McKee School Eighth Graders Poster for War Savings Stamps
Eighth grade pupils at McKee School completed large posters promoting War Savings Stamps. Twenty six top posters hang in the city library reading room as observers praise the work. Christine Schneider supervised drawing and a four group national contest will award war saving certificates to winners with first prize valued at sixty dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKee School
Dren
Gramar
Christine Schneider
Iowa
Cough Remedy Advertises Safe Croup Relief
The notice warns against preparations containing opium or codeine for whooping cough and promotes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as a non narcotic alternative. Sold by Lemmon's Drug Store in the advertisement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lemmon's
Advt
Funeral held for Andrew J. Corbin with large escort
The funeral service for the late Andrew J. Corbin occurred Wednesday at the southeast town residence. Dr. J. A. Glendinning officiated with Dr. W. G. Thorn assisting. Ninety cars escorted the burial to Elm Grove cemetery. E. King sang Nearer My God to Thee and Abide With Me. Pallbearers were Ed Mayhew Linus Woods Malcolm Montgomery George L. Duke Robert Coulter and John Warnock.
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Andrew J. Corbin
J. A. Glendinning
W. G. Thorn
E. King
Ed Mayhew
Linus Woods
Malcolm Montgomery
George L. Duke
Robert Coulter
John Warnock
Elm Grove Cemetery
Professor Lackey at Ames attacked at Hollinger home
Professor Lackey of Iowa State College at Ames was assaulted last night at the M Hollinger residence. Local authorities investigated the incident and urge any witnesses to come forward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prof
Lackey
Iowa State College At
Ames
M. Hollinger
Minister Praises Remedy After Long Illness Relief
A minister credits Mayr's Wonderful Remedy with curing nearly two decades of stomach trouble and constipation. The ad claims the preparation clears intestinal mucus and reduces inflammation causing stomach and liver ailments including appendicitis. One dose convinces. money refunded. Lemmon's Pharmacy advertisement describes the product as harmless and simple to use.
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Mayr
Entries Listed For Fifth Annual County Track Meet
Entry lists for the fifth annual Washington county high school track meet were filed with Secretary T L Hosmer of the Community Y M C A. Crawfordsville enters eight athletes Kalona ten Wellman four and Washington seventeen with Washington likely to rest some entries.
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Washington County
T. L. Hosmer
Crawfordsville
Kalona
Wellman
Washington
Remedy for stomach trouble boosts strength
Describes stomach illness draining energy and morale, and advises Chamberlain's Tablets to improve digestion, liver and bowels with prompt, effective recovery in most cases. Mentions Lemmon's Pharmacy as the seller.
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Lemmon's
Crowded Sendoff for Washington County’s 29 National Army Recruits
A large crowd gathered at the court house and Rock Island station to bid farewell to 29 Washington county men bound for Camp Dodge. The parade featured Wellman’s drum corps, the Shotgun club, and local civic groups. James A. Davis and Howard Boileau were among those transferring. two men ill or unable to go were noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County
National Army
America
Camp Dodge
France
Washngton County
Leo Levert
Washington
Lan
Coster
Ralph 8. Vader
Katona
Arthur Lambert
Keota
Jesse Cbd
Lewis
Wellman
James Charles Bean
Ainsworth
Samuel Cline
Riverside
Albert Gotlieb Kron
Garland B. Teel
Royd
Freak
Brighton
Charles W. Gosling
William KR
Schantz
Noble
Henry A. Booth
Frank Shearer
Homer R
Turnipseed
Theo
Saxer
Charter Oak
Lowa
Gail Martin Whister
Linus John Vergy
James Arthur Davis
Charles Walter
Lloyd HH. Donovan
Brichton
Charles Edgar Grosman
Wash
Witham Kerous
Ward Cretcher
Ralph Burns
Copple
Keysport
Ted S. Stone
Howard Fort Boileau
Phillip Roney
Crawfordsville
James A. Davis
Gadeden
Alabama
Howard Boileau
Dodee
W. Stevens
Seattle
Mars
Court House
Registration Board
Col
C. J. Wilson
J. A. Young
Rock Island
G. A. RR
Boy Scots
Hosmer
PD. J. Palmer
Shotgun Brigade
Shotgun Club
Hi. L. Carr
E. H. Mackey
Mr. Mackey
Red Cross notes on garment collection and workshop use
The Red Cross auxiliary and workers report 162 shirts and 9 pajama jackets collected in two days plus 9 additional items from various locals totaling 171 garments. The shop uses a new electric cutter and cut 85 hospital shirts in one day, with 33 yards of muslin used. Richmond and Noble contributions arrive for French relief. Mrs Dougherty and Mrs Walker praise quality and enthusiasm. Mrs J P McLaughlin returns after tonsil surgery and is warmly welcomed back to lead ongoing efforts.
