Red Cross Gifts Lift Soldiers in France
First Sergeant Cecil A Turner writes from France praising the American Red Cross for comforting the troops. He notes Christmas bags sent from Cleveland recipients including pipes candy gum and games, and thanks John L Severance for the gift. Turner with Command I 308th Infantry 77th Division expects to return home in February and urges his parents to keep smiling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cecil A. Turner
France
A. M. Turner
American Red Cross
Red Cross
Cleveland
Ohio
John L. Severance
Arcade
Severance
Turner
308Th Infantry
Foley Kidney Pills Help Restless Sleeper Say Alabama Man
E W Kitt of Shorters Alabama reports kidney trouble caused night restlessness and back pains. After using Foley Kidney Pills his pain eased and he slept better. Lemmon's Pharmacy advertises the remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. W. Kitt
Ala
Foley
Foster Elected Board Chairman
Supervisor Burrell Foster of Lime Creek township was chosen chair man at the board of supervisors meeting. He announced conservative plans for county bridge work this year with permanent modern construction and contracts set for late February or March. More tractor road work and grading will proceed, weather permitting, aiming for substantial improvements within available funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burrell Foster
Lime Creek Township
Board of Supervisors
Foster
Thanking neighbors for sympathy in illness and death
A thank you note from Bentley Craig and his son expresses gratitude for the sympathy and kindness shown by neighbors and friends during the illness and passing of their loved one.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bentley Craig and Son
Foley Cathartic Tablet advertisement promise
If you are bloated languid or lazy have the blues headaches palpitation biliousness bad breath gas constipation or indigestion you will feel better in the morning if you take a Foley Cathartic Tablet tonight This wholesome laxative and cleansing physic is advertised by Lemmon's Pharmacy in a brief ad-like notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lemmon’s Pharmacy
Advt
Study Center for Teachers Postponed Due to Health ruling
The local board of health postpones the county teachers study center planned for Saturday at the high school. No new date is set. this is the third postponement this school year because of influenza. Miss Grace Connor regrets the delay as conferences aid countywide schooling. the center likely waits until the new county superintendent elected Saturday assumes duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Health
Grace Connor
Katherine Stichter
Prohibition Leaders Vie for Iowa Ratification Role
Senator James M. Wilson of Centerville leads a three senator race to introduce the resolution for Iowa to ratify the national prohibition amendment. Also in the contest are Senators Chester Whitmore of Ottumwa and A V Proudfoot of Indianola. Washington observers expect a close contest as Wilson has long championed temperance measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James M. Wilson
Centerville
Iowa
Three Brothers Reunite in France During War Efforts
Maynard Brown reports a rare reunion with brothers Jay Brown of the 109th ammunition train and Faye Brown in France after the armistice. Letters from Camp St Sulpice and Bassens describe driving motorcycles for officers, close calls with family near Bordeaux, and rough weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maynard Brown
Jay Brown
109Th
Faye Brown
France
Charles Brown
Camp St. Sulpice
Bill
336Th Field Artillery
Bordeaux
Faye
Camp Fassens
Matt Whittaker
Levi Pattison
Fritz Minick
Dave Livingston
Jay
Fave
Ashby
Dave
Bassens
Lordeaux
Local club notices and meeting reminders
Dues reminders to DL ALR members due by January 10 with treasurer Mrs C E Plumly. C B S meets Thursday evening at Masonic hall 8 oclock for officer elections. Odd Fellows announce regular meeting Tuesday January 7 one hour from 7:30. Kolah club to meet with Mrs Trotman Wednesday at 1 PM. Priscilla club meeting postponed until further notice with Mrs Oren Helwick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DL Alr
C. E. Plumly
Tite
ODD Fellows
J. G. Moriarty
N. G
Priscilla Club
Oren Helwick
Rebekah Club to Meet With Mrs McFadden on Marion Ave
The Rebekah club will meet with Mrs McFadden on South Marion Avenue Thursday afternoon at 2 20 for a one hour business meeting. Mrs M E Brown announces the arrival of Buckley Bros dress goods spring samples. A large line to select from. Phone 4574 Blue. Residence 607 East 2nd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebekah Club
M. E. Brown
Buckley Bros
Tom
East
2Nd
Obituary of Mrs Margaret E Hardin 79 at Iowa home
Mrs Margaret E Wilson Hardin aged 79 years 4 months 28 days died January 1 1919 at 3 15 p m at her daughter Mrs M P Lewis 112 2nd Ave West Oskaloosa Iowa after five years illness. Born 1840 in Sussex County New Jersey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret FE. Hardin
M. P. Lewis
2Nd Ave
West
Oskaloosa
Iowa
Margaret E. Wilson
Sussex County
New Jersey
Mark A. Hardin
Frank
Coatsville
Meo
Edwin
Adair
Emmett
Ainsworth
Washington
Regular Post Meeting Notice From Native G Group
Native G group schedules regular post meeting for Tuesday afternoon with full attendance urged. Message signed by Cc. M Stinsen, P, C.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cc. M Stinsen
Foley's Honey and Tar Adunit from Lemmon's Pharmacy
Wm Barnes of San Antonio Texas endorses Foley's Honey and Tar for a persistent cough following influenza and pneumonia. He states the product restored his health and ended his cough after using it. Ad appears from Lemmon's Pharmacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Barnes
San Antonio
Texas
Foley
Republican Women to Set Thief Policies on Reconstruction
Washington January 6 Republican women will shape policy on reconstruction education and political problems at a meeting of the Republican women's national executive committee in Chicago in January The committee will hold a joint conference with the Republican national committee on January 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Republican Women's National Executive Committee
Chicago
Republican National Committees
Evans to Be Buried at Elm Grove Interment Planned
The services will be postponed and pallbearers will be members of the telephone company board of directors, of which Mr. Evans was manager. Interment will be at Elm Grove.
