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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1944
Page
6
The county rationing board office at the court house will operate on weekdays from 1 to 4 p m and Saturdays 10 to 12 m for rationing matters. Certificates are no longer needed as recapping truck tires is covered, and periodic inspections of passenger car tires have been discontinued.
The notice states car owners must keep inspection records and undergo an OPA authorized tire inspection before a ration certificate for replacing certain tires. It covers Fuel and Non Highway gasoline coupons A B C and BH R with validity through specified dates and issue dates for various coupon series.
Inelon Lodge No. 26 announces its regular gathering on the first Friday of each month. Warrant officers include E D storrison Jr, W Mo A. W Yard, secretary, with lodge activities led by the affiliated marshal and officers.
The notice outlines validity and limits for sugar coupons No. 30 and 31 Book 4 each 5 pounds and 40 Book 4 65 pounds for home canning through Feb 28 1945. It sets first period requests up to 10 more pounds per person via local boards until July 15 with Spare Stamp 37, and second period 10 pounds per person Aug 1 to Oct 15. It lists processed foods blue stamps and red stamps valid indefinitely and notes Airplane Stamps for shoes valid indefinitely.
A historical overview traces the clash between canals and railroads from 1828 to World War I, noting peak canal traffic in the 1850s, railroad speed advantages, and wartime canal revival in 1917 followed by postwar motorization and highway expansion. It highlights industrial and military needs driving transport choices and the current wartime strain on rail lines and fuel.
The rules state no ladder use when both hands are needed for the job. Keep one hand free to grip the ladder at all times and use a rope to haul material. Do not ascend beyond the third rung from the top on straight or extension ladders or beyond the second rung from the top on step ladders.
Fragmentary notes list several train services including Southwest Express and Californian daily stop. Mentions schedule fragments and numbered routes, but readable details are limited.
Arrives No. 23 Mixed Train at 10 45 a m. Leaves No. 22 Mixed Train at 11 30 a m. All trains daily except Sunday. C F Anderson agent.
Schedule fragment shows service West Round No 3 Davenport to Kansas City with departure times 9 58 a m and 5 14 p m on trains No 25 and No 26 Southwest Limited. Notes indicate daily service except Sundays and a Beech route reference.
Westbound Bus No. 3 leaves Washington 6 08 a m. Bus No. 6 at 10 66 a m. Bus No. 7 at 1 48 p m. Eastbound Omaha to Chicago Bus No. 2 leaves Washington 9 am. Bus No 6 leaves Washington 4 8 am. Bus No 10 leaves Washington 6 0 pm. Tickets bought at depot or North Side Cafe. WINGA S CAFE Axent
Michigan State College figures show three good cows yield more butterfat at lower feed costs than five average cows. A cow producing 5 000 pounds of milk and 204 pounds butterfat costs about 69 to feed and earns 39 above feed. A cow giving 8 400 pounds of milk with 349 pounds butterfat earns 91 above feed.
The text advises removing rust to bright metal and using sandpaper steel wool or a scraper to prepare the surface. It also stresses removing all grease and dirt so fresh paint can adhere properly, ensuring long lasting coverage.
Frozen peas, lima beans, and soybeans separate into units quickly after boiling water is added. Broccoli and asparagus can be broken apart if partially thawed to prevent overdone exteriors and cold centers. Corn on the cob should be thawed before cooking.
Expansion of interstate cooperation in supervising parolees and probationers across the country now includes participation by 38 states. This broad agreement aims to streamline movement control and enhance offender monitoring nationwide.
Irregular OCR shows departures and arrivals between Cedar Rapids Washington Iowa City Fort Madison and Winfield with multiple times. Mentions northbound southbound service via Teeton and Sigourney and depot at 107 West 244. Quite fragmented with several listed times and destinations.
Dehydration advances bring dried apples cranberries bananas eggs and butter that stay firm at high heat. Molasses and potatoes join the list as practical staples and pumpkin pies may soon be produced from envelopes.
King George's Victory Garden on the Sandringham estate in Norfolk yielded bulky crops. Norfolk agricultural officials aided a plan that plowed 977 acres, added 539 since the war began, and reclaimed 476 marshland acres. Potatoes reached 12 tons per acre and wheat 60 to 70 bushels per acre.
