Local drive urged to aid starving Armenians in Near East
A Methodist church address by Samuel Neveleff urged Americans to fund relief for Armenians and Syrians starving under Turk oppression. He contrasted war bonds with charitable giving, noting Washington county has lagged in organizing a relief drive and promising a county effort to form a relief committee and begin contributions.
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Near East
America
Wilson
Washington County
Neveloff
Red Cross
George Walsh Brings Natural Style To Fox Film
Amusement notices say George Walsh, in the William Fox production I'll Say So at the Fox Theatre Friday, will depart from traditional hero roles. Audiences may find his natural, unforced acting refreshingly different and highly appealing.
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George Walsh
Fox Theatre
William Fox
County relief fund allotment eyed at fifteen thousand dollars
The county relief allotment is not definite but rumored around 15000 dollars and a plan to raise it is anticipated. Dr. J A Glendinning led a meeting with speaker introduction, C A King directing song, and Rev. Leslie Mountford offering prayer.
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J. A. Glendinning
C. A. King
Leslie Mountford
Easy Curing of Disease with Chamberlain's Tablets
It is by no means an easy matter to cure this disease, but it can be done in most instances by taking Chamberlain's Tablets and complying with the plain printed directions that accompany each package. Sold by Lemmon's Pharmacy.
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Washington County
Lemmon
Advt
Roof Fire at Sitler Residence Causes Minor Damage
Fire was discovered this morning on the roof of the Howard Sitler residence on North Iowa avenue but was extinguished after it burned a few shingles with no great damage. The fire department was called, but their services were not needed.
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Howard Sitler
North
Iowa Avenue
Corporal Albert Morris Reported Safe in New York
A message to Mrs J E Morris of Ainsworth says Corporal Albert Morris has landed in New York after serving in France since August. The family feared his safety when the Rochambeau liner went missing while he was en route home.
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J. E. Morris
Ainsworth
Corporal Albert Morris
New York
France
Rochambeau
Morris
Presbyterians Call Rev. Oates as New Pastor
The congregational meeting in the Presbyterian church voted unanimously to extend a call to Rev. Arthur R. Oates of Madison Wisconsin. Oates preached here on two Sabbaths and indicated willingness to accept the Washington pastorate if called. The church hopes he and his wife arrive by February first. He served in the army as a Y M C A worker and chaplain before discharge. The pulpit has been vacant since Rev. Frank A. Gageby left for Chicago last November.
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Presbyterian Church
Arthur R. Oates
Madison
Wis
Oates
Washington
Frank A. Gageby
Chicago
Remedy for cough and lung inflammation advertised
An advertisement touts a medicine that quiets the cough, soothes sore throat and lungs, stops bronchial irritation, and promotes rest and easy morning expectoration. Claimed to be 52 years made in America, used for lung trouble, asthma, croup, and bronchitis. Sold by Lemmon's Pharmacy.
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America
Lemmon’s Pharmacy
Advt
Veterans of War Speak at Methodist Church Saturday
Private Lee Osborn of Davenport and Thomas B. Eardley former British Army and Royal Flying Corps members will lecture at the Methodist church on Saturday night. Admission is free with a voluntary offering. Osborn, wounded at Chateau Thierry, carries three bullet scars and the Croix de Guerre, praised for gallantry by his division. The pair, on a short lecture tour, have drawn large audiences with their distinct service stories.
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Lee Osborn
Davenport
Thomas B. Eardley
Dardanelles
Royal Flying Corps
France
Osborn
Chateau Thierry
For Husbands Only Coming Tomorrow
The film play For Husbands Only hits Graham tomorrow and Saturday with Mildred Harris stars. The advertisement promises unusual entertainment and many funny situations, inviting audiences to enjoy real amusement.
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Graham
Mildred Harris
Charley Chaplin
Advt
Clark Urges U S Soldiers Withdraw From Russia
Speaker Champ Clark told the house during debate on the diplomatic appropriation bill that every American soldier should be withdrawn from Russia and the rest of Europe. He rebutted criticism of the Ambarcador Francis coups as coming from those ignorant of conditions there.
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Washington
Champ Clark
House
Russia
Europe
Ambarcador Francis
City Hall Memorial Proposed as Community Center
County Clerk J D Glasgow urges Washington to merge a soldiers memorial with a new city hall, funded by bonds or subscriptions if needed. The plan aims for a useful, spacious building serving as a community center, with discussions on site near McKee school or Bailey property and broad public support for a strong memorial.
