County Class Three Men List Published in Journal
The Journal publishes 97 men in county class three as part of ongoing re classification with class two containing 150 and class four about a thousand names. Exemption board aims to finish re classification with some may move to class one. The list enumerates names and hometowns such as Kalona Washington Ainsworth Riverside Wellman and Crawfordsville with many associated surnames.
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Farr FE
Ferguson
Crawfordsville
Kidney pills relieve back pain says engineer
A locomotive engineer from Turtle Lake North Dakota Ge o McClain reports kidney pills eased his backache and irregular bladder action after a couple of days with Foley Kidney pills Lemleys Pharmacy Adyt
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Geo, McClain
Turtle Lake
N. D
Foley
Lemley
Marching 25 Miles to Reach the Battlefront
Sergeant Palmer Wilson writes from the 168th infantry describing a 25 mile night march to a camp while preparing for a major battle. He notes fatigue and hunger, a near record for his company, shortages of news, and hope the unit will remain among the best. He praises the chaplain and army life, remarks on the cathedral in the village, and commends morale and care for troops. Several home boys, including Frank Rice and Dale Denison, are in his platoon as they await further orders and future peace.
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Palmer Wilson
168Th Infantry
Iowa
Wilson
Germany
Prank Rice
Dale Denison
Dary Mathers
Dale Atkinson
Steal Fruit From County Hospital Sparks Outcry
A local man is accused of nightly thefts at the county hospital would rob the out door pit storing provisions for nurses and patients. About forty jars of marmalade jelly cherries and other fruit missing. Nurses working after hours found the break in and reported the incident.
Southern climate can’t ward off summer colds says reader
Helen R. Saunders of 626 2nd Ave West Palm Beach Florida reports a severe chest cold relieved by Foley’s Honey and Trope Compoting this trusted family remedy eases summer colds hay fever asthma and croup Lemmon’s Pharmacy advertises the product and its benefits.
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Helen R. Saunders
2Nd Ave
W. Palm Beach
Fla
Foley
Lemmon
Venus Model at Fox Theatre Showcases Mabel Normand
Mabel Normand stars in The Venus Model a Goldwyn romance of a girl who finds fortune in a bathing suit at the Fox Theatre Thursday. The comedy drama blends humor fashion suspense and mystery with Normand in a role written for her showcasing her unique wit and screen presence.
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FOX Theatre
Goldwyn Star
All America
Mabel Normand
Goldwyn
H. R. Durant
Honor send off for 646 boys to Jefferson Barracks
A countywide invitation calls G A R W A C D A Boy Scouts Spanish War veterans National Association of Shot Gun Owners Washington band Drum Corps and patriotic groups to attend exercises at the courthouse at 8 AM Thursday August 8 in honor of 646 boys departing for Jefferson Barracks. Capt D W Harvey chairs the committee.
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D. A
D W. Harvey
Ten Dubuque Boys Killed in Action in France
Dubuque Iowa reports ten local men killed in action in France with Serget John L Woolwine the first regular army casualty from the city. Woolwine enlisted before the war and served on the Mexican border. Corp Fred J Wurst 24 of Rainbow division also killed last week. Other local soldiers from the same unit recently died or were wounded, many of them suffering gas exposure.
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Dubuque
Iowa
Serget
John L. Woolwine
France
Woolwine
America
Germany
Sergt
Corp
Fred J. Wurst
Rainbow Division
Government to Inspect Dealers Books for Fair Food Prices
Iowa will adopt a federal style inspection of all food dealers as part of a new price interpretation system. H M Richer reports Burlington word that the Food Administration will inspect books like banks, with H A McPherson H A Sturgess and A C Stephenson coordinating in Iowa.
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H. M. Richer
Burlington
H. A. McPherson
H. A. Sturgess
United States Food Administration
Washington
Inspection Service
Towa
Ee Canny
A. C. Stephenson
H. C. Orrick
The
Food Administration
Banks Exceed Washington County Liberty Loan Quota
Washington county banks have surpassed the fourth Liberty Loan quota by contributing 535000 across three calls totaling 478809. With anticipated further calls before the drive, banks may reach about 1.25 million, and the county quota could reach roughly 1.421 million if the third loan ratio holds.
