June Weddings in County Plunge Reflects War Impact
Only six marriage licenses were issued in June at the county clerk’s office, far below earlier years. In previous Junes the numbers ranged from fourteen to twenty five, with an average of 17.5, showing the war’s negative effect on local nuptials and ministers’ fees. Washington couples increasingly wed elsewhere as sentiments align with Governor Harding and Alex Miller.
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Washington
Harding
Alex Miller
Hell
Tablets for stomach troubles and biliousness
These tablets target stomach troubles biliousness and constipation. If you suffer from such issues try them and judge their effectiveness for yourself. They cost a quarter at Lemmon's Store.
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Lemmon's Store
Adyt
The Fall of the Romanoffs at the Graham
Audiences praised The Fall of the Romanoffs at the Graham with masterful scenes and thrilling climaxes. The Graham Theatre shows two performances nightly at 7:45 and 9:40, with no Thursday show due to prayer meeting.
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Graham
Pershing
Graham Theatre Operating Co
Bank Injustice
Bessie resents being ignored as relatives fuss over a newborn sister. She complains that everyone treats the baby as special for knowing her only a few days, while she has known the family for over three years and feels overlooked.
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Bessie
Hall's Catarrh Medicine Promoted as Cure All
A 19th century advertisement claims catarrh is constitutional and that Hall's Catarrh Medicine from F J Cheney is a blood borne remedy. It promises one hundred dollar reward for any case it cannot cure and invites readers to request circulars and testimonials.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
J. Cheney & CO
Thirty five births reported for June in Washington county
Thirty five births in Washington county were reported to the county clerk for June. The article lists each name, birth date, residence, and father or parent with entries showing numerous towns such as Riverside Lime Creek Wellman and Washington. The piece notes some births may yet be unreported due to doctors delaying filings.
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Washington County
Clerk of Courts
Janice Ruth
Kalona
Wm. B. Duffield
Eagle
Clement Frances
English River
Frank L. Eagle
Grecian
Omer Roy
Riverside
Omer N. Grecian
Helfrich
Fern Irene
Lime Creek
Fred Helfrich
Hotle
Daryl
Wellston
Clark Hotle
Wanda Hope
Butch Creek
Walter L. Hotle
Howard
Donald
Washington
Aron Howard Johnson
Ruth Irene
John L. Johnson
Keener
Russel Keith
Richard
West Chester
Jnc
Henry Keener Karr
Keith
Wellman
G T. Karr
Lowe
Mirian P
John F. Lowe Lemley
Stanley Woodrow
Brighton
Geo. C. Lemley
Mayhew
Robert William
R. Irwin Mayhew
Morgan
Clay
James P. Morgan
Mattison
Phyllis Evaline
May
Thomas Mattison
Macon
Jean Millicent
Daniel F. Macon
Priby
Beulah
Carl D. Schaad
Stolly
Irene
John Stolly
Jr Schauf
Wilber Leroy
Edward Schauf
Marjorie May
Frank
Snider TeRoeckhorst
Richmond
Joseph
TW TeRockhorst
Turner
Carl Edw
Willis Rh. Turner
Breadstuffs Across Ages and Lands
The text notes that many grown plants have served bread making from ancient times. It recalls Egyptians using lotus seed for bread during Nile floods, describing lotus flowers thriving in river mud and yielding harvests after the annual flood, like wheat today.
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Nile Valley
Mothers Lead July 4 Parade in Washington County
Mothers of 500 soldier boys from Washington County will lead a large patriotic parade in Washington on July 4. Each mother carries a service flag and many will ride in automobiles if unable to march. A 12 by 12 foot county service flag will headline the procession with Red Cross units and Girls Honor Guard in prominent roles. The afternoon program features Hon. James M. Wilson as speaker, a Camp Dodge vs Ottumwa Blues ball game, and a screening of Pershing’s Crusaders at the Graham opera house.
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Red Cross
Ladies of the Red Cross
Washington
James M. Wilson
Centerville
Denison
Pershing
Crusaders
Graham Opera House
Lowa
Bravery Honors Among Band of Soldiers in France
Private Edward Bandy reports that three comrades earned the Croix de Guerre for bravery in France. Their former captain, now a major, also received the decoration as a French colonel and staff presented them. The battery enjoys a scenic but exposed position in an old tower under a thirty foot arch while facing German fire. They savor fresh meat and milk but crave vegetables. wild boar hunts provide light relief with a fifty franc bounty. Edward has toured Paris, shelling Germans, and laments not being able to visit home more often.
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Edward Bandy
France
F. W. Bandy
Bandy
National Army
Edward
Paris
Mothers of soldiers parade July Fourth honors line of march
All mothers of service personnel are asked to join a parade on Thursday July 4. They will occupy the place of honor in the marching order and cars will be provided for those preferring not to walk. Gather at the old Methodist church at 11 o'clock carrying a service flag.
