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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1918
Page
8
Regular meeting of Cyrus Chapter Royal Arch Masons set for Friday evening August 9 to conduct regular order of business petitions to be acted upon. Meeting in southwest room while Blue Lodge meets in main hall. Be there promptly, Fraters. L. D Langworthy, H. P. 412.
Washington Lodge No. 26 A F and A M announces a called meeting on Friday evening August 9 for Third degree work. Brethren are urged to attend in large numbers to honor the candidate who returns to the army the next day, signed F M Bar noske W M 4912.
A notice announces a price increase for the Woman's Home Companion from 1.50 to 2.00 per year starting October 1. Readership is advised to renew or subscribe before the new rate takes effect.
An agent for the Journal of 59 Red announces renewals and subscriptions for other magazines. She notes clubs are active and valid through October 1st.
Manager Pratt of the Fox Theatre demonstrates a window display at McElhinney Furniture for the Motiograph De Luxe motion picture machines to be installed soon. The new units promise reduced flicker and uninterrupted service, improving Fox Theatre operations. the current Fox machine will move to the Star Theatre, which will reopen with daily high class photoplays after selling its previous equipment.
Local notices report residents traveling to Davenport and Des Moines, visits from Ashland Wisconsin and Missouri, public sale plans, and military notes. Furloughs, car changes, and health ads appear alongside shop ads for rugs shoes and medicines. A rumor claims Private Floyd Banks killed but official lists show severely wounded.
Dr John A Earl president of Highland Park College Des Moines will give the chautauqua sermon at Chautauqua Park Sunday evening August 18 with no afternoon service The Ministerial Association arranged the appearance and promises a fine inspiring address Earl has spoken here before and pleases attendees
To remove rust stains from fabric use lemon juice and salt mixed together. Rub into the material and sun dry. Repeat if needed. the stain should be removed on the second treatment.
An enormous amount of asbestos is being found in the Prieska district Cape Colony and thousands of bags are now being shipped to England. It is said to be of very good quality.
The bank shifts from separated departments to an open layout with no cages and a shared area behind the counters. A door will be added through a wall to bring a consultation room closer to the business decks, aiming for greater convenience and time savings in loan processing.
A motivational reflection urges faith in one’s own worth and living true to self. It stresses that external judgment matters little if you know you are right within.
The Rainbow division, Forty second national guard unit from Iowa and Midwest states, including Sioux City troops, spearheaded the push on the Oureq river near Fere en Tardenois. Their victory helped force German retreat, reduce Prussian guard strength, and aid Fo ch in preventing stabilization on the Vesle. Casualties are expected but not feared to be excessive.
Stuy Lemley is seriously ill with an infected arm possibly due to a blister and blood poisoning. George F F McFarland, foreman at the Long Brick and Tile factory, was overcome by heat and became ill after returning home. Genevieve Kelly, daughter of Mr and Mrs J M Kelly, underwent mastoid abscess surgery on the right ear at the county hospital and faces a serious but improving condition after prior left ear surgery and prior tonsils and adenoids removal.
A large crowd renewed personal acquaintance with Dr. W. R. Sawhill, former pastor of the Second United Church, in a public tribute event reflecting on his ministry and community impact.
Presbyterian church in Seattle held a casual reception after a prayer meeting at Second church. Dr. Sawhill spoke briefly and has been busy meeting friends since Tuesday night. He departs tomorrow morning for Winterset Iowa.
Three year old Catherine White visiting her aunt felt a sore throat and, hearing adults debate homesickness, asked the time. When told 12:45 a.m. she said it hurt to be away and wished to go home, illustrating a child’s distress and longing.
Nervous energy drives enthusiasm and ambition, giving life to effort. Ambition powers ascent, while lack of energy keeps a person stuck at the same level. Internal incentive spurs energetic men to push upward.
An enterprising California company develops a method to remove sulphur taste from water. Water is forced from a reservoir through narrow holes into a long trough and over shelves of laths. A light breeze atomizes the water and expels the sulphur taste.
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