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Washington County
Treasury
Improvements at Chautauqua Park Update This Week
Visitors to the Chautauqua grounds next week will see multiple upgrades. The dining hall and refreshment stand are joined with a new ice cream parlor planned. A new gate road grade, ticket office, and north fence enhance accessibility and appearance.
Community Announcements and Club Meetings
The list itemizes meetings for the S S club the Rainbow club the L A S of the 1st United Presbyterian church and the U S club with dates in August and times in the afternoon and evening. It notes a patriotic play at West Chester M E church admission prices and social sessions plus requests for donations jars and garment sewing for projects including French refugee children.
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West Chester
Red Cross Notes Highlight Donations and Workroom News
Miss Lillian Minick reports a 10.50 gift from Hartman and Conger bringing Red Cross total to 51.00. The garment workroom stays open through the week then closes for chautauqua until September. Mrs. Walker asks for finished garments for August quota and volunteers to staff the department. Mrs. J. W. Logue donates a hand made quilt to aid Red Cross or Belgian relief, a spacious knotted piece reflecting hours of patriotic effort.
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Lillian Minick
Girls’ National Honor Guard
Hartman & Conger
Red Cross
J. W. Logue
North Washington
Danish Ice Bath Freezing Promises Fresher Fish
A Danish patent describes preserving fish by immersing them in a cold liquid before freezing. The method claims to keep flesh intact without drying or ice crust damage, yielding fish in more perfect condition than traditional freezing.
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Denmark
Ladies Aid to Meet Thursday at Church Parlors
The Ladies Aid society of the Christian church will meet Thursday afternoon in the church parlors. Chapter 1, P. FE. O., will meet Thursday at 7 45 in the evening with Miss Helen Wilson, E. Washington St. The Afternoon Bridge club will meet Friday with Mrs. J. B. McElhinney for an afternoon meeting 4812.
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S. S
Gilmore Cherry
Rainbow Club
Carl Libe
U. S
W. D. Hesseltine
Ladies Aid Society of the Christian Church
P. FE. O
Helen Wilson
E. Washington St
J. 8. McElhinney
Reception for Dr W A Sawhill at local church
An informal reception is held at 8:30 p m at the Second United Presbyterian Church in honor of Dr W A Sawhill of Seattle Washington, inviting all to attend.
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Verybody
W. A. Sawhill
Seattle
Wash
Second United Presbyterian Church
Over the Top theme at Baptist church tomorrow evening
Mr. Woertendyke leads a free in church gathering titled Over the Top in the Baptist church tomorrow at 8:30 pm. Committees remind attendees of the time and welcome all.
G A R members urged to apply for Portland convention passes
G A R members planning to attend the national convention in Portland Ore should apply now to Mrs Hollinger, the president, for identification certificates. A Methodist Episcopal church service is announced for next Sunday with senior choir rehearsal at 745 PM Friday. The 1st United Presbyterian church choir gathers for rehearsal tomorrow at 715 PM.
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Portland
Ore
Methodist Episcopal Church
C. A. King
1St United Presbyterian Church
Relief shipment to French refugees aided by local groups
Miss Myrta Jeffrey reports five boxes of relief supplies shipped this week for French refugees. Helpers included Cedar Township Knitters Clover Leaf Club Bethel Ladies Aid Grace Hill Ladies Aid and residents of Crawfordsville.
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Myrta Jeffrey
Cedar Township Knitters
Clover Leaf Club
Bethel Ladies’ Aid Society
Grace Hill Ladies’ Aid Society
People of
Crawfordsville
Includ
Comfort bags from Washington and vicinity reach over 500
The shipment included 60 small and 12 large comfort bags along with aprons skirts shoes coats and bootees. Thirty seven comfort bags for women were donated by the Fortnightly club and Grace Hill people. Miss Jeffrey confirms ongoing need despite rumors they are not accepting more goods.
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Grace Hill
Washington
Jeffrey
Cooks Important to Army Morale Behind British Lines
In France, army kitchens are vital for morale and efficiency. King's Regulations mandate daily officer inspections of kitchens and mess tents, with food service overseen by a sergeant chief in garrison areas. Field kitchens form improvised trenches of kettles and fires during marches.
