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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1918
Page
3
Washington soldiers report trench life in France is less dreadful than feared though muddy and shell scarred. Letters from Harold Buckley and others describe rest periods, gas masks, rations, furloughs, and glimpses of daily combat as they wait for orders and future moves.
County draft board orders sixteen registrants to depart Washington on May 14 for Jefferson Barracks. They travel on the Burlington at 9 37 AM, lunch in Burlington, arrive St. Louis at 6 40 PM, then proceed to Jefferson Barracks by Missouri Pacific to join the regular army. Eighty eight drafted men ride the Burlington train to St. Louis from several counties. Ed J. Jackson replaces Harry Brittain as the sixteenth man. Next, twenty nine more Washington county registrants head for Camp Dodge aboard the Rock Island at 9 40 AM for National Army service.
Friends of Prof. T C Davis attended a Thursday studio recital showcasing many student levels. The program featured titled works by Schumann Liszt Bach Chaminade and more with duets trios and teacher performances.
Homer Stephen purchases the G. W. Hobson jewelry store on the north side of the square and will take possession early next week with the full stock of jewelry and musical instruments. Hobson plans to leave Washington in June for Colorado after sixteen years in business. Sterling White will stay on with Stephen. other personnel undecided.
Mrs Cyrus Huber hosted a Red Cross gathering in Lexington with sixteen ladies present. They finished thirty six bandages and a full supply, listing attendees including Mrs Tom Schulty Miss Amanda Schulty and Miss Carrie Anderson. Later a Social Club meeting at Mrs James Palmer’s home saw sixteen attendees finish fifty four triangular bandages thirty two scultures and six hospital shirts for the Red Cross.
Eighteenth century style garden party scene described with fifteen girls in overalls working in the garden followed by an old fashioned supper. Mrs Kracaw hosts a pioneer table with sorghum, cornbread and beans plus modern salad ice cream and cake. Singing after supper caps the memorable event. Miss Nourene receives pretty gifts.
Zeredatha council No. 21 Royal and Select Masters will hold a regular assembly Friday evening April 26 1918 at 7 oclock sharp. Members are urged to attend and petitions for decrees should be filed with the recorder beforehand. James D Glasgow and T J M sign.
Iron rust stains are stubborn but removable from delicate fabrics. Cover the spot with cream of tartar, twist to keep it on the stain, then place the fabric in cold water and gradually heat to boiling before rinsing as usual. Exchange.
The Young Women’s Home Missionary group of the M. E. church will hold a meeting Monday evening with Miss Jessie Klein.
The Pleasant Plains Missionary society will hold an all day meeting with Mrs. Blanche Foster on Wednesday May 1. The event set for 6212 references location or contact.
Brace up. Stomach trouble often makes one despondent. It hits him where he lives, saps his strength and energy and makes him feel like giving up. Give him a few doses of Chamberlain's Tablets to improve his digestion and invigorate his liver and bowels, and in most cases recovery is prompt and effectual. For sale by Lemmon's Pharmacy.
The Mothers' club met Wednesday afternoon at Mrs. Rey Mallory's home on East Third Street. A brief business session preceded members sewing bandages for the Red Cross and a light luncheon served by the hostess with assistance from Mrs. A. B. Schmoeller. Mrs. Charles De Pugh attended as guest.
Ten members of the Methodist orchestra enjoyed a social time after Tuesday evening rehearsal at the church. Guests included Mrs Manafester and Mrs C E King with young Jack. Refreshments served by Mr and Mrs King were a notable feature of the evening.
Minnie loves her infant brother and tickles his lips to hear him coo and smile. One night he reveals a tooth that protruded in his mouth, prompting Minnie to tell their mother to come and see the tooth born in his mouth last night.
Miss Clara Huber will host a Wednesday May 1 afternoon meeting. All Woodman lodge members are summoned to the hall tomorrow at 1 PM to arrange attendance at the late Fred Long’s funeral service.
A character named Uncle Fren snubs a man who spends time writing love letters instead of earning four dollars a day, declaring such efforts futile and unwise. The dialogue highlights practicality over romance in a cautious household.
The Women’s Auxiliary to the County Hospital will hold its regular quarterly social at the new M E church on Wednesday afternoon at 2 20 o clock May 1. A musical program is planned and a silver offering will be accepted.
An opinion notes that daylight saving clock changes could be offset by people waking earlier, but the obstacle is universal behavior. not everyone will rise earlier, so the plan fails. The Philadelphia Ledger frames the issue as a human nature challenge rather than a technical flaw.
The text explains that about 200 board feet of wood are used in an average airplane and that obtaining this material requires cutting over about 1,500 feet of select lumber. This amount often represents all the usable lumber for airplanes from a 15,000 board feet timber stand.
Mrs Harry Kracaw organized Nourene Kracaw’s eighteenth birthday with a “farmers’ clothes” themed party. Fifteen friends invited to the Kracaw home after school at the edge of town.
The article reports malaria causing at least 100 million dollars in annual economic losses in the United States with an estimated 1.5 million cases per year.
The Bible Department of the Fort nightly club will meet with Mrs. Frank Wilson Monday afternoon at 2 30 o'clock.
Mrs Francis Swift will host the Social club on Tuesday afternoon at 6212 The Priscilla club will meet with Mrs Lem Cherry Tuesday afternoon at 2 20.
A fragment from the Florida Times Union notes a cryptic remark about a missing person. The quoted line hints at a location described as somewhere at the imo vies, leaving the exact whereabouts unclear.
The Christian Culture club announces the apron sale will be moved to Saturday May 4 due to cool weather. A further announcement is promised next week. J. B. P. Green is president and Mrs. Anna Barkley is secretary.
A Kaazvin dispatch to Rostevskaya Retch reports widespread hunger in Persia with deaths in major towns including Hamadan and Senne. Food scarcity and hardship plague residents as authorities struggle to respond.
St Paul April 27 Archbishop John Ireland of St Paul is listed as having slight improvement after a period of serious illness. The church leader remains under medical care and his condition is monitored by physicians.
In St Louis on April 27 ten thousand otter pelts sold for 180000. The four day sale total reached 2221200 dollars as announced.
Little Rock Ark April 27 A convict was killed during a plotted escape attempt by prisoners at the Tucker Arkansas state farm. Authorities report the plan was thwarted and the remaining inmates are being investigated.
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