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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 06, 1918

Page

8

Local notices and exchanges from the district

Six o clock dinner Sunday evening at Deans Dr A W Clow Osteopath Res 727 Blue Office 785 highest cash prices paid for walnut logs J W Martin Ainsworth Phone 36 12 100 bushel of White Western potatoes on track at 80 cents per bushel Dr W Brindley 442 Warren Shoemake of Oskaloosa spent yesterday evening visiting with friends here while on his way to Kansas City Reason Rittenhouse of Huntington Ind came this morning to attend the funeral of his son the late Oscar Rittenhouse Mrs M R Resan left for Fremont Tuesday morning for a few days visit with friends there She will return Monday evening

W. Brindley Warren Shoemake Oskaloosa Kansas City Reason Rittenhouse Huntington Ind Oscar Rittenhouse M. R. Resan Fremont M. K. Bailey Warren, Ind

Local Notes and Social Roundup From Washington and Ainsworth

City visitors include Mr. and Mrs. S. A. Walker from Ainsworth. Mrs. CC D Liggett and daughter Helen from Ft. Morgan visit Washington and Ainsworth. Dean's offers Peach Melba Sundae and butterfat specials. Mrs. Ray Henss recovering from illness. Potatoes and seed shipments noted. Mahaska county youths head to Kansas City for motor mechanics training. Smallpox quarantine relief for Tom Deal family. C M Robinson injured in fall at Brighton. Local visits from Rev. Reese and others.

CC. D. Liggett Helen Ft. Morgan, Colo Washington and Ainsworth

War era program opens at 8 at Methodist church

Tonight at 8 at the Methodist church the G A R marks the first anniversary of US entry into the war and the Shiloh battle anniversary with a Liberty Bond drive. Speakers include Dr J A Glendinning H M Eicher W H Butterfield Col D J Palmer Rev M R Regan Marsh W Bailey A R Miller and Mrs Julia Cavender. The event features a brief program and a musical act. veterans invited as guests of honor amid expected rain and NY troop departure.

Methodist Church America Shiloh J. A. Glendinning H. M. Eicher W. H. Butterfield D. J. Palmer M. R. Regan Marsh W. Bailey A. R. Miller Julia Cavender New York

Local notices include meals at Dean's and farm sale listings

Regular meals and lunch available at all hours at Deans. A bushel price listing shows 0 cents per bushel for bushels. Fr W Brindley noted. A late arrival Ena Auten of West Chester visits Miss Fern Relief. For sale a nice lot of new furniture including bed set, dining suite, and rugs at Fred N Anderson 112 Ek Washington. A baby girl Marguerite Lucille born to Mr and Mrs Harvey F Jones of Rock Island. 500 bushels White Western potatoes on track at 80 cents per bushel. Prairie Center Farmers Union meeting April 8 at 8 30 pm hosted by state president O F Wilson from Wapello. families urged to attend. Secretary BE L Meyer 4114.

W. Brindley Fred N. Anderson Washington Street O. Fe, Wilson Wapello Farmers’ Union Prairie Center Washington L, Meyer Secy

Mail Wagon Wrecked on Dock Island Crossing

Yesterday a dock island engine crashed into the mail wagon driven by George Boileau. The impact demolished the wagon and stripped the harness from the horse, but Boileau escaped serious injury and the horse was unharmed. Boileau was backing the wagon to the platform as the engine approached. Ross Funeral Moved to Different Location Due to Rain. The funeral for Mrs. Neil Ross will be held at a new site tomorrow because of wet weather.

Jim Dock Island George Boileau

Funeral at Crone residence for sister’s service

Funeral service will be held at the home of Mrs. L. M. Crone located at 601 North Iowa Ave on Sunday at 4 00 p m. The service follows arrangements with Mrs. Al Crone in the countryside.

al Crone L. M. Crone North Iowa Ave

Patriotism and Religion in Billy Sunday’s War Message

The Chicago Herald argues Billy Sunday blends faith with anti German militarism, praising Christian ethics guiding Allies in a just, enduring peace. It condemns German state religion, warns that “holy war” serves oppression, and urges readers to become better patriots and upholders of democracy.

Billy Sunday Chicago Herald

Service and Success. The World Is Ruled by Its Servants

A concise reflective note stating that power rests with servants and that a successful servant governs, with a dash of quotation framing the idea of mastery through service.

Haddock

Fourth Ward looks to boost Liberty Loan subscriptions

D. J. Ross announces a Monday open house at the Y M C A office to encourage Fourth Ward residents to volunteer for the third Liberty Loan. Committee members will assist from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., with staged canvassing on Wednesday for those not yet subscribed.

D. J. Ross Liberty Loan Committee Fourth Ward Y. M Third Liberty Loan Winfield Smouse J. T. Matthews Frank Stewart W. S. Eldridge J. M. Bratten T. J. Dempsey W. M. Keeley J. Rothschild W. A. Sigler

Today Is Our Day to Show Love and Help Others

A reflective note on living in the moment and expressing love through human helpfulness. It asserts that current actions define character more than unknown futures and warns against cynicism, citing a learned lesson from painful experiences.

David Starr Jordan

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