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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1918
Page
3
Exhibitors praised the square event despite chilly weather. A few cars sold and many visitors compared makes to plan future purchases. Accessories drew strong trade as dealers foresee an annual show, with a slow race featuring three six cylinder cars won by Ira Shenefelt in a Mitchell.
An old advertisement from J. E. Lemmon's Pharmacy markets Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as effective for loosening a cough and easing expectoration, urging readers to buy for relief.
A brief want ad notes a personal item or property for sale in the Journal. The notice states the seller’s contact method and price or bargaining terms. Readers are invited to inquire with the listed contact for details and availability.
The H M Shellabarger barber shop north of the Farmers and Merchants Bank passed into the hands of Guy Nevius and Shelly Eberling who take possession today. They bring Globe barber shop experience and will be assisted by George Ward George Patterson Wise Long will continue pantatorium work. Shellabarger may pursue other plans.
The Third Liberty Loan committee sets up ward offices in Washington with ward chairmen at each site. Subscriptions accepted 9 AM to 9 PM on April 5 1918, with volunteers and helpers ready. Those unable to visit will be contacted by committees to secure pledges.
The plan rewards subscribers to the Third Liberty Loan with flags and public recognition. Cities meeting quotas will fly the official flag, while individuals receive window posters and a personal sign in home windows. An honor roll and certificates from the Treasury identify towns earning the flag. Each bond holder gets a window card as a receipt.
The funeral was held yesterday afternoon at the home of her son John Chance on East Madison street. Rev M R Regan of the Baptist church conducted the service. A duet by Mrs Grace Bishop and Mrs Ralph Minick followed. Interment was in Elm Grove cemetery with pallbearers being her four sons Harvey Sylvester John and Allen Chance.
The BH O Class of the Methodist church begins a study of the great European War replacing regular Bible study for several weeks to stimulate patriotism. The first session will be held next Sunday morning with expected large attendance. The Presbyterian church held its annual congregational meeting after a worship dinner in the church basement. Officers elected for the coming year include Win Smouse as Congregational president C C Cunningham as vice president H E Case as secretary J C Ford as treasurer and others overseeing Sunday school and church activities.
Mr. G. M. Davidson of the VA 8th army is at the Congress hotel for three days to recruit young men for the army. Ages 18 to 41 are wanted for all branches. Meet him to discuss enlistment and decide which side you are on.
Red Cross items organized by Mrs. Rude Warfel with 16 000 April dressing. many workers urged. Red Cross social at Harve postponed to Thursday April 4 at 8 pm. County Meeting of the Partners Union at Woodman Hall Washington Sat April 13 at 2 pm. delegates urged. Mothers Jewels annual Hillbiox Opening Apr 6 at 2 20 pm in church basement. mothers and children invited. Mission Circle Baptist Church program at Mrs B M Doolittle home Friday 2 30 pm.
Miss Lulu Durst returns from Fredonia after a brief visit. The L A Green family moves into the McFarland flat east of town.
Mrs Emma Mason stays at the home of her nephew 2 D Sherman while Bernard Walker a sailor in training at Great Lakes Naval Station is home on furlough Maynard Brown who visited for a week has returned to service in the army at Camp Cody
The dahlia first appeared in Mexico City botanical gardens where the director sent a specimen in 1784 to the director of Madrid then the plant became the first known pluai specimen in Europe.
H. bk. heating will give his dance at Phoenix hall Monday evening April 8. Music by Shuberts.
Regular choir meeting of Presbyterian group set for 7 20 PM this evening. Full attendance desired to discuss important business and upcoming events.
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