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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1948
Page
6
Historical note records sugar entering Europe not as a culinary staple but as a medicinal remedy, surprising ancient Greek and Roman audiences. The shift marks sugar's early perceived therapeutic value before widespread culinary use.
State Sen. George Faul and three lawmakers said a plan to fund a soldiers' bonus without using property taxes has wide legislative backing. They discussed the plan with fellow legislators and state officials in Des Moines.
Prices for hogs topped at 29.50 with fair weather forecast. Tonight and tomorrow remain fair with a warming trend expected the following day.
Faul reported strong interest in an $85 million bond proposal to be placed before voters this November. If approved, bonds would be retired by a property tax levy, with surplus funds used to cover interest, avoiding new taxes. Sponsors include Rep. Hicklin and Sens. Berg and Jacobson, all Republicans.
Recent visitors to the Russell Chorpening home were Rev and Mrs White and Bobby and Mr and Mrs Letts and family of nea Sven Mr and Mrs Eugen farmer and family of Wisconsin were Tuesday supper guests at the Arthur Davison home.
Mrs J H Lewis of Newell South Dakota visits Gracehill with Mr and Mrs C Harvey. Details limited by fragmentary OCR but confirms Dakota visit and hosting hosts.
A series of social visits and gatherings are noted in the area. Charles Harvey and Mrs. Harvey hosted a visitor from last week. The Boone, Harvey, Young, and Spahine families spent Thursday at the West Liberty fair. Jean Zick and James Dunbar’s wedding drew relatives from Brighton and nearby. West Chester W.R.C. members joined a meeting, and Clyde Dawson with his sons attended the state fair.
Hogs top the list for converting feed into meat with superior efficiency compared to other farm animals.
Ames Iowa Sept 2 The soil testing lab head at Iowa State College says late summer and early fall is ideal for collecting samples to determine lime and fertilizer needs. He notes crop observation helps but testing is the sure method. The piece ends with a historical note about January being called wolf month by the English a thousand years ago.
Americans spent about 22 billion dollars on food liquor and tobacco in 1940. Alcoholic beverages accounted for 3.6 billion dollars and tobacco for 1.9 billion.
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