Farms Decline in 1945 Census Farmland Hit
The 1945 census counted 1.1 billion acres in farmland across 5.8 million farms, 600000 fewer than in 1920, reflecting a long term decline in farm numbers and total area.
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1947
Page
6
Sterling Silver Fineness Standards Explained
Sterling means 825 to 1000 fine, with 915 parts silver and 75 parts alloy to ensure hardness. The ratio is set by law and defines workable purity levels.
Steelmaking Furnaces Reach 1170 in United States
The number of steelmaking furnaces in the United States has reached 1,170 with an annual capacity of 91,241,250 tons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
First Planned City Kahun Built for Pyramid Workers
The first authentic planned city is Kahun in Egypt. It was constructed as a housing project for workers on the Illahun pyramid and represents an early example of deliberate urban design.
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Kahun
Illahun Pyramid
Slaughter Service Expands as Locker Plants Grow
About forty percent of U S locker plants offer slaughter service now, a steep rise from roughly five percent in 1940, reflecting broader capacity in the meat industry.
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United States
Oldest Ohio college building Cutler Hall
Cutler Hall at Ohio University in Athens, built in 1816, stands as the oldest college building in the old Northwest Territory.
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Cutler
Ohio University
Athens
Old Northwest Territory
Keeping Road Together Dust Control via Calcium Chloride
Road specialists say applying calcium chloride to gravel surfaces keeps the road in shape and reduces dust. The method is noted for compacting loosened material and improving drivability on rural lanes.
Transit Vehicles Could Stretch From New York to Cincinnati
A humorous estimate suggests if all street cars trackless trolleys and gas buses in America were parked bumper to bumper they would form a solid line from New York to Cincinnati highlighting vast transit fleet size.
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America
New York
Cincinnati
Cement Pile at Grand Coulee Dam Vast Enough for Pyramids
A massive cement pile at Grand Coulee Dam holds enough material to construct three Great Pyramids, illustrating the scale of the project and the immense engineering effort involved.
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Grand Coulee Dam
Nylon rope shifts from war use to ranch work
Nylon rope once used as a war material for towing gliders is now available for peace time ranch work. It will be used to make lariats and saddle girths on farms and ranches.
World’s First Champ James Figg Retires Undefeated
James Figg, acclaimed as the world’s first bare knuckle boxing champion after taking the crown in 1719, retires in 1730 still undefeated, marking a historic end to a volatile era in early boxing.
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James Figg
Scrap leftovers repurposed for baby blocks
Remodeling scraps can be saved and shaped into small blocks for babies. Odd shapes, sanded smooth and decorated with paint or decals, offer a simple DIY toy option.
Date With Death Tops Massachusetts Traffic Pattern
A statewide Massachusetts survey lists Saturday Friday and Sunday as the worst days for traffic accidents in that order, with Wednesday the lightest day. The peak hour is 5 to 6 p m due to fatigue causing delayed reactions to emergencies and slower braking or steering responses.
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Massachusetts
Fat Salvage Campaigns Save 739 Million Pounds
Between 1942 and 1947 campaigns salvaged 739,965,267 pounds of fat. About five seventh of the total was saved by American homemakers.
Three-Cent Piece Authorized in 1865 Coinage Act
The Act of Congress on March 3 1865 authorized a three-cent piece with b percent copper and 25 percent nickel. The first coins were issued that year and the nickel ore used was mined in the United States and shipped to England as matte for refining.
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United States
England
Fish as a Protein Source in Diet
The passage groups fish with meat poultry and eggs as major protein sources providing iron and B vitamins. It notes fish with fat content carry substantial vitamins A and D.
Speed of an Elephant
Elephants can move at 25 miles per hour but only for a short distance.
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