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The
Telephone Company
Evans
Elm Grove
Mrs Harriett Harding Dies Near Ainsworth At 3
Mrs Harriett Harding wife of F W Harding dies at home three miles north of Ainsworth where they lived for many years having come to the county in early days Funeral services set for Tuesday at 2 pm at the M E church pastor Rev C A Field to officiate Interment in Ainsworth cemetery A fuller obituary to follow later
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ainsworth
Harriett Harding
F. W. Harding
M. FE
C. A. Field
Card of Thanks for Vera Taylor Funeral
We express gratitude to the many kind friends for aid and sympathy during Vera Taylor's funeral. Thank you for the beautiful flowers sent by Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Taylor and Family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vera Taylor
Rural Route One Social Roundup Jan 6
Irvin Gallagher and R A Warner were Washington callers Monday. Mrs T T Beenblossom visited Frank Sadel’s. John Koehler called at Tom Gerdes home. Mrs Frank Sadel and Leona spent New Year’s at T B Beenblossom’s. Howard Jacobs returned to Camp Sheridan after a brief visit. The Gallachers entertained neighbors Wednesday. The Gallachers were Washington callers Thursday. Tina Anna and Parry Cierdes spent Sunday at Tom Gerdes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irvin Gallagher
R. A. Warner
Washington
T. T. Beenblossom
Frank Sadel
John Koehler
Tom Gerdes
Leona
T. BR. Beenblossom
Howard Jacobs
Camp Sheridan
Irvin Gallacher
Tina
Anna
Parry Cierdes
Violence and strikes hit Berlin as waiters rob and kill
Violence spreads in Berlin with waiter strikes plus raids on suburbs. A waiter from a prominent hotel was murdered and a robbery yielded a substantial sum. Opinions differ on Sparitens group plans before the national constitutional assembly convenes. The group remains quiet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Wate
Sparitens
National Constitutional Assembly
Transportation in Hankow and foreign concessions
Transportation in Hankow shows thousands of licensed and private vehicles within foreign concessions. The report lists 2 357 licensed Jinvikshas 87 publicarriages and 8u private Mie tor cars reflecting mixed transport modes and foreign influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hankow
Assessors Hold Annual Meeting in Washington County
Saturday afternoon the twenty four assessors in Washington county met at the courthouse for their annual session with health board permission. They reviewed duties for the coming weeks, discussed the AWS, and confirmed that real and personal property will be assessed this year. George F. Wallace of Highland Township chaired the meeting, J. J. Benda of Marion served as secretary, and a list of township assessors was announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County
Court House
Board of Health
George F. Wallace
Highland Township
J. J. Benda
Marion
Iowa Township
Joseph Knebel
Riverside
George Tremmel
H. T. D. Henderson
Cedar
Crawford Township
T. H. Austen
Washington City
J. C. Purvis
Oregon
W. C. White
Lime Creek
W. B. Webster
Jackson
Ed Kos
Highland
Wallace Franklin
F. HW. Ross
West Chester
J. N. Coffey
English River
J. W. Spevacek
Dutch Creek
H. B. Frank Clay
Homer Brinton
Brighton Township
F. N. Melineaky
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Jack Rabbit
Klein Klothing Co
Southeast Corner Square
Washington, Iowa
Washington National
Washington National Bank
John Alez Young
Charles C. Cunningham
Harvey S. Young
Donald, Bell
John Rue Young
C. Cunningham
Es J. Wilson
E. T. Wickham Wm
Lloyd Lytle
Jas
A. Wood Il
Rank L. Wilson Marsh W. Dailey
Gaye
Stron
Ae Pics
Bridges Conservative
Wilson
Prohibition
Jay, Paye and
Taye
Oth
Chmneces
Chateau
Fay
Whittaker
Ull
Stark
Jonathan
Talman
Warren Cash Grocery
Copfee Store
Priscila Club
Oren Welwick
Marion Ave
C. B.S
Masonic Hall
Kolah Club
A. KR
Panny Wise
Prima Mowna
Parktown Pollies
Grathun
Grief Eating House
W. Busby & Co
Hearst Magazine
Journal
Ralph Junken
Phone Journal
Fred N. Anderson
Block Wood
W.M. Darbyshire
Charles Warner
Ed White
John Rath
EB. R. Barthelow
Toledo
C. H. Lone
Olds
Wes Engel
L. F. Evans
Jones Auto Co
Iowa Ave
L. EB. Nagiey
TitéGood
Leo Shelangouskie
Charles Wagner
Boyd Berdo
Harry Kracaw
N. E. Corner Square
Wm. Salterhberg
W. J. Taylor
Washington Township
W. J. Crawford
Brighton City
BR. Edwards
FK. Iseminger
Crawfordsville
F. FE
Young
Wellman
J. A. Dodds
Kalona
N. D. Brown
Coppock
John Hesser
EL Frransom Akt RV
Graham
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