Soldiers urged to submit pictures for county war history
Mr Matthews at the Journal office asks remaining discharged soldiers to send their pictures and data now. Representatives are named across communities to collect information, and engravings of $2.50 will be given to soldiers with no purchase obligation. The project emphasizes cooperative effort and no sale pressure.
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Journal
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Eardley Fell, Jr
Wellman
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Oliver Dunlap
Falona
Iowa
J. J. Reha
Riverside Highland
George Wallace
Ainsworth
Crawford
Nellie Manners
Crawfordsville
Gladys Fisher
Keot
Washington
Chicago
Mr. Matthews
Mercy of the Future Phrase from Bulwer Lytton
A reflective line attributed to Bulwer Lytton contemplates mercy shaping the future as a veil over the unknown. The aphorism suggests mercy governs the course of what lies ahead and frames destiny with compassion.
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Mercy
Bulwer Lytten
Band and Speakers greet crowd in rain at Liberty Loan rally
In Muscatine Central Park a crowd of about 1000 heard Dr J B Rendall urge a hundred percent American support for the fifth Liberty Loan. Captain Dan Newquist of the 168th infantry spoke of paying the war debt, recounting Allied victories and the need to finish the job. The event included a band from Camp Dodge, a drill by Great Lakes sailors, and a town reception before a damp day’s travel to further drives.
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Muscatine Presbyterian Church
Central Park
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Dan Newquist
168Th Infantry
Chateau Thierry
Rock Island
Camp Dodge
Great Lakes Naval Training Station
Columbus Junction
L. H. Wallace
Washington
Dave Livingston
Captain Newquist
Smith
Washington National
Louisa
Des Moines
Liberty Loan
Burke to Speak at Washington County Victory Loan Meeting
Friday night at eight, John Burke former North Dakota governor and U S treasurer will headline campaign events in Washington county for the fifth Liberty Loan to be known as the Victory Loan. He will address the county war loan organization at three o clock in the court room and speak at the Methodist church in the evening after community singing. Washington county aims to contribute its share to war expenses with volunteer workers and quotas matching prior drives.
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Liberty Loan
Victory Loan
Washington County
John Burke
Iowa
North Dakota
United States
War Loan
Court House
New Methodist Church
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Burke
Mrs Nichols Sues George Nichols for Divorce in Ames
Mrs Violette Nichols, formerly of Washington and Ames, sues Georges Nichols for divorce claiming abuse. The couple married in September 1916 and have an attachment issued to protect her property. Nichols, a contractor and teamster noted for his 500 pound frame, drew public attention during a Washington visit with a carnival exhibit.
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Violette Nichols
Washington
Ames
Georges Nichols
Des Moines Register
Nichols
Mahlon Smith
Nichola
Smith
James Williams
George Nichols
Iowa
George W. Nichols
Coughs and Colds Weaken Childs Growth Ad
A faded advertisement notes that lingering coughs colds and snuffles drain a child’s strength hindering growth. It promotes Foley's Honey and Tar as a remedy for coughs colds croup and whooping cough from Lemmon's Pharmacy.
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Foley
Washington women meet at church for Victory Bond drive
A meeting of the women of Washington will be held at the old M. E. church Thursday at 3 p m in support of the Victory Liberty Loan. The Victory bond campaign is important and all women are urged to attend.
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Waashington
M. E
Marriage License Issued for Abel Pritchard and Jean netta Cowles
A marriage license has been issued to Abel Pritchard and Jean netta Cowles, both residents of Winfield.
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Abel Pritchard
Jeannetta Cowles
Winfield
Books for Overseas Soldiers Appeal Drives Campaign
Iowa aims to send 750000 volumes to U S troops overseas with a local push led by Miss Eva Denny. Books should be left at the library by April 16 to support American soldiers in France.
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France
Iowa
Eva Denny
Welcome for Sickness Ad From Foley Ca thartic Tablets
An old pharmacy advertisement promotes Foley Cathartic Tablets as a quick acting remedy for indigestion and clogged bowels. It promises a wholesome cleanse of bowels, a sweeter stomach, and a toned liver, with no bad after effects and a cordial, welcoming tone. Lemmon's Pharmacy Ady.
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Lemmon's
Ady
Teeter Suffered Broken Arm Playing Saturday
Arthur Teeter son of Mr and Mrs Hugh Teeter sustained a broken right arm Saturday while playing with other boys. The fracture occurred just above the wrist with both bones broken.
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Arthur Teeter
Hugh Teeter
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