Methodist Women Convene in West Liberty Program Planned
The twenty second annual Muscatine District Women s Home Missionary society meeting will be held in West Liberty on April 19 29 and 2 1 with Mrs J M Wilson of Muscatine as district president The three day program includes devotional services addresses elections pledges and a Young Peoples Rally and features speakers from Bloomfield Keota Washington and Columbus Junction among others.
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Muscatine
Women’s Home Missionary Society of the Methodist Church
West Liberty
J. M. Wilson
Trankins
C. J. Stafford
Wilton
Day
Bloomfield
Mt. Union
W. B. Ireland
Smith
Brighton
Bert Smith
Washington
Queen Esther
Reading
Keota
C. B. Hawkins
Miss Punlap
C. Brooks
Columbus Junction
Miss Dunlap
This Woman Found Relief From Kidney Ailments
Mrs. Thos. H. Davis of Montgomery Indiana reports relief from backache muscle soreness and joint stiffness after using Foley Kidney Pills. She states eight bottles cured her and notes she found no relief from prior treatments. For sale by J. E. Lemmon's Pharmacy.
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Thos. H. Davis
Montgomery
Ind
Foley
J. E. Lemmon
Advt
Mae Marsh Stars in The Beloved Traitor at Fox Theater
Mae Marsh delights audiences in Goldwyns The Beloved Traitor an adaptation of Frank L Packards novel. The screen star wows viewers with dramatic and lighter roles praised as the whim girl of a thousand faces. The Fox Theater opens the engagement Thursday drawing film millions.
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Mae Marsh
Ellen Terry
Goldwyn
Fox Theater
Frank L. Packard
Children play with toy animals in quirky kitchen talk
A playful scene shows Ruth and her sister with toy animals. Ruth asks how to feed the pretend horse and is told to use corn, oats and hay. She then quirks about pasteurizing the toy, adding a light whimsical note.
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Ruth
Lost Poet’s House Lies Overgrown in Abandoned Lane
The Birmingham Age Herald recalls a tumbled-down cottage once home to a poet now deceased. The path to the door is choked with weeds as the postman stopped delivering manuscripts years ago.
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Birmingham Age- Herald
Social event at First Presbyterian church hosts bandages for Red Cross
Twenty five guests attended a ladies afternoon at Mrs McCreedy's home. Red Cross work produced many bandages for the local work room. A service flag with eighteen stars was purchased and presented to the church by the Ladies Aid, funded by Mrs S Livingston's committee.
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First United Presbyterian Church
Schuyler Livingston
To Command American Troops in Britain
Maj Gen John Biddle, after relinquishing assistant chief of staff duties, will command American forces in Britain. He is to succeed Major General Bartlett who currently heads American forces in the Whitish theatre. Biddle previously served as Bliss’s assistant and acting chief of staff during Versailles council meetings.
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John Biddle
Great Brita
Bartlett
Whitish Istee
Biddle
Bliss
General Las
Burees
Versailles
Mujdew
Peyton
Moreh
Musical Critic Joins Army as War Service Captain
Richard Aldrich a noted New York Times music critic has been commissioned a captain in the United States Army. His assignment reflects how arts and letters contribute to war efforts in ways the department of war does not publicize.
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Richard Aldrich
New York Times
United States Army
War Department
Arts and Letters
Schwab Heads Ship Building Directive at Emergency Fleet
Charles M. Schwab was named director general of the Emergency Fleet corporation and will take full control of the government's shipbuilding program. The office of general manager was abolished to give Schwab a free hand, with Charles Diez remaining as vice president of the Shipping Board and Bainbridge Colby among attendees at the White House conference.
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Washington
Charles M. Schwab
Emergency Fleet Corporation
Charles Diez
Schwabb
Piex
Shipping Board
Schwab
White House
Piez
Tourley
Bainbridge Colby
The
Third Vote On Irish Draft Passes In Commons
London reports the third reading of the man power bill passed 501 to 103 in the house of commons. The bill extends conscription to Ireland and tightens exemptions for many workers while Lloyd George urges settling the Irish question for war effort. George Barnes says a home rule bill will be introduced and pushed through.
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House of Commons
London
Ireland
Lioyd George
America
George N. Barnes
Major generals nominated by Wilson in National Army
President Wilson nominated major generals from the National Army and 27 colonels as brigadier generals. The list of major generals includes William P. Burnham James H. McRae Ernest Hinds Charles B. Parnesworth Edward Fr McGlachlin Jr Willard A. Holbrook George B. Duncan Charles H. Martin James McAndrew Leroy S Lyon.
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Washington
National Army
Wilson
William P. Burnham
James H. McRae
Ernest Hinds
Charles 8. Parnesworth
Edward Fr. McGlachlin, Jr
Willard A. Holbrook
George B. Duncan
Charles H. Martin
James McAndrew
Leroy
Lyon
No Marines Landed at Vladivostok Report
Washington reports no American Marines were landed at Vladivostok and no request for protection from the American cruiser. Ambassador Francis sent a dispatch after word of a reported landing of American troops at the Russian port.
