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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1949
Page
7
A lesson on thermal conductivity explains why metal feels colder than wood. Metals transfer heat from the skin faster, so even at the same room temperature and below body temperature, metal draws heat away more quickly and feels colder to the touch.
Article extols woodchuck shooting as family sport. Henry Davis of Remington notes father son participation builds woodsmanship and understanding. It recommends stalking, planning, and using 22 caliber rifles with hollow point bullets for clean kills.
An unusually severe water has damaged farm buildings with torn roofs and washed-out foundations. Winds and snows have caused settlement while spring thaws worsen conditions. agricultural engineers urge immediate repairs to prevent further losses.
To support and stabilize a damaged foundation, jack the sill, excavate under the wall, and fill with concrete composed of one part cement, two parts sand, and five parts coarse aggregate. Extend below the frost line, form the footing, cure, backfill, and improve drainage. Consider roof upgrades like fire resistant asphalt shingles for efficiency.
Large crowd witnesses a four team tournament opening night in Riverside. Hills defeat Riverside 6 to 1 while Kos Raiders top Richmond 13 to 6, then Hills beat Kos 5 to 0. Local updates include visits, births, and student moves among area families.
Mr and Mrs E M Cox and Mr and Mrs Ed Shalla entertained guests at a euchre party at the Shalla home Sunday evening Prizes went to Mrs Wilbert Olsen and Elmer Schweitzer for high and Mr and Mrs Louis Havel for consolation A lunch followed in the evening Attendees included the Haves Olsen Schweitzer Hansen and Kate Shalla all of Moline Illinois and Way
Henna and other plant-based dyes are among the safest options for hair coloring and have few reported sensitivity cases.
Northwestern University geologist Laurence L. Sioss proposes a system of predictable evolution. In a paper to the Association of Petroleum Geologists in St. Louis he shows fossils from 500 million years ago to now follow a pattern: few types at first, a surge to many, then a gradual decline toward extinction, enabling predictions for living species.
John Weeks of Auburn Polytechnic Institute extension service poultry division stresses sanitation as the best defense against poultry diseases. He adds heat needs vary with house type, brooder, and chick age, and chicks should be kept comfortable.
Livestock market totals show hogs open strong with most sales up 25 cents and tops at 22.30 on a single load. cattle and calves sale volumes list 14,000 cattle and 700 calves with steers and heifers mostly steady to up 50 cents, high grades 28.75 to 30.25 for feeders, cows and bulls priced across the usual ranges. Sheep offerings total 2,500 with slaughter ewes light, lambs 23.50 to 24.00 for good and choice, yearlings at 21.00 for top wethers, Idahos weaker at 23.75.
Chicago market update shows Wheat, Corn, Oats and Soybeans with varied open high low and close figures across Sept Dec Mar May and July contracts. Notable values include Wheat Sept 203 205, Corn Sept 121 124, Soybeans Nov 291 235 231, with other months showing shifting ranges and occasional percent quotes.
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