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The writer argues against delaying sale of scrap metal hides and gunny sacks to pursue higher prices, urging timely disposal to maximize profits and avoid losses.
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1918
Page
8
Temperance Lecture By James H Woerlendyke At Baptist Church
The Hon. James H Woerlendyke speaks Thursday evening at 8 30 at the Baptist church on winning the war and prohibition a bone dry nation He is described as preacher lawyer orator and patriot Admission is free Prohibition Committee 4608
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James H. Woerlendyke
Baptist Church
Prohibition Committee
Washington Lodge No. 26 called meeting August 6
A called meeting of Washington Lodge No. 26, A F and A M, will be held Tuesday evening August 6 at 730 for work on first degree. The candidate has been in the army and will be home Tuesday and would like to take his first degree. L D Langworthy 8 W 4612.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Lodge No. 26
L. D. Langworthy
Wilber Miller
Sam White
Mr. Miller
Studebaker
Mr. White
Muriel Miller
Nita Belle Mekoon Advances Subscriptions and Renewals
Nita Belle Mekoon, agent for the Journal of 59 Red, offers renewals and subscriptions to other magazines and notes several clubs remain active until October 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nita Belle Mekoon
Journal of 59 Red
Musical Comedy Dan Cupid at the Graham Tomorrow Night
Local notice highlights theater listings with a musical comedy Dan Cupid set for the Graham tomorrow night. Advertisements urge readers to shop rugs at Crail's Fox and Dewey for shoes and to read The Wyeninge Journal for more news. Carl Combs butter fat price 44c is noted among ad content.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan Cupid
the Graham
Graham Theatre Management
City Notice Warns of Weeds in Alleys Enforcement
The city of Washington orders property owners to cut alley weeds within 10 days or the city will mow them at owner expense. The notice comes from the Street and Alley Committee. The rest of the itemized notes cover local visits, health ads, and social news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City of Washington
Local notices and travel plans fill daily ads
The notices list residents traveling to Pine River Monmouth Davenport and Waltham for short visits and family duties. Miss Mary Bayliss Mary Bayliss returns from Keota. Rev. D J Masson back from Delphi. Lieut Masson home on furlough with Dr Masson meeting him. Weather notes report milder today with a breeze and temperatures 78 minimum and 161 maximum.
Burglar Severs Screen, Leaves Empty Morning Search
Ed Vinton found his clothes missing after a burglar entered his home by removing a dining room window screen. The thief cut at a screen door but could not open a locked door, and left nothing of value. The intrusion occurred after two o'clock this morning while Vinton slept following a night shift at H. D. Smith garage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Vinton
Vinton
H. D. Smith
Notice on Dog Control in Washington City
The mayor announces enforcement of the dog leash ordinance. Dogs must be chained or kept on private premises or on a leash while on streets. After the date, dogs running at large will be killed due to recent dog bites.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City of
Washington
K. Mauck
Camp Funston Conscripts 500 Men in August Call
Draft board reports call No. 1139 from General Crowder for 500 men to fill Camp Funston Fort Riley Kansas for five days starting August 26. All selected men will be white from class one. Adjutant General Lash er notes delays due to appeals by June 5, 1918 registrants and flags corrective action if widespread.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Draft Board
Crowder
Camp Funston
Ft. Riley
Kansas
Lasher
Adjutant General
Iowa
Special Trade Assembly Meeting Tonight Prompted By Public Call
A notice from the Order of Press invites about one hundred people to a special Trade Assembly meeting tonight at an unspecified hour. Silas Ross signs the message urging attendance and civic involvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trade Assembly
Silas Ross
Leslie G Zook Arrives Safely Overseas
Mrs. John Zook of this city received a card yesterday confirming the safe arrival of her son, Leslie G., overseas. She also received a souvenir letter from King George greetings to each American soldier returning home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. C. Patterson
West Chester
Milan
Leslie G. Zook
John Zook
Leslie G
Travelers and Guests Leave for Portland and Nearby Homes
Mr. and Mrs. W. W. McFarland depart tonight for Portland Ore. Mrs. Glen Shinabarger and her son Robert of Philadelphia stay with the Alex Lytle Boyd Berdo and Hollingsworth households. Mrs. Hannah Burnside and her daughter Elizabeth of Oskaloosa and Mrs. Alice Hackett with two others are mentioned as guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. McFarland
Portland
Ore
Glen Shinabarger
Robert
Philadelphia
Alex Lytle
Boyd Berdo
Hollingsworth
Hannah Burnside
Elizabeth
Oskaloosa
Alice Hackett
Children of Whittier Visit in Wellman Area
Children from Whittier California arrived this morning from Oskaloosa to visit Mrs. Burnside’s sister Mrs H F Steck. Harris MacGugin and family left Wellman and the Gardner and MacGugin homes for Toledo Iowa after being driven to Iowa City by Miss Esther MacGugin Mrs Fred Reid Mrs Roy MacGugin and Miss Louise Cunningham accompanied them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. A. Crawford
Clarion
Wilkin
Jefferson, Ia
Keota
David Crawford
Dayton
Martha Crawford
Fred Kniss
Dale
Donald
Freddy
Monmouth
Ill
B. B. Becker
Daryl
Lucile
Davenport
Thos. Bishop
John Erlenbush
Chris
Helen Louise
Mt. Pulski
Bloomington
Whittier
Cal
Oskaloosa
Harris MacGugin
Gardner
Wellman
MacGugin
Toledo
Iowa
Iowa City
Esther. MacGugin
Fred. Reid
Roy MacGugin
Louise Cunningham
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