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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1944
Page
14
Ration dates for tires and inner tubes are no longer required for recapping truck tires or purchasing used farm implement tires. Periodic inspection of passenger car tires is discontinued, and inspection is required only before a ration certificate to replace a tire.
War Price and Rationing Board issues grade statuses for tires and farm implements. Gasoline A and CA coupons, BE and E-1 forms, and R/R-1 non highway coupons are valid at filling stations with end dates. Heating season and processed foods stamps extend or become indefinite, with blue stamps for processed foods and red stamps for meats fats and cheese. Shoes stamps remain valid indefinitely for one pair.
The article notes that most animals and humans are born far-sighted and that about half of adults remain far-sighted while many people become near-sighted.
A Homestead Farm column notes a two row tractor mounted corn picker can harvest about 1 000 bushels in a day, replacing many huskers. It highlights faster field work, stable weather prospects, and local farming life near Richmond, English River, and Johnson County with mentions of owners, movers, and area students.
Rev and Mrs BE S Mullett announce the birth of Brice Henry Balmer on Oct 30 in Dallas Texas to Harold and wife They plan a two week visit. The community reports several visits and moves including Olia Briteh and daughter from Fulton Ohio staying with Roth Maynard Wyse and Elon Boshart and others.
The Johnsons vacate their Keota farm. Mr and Mrs Adams of near Keota purchase it and plan to move by March. The Busy Bee Club held a hard time party hosted by Mrs Carlos Watson with 15 members present and prizes won by Mrs Olivia Elmore and Mrs Stella Gowey.
Advice from Mr. Berger recommends using carbon disulphide or a cyanide solution to treat ant nests in lawns. Inject a pint of cyanide solution or one to two ounces of carbon disulphide into each hole, seal, and water the surface to prevent gas escape if nests are large.
Two Oslo scientists developed complete naturally colored dental plates with enamel teeth fused separately on glass foundations. The sets are claimed superior for hygiene and cosmetics.
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