Button Factory 15 Plans Second Garden Plot for Workers
American Pearl Button company expands its factory garden program with a second plot donated by Winfield Smouse across from the plant. Last year manager B. Hanmer led successful efforts growing potatoes, corn and other vegetables on two and a half acres, now expanded. Ninety-six machines idle in cutting, workers dwindling due to war work. eight former employees serve in the service, listed as Lieut. Palmgren, Lieut. Burham, David McCartney, Sam Richardson, Lee Ross, Frank Cherryholm, Glen Shuster, and J. N. Buchanan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Pearl Button Company
KB. B. Hanmer
Winfield Smouse
Button
Harry Palmgren
Everette Burham
David McCartney
Sam Richardson
Lee Ross
Frank Cherryholm
Glen Shuster
J. N. Buchanan
Foley Honey and Tar Trial Package Advertisement
An old advertisement urges readers to mail five cents with name and address to Foley & Co in Chicago to receive a trial package of Foley products including honey and tar compound for coughs and colds, kidney pills, and cathartic tablets. Sold by J. E. Lemmon's Pharmacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley & Co
Sheffield Ave
Chicago
Lil
Foley
J. E. Lemmon
Community church groups schedule April events
The Mothers Jewels announce a mile box opening on Saturday April 6 at 2 30 in the church basement. The 42 The Rebekah social is postponed until further notice. The W P M S meets Saturday April 6 at West Main street with Mrs Chas Atkinson and leader Mrs Mabel Rynearson. district convention report expected. The Nineteenth Century club meets Saturday afternoon with Mrs Carl Roberts and WRL holds a regular meeting at 2 00 with initiation and important business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dist Church
W. PF. M.S
The
Methodist Church
Chas. Atkinson
West Main Street
Mabel Rynearson
Nineteenth Century Club
Carl Roberts
WRL
The Afternoon Bridge Era Postponed This Week
The Afternoon Bridge era will not meet this week and an announcement of a new date will be issued later. The notice notes no meeting this week and promises a forthcoming update from organizers.
Fortnightly club Child Study to meet and elect officers
The Child Study department of the Fortnightly club will meet with Mrs. Howard McCleery Monday afternoon for election of officers and Red Cross work. Washington Lodge No. 26 A F and A M will hold a regular meeting this Friday at 7:30 pm with important business and petitions. attendance urged by F M Barnoske W M.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard McCleery
Red Cross
Scouts Called to Report for Liberty Bond Work
Boy Scouts are asked to report at the new YMCA office at four o'clock Saturday afternoon to assist with Liberty Bond work.
NineYearOld Boy Killed After Train Collision Near Station
Albert Wynja nine dies after being crushed by a freight car while crossing tracks north of Rock Island station on route to delivery. He died at county hospital from shock early this morning. The boy lived with mother Lola Wynja and siblings in Washington after Holland immigration. Funeral set for Sunday at First United Presbyterian Church with burial in Elm Grove.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Island
Albert Winja
Firefly
Albert
Rigcht
Lola Wynja
Holland
Washington
Missouri
First United Presbyterian
Centennial
John
Jouke
Wilhelmina
Wiebrigje
Jesse
South Avenue B
First United Presbyterian Church
J. M. Wishart
Elm Grove
Liberty Bond Drive Opens With Local Campaign Effort
Washington county prepares for the third Liberty Loan drive with ward headquarters set for Monday and canvass plans outlined. Officials announce early subscription opportunities, with drive dates staggered across precincts and a goal of oversubscription to boost state standing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
United States
Mr. McNider
Lowa
Marsh W. Bailey
County Liberty Loan Committee
Washington County
Altho
Washington
Ward
Local Potato Prices and Health Ad Notice
Local notice lists 00 bushel White Western potatoes on track tomorrow at 80 cents per bushel, crediting F. W. Brindley. An advertisement cites Foley Kidney Wills for kidney and bladder trouble with testimony from F. B and a Detroit address. Sold by J. F. Lemmon's Pharmacy at Fair Bank 55 Grand River Ave. Detroit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. W. Brindley
F. B&b. Fairbank
Grand River Ave
Detroit
Mich
Foley
J. FE. Lemmon
Advt
Visit to Geneseo Aunt Sparks Family News
David Harvey visited his aunt in Geneseo Illinois yesterday while Mrs John Belville returned from Fairfield after visiting relatives. The notice also lists Fine White Western potatoes priced at 80 cents per 500 bushels and 400 per bushel. F W Brindley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Harvey
Geneseo
Ill
John Belville
Fairfield
Man Rescues Wife Amid Health Miracle Claim
A man touts Mayr’s Wonderful Remedy as saving his wife from severe illness after she could not eat and wasted away. He credits the product with restoring health and weight, urging readers to try it with a money back guarantee. Sold by J E Lemmon’s Pharmacy and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mayr
J. E. Lemmon
Advil
Ames Leaders Toast War Effort with Dr Pearson Visit
President R A Pearson of the state college plans meetings in Washington and Ames with agricultural leaders to discuss war food efforts. Ames President and county officials arrange talks with Dr Pearson, plus a patriotic meeting in Wellman on Sunday focusing on Liberty Loan and food conservation. AClay gathering was also held with County Agent Fedderson Miller Gibson and Col Palmer, signaling multiple county meetings next Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
HI. M.eicher
State Board of Education
R. A. Pearson
State College
Ames
Chicago
Washington
D.C
County Farm Bureau
Pearson
Eicher
Wellman
Clay
M. H. Fedderson
A. R. Miller
W. A. Gibson
Col. D. J. Palmer
Churches Adopt Flexible Summer Schedule
The church explains relief from time changes and will follow its customary summer timetable. Sunday school at 9 30 with workers, prayer service earlier, morning worship at 10 55, Junior B Y P U at 3 00, BY P U at 6 30, and evening worship at 7 80. Pastor M KR Regan signs the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Junior B
BY. P. U
Mrs Neil Ross Dies of Typhoid in Philadelphia
Mrs. Neil Ross died yesterday evening in a Philadelphia hospital from typhoid fever after a short illness on a train trip to make their home there. Funeral services are set for Sunday at four at her sister’s home east of town, with burial in St Joseph Missouri. She leaves her husband and several siblings and was a member of the local church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neil Ross
Joseph, Mo
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George Ross
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Mauck Hardware Store
Frank R. Sage
C. A. Dewey
J. Kellogg
O. K. Mauck
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A. E. Atchison
New York State News
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Cornell College
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Chas, Brown
Inquire Journal
American Pearl Button Co
G. W. Wean
ELI Scotch Collie Pups
Harry May
Riverside
Will Green
J. D. Martin
Patton & McElhinney
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Ainsworth
Lemsey's
FE. Drebert
J. Wittman
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Pedee
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Miksch
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Frank Flaherty
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H. Worley
C. R. Shafer
Journal
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KE. L. Barthelow
W&ttt
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