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J. D. Glasgow
Washington
Glasgow
McKee
Bailey
E. R. Jenkins
No hunting on farms held by Libe and others
Notice bans hunting on the farms occupied by Earle Libe Frank Libe John Libe Helwick and Benn Roy Schiebel D H McLaughlin and Henry Doic. The sign reads no hunting across these parcels and restricts trespass.
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Earle Libe
Frank Libe
John Libe
Helwick and Benn
Roy Schiebel
D. H. McLaughlin
Henry Doic
Church Groups Plan Meetings and Dues Reminders
The Ladies Aid Society of the Methodist Church will meet Friday at 2 30 PM at the church with good attendance urged. The Washington Improvement League votes officers at 2 30 PM Saturday at Mrs A R Miller home and dues should be paid. The Methodist senior choir box supper is Friday at 6 PM in the church basement with boxes to bring. The Fortnightly Club meets tonight at Mrs BE Gardner's home 202 RB Washington St and may accept new members.
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Ladies’ Aid Society of the Methodist Church
Washington Improvement League
A. R. Miller
Methodist
BE. G. Gardner
Washington St
Afternoon Bridge Club Meeting Ad
The Afternoon Bridge club will meet Friday p m with Mrs Corbin at 609 8th Ave. Plan includes social bridge and arrivals by 8 pm at the city venue.
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Corbin
4Th Ave
Figures Never Lie and the Mistaken Catalogue Number
A fragmented note suggests a printed image may mislead the imagination with a modern sale item. It mentions Catalogue number 1171 and a buyer asking about its value, questioning if a dotter apt bet is worth the item.
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Anmeing
Thorrh
Leer Carrick
Brookhart Named Chairman of Corporations Committee
State Senator J. L. Brookhart was appointed chairman of the committee on corporations by Lieut. Gov. E. R. Moore. Other members include Ratcliff Parker Shane and Byington. Brookhart holds additional posts on Judiciary insurance conservation military affairs printing and charitable institutions. Senator Balkema chairs highways and Council Bluffs Senator Clem F. Kimball heads Ways and Means with Senator Herbert I. Foskett as Appropriations chairman.
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J. L. Brookhart
E. R. Moore
Ratcliff
Parker
Shane
Byington
Brookhart
Clem F. Kimball
Council Bluffs
Herbert I. Foskett
Shenandoah
Divorce Petition Filed in Washington County Iowa
Laura Longewell sues Lewis Longwell for divorce on grounds of desertion since May 30 1916. She asks for custody of their children, support, costs, and general relief. The case sets a March 3 1919 term in Washington County Court with default risk if not answered by Feb 13. MOREISON & MORRISON attorneys.
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State of Laws
Washington County
Lewis Longwell
District Court
Iowa
Laura Longewell
Washington
Moreison & Morrison
Double Suffering Sympathetic Old Lady Convict Quote
A period piece dialogue notes a sympathetic old woman lamenting a convict's fate in a grim setting. The convict responds that he faces a bigamy charge, highlighting a tense, morally charged scene with familial consequences.
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Tod
Good Roads Men Organize For National Highway League
Delegates from 37 good roads associations met in Kansas City and formed The Associated Highways of America. Forty eight bodies represented states except Missouri, with seven ready for membership. The group aims to create a unified highway system and press for continued federal aid, including the Bankhead act, to speed food transport and reduce wastage.
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Kansas City
Good Roads
Highways of America
Moassnehy Wetts
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Charles Chaplin
Delco-Light
Mannhardt Bros
Washington, Iowa
Rev. Oates
Boscheer
Tri-Cities
CLEV
Erest
Clark
Yanks
Speaker
Hawks Nursery Co
Wauwatosa
South Meridian St
Indianapolis
Indiana
B. B. Berdo
Plymouth Rock
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Sam Thompson
Harper & Gardner
Caner
Klein Bros
Keota
Studebaker Lan
Wilber Miller
Jersey
J. H. Baird
W. M. Darbyshire
Call Journal
J. A. Mooney
Fifth Avenue
East
Catharine J. Hull
Black
Wil Green
Main Street
Dempsey and Teeter
Howard Baker
Eli Jackson
Green
C. E. Rittenhouse
OF State Senate
Nicholas Balkema
Sioux Center
Water and Light
City of
City Superintendent OF Water and Light
Attemt
K. Mauck
J. Kellogg
Ada
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