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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 03, 1918

Page

6

March births filed with county clerk list many townships

In March forty three births were reported to the county clerk's vital statistics office. The list names the child, birth date, and parents' residence, including many Michigan area townships such as Washington, Cedar, Riverside, and Wellman, with several February dates noted.

Adrian Frank Walter Lime Creek Township Anderson Alice Eleanor Jackson Township Brumback Aline Mae Ballew Cecil Jackson Washington

Relief shipment sent to Franca with clothing items

A new relief shipment to Franca includes 130 aprons 40 rompers 30 baby quilts and three comforts. Clubs P P L White Way Cedar Knitters and West Chester Red Cross plus county home people contributed. Donations also came from Mr and Mrs R H Walker and Mrs A F Putnam. Handkerchiefs and more comfort bags are requested.

P. P. L. the White Way Cedar Knitters West Chester Red Cross White Way Club Edith Brookhart R. H. Walker A. FE. Putnam France Dougherty’s

Soldier Louis Anderson Joins Engineer Corps

Louis Anderson enlisted in the engineer corps of the army and left last evening for Jefferson Barracks Missouri where he has been assigned. He enlisted at Omaha and spent a few days with his parents Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Anderson.

Louis Anderson Engineer Corps Army Jefferson Barracks Omaha Mrs J. T. Anderson

Masons Entertain Friends With Eloquent Addresses And Music

Yesterday evening at the Masonic rooms a large gathering of Masons and invited friends heard eloquent addresses and music. Dr. J A Glendinning J L Brockhart J D Glasgow and A N Alberson spoke while C E F King provided the music. The program mixed social chatter with a formal section.

J. A. Glendinning J. L. Brookhart J. D. Glasgow A. N. Alberson C. EF King Glendinning Universal Brotherhood of Man Hrockhart Glasgow Mr. Alberson Charles A. Dewey Mr. King

Foley’s Honey and Tar Proved Best for Children’s Coughs

Mrs. M. E. Schlarb of Ashland Pennsylvania reports her child’s cold improves with Foley’s Honey and Tar. The ad notes use for coughs croup and whooping cough and states it is available at J. E. Lemmon’s Pharmacy.

Foley M. E. Schlarb Oakland Ave Ashland J. E. Lemmon Advt

Dodders and Taylors Celebrate Shared Anniversary

Friends and relatives gathered at the Harrison Dodder home to honor Mr. and Mrs. G N Dodder on their 45th wedding anniversary and J F H Taylor on his 60th birthday. A bountiful dinner topped by carnations and greenery followed, with guests including Rev. and Mrs J A Glendinning, Nellie and Lavonia Dodder, Emma line Williams, Louise Shafer, and Join Homer Combs. The event was thoroughly enjoyed.

G. N. Dodder J. F. H. Taylor Harrison

Church and union notices for April events

A list of local society meetings and activities scheduled for April including Painters Union No 760 meeting April 2, Ladies Aid at St Pauls April 4, Good Times Club gathering, Delta Alphas ten cent social April 4, Christian church Missionary society April 4, sewing group at Nora Dewys April 3, Red Cross work Thursday, Methodist Junior Choir rehearsal moved to Friday.

Painters’ Union S. Moothart Ladies’ Aid Society St. Paul's Evangelical Church Delta Alphas Methodist Church The Missionary Society of the Christian Church Matt Anderson E. Keating Methodist

Fighting Mosquitoes with Eucalypts in Stagnant Pools

In fighting the mosquito pest it is advised to plant eucalypts around stagnated pools. These thirsty trees absorb water and keep large areas dry after establishing. Swamps in Italy and France have been reclaimed using eucalyptus.

Italy France

Three Dollar Gold Pieces Authorized and Discontinued

The $38 gold piece coinage was authorized February 21, 1853 and the act ending it passed September 26, 1890. From 1854 through 1889 inclusive 589,792 pieces were minted. Those remaining are mostly in collectors hands.

Ads Highlight Items of Interest Today

Advertisements in today’s paper spotlight notable items for readers. The section emphasizes bargains, household goods, and local services likely to attract attention from shoppers and instrument buyers alike.

Reflections on a Child's Ego and Social Politeness

The text notes a growing child as the most interesting person, urging restraint and concealment of self admiration. It recalls a tale of a boy who listened politely as his mother boasted to neighbors about his cute manners, contrasting vanity with social etiquette.

Real Bore

Red Cross event postponed to April 4 at 8 pm

The social at Mr. and Mrs. Will Stafford's home in Harvey has been postponed from Tuesday evening to Thursday evening April 4 at 8 o'clock.

Red Cross Rude Warfel Will Stafford Harve

Chicago Beats Socialists in Aldermanic Elections

Chicago delivered a decisive rejection of socialist candidates as loyalist votes swept aldermanic races. Mayor Thompson’s slate was defeated in every contest while overall turnout reached 587,870 with 477,008 men and 47,447 women voting, marking 49 percent participation of eligible voters.

Chicago Thompson Tsssgo

Baker Tightens Censorship on France Army Info

Washington April 3 under orders from Secretary Baker no longer will details about American forces in France be released by Washington. The War Department will continue to handle information about troops at home and in the United States as before.

United States France Washington War Department Baker

Will Set A Day Of Prayer In War Time

The house concurred in a senate resolution asking the president to name a day of prayer for American arms in Washington.

House Senate Wilson Washington

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