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West Cleer
Haskins
Avre
Oscar Jugenheimer
Will Libe
Crawfordsville
Richmond
Noble
Local Red Cross Aid Session In Richmond Ends With Virtue
Twenty eight ladies gathered in the Richmond Red Cross room last Thursday afternoon to knit for soldiers. Rev. Stahl gave an address welcoming all nationalities and creeds. Twenty eight hospital shirts one sweater and pair wristlets were sent to Washington and reported satisfactory. County aims to supply 275 sweaters by late June with branches urged to declare quotas and report promptly to Miss Keeley or knitting committee members to begin work.
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Red Cross
Richmond
Stahl
Washington
Anna Chapek
V. B. Critz
Tony Eglin
Jos. Pieper
Mabelle Larger
Mary Saur
Jim Shalla
Bert Shillig
E. J. Kallous
Wes Reiner
John Shalla
Lane Kopp
Mary Sharpe
Edward Shalla
Anna Stump
J. W. Kiefer
Harry Strabala
Susie Welte
Frank Freund
Milt Chapek
Hazel Pieper
Zitta Kron
Kate Shalla
Red Cross Committee
Keeley
Babcock
Cavendar
Gibson
Visitors and guests fill Fairfield households
Miss Anna Miller and Miss Lucy Miller of Fairfield visit their sister Mrs. Charles Benz. Mrs. Ida Shearer of Rock Island arrived yesterday and stays with Mrs. Mary Hens.
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Anna and
Lucy Miller
Fairfield
Mrs
Charles Benz
Ida Shearer
Rock Island
Mary Hens
Wise Men’s Town and Gotham’s pen history
The piece traces Gotham as a village near Nottingham England known as the wise pen of Gotham and explains its relation to the nickname Wise Men’s Town. It notes New York’s moniker as Gotham occasionally echoes the English origin.
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Gotham
New York
Nottingham
England
Iowa Vocational Chief Seeks Smith Hughes Aid for Washington High
Wilbur H. Bender Iowa director of vocational education met with the local school board in Washington to evaluate placing the high school agricultural department under Smith Hughes federal aid. He indicated Washington could join next year and may receive aid this semester if local changes are made. A return visit is planned. if approved, Washington would be the seventh Iowa town to qualify.
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Wilbur H. Bender
Iowa
Washington
Agricultural Department
Smith-Hughes
Bender
Community notices and club gatherings announced
Local organizations list upcoming meetings and events at churches and clubs. Women's Auxiliary plans a social May 1 at 2 30 pm at MME church with a musical program and silver offering. Other groups meet midweek for crafts, Current Events at Fortnightly Club, combined church entertainments, Epworth League roast, and Eastern Star notice.
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M.M. E
Masonic Hall Meeting on Dues Enforcement Thursday
A quorum notice states a meeting will be held Thursday at 7 30 PM at Masonic Hall. Members who have not paid this year’s dues are urged to bring payment, per the Worthy Matron’s order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ular
Masonic Hall
P.O
Carrie Berdo
South
Iowa Avenue
Apron Sale Sunday by Local Christian Culture Club
An apron sale will be held Saturday May 4 by the ladies of the Christian Culture club three doors south of the Lemley grocery. Part of the proceeds will go toward the Red Cross.
