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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1919
Page
7
Family and Social Visits Highlight Dublin Weekend
Dublin residents shared a quiet weekend with relatives and neighbors. Sidney and Bert Smith families visited the Mc Caleb and Hotle households, while Augustine and Mayer families spent time in Washington and West Chester. An incubator order arrived for Mrs Mayer to house 400 brown eggs for her flock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dublin
Sidney Smith
Bert Smith
McCaleb
W. FE. Augustine
Washington
W. T. Stevenson
Wil) Hotle
Acob Hotle
Art Conrad
Ed Mayer
W. E. Augustin
Westchester
Rob McCaleb
Henry Luithly
Carl Mayer
Keotame
W. E. Augusiine
Brighton Notes Include Kasowski Visits and Mumps Talk
Miss Theresa Kasowski of Des Moines is visiting the Kasowski home. Don Gowey has been ill with mumps and visiting Mrs. Fealey Hendricks. Albert Saunders is building a new palace. Russell Reed is expected home Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brighton
Theresa Kasowski
Destines
Adam Kasowski
Don Gowey
Frank Parcell
Fairfield
Fealey Hendricks
Albert Saunders
Russell Reed
Derby reunion highlights Valley community gathering
Valley Valley April 24 attendees include Derby family at Sigourney reunion. Mary and Mrs. Geo Augustine visit Chas Augustine home. others such as Lee Henry Otto Dertha Lillie Priefer Howard Deal Pansy Earl Derby and J EF deal with Margaretta spend time at Charles Augustine home.
Sunday school convention and local notices in Noble area
Noble April 24. A number from our Sunday school attended the Oregon and Crawford township Sunday school convention at Ainsworth Monday afternoon. Joe Mast and family visited Sunday at John Conrad's in Wayland. Mr and Mrs Otto Frey are happy parents of a baby boy born today April 18. George Mitchell visited his brother Arthur Monday.
Olive Tablets Advertised as Liver and Bowel Aid
An old advertisement promotes Dr Edwards Olive Tablets described as a vegetable compound aiding the liver and bowels like calomel without harsh aftereffects. It claims benefits for yellow skin poor appetite and a lazy feeling and notes millions of boxes sold at 10c and 25c.
Glee Club Delights Bluffton Church Audience
Warren Kreisel and Gills of Chicago visit the Frey home while Ruth Mast travels to Cedar Rapids for a few weeks. The Bluffton glee club gave a splendid concert at the church Tuesday night drawing a large crowd, with many hoping for another visit next spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren Kreisel
J. A. Frey
Mr. Gills
Chicago
Ill
Prey
Ruth. Mast
Cedar Rapids
Bluffton Glee Club
Church Meeting Invitation Emphasizes Vital Congregational Assembly
The notice urges all church members to attend a significant business meeting deemed more important than other services. It invites everyone to participate, join in worship, and share a hearty handshake as part of the inclusive gathering.
Community Notes and Local Visits Highlight Rural News
An aeroplane crossed the northwest sky last Friday. Rev Bogue spent time in Oskaloosa raising funds for Penn College. E Y Huffman and FE Bennett built a windmill for Sam Torrance. Easter egg roast enjoyed by teachers and pupils. Dr Taylor of Burlington assisted the Brock family’s two year old daughter. Local families Andy Oswalt and Vinton Emery visited kin. Nordyke grove Easter eye roast drew many youths chaperoned by Mrs Schnisteer. L B Luithly and daughter traveled to Ottumwa. J A Luithly hosted relatives and friends for Easter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rubio
Bogue
Oskaloosa
Penn College
E. Y. Huffman
FE. B. Bennett
Sam Torrance
Taylor
Burlington
J. W. Brock
Andy Oswalt
Brighton
Vinton Emery
Oswalt
Andy Schnisteer
Nordyke Grove
Prairie Flower church notes and denominational day
A Prairie Flower church bulletin reports a mild two week illness in the neighborhood and notes faith activities. Denominational Day will feature sermons on Baptist principles plus youth and adult programs. Attendance at a Wednesday prayer meeting is recorded and future midweek covenant meeting is planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prairie Flower
T. B. Thrasher
Paul Gass
Jerald Teets
Wellman
Everett Teets
Local Notes From West Chester April News Briefs
West Chester notes report residents returning from Excelsior Springs and Chicago. A Ford car stolen near Hopewell schoolhouse was recovered but unusable. Local fruit tree delivery, eggs at 37 cents a dozen, and corn pricing contrasted with 30 years ago. John Williams from Sigourney moves to town for township grading. Charlie Hennon joins Harry Shrader in Washington as a skilled worker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Chester
A. T. Augustine
Excelsior Springs
W. S. Boyer
Chicago
J. M. Godfrey
J. D. Dayton
Muscatine
Frank Jackson
Hopewell School House
W. E. Augustine
John Williams
Sigourney
Charlie Hennon
Harry Shrader
Washington
Charlie
Local Notes from Ainsworth April 25