Bureau of Labor Statistics figures show average weekly wages in manufacturing up 82.4 percent since August 1939 while living costs rose under 27 percent through June 1943. Over two years wages rose 54 percent from $28.08 to $43.35, with hours up 11.5 percent.
Enriched by ancient sea trade Sicily now suffers from chronic water shortages. Winters flood fields while summers parch crops, undermining navigation on the Simeto and leaving the Anapo marshes of papyrus as a rare European wetland feature. Poverty fuels brigandage and Mafia influence alongside emigration.
The basic ice cream mix centers on cream and milk with 80 percent, sugar about 15 percent, flavor about 4.5 percent and stabilizer 0.5 percent. Milk fat runs 10 to 14 percent and solids not fat 10 to 11 percent while sugar ranges 12 to 15 percent. Some use gelatin to improve texture and prevent icy crystals.
The army includes in its garrison ration nearly 244 times as much butter for each soldier as is available for civilians.
The moon measures 2 160 miles in diameter and orbits Earth at 238 000 miles. Its surface is rough with mountains plains and craters and is devoid of atmosphere and moisture. Extreme temperature shifts fragment rocks, lunite is porous and dark, lunar gravity is one sixth Earth's, and moon density is about 3.4 versus 5.6 for Earth.
The Justice Department stated that the FBI's wartime internal security work for fiscal year 1943 ended June 30 led to 147 arrests and convictions for war crimes in espionage, foreign agent registration failures, sabotage, and sedition. Total convictions reached 10,294 with 24,624 years of sentences, including 3 life terms and 7 death penalties.
Farmers can prevent loss of feed grains by cleaning bins and storing new wheat in tight, clean bins to stay insect free for a year. Remove old grain and spray storage areas, eliminate grain accumulations, and inspect month by month for possible fumigation using ethylene dichloride and carbon tetrachloride.
In a past era bananas were wrapped in foil to seem exotic and protect the fruit. Dealers later found the fruit’s natural skin is thick strong and sufficient for protection. The article notes Middle America sends 18 to 25 pounds per person annually in normal times.
The text explains cultivating after rain to kill weed seedlings and recommends weekly or ten day cycles for persistent perennials like quack grass and bindweed. Shallow hoe or weed knife cultivation prevents root damage to crops, unlike deep cultivation.
Thiamine supports normal nervous system function and proper growth. Adequate intake is essential for energy production and metabolic health, with deficiencies risking neurological issues and impaired development.
Peru renowned for mineral wealth is a major Western hemisphere arsenal supplier for United Nations war industry. Copper, vanadium, lead, silver and other metals boost North American arms production. new deposits in the Andes expand supply. Mica exports grow while molybdenum deposits are tapped. Peru remains a top producer of vanadium, bismuth, and other metals.
Poultry specialists warn that irregular gray eyes with irregular pupils and bulging or fishy eyes indicate fowl paralysis. Remove affected birds and lame birds without leg injuries as carriers. Most cases occur in 4 to 12 month olds. there is no satisfactory cure and disease spreads if not controlled.
A garment test recommends counting stitches per inch to judge quality. Eight or fewer stitches per inch indicate weak seams while 12 or more per inch suggest stronger construction.
A thick mulch of leaves grass straw or hay helps control weeds retain moisture reduce erosion and keep tomatoes clean. It also reduces cracking and dry blossom rot while suppressing some blight and leaf spot diseases. Apply before plant spread or after seedlings stand above mulch. do not use garden rubbish as mulch.
The guide explores enhancements for applesauce including cinnamon nutmeg and ground allspice to darken and spice it. It suggests pairing with lemon or orange juice rind dried fruits and plumped raisins and even apricot additions for new flavors and a nutty cinnamon cream serving.
The glaciated region of southeastern Wisconsin features glacially formed kettle moraines that created scenic lakes and dammed waterways. It is heavily wooded with diverse hardwoods and fertile farms, offering varied landscapes from hills to valleys.
Water cucumbers by opening a small side well to avoid disturbing roots and tops, refilling as needed. Pick all cucumbers of usable size to prevent seed production. Prune and trim to encourage new growth in parsley, Swiss chard, and New Zealand spinach by removing older leaves.
Damaged text notes pollution severely harmed commercial fisheries along eastern coastal waters and parts of Texas Gulf coast, impacting industry and local economies.
The text notes Louis XIV as the first to fund and establish care for war veterans by creating the Hotel des Invalides in Paris, an institution that provided care for injured veterans at state expense.
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