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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 01, 1918

Page

3

Graves Studio To Display Local Soldiers Pictures

Graves Studio unveils a 225 print capacity display case under the stairs featuring ninety Washington county soldier photos. The center showcases service flag style prints and the setup will be expanded as more images are added. The studio also notes a new Panoramic Circuit Camera to film company groups and preserve reunions and events for posterity.

Washington County Graves Washington Camp Forest Advt

A Bilious Attack and How to Cure It

A historical advertisement explains a bilious attack as liver failure causing constipation and stomach fermentation with nausea vomiting and a headache. It recommends taking three Chamberlain's Tablets to tone the liver and cleanse the stomach, promising quick recovery for a quarter and noting Lemmon's Drug Store as the seller.

Chamberlain's Lemmon’s Drug Store Advt

Red Cross Notes West Chester Auxiliary Meeting

Mrs. Daniels hosted the West Chester auxiliary on Tuesday afternoon with fourteen ladies attending. They made twenty comfort kits and twenty housewives to be filled, while 42 workers to the surgical dressings department contributed a fine day’s work. Wrapping continues tomorrow morning and the workroom opens this evening from 7 30 to 9 36. One hundred fifty packets were assembled and wrapped.

Carl Roberts Eva Livingston Louise Cunningham Helen Cunningham Cora Teeter Orville Elder Eather Gibson Chester Patterson E. R. Jenkins Crail Virginia Wallace Homer Darbyshire Leich Wallace Dorothy Donaldson Carlton Wilson Rude Warfel Elizabeth Dawson R. E Dougherty Harry Dickerson

Funeral of S M Logan Held at First United Presbyterian

Samuel M. Logan’s funeral took place yesterday at 3 PM in the First United Presbyterian church with Rev. S K Coats officiating. A First church choir quartet provided music as friends, G A R veterans, and other Civil War soldiers attended. pallbearers were Shiloh veterans Col D J Palmer A Hunter A Stranahan Freeman Chesley A J Dawson and Samuel Gordon. burial followed at Elm Grove cemetery.

Samuel M. Logan First United Presbyterian Church S. K. Coats First Mr. Logan Battle of Shiloh D. J. Palmer A. Hunter A Stranahan Freeman Chesley

Hall's Catarrh Medicine Promoted by Testimonials

Catarrh cannot be cured by local applications. Internal remedies are needed to reach the disease. Hall's Catarrh Medicine is taken internally and acts through the blood on mucous surfaces. It is composed of tonics and blood purifiers and was prescribed by leading physicians. Free testimonials available.

Mhall Hall F. J. Cheney & CO Props Toledo All Druggints, Inc

Washington county drafts 32 men for Camp Forest Georgia

A large crowd at Burlington station sent off 32 Washington county draftees to Camp Forest Lytle Georgia at 6 20 pm though the quota was 30. Extras volunteered including Ralph Bauer Ambrose Streb and William Arthur Orris. The group marched to the station with local veterans and the Washington band, receiving a crowd gift as they left.

Washington County Camp Forest Lytle Burlington Camp Pike Ralph Bauer West Chester Ambrose G. Streb G. H. Welch Brighton William Arthur Orris Jay Orris George F. Prehoda Riverside Frank E. Gault Crawfordsville Craw Court House Congress Hotel Red Cross J. A. Young J. M. Lytle Washington Band George Berry George Berrry Wellman Washington Ed Squire Ralph Moothart National Guard Graves

H. Richards Named Food Commissioner for Thirteen Counties

Humphrey Richards left yesterday for Des Moines to begin duties as food commissioner for a district spanning thirteen counties. The post carries 1600 dollars yearly plus travel expenses and oversees sanitation in groceries bakeries restaurants hotels and other food handling sites. He reports to State Food Commissioner W B Barney under Governor Harding and succeeds Bogle of Fairfield now an inspector of scales. Richards will travel this week with Sundays at home in the area.

Humphrey Richards Des Moines van Buren Davis Appanoose Monroe Wapello Jefferson Henry Washington Keokuk Mahaska Marion Jasper Poweshiek Richards W. B. Barney Harding Bogle Fairfield

Free Boschee's German Syrup Sample at Lemmon's Pharmacy

An advertisement invites all adults with cough cold or bronchitis to visit Lemmon's Pharmacy for a free sample bottle of Boschee's German Syrup. The ad claims fifty years of successful use and promises better sleep and morning expectoration. Available worldwide.

Lemmon’s Boschee

Crown Prince slain in drama tied to American girl

The climax of a screen story woven from fact in To Hell With the Kaiser unfolds Friday and Saturday as Graham presents the tale. The thrilling sequence centers on a Crown Prince who is killed by an American girl he had attacked.

the Kaiser Graham

West Chester Social Guests and Mothers Club Meeting

Mr. and Mrs James Gordon and Ena Gordon with Mrs Hattie Gordon and daughter Llanehe visited Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Davis. A chicken dinner was served. Mrs L. R. Green hosted Mothers' club with children, sewing quilts for Trench children, two completed. Refreshments followed.

