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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1918
Page
3
August 18 to 22 mark the dates of the fifteenth annual Washington county chautauqua assembly. Private Peat, a famed veteran and lecturer, along with his wife, will headline a lineup aimed at inspiring, informing, and uplifting communities under the war cloud. Advance season ticket sales are strong and expectations run high for a record gathering.
The program features Marie Van Gastel a Belgian Red Cross nurse wounded in 1914 who will recount German hospital raids in Belgium. Also on August 14 and 17 Private R H Gordon-Ross shares WWI service tales. Star attractions include Lorado Taft Henry the magician and the Crawford Adams company with others. Dr J A Alexander returns to lead morning Bible hour.
Doctor D A Post praises Chamberlains Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy after personal use. He notes diarrhoea prevalence in Barnwell and his move to a new plantation. Advert suggests Lemmon's Drug Store sales.
Louise Glaum appears in Shackled a Paralta play at the Fox theatre on Thursday with W Lawrence Butt Charles West Roberta Wilson Jack Gilbert and Roy Laidlaw in support. The drama follows Lola Dexter a woman trapped by wealth and faces redemption through courage and integrity.
A former nurse in Marine hospitals testifies to the remedy's benefits for stomach, liver and intestinal ailments. The ad claims the product removes catarrhal mucus and reduces inflammation, with a money back guarantee and Lemmon's Pharmacy listed.
At last evening's City Council session a new street opened west from the hospital to Town avenue was named Clara Barton street. The ordinance also sets the street grade and highway requirements as part of hospital improvements honoring Clara Barton for her hospital work and Red Cross leadership.
Burlington report from July 16 states U S Food Administration officials expect this year's crop to be the largest in wartime history. A strong reserve is planned to prevent hunger if farm labor declines next year, with wheat and sugar conservation emphasized and meat rationing limited to one and a quarter pounds per person weekly.
Chamberlains Tablets target stomach troubles biliousness and constipation and have helped long sufferers find permanent relief. The ad notes complete cures for chronic constipation with the tablets and the printed directions. Sold at Lemmon's Drug Store.
The Boston Globe notes that many familiar similes in daily speech originate from the Bible, listing figures such as Solomon, Methuselah, Esau, Herod, Joseph, and Jezebel among others. It humorously questions strained links like Job and a turkey and mentions phrases like wise as a serpent and sweet as honey.
Announcements list events in Lexington area including Ladies Aid hosts Mrs Romine and Mrs Bickford on July 18, a July 26 picnic at Donaldson grove, Le Poch Society meeting with venue change, Brighton Township demonstrations July 24 at 2 30, a union labor meeting at Workman hall, Just Us Club gathering with Mrs Sickles, Cedar Township Knitters quilt tack, and First U P church program with Miss Maxwell and state treasurer Mrs Shadle speaking on conservation with prohibition supporters invited.
The Poinsettia club will meet Thursday afternoon with Mrs. Maude Jones. A demonstration by Miss Olsen is set Friday at 2 30 p m for all interested. Washington Lodge No 26 A F and A M calls a meeting Tuesday July 16 at 7 30 o clock sharp for work. Fraters urged to attend.
Lemmon's Pharmacy advertises a free sample bottle of Green's August Flower promising relief from indigestion dyspepsia and stomach disorders. The copy claims fifty years of success and positions the medicine as a gentle laxative available in civilized countries.
The article notes spectacles originated in Italy around 1285 and were initially costly, worn only by the wealthy or noble. It explains that larger glasses indicated higher rank and mentions two or three surviving busts of Italian gentlemen wearing oversized frames, with lenses described as three fuches in diameter.
A colorful line from Uncle Eben laments wasted effort and mockingly contrasts mule power with imagined locomotive work. The moment captures rural speech and a playful critique of efficiency.
Nan sits on a small first grade chair with legs crossed. She says her feet have gone to bed, prompting a gentle classroom moment about discomfort and rest.
The philosopher Kant expressed amazement at two vast mysteries beyond human grasp the immensity of the starry heavens and the moral sense implanted in the human soul.
Mrs A D Smith of Jordan New York reports three years of belching sour stomach headaches and constipation. She says Chamberlain's Tablets strengthened her digestion and restored her health. For sale by Lemmon's Drug.
The article explains natural gas forming underground by natural distillation from ancient organic remains. It compares it to gas factory distillation, noting the earth's internal heat and possible chemical recomposition drive large scale formation rather than surface fires.
A fragment quotes Charles Kingsley urging daily duty and courage. It urges doing today’s tasks and resisting temptation while avoiding speculation about unseen futures or unknown outcomes.
The maelstrom off the Norwegian coast is the world’s largest whirlpool formed between the mainland and an island. Currents and winds collide creating fierce waves that ships cannot resist. Whales and sharks have washed ashore. The current is estimated at 30 miles per hour.
A reflective aphorism notes that inner virtue exceeds outward speech. It asserts that someone with a strong inner prayer life faces hazards with steadiness and patience, echoing George Merediths sentiment about character and resilience.
A Illinois judge ruled that a man may talk in his sleep without making himself subject to divorce proceedings. The case centers on whether sleep dialogue can be used as grounds, with the court affirming that such conduct does not by itself justify divorce.
A Milwaukee News quip notes that those who demand justice may one day receive it and then have to answer for their earlier cries. The remark implies a reversal of expectations about public sentiment and accountability.
In a quoted remark the Old Scout recalls lunch with his young nephew who orders a package of catlin hairs. A bellboy announces Mister Spikes, which the old man interprets as an omen of misfortune.
A fragmentary uncle and kinship dispute hints at affection and duty within a rural family. The text references Uncle Eben and Uncle Eber amid informal talk about loyalty, inheritance, and personal ties.
A reflection on Marcus Aurelius words noting that a man’s integrity and sincere nature show in his face, while a good character is visible through outward bearing and demeanor.
A girl’s dream of what she could become reveals a vision of her future potential. The passage links imagination with possible career paths and personal growth.
Acetol a liquid injected through the spark plug opening is described as a new method for quickly removing carbon buildup from the cylinders of gasoline engines.
Report describes a varnished canvas ventilation pipe used where blast lug work occurs. It is nearly blast proof because it collapses when struck, reducing damage risk to surrounding structures and equipment.
A historical note describes an experiment where a bee attached to a train roof was left behind as the train reached 30 miles per hour, testing the insect’s flight speed relative to motion.
Switzerland uses a large share of its water power, generating about 1,200,000 horsepower from streams with around 100,000 horsepower currently harnessed.
Dorothy observed a new girl next door and found her playmate strenuous. On returning home she told her mother she believes Allene is a boy and that her mother does not know it.
The quote reflects Abel Stevens praising love as a compliment to a woman’s dignity. It argues women feel flattered by love even when the suitor cannot win her heart or respect, framing romantic attention as praise rather than measure of worth.
Short remark credits J. Mare and A. W. Mare for having the courage to present themselves as they truly are, highlighting virtue and honesty in public life.
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