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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 24, 1918

Page

8

Local Boys Write From Luxembourg on Route to Coblenz

Letters from Corporal Atkinson and Private Realty describe marching through Belgium into Luxembourg near Arlon, heading toward Coblenz on the Rhine. They recount Belgian crowds cheering Americans, cold weather, meals shared with locals, and a hope to return home by spring.

Washington 168Th Infantry Eischen Luxemburg Cobleng Rhine Belgium Germany Corp Dale Atkinson Chas, Atkinson Clair Beatty Georgia Beatty Corporal Atkinson France Arlon Coblenz United States Maine Chicago Father Germaiy K Company

West End Grocery and Graham's Promote Holiday Goods

Local ad notes a fine holiday line at West End Grocery and a late night shopping cue for Graham's with prices and phone numbers. Mentions chocolate and vanilla ice cream and a Christ y ice cream variety. Also includes a buyout note for hides and furs at Stuart Motel with contact details.

West End Stuart Motel Kit

Funeral closes court house for supervisor tribute

The courthouse was closed from 10 to 1 in honor of Supervisor Sam Anderson whose funeral was held today. Mrs. A. J. Peterson of Aine worth visited with her two sons in Wachinston yesterday. The Rev and Mrs W. Co Allen of Wyman attended Miss Ruby Kolmpsen's funeral in town.

Heonor Sam Anderson A. J. Peterson Aineworth Wachinston W. Co Allen Wyman Ruby Kolmpsen

Foley Remedies Trial Offer From Chicago Advertisement

A vintage classified style ad invites readers to mail a cutout to Foley & Co in Chicago for a trial package. The package includes Foley's Honey and Tar Compound for coughs and colds, Foley Kidney Pills, and Foley Cathartic Tablets. An address label Lewiman's pharmacy appears in the text.

Foley & Co Sheffield Ave Chicago Foley Lewiman Adyt

On the Road to Success

A motivational note urging youth to plan organize and work daily toward the goal. It emphasizes that success comes to those preparing and making steady progress despite tough lessons and delays. It urges students to study and stay ready for chance opportunities.

Succes

Washington Flag Maquette on Display in D C

The flag is hoisted over the Senate or House when in session. It floats from the White House flagstaff when the president is in Washington and signals the president’s absence from the capital. It is displayed over the Department in Washington from 9 a.m. to 4 50 p.m. on weekdays.

Washington United States Senate House of Representatives White House

Knitting Dept Acknowledges Gift From Donors

The knitting department extends thanks for a sweater donated by Miss May Pearson and a pair of socks donated by Mrs. I E Coffey of West Chester.

May Pearson I. E. Coffey West Chester

Osteopath Dr A W Clow Listing

Classified notice lists Dr A W Clow osteopath residing at 727 Blue and office at 785 for professional services. The fragment provides address details and contact points for an individual practitioner.

A. W. Clow

Local Notices and Christmas Visits Across Town

Keota business visitor Dave Teuscher is in the city for a day. Crawfordsville residents Miss Mildred and Miss Mary Cannon visited friends yesterday. J J Ross travels to Grinnell to spend Christmas with daughter Mrs Guy Mintle. Mr and Mrs C F Stierwalt and son Charles visit from Keokuk for Christmas. Lou Langworthy arrives from Davenport to stay with J A Harwood. Iowans J I Glick from Davenport visits relatives then plans trip to Tralls ville.

Mildred Mary Cannon Crawfordsville J. J. Ross Grinnell Guy Mintle Airs C.F. Stierwalt Charles Keokuk

West End Grocery Announces Evening and Noon Hours

West End Grocery says it will stay open this evening and tomorrow until noon. The notice highlights extended hours for shopper convenience at the West End location.

West End Grocery

Could Not Live Without Birds

The article notes birds provide vital pest control by feeding on insects eggs and larvae. Their constant activity helps protect trees and crops from caterpillars beetles borers and similar pests, enabling farmers to reduce damage.

Life is Hectic Struggle Behind Daily Wages

The Boston Transcript quotes the London Telegraph noting life is not a quiet breath but a hustle to earn a few dollars weekly to cover expenses as workers battle for income.

London Telegraph Boston Transcript

Victims of Their Own Venom In La Bruyere’s View

A reflective line quotes De La Bruyere on how critics reveal their own delusions when judging others. The aphorism notes that harm is directed at the phantom in the accuser, not the person being criticized.

de la Bruyere

Influenza Coughs and Caution Advised by Readers

A reader testimonial from Mrs. Mary Kisby of Spokane Washington notes relief from influenza coughs using Foley's Honey and Tar. The ad highlights grip and flu symptoms and promotes Lemon’s Pharmacy as a source.

Grip Mary Kisby Princeton Ave Spokane Wash Foley la Grippe Lemmonn Advt

Subscriptions Open as Clubs Are Changed

Subscriptions are being taken and clubs updated. call 50 Red after 6 40 p m or write to Journal care of Nita Belle Mehoon agent.

Ngpa Beeler MehOoNn Nita Belle Mehoon

St James Christmas Mass Schedule Outlined

James Cherch notes the order of exercises at St James on Christmas morning with Masses at 6 oclock and 10 oclock. The schedule marks two services as the day’s central observances.

St. James

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Matinee Daily Tom Moore Goldwyn Picture Bill Parsons Prerless Producte East Side Square Home Builders Loan Department Washington Loan& Trust Company Chas. IL KECK Frank RB. Sage the Journal Luxembourg Prom Clair Beatty First Iowa Robert Risk Earl Limerman Artie Dankwardt Glenn Adams Carl Graham Dougherty Bros Fox & Dewey Thone Lemmon Mrr MD Slough Aberdeen, Kan H. M. Chellahyrgor Home Order of Board of Charles Chaplin W. B. Patton RED Cross Christ Crail’s Dave Teuscher Keota Graham's Lou Langworthy Davenport J. A. Harwood L. J. Glick Davport Trallsville Ee. Lemmon's J. W. Martin Ainsworth Drue Lemmon's Pharmacy Sanol Lemmon’s Pharmacy Lyda Mhellam Lemley Por Effie Twinam Mast Main Street Crawfordaville Boyd Twinam W. A. Harper Miller Mrs Wilber Miller Peace England Italy Russia America American Pearl Button Co James Cherch Merry Christmas John Shields & Sons
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