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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 24, 1947

Page

5

Mosquitoes Found Worldwide in Deserts and Arctic

The article notes that over 1,500 mosquito varieties exist and they inhabit nearly every region on Earth. They breed in temporary water pools in deserts and in meltwater in Arctic areas, showing their vast adaptability.

Earth Arctic

Coal Dyes By Product Found From Coal Bleaches Also

A by product of coal dyes of nearly any color and the bleaches capable of removing those dyes can be obtained from coal itself.

First Ghost in Poetry Says Iliad by Homer

The ancient Greeks created the first ghost story in writing with the Iliad attributed to Homer. Scholars point to spectral elements and haunting apparitions embedded in the epic, marking the earliest known ghostly motif in poetry.

Marmalade Process Uses Whole Fruit For Efficient Production

A recent patent reveals a marmalade improvement that processes the entire citrus fruit in a continuous operation. The method preserves pectin sugar and juice and allows oils that could add bitterness to escape from the outer surface during processing.

Blanching Vegetables Preserves Flavor Color For Freezing

Blanching or scalding vegetables just before quick freezing prevents flavor and color loss and ensures vegetables retain their food value during storage.

Phoenix: Rise of a Desert Metropolis in Arizona History

Describes Phoenix Arizona growing from a stage coach stop in 1868 to a formally laid out townsite in 1870 and incorporating in 1881. Notes Maricopa County’s large area, Phoenix Sky Harbor as a premier year round airport in the Valley of the Sun.

Phoenix Ariz Maricopa County Vermont Sky Harbor Arizona Valley of the Sun

Caution Against Home Gasoline Use By Fire Officials

The National Board of Fire Underwriters warns gasoline should not be used in homes due to heavy vapors that can travel up to 50 feet to a pilot light and cause an explosion.

George C. Marshall CIO Phillip Murray Labor Organization Boston Marshall U. S Europe International Soundphoto NLRB Paul Herzog Joseph H. Ball Minn Congressional Cenfer Washington National Labor Relations Board AFL International National Board of Fire Underwriters

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