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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1919
Page
5
Will Hays calls on Republicans to unite behind the Victory loan and suspend political activities until success. He pledges nonpartisan duty, stressing national welfare and collective effort across national and local Republican organizations. The appeal urges press and members to enroll and contribute.
An advertisement from Lemmon's Pharmacy promotes Foley Cathartic Tablets as a wholesome quick action remedy. It claims undigested food ferments and poisons the system, promising to cleanse bowels sweeten the stomach and tone the liver with no bad after-effects.
Walter Pearson a parolee from Anamosa is on trial for a second time in Clinton on charges of assault with intent to commit murder and great bodily injury. He previously was found guilty on the latter charge and sentenced to hard labor at Fort Madison after a February shooting incident involving Police Chief Hauke and Officer Burke.
Des Moines reports Iowa has paid 93 percent of its 6.5 million United War Work fund pledge, down from 86 percent earlier. County chairmen push to collect the remaining 7 percent as the state aims for a 106 percent Victory Loan response and a clean slate for the campaign.
Altoona Canning unloads about one million cans this week as it prepares for the year’s output. The plant, with a $100000 investment, employs workers at $15600 annually and pays roughly $40000 to corn raisers. Last year the factory produced 64000 cases of corn.
Arling Bakee reports from Norway that he and his wife and parents have been marooned for four years. They married young, traveled on a wedding journey, and with the war have faced extreme cold and hunger. A baby was born during their stay and they hope to return home soon.
A Cedar Rapids reader reports a letter from Lionel Wasson of the destroyer Bush describing a fire on the deck near Cuba. The crew battled flames as life boats saved the vessel and the ship is slated to join a convoy escorting an Atlantic crossing aircraft.
A Philadelphia Ledger opinion urges individuals, especially youths, to choose a virtuous path amid endless urban opportunities and dangers, stressing personal responsibility in shaping one's future.
Former Iowa residents in New York plan a reception at Hotel Plaza on Saturday April 26 to honor Captain James Norman Hall, war hero and author of Kuchner's Mob. The committee includes Ambrose O Connell and many notable figures from business, law, and media. women aides listed.
In Paris on April 16 the Y M C A reports its 32nd Division activities including 35 entertainments in 35 days by two high class groups, two daily movie shows, regimental entertainment support, athletic programs, and an extensive educational library with 2000 books. Twenty five social clubs offer reading writing games and music with Victrola equipment for the soldiers.
Des Moines based Quota Committee head John A. Cavanagh presents Iowa’s bond history showing 238.5 million target and 298.093 million subscribers across four campaigns. Iowa achieved 1,642,000 subscribers, oversubscribed 54.593 million, and posted a 100 percent family subscription rate. Prospects for the fifth appeal are optimistic amid strong farm values and favorable crops.
In New Albia on April 16 a plan to straighten the Iowa River was noted as likely reducing flood damage. Supervisor George Clark returned from reviewing engineering projects for straightening the Skunk and Nodaway rivers and a preliminary survey of the Iowa River was ordered.
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