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Ladies of the Christian Culture Club
Lemley Grocery
Red Cross
Regular LO. C, F. meeting at IOOF hall this evening
The regular LO. C, F. meeting will be held in IOOF hall this evening at 8 00. Work in first degree. By order of the Captain.
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LO. C, F
I. O
Spread Eagle School Candy Box Social Friday Evening
Spread Eagle school invites all to a candy or box social at the school house Friday evening May Std. Ladies are asked to bring boxes or candy. A program will be presented. Proceeds go to the school and the Red Cross. Mrs Emma A Long teacher. Gt
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Bes
Spread Eagle School
Washington
Red Cross
Plase
Emma Long
The
Missionary Society of the Christian Church
Clyde Hillhouse
Lucile Sleat
Emma A. Long
Vast Wire in Submarine Cables Reaches to Moon
An estimate claims the combined wire in global submarine cables since 1857 would span from the earth to the moon. The figure emphasizes the vast scale of undersea telecom infrastructure developed over more than a century.
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Earth
Not Much of a Hardchip in Uncle Eben's View
Uncle Eben quips that food rules mostly favor cornbread and chicken, expressing skepticism about hardship in such regulations. He dismisses the idea that dietary limits impose real difficulty, framing the issue with folksy humor.
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Eben
Pioneer Washington Resident Reaches Hundredth Birthday
A. H. Guzeman of South Iowa avenue will celebrate his hundredth birthday on Thursday May 2 local observances mark the milestone. His children plan a quiet gathering with post card greetings from acquaintances and flowers from Lincoln School pupils who usually honor him each year. Guzeman has spent seventy four years in Washington and the community honors him on this centennial occasion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. H. Guzeman
South
Iowa Avenue
Washington
Guzeman
Lincoln School
Mr. Gazeman
Mr. Guzeman
Gageman
E Communiv
The Perennial Pest at the Kansas City Star
A promotional figure described as a persistent pest offers various insurance policies and goods to hesitant buyers. The agent, named Legion, is depicted as lingering from morning until night, promising riches and tempting products.
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Holt
Legion
Kansas City Star
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Frank L. Wilson & Co
Tion
Cordes
Monson
Puncan
Young
Grady
Faulkner
Hochstetler
McGinnis
Anderson
Daniels
Howard
Hicks
McGugin
Brown
Jones
Busby
Hunter
Carpenter
Benz
Brookhart
Graber
F. Spenner
Clark
Neil
Klochstetker
Duke
Duvall
Duncan
Keener
Gault
Rhodes
Macon
Franklin
Orris
A. Spenner
Ticks
Crone
Glassburner
Putnam
Treischman
Critz
Fry
Steninger
Trieschman
Ka Jona
National
Camp Dodge Ueh
Riverside Schools
Kenny Booth
West Chester
Red
Garment Department
J. P. McLaughlin
McLauchlin
Wise Men's Town
Crisco
Warren Cash Grocery
Holah Club
Wres
Tessa Kerr
Dalad
Edwin Knupp
Frank L. Wilson
Ladies’ Aid Society
Women's Christian Missionary Society of the Christian Church
the Society For the Suppression of Slang
Young Women's Missionary Society of the
Second United Presbyterian Church
Leslie Mountford
Epworth League
Highland Park
Order of the Eastern Star
Reg
Stout
J. B. Beckerman
Journal Office
L. F. Evans
Mer
Washington Tel. Co
S. Third Ave
Frank Flaherty
North
Marion Avenue
BUICK
Journal
A. J. Corbin
Surrey
C. W. Busby
Winn W. Eyestone
Wellman Mutual
F.C. Mangold
Timotity
Loose Clover
Frank Libe
Sale
J. F. UW. Taylor
My Place
Harsheast
Joe Kallaus
Gage
D. H. Miller
I. Cohn
City Feed Yard
Harry Kracaw
Boyd Berdo
South Lowa Avenue
Rothschild’s
Dublin
J. E. Mangold
Ipaeiele
V.U. Sigler
Bay
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