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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1918
Page
3
The Journal cites State Food Commissioner J F Deems urging potato use to conserve flour. Report notes potatoes at 66 cents a bushel and a program by Horace Rand to promote potato distribution in Iowa, with officials urging business leaders to act.
A man claims Mayr s Wonderful Remedy cured his stomach and liver troubles and now seeks a wife. The ad touts TT as a simple preparation that cleanses the intestinal tract and eases inflammation. One dose will convince or money refunded ad appears.
An advertisement notes alternates to potatoes for wheat flour during the crisis and promotes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as effective for loosening coughs and aiding expectoration, with sale at J E Lemmon's Pharmacy.
An observer in Lowden notes rapid changes as the town shifts from pro German ties. Liberty Hall gains a new coat of paint signaling re branding while the German cafe and local institutions follow suit with American symbols and songs at school.
The stage presents The Marriage Question a new surprise comedy by Ralph T. Kettering and Loram C Howard. Measrs. Gaskell and McVitty stage it at the Graham Theater Saturday April 1. The story blends springtime romance with humorous complications and a happy finale. Seats at Mekthinneys.
Mr and Mrs J C Miller report their son Richard has departed with his engineering unit bound for France. The Evening Journal notes the family announcement and plans for further news.
Mrs Michael Striegel of Harper traced her kidnapped grandson Elmer Pipes to Kansas City and recovered him from his mother Mrs Louise Pipes Quintette at police headquarters. The case moves to juvenile court while Dr Pearson urges wartime food production and farming effort, stressing wheat and meat conservation.
An advertisement urges good sleep for energy and clear thinking and credits indigestion and constipation as wakefulness causes. It claims Chamberlain's Tablets relieve both and improve digestion. Sold at Leganon's Pharmacy.
An account details German tactics in Poland including food deprivation and a proposed bounty system offering $46 for baby boys and $55 for baby girls as aid. It notes the Vaterland ship internment in New York harbor and later rapid repairs to land 8,000 troops in France on the first voyage, highlighting wartime coercion and logistics.
Regular meeting of the O Eb. S at Masonic hall Thursday 7 30. Vythian Circle to meet with Mrs H W Russel Wednesday 2 50 PM bring thimble and scissors. Just Us club to meet with Mrs John Dodds Wednesday afternoon election of officers 4512 Mothers Club meets Wednesday 2 PM at Mrs Leslie McFarland home time change. Odd Fellows work in first degree. Cedar Township Knitters meet April 11 with Mrs Clint Gilses. oS S club with Mrs A Durst Thursday 2 PM Waslington Farmers Union at Woodman Hall Saturday April 15 2 PM delegates urged. Presbyterian choir meets Wednesday after prayer meeting change noted.
The perforation of stamps began in England in 1853 for revenue and drafts and in 1854 for postage. Before perforation, stamps were separated with scissors or knives and some users with large needs used a roulette device to cut multiple stamps.
Birds nests used for the famous Chinese soup come from swallows abundant along Java, Ceylon, and Borneo coasts. The nests are built with a gelatinous substance from marine plants and boiled in chicken broth or almond milk. The resulting soup resembles vermicelli but is much more costly.
The Ladies Social of the Presbyterian church will meet Friday afternoon at 2 30 at the church 4613.
The regular business meeting of the Ladies' Aid society of the Methodist church was held with members present to discuss ongoing charitable efforts and plans for upcoming community projects. Suggestions included coordinating outreach, budget review, and scheduling the next volunteer event.
The passage mocks shifting tastes with playful satire, noting yesterday’s breakfast and tomorrow’s plans to try new dishes. It wryly contrasts past disdain with present willingness to experiment, reflecting a dated, humorous tone.
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