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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1918
Page
6
The Washington county annual schools report shows 2,949 boys and 2,858 girls of school age, with 1,221 pupils enrolled in Washington and average daily attendance of 923. It details teachers by gender, salaries, school houses, libraries, and district receipts and disbursements including state and federal aid.
Mrs Frank P Wood of Morrill Maine reports Fol ey Kidney Pills relieved her rheumatic pains and enabled her lame husband to recover mobility. The ad claims back problems sore muscles stiff joints and rheumatic pains are quickly conquered by Fol ey Kidney Pills from Lemmons Pharmacy.
National guard company and police rounded up seventy five unemployed men in Sioux City Iowa after two checks at the WL W headquarters. Some were arrested then released by Mayor Short who ordered the headquarters closed and later recalled. The mayor says the detainees were workers in regular employment except the secretary.
President Wilson reduces the sentence of Capt. Roy A. Jameson of the One Hundred Forty third infantry to forfeiture of $50 pay monthly and three months confinement to camp for assaulting Private Raymond F. Ruskin at Camp Bowie Texas.
In the U S circuit court of appeals the three year sentence of Walter Ragansky for threatening to kill the president is affirmed. He had been sentenced by Judge Landis. A brief item notes the decision from Chicago dated Aug 14.
Forty to sixty local guests joined a farewell gathering at the Sikke Brewer home honoring Jay Brewer and Herman Otto who depart Thursday for Des Moines to assist with army service. The event featured decorations, games, a lawn luncheon, piano solos, a vocal solo, and a group sing of The Star Spangled Banner.
The knitting department of the Red Cross will close until after the Chautauqua. Members with helmets or scarfs should hand them to Mrs Babcock Mrs Gideon or Mrs Cavender. The Jane A Chilcote Library also closes this week for chautauqua except Saturday closing after the afternoon lecture to 6 pm and evening hours 7 to 8 pm.
The Brighton Township Knitters cancel the Thursday the 15th gathering due to chautauqua and plan to meet two weeks later on August 29 with Mrs. Will Cherry. The Junior W. W. G. Girls will be entertained Thursday evening by their leader Mrs. Geneva Westermark at 5412 USE THE WANT ADS.
A British officer recalls an American doctor aiding casualties under shelling near a hill while the Tun moved forward. The piece highlights US Army Medical Reserve Corps doctors serving with Haig’s forces, with instances of bravery and requests from an MOrr lieutenant for infantry transfer.
The quote argues that everyone should reduce ignorance and misery in their own small corner. It frames a duty to improve one’s local sphere and influence through humble efforts and personal responsibility.
Brig. Gen. Littleton W. T. Waller receives promotion to major general in the U. S. Marine Corps for gallant service in Haiti and France. Known as Tony by his men, he served with the landing force at Alexandria. Born in York County, Virginia in 1856, his career spans the Spanish-American War and actions in the Philippines, China during the Boxer rebellion.
An elderly reader recounts severe heart pain and bloating, crediting Mayr's Wonderful Remedy for quick recovery. The note claims the remedy clears intestinal mucus and inflamed stomach and liver ailments and promises a money refund after one dose. Sold by Lemmon's Pharmacy and druggists everywhere.
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