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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1918
Page
3
Local War Savings Stamp pledge drive appeals to every citizen to meet obligations. Officials say 300 pledge cards remain unsettled and urge prompt payment to reach a county quota of 400000. The effort aims to close the drive by tomorrow evening.
An order from the Provost Marshal General directs the county exemption board to pay Washington county registrants who were inducted around the armistice time. Of 27 notified to entrain for Camp Yiedge and 22 to Camp Greenleaf, cancellation came before departure, but they are deemed virtually inducted. Payments cover five days from November 11 to 15 at private pay, likely arriving in a few weeks.
A method describes slitting the two vertical edges of one side of a hat box so the cover raises and that side drops down like a hinge allowing the hat to be removed without removing the box from the shelf.
An 1880s advertisement claims Miller's Antiseptic OIl will cure whooping cough in children within hours. It prescribes chest and throat application three times daily and a foot poultice to draw the remedy through the skin, with a money back guarantee. It urges readers to obtain a $1 bottle from their druggist.
Lawrence B. Wilson, longtime Bowman and Knupp manager, purchases Edwin Knupp’s stake in the business, effective December 20. Wilson follows in the family line, as his grandfather William Wilson once partnered in a local lumber yard later linked to Bowman and Knupp. Knupp retires after 21 years in Washington lumber, with Ross to remain as valued employee. The yard will expand farm structure sales alongside regular lumber trade, and Knupp will reside in Washington.
George Lutz born near Bellville Ohio April 6 1846 died December 2 1918 aged 72 years 7 months and 26 days He joined the Christian church in youth and remained a member until moving to Iowa He married Lydia McGregor December 31 1868. three children were born two died in infancy Survived by wife daughter Rose Augustine granddaughter Edith Augustine and brother Jacob Lutz Civil War veteran served in Company F 2nd Ohio regiment.
We wish to thank many friends for their kindness especially Mr and Mrs Mangold who gave every assistance during the illness and death of our husband and father Also thanks to the choir and to those who sent flowers Mrs George Lutz and Family
Mr and Mrs Everett Young and family express gratitude for the kindness and floral offerings received during their bereavement.
Washington D C December 6 Selection of Camp Dodge for a permanent camp means it will not be used for demobilization but retained as part of the permanent military establishment. Congress will back the War Department with appropriations and Camp Dodge will serve the regular army as needed. Secretary Baker’s annual report suggests support for universal training and the permanent camps would be key in training young men for a reserve in war.
The longfellow story Evangeline is not historical and is a work of fiction built on the expulsion of the Acadians from Grand Pre. It draws on real events but the narrative itself is not a factual historical account.
The board records no new influenza cases today marking a three week low potential end to the epidemic. Some patients remain serious while others show light symptoms due to improved care. quarantine stays in place with a health board update planned next week. No church services Sunday. journals publish brief pastors sermons from local congregations except Rev M R Regan who will return Monday from the state Baptist convention.
Clarence Proudfit, a first class cook aboard the ship Florida stationed at Camp Lawrence Norfolk Virginia, describes a massive Thanksgiving meal with 7000 pounds of turkey and numerous sides. He notes long hours, a dance at the navy Y M C A, and plans to return home if released before year's end.
Editorial reflects on Christmas lead into New Year with hope for peace after World War II. Emphasizes efficiency, modern farm electrification, and rapid development ahead. Urges farm families and cities to adopt new tools and machines to keep pace and ensure progress continues. Mannhardt Bros., General Agents Washington, Iowa.
The former German crown prince told a Daily Mirror correspondent at Wieringen that he argued with his father over Great Britain. He claimed his father warned Britain would oppose them but did not reveal whether Frederick William backed an alliance.
The letter from Mrs. Mary Kisby of 3523 Princeton Ave Spokane Wash urges care for grip and flu coughs and praises Foley's Honey and Tar for relief. A 75 year old notes a hard cough from la grippe improved by the remedy.
Mrs. R. Dougherty and Miss Myrta Jeffrey dispatched 134 stockings each containing five dimes to headquarters in New York for Christmas relief for French children. Forty stockings remain to be filled, and donations are welcome at Dougherty's clothing store.
In Pennsylvania at least twentyone workable beds of anthracite have been identified with maximum depths near 200 feet and coal seams measuring sixty to seventy feet. In the southern field some beds are estimated to extend to about 4000 feet below the surface.
The Washington County Food Administration announces end of sugar restrictions for public eating places and households starting December 7. Sales of sugar for family use prior to that date must still be reported. The note thanks all concerned and cites ongoing food conservation efforts.
Amsterdam dispatch quotes Kiev papers alleging the murder of the Romanoff family by Bolsheviks. The valet says on July 17 all members were taken to a convent cellar at Akaterin-Pore and shot in sequence. The former empress allegedly died in the czar’s arms. Grand Duchess Tatiana was wounded and killed. bodies burned on the outskirts of Ekaterinburg.
Coe College in Cedar Rapids requests establishment of an Army ROTC unit after the current Student Army Training Corps ends. The plan provides a two year military theory and practice course, a government professor, uniforms and equipment, no RGTC pay, summer camps, and commissions for top graduates beginning January.
Secretary McAdoo announced he would relinquish duties as secretary of the treasury on December 16. He declined to name a likely successor as director general of railroads though indicated a new railroad head would be chosen soon.
Bandits robbed the Leavenworth State Bank in Indiana taking Liberty Bonds and War Savings stamps valued at about 100,000. Police investigate the heist as authorities search for suspects and recoveries.
President Wilson to press plan for all nations entering postwar peace talks to be ready to make sacrifices and curb any single nation's dominance. Sir Pirie Geddes reported 15 thousand naval deaths from submarine and mine warfare. In total 2475 merchant ships and 620 fishing vessels, 3145 craft sunk.
Miss Ante Dlerma of Packard Motor in Detar was questioned by federal agents after Ira O'Malley was arrested and a hidden plank of airplates was located.
A new photograph features Henry White, one of the American delegates at the peace conference. The image captures White in a formal pose as he contributes to the diplomatic effort.
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