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Palm Beach
Washington County
Washington
Commercial Club
Old Methodist Church
Bic
Citizens and band plan Keota trip for Fourth of July
Washington residents and the band will drive to Keota this evening to take part in the Fourth of July celebration. Car owners are urged to join the crowd and assemble on the south side of the square at 6 45. Roads are reported good and the trip should be enjoyable. Everybody turn out.
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Washington
Keota
All Shotgun Owners Meet for July Fourth Parade
All shotgun owners are requested to meet at city hall at 11 a m on the fourth of July to take part in the parade. Mauck K. 0. is the contact.
No Grocery Delivery The 4th Urges Early Orders
A notice from Co-Operative Delivery Co states there will be no grocery delivery on the Fourth of July. Residents are urged to place orders to ensure goods are hauled out for holiday needs.
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Co-Operative Delivery Co
Barber shops close in Ithaca on the fourth day
City barber shops announce closure for the full day on the fourth. They plan to reopen that night as long as business demands persist. Names listed include Nevius and Bererling, HoH, McCulley, Kk, Hw, Hamp sh er, and Sherman Welch.
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Srd
Nevius & Bererling
Hoh
McCulley
HW. Hampsher
Sherm Welch
Rural Carriers Meet June 29 1918 Washington Iowa
Minutes of the Rural Letter Carriers Association meeting in Washington Iowa note Vice President J E Wolfe presiding in Frank D Clark’s absence. Delegates were instructed to oppose AFL affiliation and to explore 1919 state convention in Washington. Officers elected and arrangements set for Labor Day picnic with postmasters and families invited.
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Washington County
Washington
Iowa
Frank D Clark
J. E. Wolfe
N.L. Hancock
Prudy A. Borkoski
G. W. Heyde
American Federation of Labor
National Association
Ard
Hancock
Wolf
Miller
Commercial Club
W. D. Brown
Congress
City of
R. F. D. News
Frank D. Clark
Wayland
Predy A. Borkoski
Brighton
Ames
A. R. Miller
L. Hancock
Prody A. Boroski
Evening Journal
Washington Democrat
A. Borkoski
Parade Order of Fourth of July Announced in Washington
Major J D Glascow will marshal the Fourth of July parade at 11 30 am with a line of march from Washington street around the square to Sunset park. The schedule lists bands floats veterans and youth groups including Washington band G A R Red Cross units and Kinder of 1918 and 1939 groups with a Spirit of 76 portrayal and Uncle Sam Kaiser cartoon.
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J. D. Glascow
Washington Street
Square
Marion Ave
Main Street
Iowa Avenue
East Side Square
Lowa Avenue
South Side Square
Sunset Park
J. D. Glasgow
Curt Wells
Washington Band
C. A. Dewey
J. M. Wilson
Col
D. J. Palmer
C. J. Wilson
H. M. Eicher
Council of Defense
Wayland Drum Corps
Washington Red Cross
Buckston Band
Thomas Jefferson Sousa
Red Cross
Cedar Township Red Cross
Uncle Sam
Kaiser
Montgelas Says War No Side Wins in Modern Conflicts
In Berlin the Tageblatt discusses Viscount Grey’s pamphlet on the league of nations. General Count von Montgelas argues the sole war aim worth sacrifices is permanent prevention of a repetition of four years of terror, noting neither side can truly win in modern war.
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Amsterdam
Berlin
Odd Cure for Deafness By Bagpipes Near Bedside
An old medical anecdote describes deafness and speechlessness cured by accidental stimuli. A wounded soldier in catalepsy for fifteen months improved after bagpipes were played near his bed, a drastic remedy that astonished doctors.
All Lumber Yards in Washington to Close July Fourth
All lumber yards in Washington state will close for the day on July Fourth. The notice lists no work or events that day and urges customers to plan accordingly.
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Washington
Local Shoppers Share Ad In Mt. Pleasant Visit
Hazel Smith of Muscatine and Mather Gilbert of Mt. Pleasant visited friends here early this week and noted they saw the local advertisement.
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Hazel Smith
Muscatine
Mather Gilbert
Mt. Pleasant
An Old Resident
Tommy four declares he knows his way about the city after his aunt questions their path. The exchange highlights a young boy's confidence and local familiarity during a walk with his visiting aunt.
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Tommy
Washington County Daily Briefs From The Evening Journal
Local roundup notes brief incidents and notices from Washington County including community events, small-town happenings, and announcements pulled from the Evening Journal's daily page. Names, places, and dates appear as readable in the clipping.
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Evening Journal
Washington County
Community notices outline weekly gatherings and parade
The Just Us club meets Wednesday afternoon with Mrs Ola Kathmel. The Brighton Township Knitters meet Friday evening with Miss Ver Hu Gy. City Library closes all day July Fourth. Cross garment workers to meet at the old MBE church Thursday at 11 for the parade.
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Just Us
Mra Ola Kathmel
Brighton Township
Ver- Hu
Cleveland butcher sold dog meat to boy
A Cleveland meat market proprietor sold a nickel's worth of dog meat to a young customer. The boy reported the meat was bad and that his father could not eat it. The butcher now wonders who eats the meat he sells for dogs.
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Cleveland
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Mothers’ Club
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