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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1918
Page
7
Community briefs from over county neighborhoods highlight local events, updates, and short notices across Washington County. Read about gatherings, church activities, school happenings, and civic notices shaping nearby communities.
The Brighton Township war loan drive led by FE L Edmondson exceeded expectations with the big loan going well over the top. Several thousand dollars more are expected as canvassing continues. Widespread enthusiasm marked the Friday and Saturday push across Brighton and surrounding areas. The report also lists salesmen and locals involved, alongside various community notices from Crawfordsville and nearby towns.
Miss Vivian Barrow visited Eldon over Sunday with her parents Dr and Mrs W H Parks. The outing included time with local friends and the pair were seen at several informal gatherings.
Clara Kimball Young stars in Shirley Kaye at the Fox tonight and tomorrow a tense American life drama with high class comedy. The plot centers on Shirley’s rise from indulgent Long Island society to financial savvy and a romantic triangle with Daisy, T J Magen, and John Rowson.
A reflection notes that exposing an ambassador to abuse is achieved by sending him away without an answer. It frames diplomatic neglect as a surefire method to provoke mistreatment and undermines dialogue. The quote emphasizes the harm of unresolved questions in official communications.
A USDA Farmers Bulletin on cheese explains it is a high protein, versatile food to be consumed at the right time. It highlights an inch cube of American cheese yielding more protein than lean meat of equal size and urges reading Farmers Bulletin No. 487 for multiple uses.
The Department of Agriculture announces a commercial scale method to extract citric acid from cull lemons. The product has been sold at several cents above market price. The Bureau of Chemistry also reports orange pulp for marmalade and citrus peel preparation methods for market use.
An official announcement states 46 712 British prisoners are held by the enemy including in Switzerland. The total includes members of the regular army territorial forces royal navy and naval division with several divisions listed.
A vege table named coyote, not an animal, grows on a vine and can be used as a pickle or relish. It is described as appetizing and popular among tasters. The item is proposed as an extra food supply for national efforts to beat the Kaiser. The vegetable is roughly cucumber sized.
In a clever ruse, hunters wear boots while hidden, remove them for the monkeys to see, then leave boots with gum in the insoles. The trained apes imitate the action, slipping on the boots and becoming unable to climb. A want will sell it.
Keota and Wapello host the Muscatine district meeting of the Women’s Foreign Missionary Societies of Methodist churches. Officers elected include Elsie Will president and Wapello’s W. Pulse treasurer. Miss Lydia Pool from India speaks at a notable session.
Ottumwa April The nomination committee of the Southeastern Iowa Teachers' Association reported the following nominations to the convention President Superintendent O P Flower Oskaloosa Miss Minnie Conner elected treasurer as part of the slate proceeded for the convention led by O P Flower.
A compact note describes Maltese as Oriental in design with Arabic core and Italian influence. It claims Maltese has no grammar, is phonetic and idiomatic in structure.
A reader from Sheboygan Wisconsin reports severe fatigue nervousness sleepless nights and poor appetite. After taking Vinol he now eats well sleeps soundly and feels alert and strong gaining eleven pounds. The ad claims Vinci’s complete formula promotes a healthy appetite and restored strength with the formula printed on every package.
Epictetus argues discipline is essential in warfare. He warns that neglecting orders harms all, likening it to making the army useless for digging trenches or raising ramparts. The speaker urges vigilance, role fulfillment, and steadfast duty to the commander.
The Chicago health bulletin asserts that plants require sun and so do people. It urges homes and workspaces to have ample sunlight to ensure well being and productivity.
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