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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1918
Page
6
The high school's athletic department runs as a substantial business with receipts of 1257.70 and expenditures of 1298.47, leaving a 40.77 debt. Basketball losses, late start, and a canceled double header contributed to the shortfall, while football and fall investments left balances. The system aims to self fund, placing financial duties on the bookkeepers rather than the broader community.
The knitting committee reports a request from headquarters to tally how many sweaters Washington women will knit by the end of June. Volunteers should inform Mrs. Babcock, Mrs. Cavender, or Mrs. Gibson at the workshop soon. Also asked how many other garments, socks and wristlets, can be provided without rush work. Miss Alice Atkinson completed 102 of the 2x2 wipes Thursday evening during the workshop.
Mrs Thos H Davis of Montgomery Indiana reports months of ineffective treatment before Foley Kidney Pills brought relief. She says eight bottles cured her symptoms of kidney and bladder disorder including backache and rheumatic pains. Available at J E Lemmon's Pharmacy.
A poetic meditation on a sovereign ruler who governs inner dignity with unassailable authority. The passage extols self-respect as a fortress immune to invasion, portraying the ruler as absolute master of enduring destinies and personal sovereignty.
A reflective opinion piece urges turning fine thoughts into noble deeds. It argues that true poetry lies in living well rather than merely writing. The message emphasizes action over empty rhetoric and the value of virtuous conduct.
After spending 960 dollars for medicine over four years with no relief for stomach trouble and bilious symptoms I was urged by my druggist to try Mayr's Wonderful Remedy. A one dollar bottle did me 500 dollars worth of good. The ad claims the harmless preparation removes mucus from the intestinal tract and allays inflammation causing stomach liver and intestinal ailments including appendicitis. One dose will convince or money refunded.
Miss Margaret Cowden of Kermanshah Persia sends a letter detailing a muleback caravan journey through remote valleys and mountain trails. She notes delays, exotic scenes, a Russian horse and Arabian horse dying after eating oleander, and describes Christmas events with Anzac soldiers and consular visitors.
A Detroit Michigan reader from Grand River Ave. writes of kidney and bladder trouble. He says nightly awakenings were six to seven times before Foley Kidney Pills provided relief and declares them the best medicine he has taken. Sold by Lemmon's Pharmacy.
Entry lists for the county track meet show Wellman entering four men in seven events including Brown who won the mile last year and Rhodes Trieschman and Steninger new to the meet. Kalona will send ten men in all events with Grady Faulkner Hochstetler Howard Hicks McGugin F Carpenter A Spenner and Fry. Crawfordsville and Washington plan to submit eight to ten men each by today. New events include the javelin throw and the medley relay while the half mile and mile relays are dropped and a grenade throw may be added.
Washington reports fewer than twelve Americans killed and about twenty wounded in the April 20 attack near Seicheprey. The War Department list adds 49 names with 2 killed, 6 died of wounds, 4 accidents, 7 disease, 1 other causes, 5 severely, and 24 slightly wounded. 183 Americans were claimed captured by Germany.
The Seventh Federal Reserve district centered in Chicago shows a strong start toward the third Liberty Loan quota. Official figures place the district over 300 million with about 125 million still needed to reach the 425 million target. Cook County and Chicago lag behind at under 60 percent, while Town reports 100 percent of its quota.
Sugar is extracted from sixteen varieties of palms grown in Ceylon. Researchers note potential for alternative sweetener and regional use.
Osage Journal reports the wedding of Miss Carol Stephens to Allen G. Oliphant of Harrisburg La at the Stephens home in Pawhuska Oklahoma. Attendants included Elizabeth Gould of Oklahoma City and Earl Whitwell of Norman with a pink and white reception followed by a brief southward honeymoon.
A brief note reflecting on the difficulty for youth to appear wise in a nation where shell-rimmed spectacles have not become common. The remark hints at cultural or intellectual constraints faced by young men in the setting.
The note explains that producing about 150 gallons of cider requires a large quantity of apples, illustrating the scale of juice extraction and volume.
Judge K W Willcockson denies a new trial in the Norberg vs The Chicago Rock Island Pacific Railway case. The District Court awarded $6,300 for the deaths of Eric Norberg and Tollenaar at a North Marion Avenue crossing. Attorneys included Chas A Dewey Butterfield Brookhart for the plaintiff and Richards Livingston Sargent Gamble for the railroad.
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