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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1918
Page
3
Corporal Will Kiesey writes from France describing his transfer to a machine gun school after arriving overseas with Washington troops. He details training on Lewis guns, life at the ordnance armament school near St Jean de Monts, and Dad's Day censorship relief.
Washington reports that General Pershing was awarded the Distinguished Service Medal as a token of American gratitude to the commander of our armies for his distinguished services and the success achieved under his leadership.
Copenhagen dispatches report the Austrian national committee deciding to confiscate all crown lands. The time parliament will be converted into a children's hour, reflecting a plan change described in the sources.
The article notes clouds in thunder storms can be unusually deep, ranging from two to five miles, implying significant vertical extent and atmospheric activity.
Captain Leigh Bell writes home from Europe about a calm sea voyage and a busy near frontline posting. He describes leading a company through a large city, eager crowds, and children singing American songs while the “Yanks” are welcomed by French and Belgians. He notes western origins, prior border experience, and a camp that housed German prisoners until recently. He speculates on return time and possible duties with prisoners, praising Allied allies and his role in reconstruction work.
The Jane A Chilcote city library closed Thursday afternoon as a mark of respect for Wilber Miller. Miller, a donor of two entrance lights and a supporter of the grounds, had personally overseen lawn care and sod maintenance at the library.
Wilber Miller lay in state at the Miller chapel with hundreds paying tribute. The private funeral service was led by Dr. J A Glendinning with a Knights Templar escort and Masons at Elm Grove cemetery. Miller was a well known funeral director, deeply involved in Washington and the surrounding region.
Miss Ruby Thompson daughter of Mr and Mrs M W Thompson of Fast Harrison street died at Grant hospital Chicago from influenza after nursing patients there for weeks She was born June 6 1899 in Jewell county Kansas and moved to Washington twenty years ago She trained as a nurse at Grant hospital and served as matron on one floor Her death follows her dedication to the sick and her Covenanter church ties In Verdi a gun accident killed Archie Garrett two others survive his parents and seven siblings The Garrett family mourns while additional relatives include Charles Thompson and Bertha Thompson among others
Local War Savings drive leader A. E. Atchison urges residents to redeem remaining pledge cards at his store and finish the campaign by Christmas. He notes many already redeemed and promotes buying four additional stamps for 16 dollars 92 cents, aligning with county soldiers.
Funeral services for Miss Katherine Slichter were held Thursday morning at the South Second avenue home, private, with Dr. J. M. Wishart presiding. Miss Clara Ball of Fairfield sang, aided by Mrs. 2B. Dougherty. Pallbearers included W. P. Kawn C. M. Keck Relph Dougherty Clovee Dougherty AR Miller and J. L. Brookhart. Burial followed at Woodlawn cemetery. Burham Burham’s funeral occurred Friday at the Miller chapel with Rev Mountford in charge. Pallbearers J. W. Morton John Heaton Slugh Arcour Willis Todd Joabn Teeter and A. Hunter. Interment was in Grove cemetery.
Two new influenza cases were reported to Secretary Kellogg of the board of health with no releases given at two o'clock. Earle Corbin is among the latest victims but not seriously ill. Joe McElhinney shows improvement. The board of health contemplates lifting quarantine on public meetings with restrictions to continue preventing spread.
The line reflects on how fortune tilts with human perception as luck rises and falls. It hints that praise inflates value while misfortune devalues it, urging caution in judging outcomes. The aphorism invites introspection about bias in judging events and people.
Corporal Ishmael Willis in northern France sends a note to his father Corporal Dick Willis about railway work in the army. The message repeats a widely circulating sentiment that the soldiers will be home for Christmas, though no year is specified. It is likely he remains in France for several months.
Mrs Edith May Bacon, a Wallace School teacher, resigns from her post amid unspecified reasons. The notice notes her service and departure from the Wallace institution.
The acting principal of Wallace school resigns due to ill health. Her home is Randalia, Iowa. Miss Lucy Mercer of Dallas, Iowa will succeed when schools reopen, bringing years of teaching experience from Fort Morgan Colorado and Rochester Minnesota.
The Los Angeles Times reports Charles S. Crail of Los Angeles appointed by the California Governor as Judge of the Los Angeles Superior Court. The notice features Crail’s portrait and high regard. Crail and twin Joe Craft, both Fairfield natives, are brothers of J. B. Crail of this city.
Mes Acheson received a letter from her son John Acheson a Marine in France dated November 17 stating he is well and safe and enjoying a delightful time as he begins his march to the Rhine
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