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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1941
Page
5
Mah Jong's Eight Century Chinese Roots
A brief overview notes mah jong has been played in China for eight centuries, highlighting its long cultural history and enduring popularity among players across generations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
Jubaland Natives Branding Themselves with Cattle Markings
In Jubaland, Africa, some native groups reportedly brand themselves using the same design as their cattle. The practice blends cultural identification with traditional animal branding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jubaland
Africa
Light Testing Device
A light meter measures room brightness with precision akin to how a thermometer gauges temperature. It explains the device as a compact instrument for assessing light intensity.
Knitted Garments Favored for Children's Underwear
Knitted materials are described as more desirable than woven fabrics for children's underclothing due to porosity moisture absorption and ease of washing.
PTA Opens New Year With City Council and Leaders
Members of the Parent Teacher association's City Council and unit leaders attended a school of instruction and social hour at Stewart school. The gathering kicked off the year's projects with attendance noted for many council and assisting leaders across several rows of seated participants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parent Teacher Association
Stewart School
Randolph Kelsey
BE. P. Rich
Hubert Redlinger
Robert Noonan
Frank Barden
Phil Weldin
Max Cook
Homer Godwin
Archie Hower
Sam Erwin
William Barth
Oakley Payne
Theodore Brown
Richard McCleery
L. . Travis
Fred Downing
Ted Crone
Everett Burham
Ray Whitehead
B. FE. Miller
Victor Masson
S. W. Easter
Walter R. Brown
R. J. Patterson
Frank Kos
Ethel McCreedy
Glenn L. Wilson
Aileen Jeffrey
G. A. Haycreen
A. BE
Baldrige
Art Prail
Rations and Lime Topics for Farm Crops and Pigs
Washington county farmers may influence pig lamb and calf crop sizes by balancing rations with vitamins and minerals. Vitamin A from greens and carrots supports reproduction, while Vitamin E and C affect fertility. lime use doubles in Iowa, with fall applications favored to improve soil and legume health ahead of seeding. a national soybean meeting is scheduled September 12 at Iowa State College with experts to address seeding methods and processing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County
J. W. Chandler
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Wisconsin Experiment Station
Iowa
Bruce M. Kilpatrick
Iowa Star College — Extension Agronomist
Hawkeye
Kilpatrick
AAA
FSA
Farm Bureau
College Extension Service
Agronomist
Towa
Soils Department
Iowa State College
Ames
United States
American Soybean Association
M. G. Weiss
USDA
Des Moines
College
Iowa Agricultural Extension Service
Iowa Agricultural Experiment Station
C. F. Arney
University of Minnesota
Small Grains Authority
Towang
Weiss
Una Lewis Marries Ralph W Lindsey in Unionville
Mr and Mrs FElWin Lewis announce the marriage of their daughter Una to Ralph W Lindsey of San Francisco California. The ceremony took place in Unionville Missouri on July 20. Lindsey is a graduate of Washington high school and Madame Kennedy beauty school of Des Moines. They will reside between Washington and Red Oak until mid October before moving to California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Felwin Lewis
Una
Ralph W. Lindsey
San Francisco
Calif
Unionville
Lindsey
Washington High School
Madame Kennedy Beauty School
Des Moines
W. A. Bechtel Company
Washington
Red Oak
California
Veteran Keota Physician Retires From Practice at 74
Keota Sept 11 Dr F Q O Pershing retires after 30 years in Keota selling practice and office equipment to Dr Chester Demaree Richland. Born 1867 in Hancock County Illinois he delivered over 1000 babies and held memberships in county and state medical associations. He and Mrs Winifred Pershing will remain in Keota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keota
F. Q O. Pershing
Chester Demaree
Richland
Crescent City
J. L. Tasue
A. John Droz
Droz
Washington
Pershing
F. J. Bjork
Kansas City
Bjork
Hancock County
Hedding College
Abingdon
College of Physicians and Surgeons
Keokuk
Polielinie Hospital
Chicago
Keokuk County Medical Society
Iowa State Medical Society
American Medical Association
K.P
Masonic
Scottish Rite
Shriners
Winifred Bray
Orville
Mrs. Pershing
Saving Fuel by Painting a Damp Brick House
Painting a damp brick house that is hard to heat reduces moisture intrusion and helps conserve energy. The practice often leads to notable savings on annual fuel bills for homeowners and renters alike.
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Washington County News Review
Washington Bay
Far East
Charles K. Dusenbery
Lee Dusenbery
East Jefferson Street
United States Navy
Northampton
Australia
Navy
Great Lakes
San Diego
Tiawan
Margery A. Means
Roy A. Means
R. Stewart Bell
J. Russell Bell
United Presbyterian Church
George Kerr
David Pearson
Thomas Gray
Robert Masson
Merle Booth
Miss Harvey
iMeans
Stewart Bell
Meeker
Morris
iMr
Mean
Means
South Fourth Avenue
Betty Hamil
Frances Hays
Mr. Pearson
Masson
Mr. Gray
Glenn Hayes
George Means
David Thomas
Everett Means
Duane
Marian Means
Lester Means
Ray Marker
Iowa City
Lee Thompson
Ainsworth
Mrr
T. V. Knerr
Kalona
Bell
Evening Journal
The
North Marion Avenue
Mrs. Stewart Bell
Parent-Teacher Association
Farm Bureau Notes
Una Lewis
R. W. Lindsey
New York
Seneca
Ontario
Indiana
Patoka
Mt. Carnel
McClare
BR. W. Lindsey
Red Sea
T I. S. N. Phonephoto
Steel Seafarer
U. S
Middle East
Knotek Bros
Dr. F. 0
BIG Sister
Jane Withers
Jane
Taffeta Bros
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