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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 15, 1947

Page

3

Pumpkin Pie Variations with Ginger Snap Crusts

Cooler weather invites richer desserts with new crusts and fillings. Two pumpkin pie variations use ginger and cinnamon spices, evaporated milk, orange juice, and a ginger snap graham crust, baked first at 425 then at 300 degrees until set.

Simple Foods And Desserts From Old Cookery Notes

A collection of steam and parboil cooking basics followed by several pie and dessert recipes. Includes steps for making stuffed vegetables, green pepper filling, and fruit and nut pies with custard fillings and a honey crumb crust. Recipes detail ingredients, mixing, baking temperatures, and chilling times.

Independent Indians in Chile and Argentina

Nomadic Araucanians of southern Chile and southern Argentina are described as the last to submit to Spanish rule and continue a fiercely independent existence to this day.

Chile Argentina North America

Savory Leftovers: Mushrooms and Tuna Salad Ideas

Sliced sauteed mushrooms with pot roast offer a steak like substitute. Tuna, salmon, meats and egg salads stretch ingredients and pair with hard cooked eggs, macaroni, peas, celery and green pepper. Cold tongue with chili sauce on lettuce makes a warm night snack or Sunday bite. Some eat as salad others make a sandwich on rye.

Theorists Link Redmen to Ancient Lost Lands

Theorists connect the American Redmen to Mu and Atlantis, while others claim roots in the lost tribe of Israel or the wandering Greeks of Homer. The debate reflects a mix of mythology and ethnic mythmaking in sports nickname origins.

Redmen Atlantis Israel Homer

Veteran questions and VA guidance on loans and benefits

The column answers reader queries on GI loans, VA guarantee limits, new disability rates, enlistment after dishonorable discharge, GI bill tuition, and funds transfer for a POW relative. It explains VA does not lend money, but guarantees up to 4000 dollars, and notes October start for raised rates.

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Hot and Cold HEN Ted Carleton Weighs Career Move

Ted Carleton faces a crucial choice between accepting Verne Chandler's vice president offer or joining Carstairs and Keith as treasurer. At home Debby and Janet celebrate Deborah's sixth birthday as Ted weighs Verne's trustworthiness and the risk to his family. He resolves to leave Verne and do the opposite of his rival's wishes.

Ted Carleton Verne Chandler Deborah Janet Debbie Verne Carstairs Keith O. K Ted

Colors for clothing to deter mosquitoes

Entomologists say wear white or yellow in mosquito rich areas and avoid black blue and red. Mosquitoes do not distinguish colors but they react to light reflected by colors.

First Idaho House Built by Hudson Bay Traders in 1809

Near Clark Fork Idaho on Pend d Oreille lake David Thompson and a Hudson Bay Company party built Kallyspell House a small trading post. It marked the first house ever constructed in Idaho.

Clark Fork Ida Pend d’Oreille Lake David Thompson Hudson Bay Company Kallyspell House Idaho

South Tyrol Boundary and Regions Across the Alps

The Upper Adige region sits between the Brenner pass and Salerno, spanning rugged peaks up to 11,000 feet. History notes Germanic settlement through Brenner corridors and Tyrol’s name origin near Merano. Post 1861 Italy gains the Brenner boundary. after World War I Italy acquires South Tyrol and Trento. The population mix and landscapes mirror coastal plains and vineyards, with Alpine fortening and desert-adjacent lowlands.

Upper Adige South Tyrol Brenner Pass Salerno Delaware Europe Divide Tyrol Adige Merano Trento Trient Italy Brenner

Pressure Saucepans Boost Quick Cooking and Savings

Pressure saucepans provide faster cooking by trapping steam to raise temperatures above boiling. They save fuel and preserve nutrients, with several manufacturers offering heat resistant designs that tolerate rapid pressure changes.

Navy study finds low filariasis risk from returning servicemen

Captain L T Coggeshall reports a study of thousands of sailors and marines showing very light infection levels. Most were removed from the area. blood tests showed no parasites. Filariasis was acquired by 10 431 Navy personnel in the South Pacific, mainly the Samoan islands, with 2 595 observed over 17 months at Klamath Falls Oregon. Filariae are threadlike worms transmitted by mosquitoes and can cause lymphatic blockage with fever and swelling.

L. T. Coggeshall Navy Coggeshall South Pacific Klamath Falls Ore Man

California Vineyards and Growth of American Wine

European winemakers brought the century old art to California during the Gold Rush era. Today great vineyards span Napa to Santa Cruz mountains, with Southern California hosting one of the world's largest vineyards over 5,000 acres. California produces about ninety percent of U S wine on roughly half a million acres.

California Golden State United States Napa Valley Sierra Nevada Foothills Livermore Santa Clara Sacramento San Joaquin Santa Cruz Mountains

Estonian origins and Finno-Ugric ties explored

Ethnologists trace Estonians to the Volga region during ancient migrations. They share a Finno Ugric heritage with Finns and, though debated, have Western orientation. Connections to Hungarians are noted as remote.

Baltic Volga

Pope Sets Four World Records in Walking Trials

A. H. G. Pope in 1932 set world marks for 5, 6, 7 and 8 miles. He covered 8 miles 474 yards in one hour and notes that trained walkers should complete a mile in about 64 minutes.

A. H. G. Pope

Pillows praised for light weight and durability

The list highlights good pillows as lightweight with high resiliency and buoyancy. It also notes durable ticking, easy cleanliness, and freedom from odor as key characteristics.

Auction Furthers Far East Rugs Fetch High NYC Prices

A 6 by 11 foot Persian rug sold at a New York City auction for 36000 dollars, about 5000 per square yard, reflecting strong demand for antique Oriental pieces. The sale highlights brisk prices for vintage carpets in the market.

New York City

Life expectancy gaps widen for urban whites since 1900

The article notes a 60 percent greater increase in life expectancy for white city residents compared with rural whites since 1900, highlighting urban health improvements as a major trend.

United States

Commonwealth label adopted by four states

Pennsylvania Massachusetts Virginia and Kentucky have officially adopted the term Commonwealth instead of State in formal usage and government documents.

Pennsylvania Massachusetts Virginia Kentucky Commonwealth

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