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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1919
Page
3
The Washington Board of Health lifts influenza quarantine. All restrictions end except bans on public and private dances and home isolation remains for affected houses. Theatres resume normal activity. children under ten may attend with alternate seating rescinded. Seven cases remain, four new last week, and continued precaution urged.
An advertisement urges immediate use of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy at Lemmon's Drug Store for early hoarseness relief, claiming prompt and effective results.
The Darktown Follies, a musical comedy troupe of colored performers, performed at the Graham theatre last night before a fair crowd. A comedian named Columbus led the act and drew most of the laughs, delivering entertaining dances and strong comic routines.
One girl’s delightful solo voice and an active noisy chorus pleased the Graham crowd. The overall show drew good reception, and attendees left satisfied with the performance.
Sioux City council notes many damage suits arise from injuries on slick sidewalks. To curb filings this winter, workers sweep through busy areas each morning, sprinkling sand on slippery spots.
A meeting at the Bakingall hotel launched a movement to nominate J. F. Deems of Burlington for Iowa governor in 1920. A new "Deems for Governor in 1920" club organized with C. B. Harper as president and A Wellman as secretary.
Wireless reports say 44 crew saved from the Castalia off Nova Scotia since Saturday. One lifeboat with 17 men capsized, two drowned. Also a Vienna report states bread and meat rations will continue in Austria and parts of Germany despite aid.
Observation notes that a woman with the same cook for five years and the same husband for ten tends to brag most about the cook, a sentiment from the Galveston News. The line reflects social remarks on domestic life and pride.
Funeral services for L. J. Cherry who died last Friday at Harper were conducted Monday at the North Marion home by Revs. Mountford Wishart. Pallbearers included six nephews. Burial in Elm Grove cemetery. Cherry born December 5 1855 near Xenia Ohio, married Ella Meek in 1887, survived by son Robert M. Cherry and siblings in Oklahoma City and Washington. He was a noted horse and cattle trader and community stalwart.
Rothschild of the Community club reports assurance from Rock Island officials that actions will ease passenger traffic at Washington. Coughlin and Jones outline steps, including studying use of Milwaukee station and possible track and platform changes, with possible improvements promised soon.
We express heartfelt gratitude to friends and neighbors for their sympathy and help during our recent bereavement.
Chamberlains Tablets claim to ease indigestion and constipation by strengthening the stomach and aiding natural function. The ad notes indigestion often comes with constipation and Chamberlains Tablets provide a gentle bowel movement and relief. Lemmons Drug Store.
The I. G White Post G. A. R. elected P. C. John Donaldson Ss. V. M. L. Long Le V. R. G. McChesney Chaplain A Hunter O L J M Thompson A M W B H Werner O G Lewis Wallace Surgeon J F C Wead Trustee J M Lytle Delegate W A Shannon Alternate S K Coates may hold a joint negotiation with the W. BR. C this month.
A playful quip from the Baltimore Sun questions why a tempting apple double would smear itself with sauce and grin as if in paradise, blending whimsy and appetite in a single regional aside.
Musterole offers a white mustard oil ointment that soothes sore throat bronchitis tonsillitis and other pains without the blistering of traditional mustard plasters. It is applied by massaging with fingertips and marketed in 50¢ and 2.99 sizes.
Judge Warner adjourned court to January 27 with business from the term to resume. Dockets show numerous settlements and judgments including costs, estates, and quiet titles. The Washington County Bar passed resolutions honoring former Judge Henry Silwold.
An ad claims B. A. Thomas' Stock Remedy increases cow milk during winter by supplying concentrated ingredients missing from winter forage. It asserts more milk and better quality milk, suggesting natural feed shortfalls are remedied.
The Alberson funeral was held Saturday at 6 o clock at the West Washington residence with Dr J A Glendinning officiating. Pallbearers named include L S Patterson and others. burial in Elm Grove cemetery Farvier. Mrs Mary Warrier funeral followed Monday evening at 8 at the Henry Parker home with Henry Coffman and Henry Butler officiating. six grandsons served as pallbearers. interment in Elm Grove cemetery. Witler-Puneral services.
The service led by Rev. Leslie Mountford of the Second Unit Presbyterian church followed by burial in Elm Grove.
The Supreme Court holds that the Reed prohibition amendment bars interstate transport of intoxicating liquor into dry states for beverage use even for personal use. The decision interprets the law as nullifying state statutes permitting limited amounts for personal use.
Private owners of New York harbor boats and railroad employees struck seeking wage hikes and an eight hour day. They refused to submit to arbitration by the War Labor Board, which nevertheless decided to make a finding in the dispute.
Polish leader Ignace Paderewski was only slightly wounded in the attempted assassination at Warsaw. He reportedly continues work with General Joseph Pilsudski on rebuilding the Polish government and planning measures against the Bolshevists.
Fragmented dispatch notes massive World War II casualties and a royal figure arriving incognito. The text mentions 5 519 killed by bombings in London and 1911 deaths or injuries across the United Kingdom, with 4 759 civilian casualties. Also cited is Archduke Salvator reportedly arriving in Madrid in disguise. references Horace Fletcher a diet expert dying in Copenhagen.
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