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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1948
Page
7
Three States Aid In Typhoid Investigation
Three state health departments and the Insana Health Department traced a winter typhoid fatality from Riverside Iowa to a shared Indiana home. Travel and contacts were reviewed. one guest proved a carrier and received treatment to reduce risk. Preschool clinics and dental work highlighted by Dr. Cruise and staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson County
Illinois
Iowa
Indiana
Riverside
Insana Health Department
Kalona
Lincoln School
West Chester
Ainsworth
M. J. Cruise
Stewart School
Rayburn At Montezuma Seeks County House Seat
Montezuma Republican ER D Rayburn of Washington leads a campaign for Representative from the county after attending the funeral of Emma Powell with Mrs Rayburn. He previously served in the county legislature and advocates eliminating the sales tax on food items, arguing postwar price hikes justify the move.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montezuma
ER. D. Rayburn
Washington
Rayburn
Emma Powell
Good Weather for Corn Crop in Iowa
UP Iowa's corn crop nearly all planted should benefit from coming moisture the weather bureau indicated today showers expected to begin in the west and southwest tonight resume tomorrow evening likely general by tomorrow night or Monday humidity will rise with warm temperatures aiding the crop start.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iowa
Weather Bureau
Invasion of Insects By Air Raises Crop Threats
The piece warns that air travel accelerates the spread of foreign pests and plant diseases across agricultural nations. It notes long sea voyages lessens travel risk but air transport permits rapid, wide dispersal and potential costly colonies like Hessian fly and cotton boll weevil. The U.S. Agriculture Department oversees defenses against such entries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Agriculture
Jura Stallions Prove Good Farm Workers
The Swiss Jura horse, long known as the national breed, gains attention in America for farm use. Stallions are noted for temperament, strength, disease resistance, and suitability as draft, light in weight yet exceptionally strong and docile.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jura
America
Sexing of Baby Chicks Proves Difficult Task
Sexing chicks is hard to learn requiring expert instruction and extensive practice with thousands of chickens. Authorities say a student must sex at least 250 000 cockerels to reliably identify the male genital eminence. The expert appears to have a natural ability, with accuracy built through regular practice, error analysis, and interest in the work.
Fertilizer Not a Cure for Poor Soil Management
Farmers rely on fertilizer but it cannot replace good soil practices. The article stresses adding organic matter, improving soil structure, and boosting yields through comprehensive management alongside fertilizer use.
Citizenship Taken From King Michael in Romania Decree
Bucharest May 22 UP The Romanian cabinet de prived King Michael of his citizenship and seized royal property including 159 castles. His mother Elena and aunts Elizabeth and Ileana and uncle Nicolai also lost citizenship and property by today’s decree. An official communique said the step was taken because Michael of Hohenzollern together with the former royal family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bucharest
Michael
Romania
Elena
Elizabbeth
Hohenzollern
Ileana
Hapshurg
Nicolai
New Insecticides Claimed Safer for Bees
Reports that new insecticidal dusts and sprays reduce harm to bees. Arsenic dusts historically poisoned hives, but modern agents like DDT DN and D.D.D. are said to break down gradually, lessening toxic impact on beneficial insects.
Romanian Loyalists Criticized for Foreign Maneuvers
The article states that certain agents were engaged in increasing maneuvers abroad against the interests of the Romanian people and the Romanian popular Republic, thereby breaching loyalty to their country.
Livestock prices surge as Chicago market ends two month strike
The Chicago market reports a sharp hog price rally with top hogs at 24.75 dollars, up 3.25 from last week. Cattle and sheep also rise, with top cattle at 34.35, vealers steady, and receipts down overall as the two month strike concludes. Local packers and some eastern buyers purchased most of the week’s stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Chicago Cash Grain Market Report May 22
Chicago cash grain sales show wheat following futures with no contract grades. Corn bids eased 2 to 3 cents with No 1 yellow at 234-2343 and No 2 yellow at 234-235. No 1 white oats with bids around 114-115. No 2 white at 11345-11414.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Grain table shows wheat corn and oats prices in Chicago
The Chicago grain table lists wheat, corn and oats with July and Sept values. Wheat around mid 230s, corn near 210, oats near 90s with December figures also shown.
Local News Figure Meriwether Visits With Baker
Leo Meriwether of St Louis and secretary Mrs Anne Baker renew acquaintances with Rothschild after a South American cruise. Meriwether described as world traveler author lecturer diplomat and new president of the Washington Coffee club. Baker formerly a newspaper reporter once resident of Keosauqua Iowa and they plan to visit old friends in Keosauqua. A small local group greeted them at Ira Gastman home last evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo Meriwether
St. Louie
Anne Baker
Rothschild
South America
Meriweather
Washington
Baker
Keosauqua
Iowa
Meriwether
Ira Gastman
Memorial Day Golf Tournament At Washington Club
Joe Cheves, pro at Washington golf and country club, sponsors a 36 hole Memorial Day tournament. Flights are set by qualifying scores. entry is 1.00. Registration at the pro shop. Rounds may be played Saturday Sunday or Monday with dinner at 7:00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Cheves
Washington Golf and Country Club
Cheves
Jt. Cheves
Calvary Baptist Pastor Returns From Grand Rapids Conference
Rev. Paul H. White of Calvary Baptist church returns from the seventeenth annual General Association of Regular Baptist churches conference in Grand Rapids Michigan. 826 delegates registered at Wealthy Street Baptist temple. The gathering added 42 churches for a total of 480. Iowa has 33 churches in the fellowship. Four Iowa churches were among 17 singled out for superior missions giving. The conference plans to send delegates to Amsterdam August 12 19 to discuss forming an International Council of Christian churches separate from the World Council of Churches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul H. White
Calvary Baptist Church
Grand Rapids
Mich
General Association of Regular Baptist Churches
Wealthy Street Baptist Temple
David Otis Fuller
Iowa
Amsterdam
Holland
American Council of Christian Churches
International Council of Christian Churches
World Council of Churches
Margaret Truman to wed Capt Warren R Annear
Margaret Truman of Independence Missouri will marry Capt Warren R Annear of Neguanee Michigan tomorrow. Reporters learned of her engagement after discovering she is a nurse not the president's daughter. She dismissed the idea insisting she and her family are Republicans and she can’t sing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Truman
Warren R. Annear
Neguanee, Mich
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