms. Stamped aluminumware uses rolled sheets cut and pressed into shape. Stamped items are classified into light, medium, and heavy grades.
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Bic
Willian
Bruegge
Mose Levy
Walter R. Speas
Kalona
Towa
J Ainsworth
J. D. Rabenold
Nicola & Harmon
C. L. Jennings
New London
Ben's Dime Delivery Service
Henry Hainline
Creston
J. Gott
Gather Studio
C. Huisman
Washington Soy Mill
North Side Cafe
Washington County Hospital
Coynes’ Electric School
U. S. Employment Service
State Cafe
G W. Manussier
Ruggs Cafe
Butrocks Cut Rate Lumber Co
Rose Cottage
Riverside
Speedry
Farrell
Moline Corn
C. E. Boshart
Rayburn Land Co
Kk. P
DU Pont Paints
du Pont Chemical Laboratories
Eclipse Lumber Company
Minneapolis
W. C. Richards
Surge Milkers
A. D. Brown
Ainsworth
Ralph Robertson
West Chester
Cedar Rapids
Knotek Bros
Riverside, Ja
D. M. Arthur
Ainworth
Washington Concrete Company
Martin's
Martin's Modern Cleaners
Hawk
South Capitol
Iowa City
Geerlings
Gerald Duncan
Dale Good
Wayland
Hampshire
Jay Brewer
Bud Mulcahy
Lincoln
Mason
Havre
Rock Road
Ned Morrow, Wellman
Fourth Ward
Fred Reid
Washington Township
W. H. McConnell
First Ward
Court House
E. E. Stutsman
Second Ward
Ford Garage
W. S. Kyle
Third Ward
Theo. B. Brown
Ralph Brown
Bakers Hatchery
Decca
Sordens Music Co
Dave Livingston
Fred Bell
Lloyd
W. Gerald McGarthy
Lone Tree
Muscatine
W. J. Knight
East 3Rd St
Grass Pioneer Drug Store
Chippewa
Green Mountain
Pontiac
Oetten Seed Store
Poland
China
A. E. Rinner
Mr. Pleasant
Roy E. Ralston
Winfield, Iowa
Russells
Long & Hotle
TODD
Farrells Office Supply
Elmer Kiene
West Madison
Washington Oil Company
Little’s
R. J. Kleese
North Town
Square
West Ninth
Donald M. Hayes
Harry Davis
Randle
Mangold's
Fred Kron
Iowa Wesleyan College
Godhead
Brower
Finney
Wehr & Holden
Mobilgas
Mobiloil
Shug’s Service
Marion
U. S
BABY
New Hampshires
Ramseyer
E. Wash
By Ken Reynolds
Finney Feed
Reister Hatchery
George J. Breitenbach
Pickens
Chicago Cash Grain
Journal
Ward
Montgomery
Martha Butler
Aluminum
Pioneer Drug Store
Walter Nicholson
South Second Ave
Producehr
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