Twenty Washington county youths register for army service
Twenty one year old registrants from Washington county registered for military service at the courthouse on Saturday. Six are married and the rest single. Names include Lloyd W. Hoyle Alfred J. Steinbeck Clarence Thomann Raymond Kos and several others from Riverside Kalona Wellman Rubio West Chester Richland and Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County
Court House
Lloyd W. Hoyle
Ainseworth
Alfred J. Steinbeck
Rubio
Clarence G. Thomann
Riverside
Lloyd William Hoyle
Ainsworth
Raymond W. Kos
Harry Colcard Ward
Washington
Clem Bryan Carpenter
Kalona
Arthie Lloyd Perrin
Jease Ray James
Wellman
Merton Raymond Fisher
Ralph Waldb Ford
Carl Phillip Ruegsegger
Ralph Shuster
Owen Pierson Brumback
West Chester
Roy Erwin Huber
Clement August Escher
Nelson
Woodford
Richland
Felix Emerson Pauls
Grant Moody Humble
Washing
Remedy for hay fever and coughs from Foley’s Honey and I
Windblown pollen carries germs triggering hay fever. Foley's Honey and I soothes coughing and choking with a healing coating for red membranes, stopping coughs and colds. Lemmon's Pharmacy advertises this remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
Lemmon's
Plane falls pilots dead and injured in Wisconsin crash
Maj William R Ream flight surgeon from San Diego was killed when a British American flying circus plane piloted by Lieut Wesley Benner of Metuchen New Jersey crashed 150 feet in Effingham Wisconsin at 10 am Benner suffered a compound leg fracture and internal injuries his condition listed as serious The crash followed an attempted landing in a cornfield amid heavy rain and an engine stall report
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St. Louis
William R. Ream
San Diego
Cal
Indianapoli
Wesley Benner
Metuchin
N. J
Effingham
Benner
No Official Word on Orville Means Death
No official word has been received on the reported death of Orville Means of Company K 168th Infantry in France. A telegram from Congressman Kennedy says Means does not appear on casualty lists and the death has not been officially reported to the War Department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orville Means
168Th Infantry
France
Charles A. Kennedy
J. D. Glasgow
Home Service Branch
The
Red Cross
Edward Orville
War Department
Sergt. Peterson
A. J. Peterson
Ainsworth
Washington, D. C
Fred W. Peterson
Harris
Peterson
A. J
D. A. Peterson
Washington
16Th Infantry
Pershing
Senate Military Committee
General March
Company K
Des Moines
Letter From Little French Boy Reaches Washington Brother
The eleven year old French boy Bob Dobin writes to John Matthews in Washington D C from Ares France. He explains he has a brother in Bordeaux and admires American troops helping defeat Germany. The letter conveys friendship across war time and asks to keep in touch.
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Bob Dobin
Harvey Matthews
Bordeaux
Quartermaster’s Department of the Army
Harvey
Bob
Washington
John
Iown
Matthews
J. T. Matthews
West Washington Street
Ares
France
Robert
Jean
Knitting Brigade Report Highlights Red Cross Efforts
A Washington County Chapter letter from Chicago Red Cross Headquarters details large scale knitting work since 1917. It notes 11 747 000 total articles, 1 400 000 pounds of yarn on hand, 1 609 000 sweaters and other items ready for distribution, plus 5 875 000 items sent to the army navy and 870 000 to France and Italy.
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Washington County
Chicago
Red Cross
Knitting Brigade
National Headquarters
Army
Navy
France
Italy
War Industries Board
Division Bureau of Supplies
Neighbors Gather for Genkinger Family Day North of Ainsworth
Friends and former Cedar township neighbors spent a day at the Genkinger home north of Ainsworth. A noon feast featured chicken, salmon, salads, and desserts while children played in the creek. Women knit for the Red Cross and sang patriotic songs with Miss Christa Jackson at piano. The Genkingers have moved to a new neighborhood and are greatly missed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Genkinger
Ainsworth
Red Cross
Cedar Township
Christa Jackson
Genkinger
Cedar
Fol ey Kidney Pills Advert in Morrill Maine Letter
Mrs. Frank P. Wood writes that Foley Kidney pills helped her and her husband with rheumatic aches, lame back, and stiff joints. The Lemmons Pharmacy ad promotes quick relief and strong benefits from Foley Kidney Pills.
