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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 29, 1918

Page

7

Community News from Over County Iowa Apr 2066

Rubio Iowa notes include Mrs Wily Hollingsworth death and family illnesses. Local items mention Dal Sport Dal Milk may ship to Jefferson Barracks, new floors added in homes, a horse accident, farmers union praise, graduation of Dorothy Birkey in Wellman, and a coon escape incident. An eagle exhibit and Kalona carpenters axle mishap are also recorded.

Rubio Iowa Wily Hollingsworth Broom Tru McAllistr Myra Nordyk Jfffson Barracks T. E. Grant O. W. Schmitter Mildred Morgan Fremont Jim Frain Homer Black Richland Fairfield Maple Grove Tallaponge Dorothy M. Birkey Wellmas Walter Leadman Kalona Walter Wisconsin Milt Novey’s

Maple Grove Notes on Local Life and Farm News

Maple Grove residents boast new Buick Six roadster ownership and a cottage painted in bright color. Frank Yansky uses a tractor on the farm while residents question why electric lights are not available. A Farmers' Union meeting draws a large crowd with lively discussions.

John TeBockhart Frank Yansky Maple Grove Evening Journal McElhinney Frank Belka Farmer's Union Richmond Farmers’ Co-operative Union

Mother's Friend Promises Comfort for Expectant Mothers

An 19th century style advertisement extols Mother's Friend as a safe external remedy to ease pregnancy strain. It claims rapid relief of nerves and ligaments, pliant muscles for delivery, and promotes health and beauty during childbirth. The Bradfield Regulator Co offers samples and a motherhood book by mail.

Bradfield Regulator Co Lamar Bldg Atlanta Mother

French relief workers hold sewing session in Crawfordsville

Six workers met at Mrs. R. 8. White's home for an all day sewing producing ten garments with six more near completion. The Red Cross April shipment packed yesterday included hospital bed sheets, wipes, compresses, shot bags, bandages and gauze products.

Crawfordsville R. 8 Red Cross

Local visitors list and funeral notice in Washington area

A parade of visitors includes John Davis and sister Miss Jennie, W A Harper, Emma Wonderly, Elizabeth Alberson, E J Davidson, Mr and Mrs W G Robertson, Nellie Reubsam, H D Cherryholmes, and Long of Washington. The community mourns David R Williams with funeral in the Presbyterian church. Ralph Borman near pneumonia follows.

John Davis Jennie Washington W. A. Harper Emma Wonderly Monmouth Chi- Caco E. J. Davidson Jessup W. G. Robertson Nellie Reubsam H. D. Cherryholmes Burlington N. L David R. Williams Williams Elias Williams Georgia Gookin The Presbyterian Church Luther Williams Esther Arthur Jennie Rees Win. Jones W.E. Stumpf Columbus Junction Barnes City Iowa Bessie Young Ruth Bailey Maude Foster Laura Nickolaus Mt. Pleasant Ralph Borman

Woman Finds Kidney Pill Relief for Multiple Ailments

Mrs Thos H Davis of Montgomery Indiana reports months of discomfort ending after using Foley Kidney Pills. She says eight bottles cured her backache sore muscles and rheumatic pains. For sale by J E Lemmon's Pharmacy.

Thos. H. Davis Montgomery Ind Foley J. E. Lemmon

Treatment for Ferns Use tobacco extract weekly spray

Spray ferns once a week with tobacco extract solution such as one ounce per gallon of water. If infection is severe, cut off affected fronds and burn them.

Delco Light Ad Promises Home Comfort for Wives

An advertisement urges readers to install Delco-Light to provide modern home conveniences for their wives with minimal delay. It emphasizes quick installation and the benefits of electric lighting and power in the household.

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