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Washington
Vladivostok
State Department
Francis
War Prisoners Reach U S As German Sub Crew Arrives
The first German prisoners of war arrived in the United States after the submarine U 58 was sunk by an American destroyer. About twenty crew members are to be interned at an Atlantic port, marking a notable WWI milestone.
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U.58
America
Atlantic
United States
Wooden shipbuilding curtailed for steel construction
Washington reports that wooden ship building will be curtailed after the current program to free engines and boilers for steel ships. Experts advised officials of the Shipping Board that 3,500 ton wooden ships are economically expensive and investing in steel is preferred.
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Washington
Shipping Board
Birds Remember Kindness and Their Faithful Manners
Birds are described as naturally friendly toward humans and quick to repay kindness. The piece notes they remember favors, returning to a window sill in winter when food is scarce, even if the feeder forgets to place morsels within reach.
New York Police Install Wireless System at Headquarters
City boosts efficiency by installing wireless equipment at police headquarters with a 500 mile range. plans to equip every police station in the city with wireless gear in the near future.
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New York
Provocation Sparks Bargained Confrontation Between Wives
Mrs. A questions patience with her husband over small slights. Mrs. B replies she must provoke him to ignite his temper so he will concede and give her what she desires as atonement for his actions.
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Mrs. A
Mrs. B
Uncle Eben Quips About Fault Finders
Uncle Eben laments the queer fault finder who stirs trouble by trying to please everyone, noting how such folks worry others and their hens. The remark captures rural humor and a wary view of constant nitpicking.
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Uncle Eben
Recharge Your Batteries with a Boost from Companions
A motivational note urges readers to rise, move, and engage with enthusiastic peers to jumpstart energy. It emphasizes tackling the hard task first to stimulate the nervous system and build momentum.
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Jed Scarbore
Some People Treat Truth Like Jewelry Says Uncle Eben
Uncle Eben quips that some people admire truth like jewelry and only wear it on special occasions, reflecting a humorous take on honesty and display.
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Uncle Eben
65 in New Casualty List
Washington reports a casualty list dated April 17 listing 65 names. It records 2 killed in action 4 died of wounds 1 died of accident 12 died of disease 75 wounded slightly 2 missing. Officers named include Lieuts. Benjamin P Burpee Frank J K Miller Lieut. Wilmar H Bradshaw and Lieut Proat Judson.
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Washington
Benjamin P. Burpee
Prank J K. Miller
Nabsing
Wilmar H. Bradshaw
Proat Judson
Cure Rheumatism by Cleansing Blood With S. S. S.
This ad argues rheumatism is in the blood not from local lotions and liniments. It promotes S. S. S. as a blood purifier claimed to remove germs and pain, urging readers to obtain a bottle and seek free medical advice from the Medical Director at 23 Swift Laboratory, Augusta, Ga.
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Medical Directa
Swift Laboratory
Auaula
Keota Soldier 15 Buried at Richland
The body of Private Learly Leslie Woolems arrived from Camp Upton New York in rain to Keota. A military escort carried the flag draped casket through a large crowd to Hopewell church and Richland cemetery. Schoolchildren saluted the flag and pledged allegiance after a simple service.
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Keota
Richland
Learly Leslie Woolems
Camp Upton
New York
McNurlen
J. F P. Graham
Hopewell
Woolems
America
Keota observes service with black flag in post office window
A Keota gathering included prayer and a service flag draped in black in the post office window. An observer noted a person loitering with weapons and suspected possible felony, prompting a swift report to authorities.
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Keota
Portable Distillery Sets Up For Extracts In French Regions
A French perfume house builds a portable distillery to extract essences from both wild and cultivated sowers in the regions where they cultivate.
Washington County Evening Journal Highlights
The Washington County Evening Journal delivers the region's top news, including local government, community events, and brief notices, with a focus on timely, place based reporting for residents.
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Evening Journal
Washington County
Objection Reveals Sailor Party Plan Canceled
Dialogue hints at a sailing party being planned but young listeners resist. A parent remarks on a spanking breeze in the wind, prompting questions about the voyage and its direction. The exchange suggests a social gathering in question and a possible parental veto.
Ready for Anything: Courageous Youth Faces Daily Challenges
A vivid note praises a young man’s grit to overcome misfortune each morning before breakfast, portraying resilience as a guiding trait. The excerpt emphasizes steadfast courage and determination as a daily habit shaping his path.
Contented and Discontented Quote
The quote contrasts contented individuals who accept life with those who seek improvement. It highlights that discontented people merely fault current conditions while the not contented are determined to better them. The message emphasizes proactive change over resignation.
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