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Frank P. Wood
Morrill
Foley
Lemmons Pharmacy
Advt
Isaac Klein Dead Former Washington businessman dies in Missouri
Funeral services were held in Davenport for Isaac Klein, longtime head of the Klein Klothing Kompany of Washington, who died Saturday in Macon, Missouri. The clothing store was closed in his honor. Attending were Joe Falk, J. M. Bratten, Carl Hedges, and Phil Bratten. A Mason, he had spent years in local business before moving to Davenport about fifteen years ago and remained connected to his former store. The Journal will publish a career sketch tomorrow.
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Davenport
Isaac Klein
Klein Klothing Kompany of
Washington
Macon
Klein
Joe Falk
J. M. Bratten
Carl Hedges
Phil Bratten
Community notices from West Chester clubs and groups
Announcements list social and meeting plans for local organizations including Ladies Aid Fortnightly Mothers' club SSS circle and Loyal Woman's club. Also notes the Shockley Hotle relatives reunion and Glendale Red Cross helpers gathering with requests for contributions and attendance.
Family trip to Des Moines fair noted
Mrs. G. F. Foster and son Glenn went to Des Moines to attend the fair. Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Wright returned from Des Moines after visiting relatives. Wright reports a hard rain west of Harper and praises the state fair live stock exhibit especially the cattle and hogs as potential winners.
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G. F. Foster
Glenn
Des Moines
J. C. Wright
Wright
Harper
Corsican Sinking Sparks Mourning and Fear
Corsica was stirred by the torpedoing of the French steamer Balkan on a Corsica to mainland run. Scores of women and children perished as the vessel sank, drawing comparisons to the Lusitania and heightening island-wide alarm.
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Marseilles
Corsica
S. S. S Blood Purifier Promoted by Swift Co
Advert mid has health claims for S. S. S as a blood purifier sold by druggists. It urges readers to seek free information from Swift Specific Co at 24 Swift Laboratory, Atlanta, Georgia. The copy emphasizes vitality, cleansed blood, and strengthened systems.
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Swift Specific Co
Swift Laboratory
Atlanta, Ga
Picnic of Ainsworth Baptist Sunday School on Long Creek
The Ainsworth Baptist Sunday school outing drew forty six people and nine or ten autos to a secluded Long Creek bank near Cotter. A basket dinner, games, rope swings, and a poetry piece by Rev. C E Riddington marked a day of joyous relaxation for all ages with cheerful scenes from morning until late afternoon.
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Ainsworth Baptist Sunday School
Long Creek
Cotter
C. E. Riddington
Joyous bridge club gathering honors guest
Mrs. W. G. Stewart hosted a special Afternoon Bridge Club meeting in tribute to Mrs. Clarence Hollingsworth, a former member visiting from Chicago. Guests included Mrs. Lola Hughes of Macomb and Mrs. Nellie Hodges of Battle Creek. The next meeting is set for Thursday September 5 with Mr. and Mrs. Homer Darbyshire hosting.
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W. G. Stewart
Afternoon
Bridge Club
Clarence Hollingsworth
Chicago
Lola Hughes
Macomb
Ill
Nellie Hodges
Battle Creek
Mich
Homer Darbyshire
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Walter Carl
Lloyd Reynolds Lovelett
Effingham, Ill
Orville
Kennedy
John Matthews, JR
Wisconsin
Warren Cash Grocery
Husband
U.S
Washington National Bank
John Alex Young
Charles C. Cunningham Harvey
Young Donald C. Bell
Robert Noonan
Louis Fifer
A. Cook
Jan
A. Harwood
Chas
J. Wilson
Frank L. Wilson
Kompany
Ladies’ Aid Society of
Frank Wilson
S. S
Bertha Meek
Loyal Woman's Club of the Baptist Church
Fred Bartholomew
Queen Esther
Rhea Warren
Shockley
Hotle
Martin Shack
Glendale
New Lusitania
Island
Astiimador
Cook's Bakery
Iowa Life Insurance Co
Washington and Vicinity
Liberal Commission
Ottumwa
Iowa
Inquire Journal
Care Journal
Harry Whittaker
F. K. Williamson
the Colenso
Poland
R. Gamon
Bentley Thompson
Lytle
F. D. Baumeister
Boyd Berdo
F. & M. St Bank Bldg
Win Smouse
Opera House
Brighton
Goodrich
Journal Officee
Here
Crawfordsville
Journal Office
3Rd Ave
Graham's
Frank Flaherty
Marion Avenue
H. P
Iowa Gas & Electric Co
Iowa Avenue
Salee
Chevrolet
Burr Taylor
Shropshire Bucks
C. A. Ruebsam
I. K. Beal
Harry Hesseltine
Ideal
Ladies’ Tailoring Co
Swat
Harper & Gardner
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