James Gordon Ena Hattie Gordon Llanehe C. H. Davis West Chester

Korean Women Status in Society Across Asia

The article states Korean women occupy a unique societal position in the Orient, better in some fields and worse in others, being more open to opportunities yet overworked and often ill treated, with recent history noting some degree of enslavement.

Korea Orient China India Japan

Objector Riles Camp as Washington County Man Refuses Service

Special Correspondence from Camp Pike Arkansas reports four men of the 41st casual company refuse to wear the uniform or work. The letter portrays the tension between conscientious objectors and marching troops amid hardships, sights of canteens, bunking, and longing for mail. It notes a Washington county man among the objectors and describes camp life, drills, and morale.

Camp Pike Ark 41St Welcher Dennis Army Washington County Wayland Washington Gang Iowa Washington

Births in County for July Reported

The county clerk records July birth reports from doctors with each entry listing the child’s name, residence, birth date, and father’s name. Notable entries include Arnold Oren D Brighton Township July 8 and Clark Florence M Washington July 18, among many others across multiple towns.

Arnold Oren D Brighton Twp Ernest C. Arnold Beranek Arthur E Riverside Ed Beranek Bulger Ruth Frances L. I. Bulger Bitting Danald M Keota Pear A -Bitting Carbaugh Goldie B Washington Donald I. Carbaugh Clark Florence M Chas Frank Clark Cox Wm G John Wm Churchill Ethel M Dutch Creek Chas. Sourehill Corbett Eldora M Dewey Corbett Dwinell Wm. A Columbus Junction Sam A . Dwinell Davisson Harley A Lime Creek R. A. Davisson Dawson Amy T James H. Dawson Harry R Fredric W. Dawson Dautremont Stephen F John C. Dautremont Edgar Howard W Jackson Two Clement Edgar Goodwin Wanda M Lloyd V. Goodwin Gibson Wm. J Delta Ralph L. Gibson Gesling Leila M Oregon Karl E. Gosling Goble Theodore W Ainsworth George W. Goble- Hoskins Richard M Pleasant Plain Moses Hoskins Henderson Wm. H John W. Henderson A . Brighton Henry Hiller Keener Marjorie L Crawfordsville Willis A. Keener Longer Ruth Glen Sands Stutzman Velma E. Noble Harry Richardson Clayton M. Richardson Rathmel Harold J Clarence F. Rathmel Stone Mildred E Brighton Two Lester W. Stone Strickler Helen P Wellman

Second United Presbyterian Church Meeting Friday

The Second United Presbyterian Church will hold a meeting Friday at 2 30 pm at the church located at 413.

2Nd United Presbyterian Church

Red Cross Store to Open Tonight 7 30 to 9 30 Workers Wanted

The Red Cross shop will stay open tonight from 7 30 to 9 30 seeking workers. Applications encouraged for part time help during evening hours at the local outlet.

Red Crss

Church societies announce meetings and picnic plans

The Young Women's Missionary Society of the Second United Presbyterian Church will meet Thursday evening with Mrs. Helen Beird and transport will be provided at 7 20. The Rebekah members plan a Sunset Park picnic Thursday at 6 o'clock inviting all to bring a basket. Glendale Red Cross helpers meet Friday at 1 20 p m at Mrs W M Galloway's home.

Women's Missionary Societies 1St United Presbyterian Churches Elizabeth May Caldwell India Missionary Societies of Keokuk Miss Caldwell Young Women's Missionary Society of The 2Nd United Presbyterian Church Helen Beird Rebekah Sunset Park Glendale

Esquimaux View Land Ownership Differently

The article notes that Esquimaux share property through communal living. Women own the igloo with men and have equal voice in council meetings. They reject private land concept, questioning private ownership even of oceans.

Esquimaux States

Care of Flutes in Weather Changes

Flutes react to abrupt weather shifts and should be stored in chamois leather to protect their tone and prevent damage. Proper humidity and gentle handling help maintain playability and longevity of wooden and metal instruments.

1918 Ford and Dodge Car Listings Show Bargains

Classified notes list a new 1918 Ford chassis at 360.00 and a worm drive one ton truck with farm body at 350.00. Also offered is a five passenger Dodge Brothers touring car in like new condition with 75 dollars in extras and an all condition site reference.

Ford Dodge Bros

Siberia Receives 250 Million Loan to Build Army

Stockholm reports the Siberian government has been granted a 250 million dollar loan by Japan for forming a strong army. In exchange Siberia will supply Japanese troops with provisions. The notice also says negotiations with America are ongoing.

Tokyo Stockholm Orsk Japan Siberian Siberia America

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