Mr. and Mrs. Marion Crawford of Washington visited friends in town. The Rev. Robertson of Crawfordsville will preach at the United Presbyterian Church Sunday morning. D. W. Griffith sold his draft stallion Billey H. and plans to take him to Wyoming. Miss Florence Porter of Washington spent Wednesday here. Mrs. T. Y. Wickham added a fireproof roof to her house. J. A. Marsis traveled to Moline for a Velie automobile with C. R. Stearns accompanying.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ainsworth
Marion Crawford
Washington
Florence Porter
T. Y. Wickham
J. A. Marsis
Moline
C. R. Stearns
Observing World Mistakes Due to Inaction
The Houston Post ponders how many mistakes arise from refraining to act as one would wish, suggesting circumstances shape decision making and impact outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston Post
Letter From Fowler Indiana Describes Cure After Medicine
A 1916 letter from Fowler Indiana recounts failing three doctors for flu fever or cold and finding relief after taking a box labeled EATONIOC. The writer reports rapid recovery, now able to eat freely and feel well, and offers the note for public use to aid the suffering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fowler
Indiana
Memorial Davison Service Set at Coppock Church
A memorial service for Edgar Davison who fell in France last October will be held Sunday afternoon April 27 at 8 oclock in Coppock church. The public is invited and transportation may be provided by H M Eicher, local Council of Defense chairman, for those lacking a ride.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgar Davison
France
Coppock
H. M. Eicher
Council of Defense
Teacher Beaten by Relative of Pupil in Iowa Town
Hampton, April 25. Roy Morgan and his father Will Morgan are charged with beating R. H. Kreiner superintendent of the Hansell consolidated school. Kreiner, badly disfigured, says the pupil, son of the elder Morgan, was punished for breaking rules. Kreiner, a small man, arrived with friends who did not recognize him. He claims the men grabbed his glasses and beat him after he protested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hampton
Roy Morgan
Will Morgan
R. H. Kreiner
Hansell Consolidated School
Kreiner
Morgan
Clark Disbarment Hearing Set for August 29
Ida Grove April 26 Judge E G Albert fixes the Clark disbarment hearing for August 29 citing upcoming summer vacation for district judges. The presiding judge will be selected by the Supreme Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ida Grove
E. G. Albert
George H. Clark
Albert
Supreme Court
Meat Surplus Explodes in 1918 With Record Production
American dressed meat output including lard reached 20.13 billion pounds in 1918, up from 16.32 billion in 1917, driven mainly by pork and beef. Exports nearly doubled, yet domestic use rose to 17.5 billion pounds, about 23 pounds per person, aided by farmer output and wartime demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
United States
Bureau
Althe
Soviet agents in Chicago arrange exports for Russia
S Nuorteva and A Heller of the Russian Soviet bureau in Chicago plan exporting foodstuffs clothing agricultural machinery and other city products to be traded once relations are set. We are prepared to bring 20000000 in gold to buy manufactured goods for Russia's 150000000 people, said Hetler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Baseball Scores From National and American Leagues
National League results show Chicago 5 over Pittsburgh 5 to Philadelphia single line shows New York 5, Cincinnati 2, St Louis 1, Brooklyn Boston rained out. American League reports Chicago 5 over St Louis 2, Philadelphia 6 over Washington 5 in 13 innings, plus Cleveland Detroit and New York Boston rained out or weather affected. American Association games list Milwaukee 2, Louisville 3, St Paul 2, Indianapolis 1, Minneapolis Toledo and Columbus Kansas City rained out or cold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peret
Brooklyn
Cincinnati
Chicago
New York
Philadelphia
Pittsburgh
St. Louis
Boston
Washington
Cengtonahenrs
Cleveland Peerenee Trea
Detroit Tee Pei
Tees Babend
Eeesevenses
St. Louis Sane
Cleveland
Detroit
American Association
Milwaukee
Loulsville
St. Paul
Indianapolis
Minneapolis-Toledo
Columbus-Kansas City
A Classic Quote Revisited on Enduring Delights
A concise reflection on what makes a classic, asserting it as a book that continually delights and inspires. It argues that such works guide readers to new discoveries within themselves with each encounter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowell
Instant relief from nasal congestion with Ely's Cream Balm
Claiming instant relief for clogged nostrils and head passages Ely's Cream Balm is marketed as a fragrant antiseptic healing cream. A small bottle from a druggist is urged, with instructions to apply in the nostrils to soothe inflamed mucous membranes and provide quick relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ely
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