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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1947
Page
5
Lloyd Wilson of Wellston was pinned under a tractor when it overturned during plowing on Saturday. He sustained only bruises after the incident and returned home.
The article says the most practical materials are 5 or 10 percent DDT dust and explains that cockroaches are killed by contact. It instructs thorough treatment of hiding places, covering food and utensils, and forcing dust into cracks behind cupboards wall boards under sinks and throughout cabinets.
Bird's-eye maple is described as the regular hard maple showing peculiar growth patterns in the wood. The passage notes distinctive grain and figure resulting from these growth characteristics.
Do not use abrasive cleaners on glassware. Soak stained glassware in one quart of warm water with three tablespoons of baking soda to remove brown stains. For mineral deposits boil half a dishful of water with one tablespoon of vinegar to clean effectively.
A new contract bridge club was organized in Riverside with twelve women. The first meeting at Mrs. Harold Cress’s home featured three bridge tables, with awards going to Mrs. William H. Cress and Mrs. A. H. Pogge. Other members include Mrs. Fred Kron and Mrs. Harold Cress.
Chicago wholesale market report shows lightweight hogs 240 lb plus steady after 25-50 cent drop Friday. Cattle trends mixed with long yearlings and heavy steers 25-50 lower, select heifers and stock cattle up to 25 cents, vealers 27.00 up. Lambs steady to higher with top around 28.25 and midrange clippings around 21.00-23.00.
Chicago May 17 through United Press Wheat prices listed as nominally steady with Pares and Corn firm. No. 1 yellow 183 1/2, 2 yellow 183 1/4 to 38 1/2, yellow 179 to 183 1/4, 5 yellow 173 1/4, sample grade yellow 110-116. Oats show strength with several heavy and white varieties quoted 101 1/4 to 104, sample grade white 96 to 97, red special heavy 102.
Grain prices reported for wheat corn and oats with May July September and December contracts. Prices show open high low and close values with regional shorthand and multiple percentage figures.
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