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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1918
Page
5
Lieutenant Colonel West issues an address to Camp Sheridan officers and enlisted men after the armistice. He praises the home front effort, training, and moral impact, stressing that those who stayed behind played a crucial part in the war and the nation’s enduring democracy.
Rock Island selects mid September as the preferred date for evangelist W A Sundey to speak in a tabernacle to be erected in Rock Island as the central site for the tri cities. Churches and ministers are asked to prepare for the coming campaign and benefits expected from the event.
Springfield dispatch reports the state supreme court will hear arguments on the constitutionality of the 66 million dollar good roads bond issue. The case centers on whether the financing plan complies with the state constitution and existing tax provisions.
A 900000 bond issue voted November 5 for state hard road construction faces a friendly suit in Sangamon Circuit Court to block issuance and seek a ruling on constitutionality by the Illinois Supreme Court. The suit will be brought by a taxpayer and handled by Greene and Risely of Mount Carmel. Judge Albert Rodenberg, assistant attorney general, will represent the state.
J W Peek of Coraopolis Pa describes severe pain that kept him awake at night after trying three doctors. Three weeks ago he started Foley Kidney Pills and reports real improvement in his condition. Lemmon's Pharmacy advertises Foley Kidney Pills for kidneys bladder trouble backache and rheumatism.
The article argues that American occupation of the Philippines fuels a broad athletic revival in the Far East. It compares the growth to ancient Olympic traditions and credits Bayole as a starting point, noting increased cross-cultural gatherings and mutual respect among eastern peoples.
The article notes that Vikings tied men to rollers to blood the keel during launches. It describes breaking a bottle of wine over the ship’s stem as a survival of this savage rite, a parallel to leading an officer’s charger at funerals as a remnant of sacrificial practices for chieftains.
Farmhouses modernize as women assume household management. Parlor rooms shrink as partitions are removed to create spacious living areas. Porches are added and every feature centers on the convenience of the housekeeper who tends the Gelds-Exchange.
The Red Cross through its Home Service and 10,000 committees supports soldiers' families, highlighting unity of diverse groups from Indians to Japanese-Americans as Americans in a merged war effort. Plans a Christmas drive to boost membership from 22 000 to capacity, demonstrating national solidarity for honor mercy and good faith.
The National Tuberculosis Association and Journal of Outdoor Life announce a Red Cross Christmas Roll Call campaign to enroll tuberculosis patients as Red Cross members. Sanatoria nationwide, nearly 600, are urged to achieve 100 percent enrollment, with each patient recruiting another. The effort aligns with Red Cross support for the association in 1919.
American Red Cross trucks operate on the Belgian front delivering large quantities of food and salvaged materials. In the past two weeks 240 tons of foodstuffs were handled along with salvage, aiding shelled towns including Furnes Abeele Coxyde La Tanne Alveringhem Oost-Dunrick Trappist Farm St Jenne Biezen Reningheist.
Chicago reports the secretary of the treasury asks every person in the Seventh Federal Reserve District to buy War Savings Stamps to the limit to fund government expenses. He stresses that expenditures are at record levels and urges organizations to promote pledges and additional purchases before year end. Troops need support until peace returns.
Mrs. M. E. Smith of Benton Louisiana reports a severe cold with persistent cough improved completely after using Foley's Honey and Tar from Lemmon's Pharmacy. Ad touts this remedy as essential for influenza grip and colds, claiming no opiates.
Discusses how paint color affects heat absorption with black paints absorbing more heat than light colors. Notes that lighter colors may help reduce surface temperature in hot climates and mentions observations on outdoor glare and energy use.
In a quirk of reminiscence a voice recalls how Aitte Willie’s mother claimed a bird warned her of his misdeeds. The tale hints the bird may be a lyre bird used to relay gossip, leaving Willie unsure if the warning was honest or a clever pretense.
The American Red Cross helps modernize farming in Italy by teaching scientific methods to orphans of soldiers. A Rome school near Porta Furba, run with Italian partners and Salesian Fathers, combines lectures with field work using modern machinery to strengthen ties to the land and train capable farmers.
Bishop John J. O Connor of Newark lauds the Red Cross Christmas roll call urging every citizen to join. He calls the organization universally humanitarian and asks members to show pity and will to relieve misfortune, placing joined effort with religion and national duty.
George E. Scott of the American Red Cross explains the Christmas Roll Call call to universal membership. A nationwide response would unite and strengthen Soldiers and Sailors of America and boost devotion among volunteers and workers.
A small bottle of Zemo purchased at a drug store for 35c or £1.00 for extra large bottle relieves itching and heals eczema blotches ringworm rashes and similar skin troubles. The liquid cleanses soothes and quickly treats delicate skin without greasiness or mess. Get it today from The bk W Rose Co Cleveland OH.
A distorted OCR snippet presents tangled phrases about Mivetrichy and energies described as entering a creed. No clear event, person, or location is identifiable.
Fragmentary OCR text presents a dated aphorism about desire and fortune, noting a speaker who condemns those in need. The readable portion hints at moralizing reflections on wealth and hardship with unclear attribution and context.
A statement expresses that the message will give inspiration and courage to workers laboring overseas and be a rallying voice for those at home. The speaker emphasizes solidarity and persistence amid distant service.
The American Red Cross cares for convalescent soldiers in Italy. Sixteen hospitals are open with twenty nine more under construction. At each hospital soldiers learn trades using typewriters sewing machines and cabinet tools.
Fairfield reports numerous influenza cases prompting health warnings. The text notes extended illness figures and local precautions while mentioning concerns over hospital strain and community response.
The text lists metric capacity units and relations: kiloliter or stere equals 1,000 liters or one cubic meter. hectoliter equals 100 liters or one-tenth cubic meter. dekaliter equals ten liters or ten cubic decimeters. liter equals one cubic decimeter. deciliter equals one-tenth liter. centiliter equals one one hundredth liter. milliliter equals one thousandth liter equal to one cubic centimeter.
Monasteries across England and much of Europe were termed abbeys under abbots whose title derives from abbas meaning father. Those governed by a prior were called priories.
John Alex Young and Charles C. Cunningham appear as officers with Harvey 8 Young. Donald C. Bell and Robert Noonan are noted as assistant cashiers and Louis Fifer as assistant cashier. Directors include John Alex Young C. C. Cunningham Chas. J. Wilson Dr. E. T. Wickham Wm A. Cook Lloyd Lytle Jas A. Harwood Frank L. Wilson Marsh W. Bailey.
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