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France
Rtsh
Field Kitchens In The Army Camps From Simple Ovens To Oven Rows
The article describes improvised field kitchens used during stays in the field. Soldiers dig trenches for fires and stack kettles, build sod chap chimney, and craft field ovens from sheet iron arches and clay. Over three or four days, ovens bake roast meat and bread for a whole battery from the supply column.
Meat rationing measures extend to England and France
Britain and France impose meat restrictions with two meatless days per week. In England no sales or service on Wednesday Thursday and Friday. butcher shops and markets closed on moonless days. slaughterhouses closed from Monday 1 pm to Friday 6 am. Slaughter totals capped at two thirds of March 1978 average.
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United States
France
England
Milke Men in Pool Headline Sparks Suspicion in New York
A Boston Transcript note remarks on the New York paper headline about milk men in a pool setting, suggesting a curious or suspicious context for milk delivery workers.
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New York
Boston ‘Transcript
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Inform
William Leo Shalla
Kalona
Samuel Leroy Marsh
Harold D. Cromer
Ainsworth
Otto Darrel Walton
Brighton
Fred C. Kallaus
Charles Carl Hradek
Wellman
George Joseph Goeta
Riverside
Lloyd S. Williams
Lloyd
Humston
Dallas C. Reighard
Keota
James B. Walker
Glenn Elsworth Powers
Walter R. Brown
Fred J. Schroeder
Frank Barger
Roy L. Wiles
Ben C. Helmick
David R. Schantz
Lloyd C. Neiswanger
James Merle Eckles
Max Waterhouse
Walter C. Kolesick
Walter A. Mayer
Clarence Emil Wetrich
Wellsman
Fred Dallas Morgan
Walter C. Sheets
Ehme Koehler
James V. Edmondson
Harvey A. Swartzendruber
Edmond H. Testroet
George W. Nelson
Charlie Zeiglowsky
Fred Chihak
Lester Thomann
Walter R. Stoutner
Merle David Hesselresser
Henry Max Frank
HL. Walker
Edward A. Havel
Roy
Charles Ayers
Ralph Kohlicek
Harper T. Alkire
Cecill Glenn Coward
Erwin Barnett
John Hitler
John Dittmer
John Lloyd Sands
Haskins
William E. Davis
John F. Witthoft
Rex Dunshee
John Shalia
M. Day
Leigh
Lester
Russell Lloyd McLaughlin
Melo Vacha
Na Verie
A. Draper
William
Joe Knotek
Ray Henry Waterman
Riehland
Leo H. Wolf
Weehington
Ford Flander
Oscar L. Mourer
Rubio
Israel Wiles
Ray Sojka
Riverside Fort
Leo Hoefert
Walter Guy Knauss
Peter C. Sommer
Ralph V. Nicholson
Orval C. Car
Howard P. McCall
Ergon H. Longwell
Daniel W. Colbert
Frank Vodica
Paul Leo Kern
Henry C. Funston
Kevta
Harold G. White
William W. Waggaman
Melack F. Marek
Leo B. Brophy
Fisworth W. Savage
Richland
James J. McKevitt
Larue FE. Roberts
Clare Donald Skinner
West
Arthur W. Bjork
Sarl Hopkins
Charles Korous
168TH
Harry Swift
Palm Beach
Ome and
Hele
Journal
Chautauqua Park
Washington and Vicinity
J. C. Leonard
Civil Service Examiner
Kenois Building
Washington, DC
J. W. Miller & Son
Cook's Bakery
McFarland
Washington Steam Laundry
Sherm Welch
Washington St
F. & M. St Bank Bldg
Waterman Fountain
Martin Nielson
Opera House
Wayland Road
Wayland
National Honor Guard
Baptist Mission Circle
Friends of Church
al Sowash
Red
Frank Flaherty
Laws
North
Marion Avenue
Pathe
Iowa Ave
Avery Tractor
Ford
C. A. Ruebsam
Great Britain
Harper & Gardner
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