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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1919
Page
6
Washington 1919 chautauqua opens with record attendance despite threatening rain. Dr. Wishart and Dr. Keesey praise program while Schumann quintet performs, Bible Hour led by Dr. Rall, and campers noted across the grounds with many season tickets sold.
Cy De Vry, longtime Lincoln Park Zoo head, headlines Thursday night chautauqua with an illustrated lecture on his animal experiences. A brief concert by the Schumanns will precede the talk.
Friday afternoon the Swiss Yodlers will give a brief concert followed by Fred G Bale renowned Ohio lawyer and reform advocate who will speak on The Destiny of Democracy. In the evening the Swiss Yodlers return for a full concert in native costume offering a fine entertainment.
Henry Disher of Davenport Iowa has 23 children the most in town. He was wounded four times in the Civil War fell 45 feet from a tree at age 79 and lives on a $40 monthly Uncle Sam pension. One child lives with him two serve in the army. He says the government owes him three months back pay and if received plus interest he could fight the H C L for life.
Question on lips of afflicted describes severe eczema with burning irritation and urges S. S. S. as the cure by cleansing the blood. Claims local salves fail and medical director offers free advice from 49 Swift Bigg Atlanta Ga.
Homer A. Miller announces centralization of the war savings drive under the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago effective Aug 15 1919. John E Shaw Van assumes Iowa duties while state directors form a district advisory board. Miller steps down as state director after this transition and praises Iowa’s record in sales and agencies.
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