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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1918
Page
7
Comings and Goings in Washington County Briefs
In Titus a weekly notes column reports Mrs. Ernie Maiden and daughter visiting the John Zimming home. Charlie Churchill welcomes a six pound girl born July 17. Funeral attendance marks Frank Smith’s service Sunday. Geo Heil family visited. Charles Robertson left for Camp Dodge and returned, noting Washington soldiers feeling fine. Mrs. Wayne Houck and baby return home after two weeks with her mother in Brighton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne Houck
Baby
Brighton
Dayton Grove Notables and Visitors Report
Mr and Mrs J B Moore visited their son Lyall Moore near Harper on Sunday. Miss Gladys Schultz visits her aunt Mrs W A Leet. Mr and Mrs Will Embree spent Sunday at the Jas Embree home near Keota. Mr and Mrs J A Walker and Mrs J B Moore were Washington callers Wednesday. Miss Edna Owen of Mt Pleasant visits C C Owen home for a few days. Mr and Mrs Joe Lambert and daughters near Keota visited A E Knotts. Mrs Julia Cavender returns to Washington after visiting sister Mrs F G Martin who has been ill. Mr and Mrs W C Embree spent Monday at Will Mayer home. Mr and Mrs E G Owen and family and Ralph Owen and wife of Mt Pleasant spent Sunday at the C Owen home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. C. Owen
Joe Lambert
Near Keota
A. E. Knotts
Julia Cavender
Washington
F. G. Martin
W. C. Embree
Will Mayer
E. (. Owen
Ralph Owen
Mr. Pleasant
C. Owen
Local society notes from Ainsworth community events
July 18 notes show visitors visiting relatives and neighbors. Mrs Hulse and Miss Will engaged in harvest tasks. Weddings include Miss Margaret Smylie and Clarence Schwab in Cedar Rapids. Several residents travel to Chicago, Columbus Junction, and Cedar Falls. Booths replace tables in Floyd Hoyle’s restaurant. Continuous updates on visits, arrivals, and departures conclude with best wishes to the newlyweds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
James McKierman
Farmington
R. C
Helen Squires
Washington
Harry Kilgore
Floyd Hoyle
Mary Hartwick
Princeton
T. H. Will
W. H. O'Connell
Cedar Rapids
Margaret Smylie
Clarence Schwab
Kalona
Local Visitors and Family News From Crawfordsville
Crawfordsville notes include visits from J H Rhea and daughters Alda and Mabel of Colorado Springs and A L Griffith of Washington. Mr and Mrs W J Edgar welcomed a 10 pound daughter. Frank Young family and Mrs Clarence Young with sons Farrel and Robert attended a Coppock picnic for Howard Cochran bound for Camp Pike Ark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crawfordsville
Joe Simmerman
West Chester
J. H. Rhea
Alda
Mabel
Colorado Springs
Colo
A. L. Griffith
Washington
W. J. Edgar
Frank Young
Farrel
Clarence Young
Robert
Coppock
Howard Cochran
Washington County
Camp Pike
Ark
Gas attack letters reveal aid given in field hospital
Sergt. Vane Overturff details gas exposure while serving with the 168th Infantry as he and Lieut. C. N. O. Leir and others treated wounded soldiers in the field. They describe removing gas masks and later transferring to a hospital train, praising American nurses and care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Sergt
Vane Overturff
C. N. O. Leir
Sergi
Overturff
East High
D. C. Overturff
Des Moine Street
Fox
Lieut. Leir
Tinker
Tom Dunagan
Gallager
Myself
Brighton to Have Crowd Here Monday
Brighton will send a large delegation to Washington next Monday to see 161 Washington county boys depart for Camp Pike Arkansas. Car owners plan to go over band will join as Brighton prepares to bid the soldiers farewell and stores close at noon for a county patriotic celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brighton
Washington
Camp Pike
Arkansas
Washington County
Burlington
Little Rock
Fingers Found in Ft Madison Alley Mystery Deepens
Two badly shriveled human fingers were found in the alley between Second and Third streets in Fort Madison Iowa. Officers seek origin while doctors deny involvement and investigators link the find to earlier bloody rags in the same alley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FT. Madison
Fort Madison
W. C. Young
Young
Platinum metal origin and discovery noted
The text explains platinum as the heaviest metal besides iridium, derives its name from plata meaning silver in Spanish, and states it remained unknown in Europe until around 1741 when a Spanish scientist reported its existence after a South American journey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plata
Europe
South America
Foley Kidney Pills Ad for Middle‑Aged Adults
An advertisement urges middle aged men and women to use Foley Kidney Pills to support tired and diseased kidneys and bladder as they slow with age. Lemmon's Pharmacy carries the product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lemmon’s Pharmacy
Four Vinton youths and girl arrested in auto theft ring
In Vinton Iowa three young men Louis McWhorter 19 Earl Elliott 20 Basil Hall 17 and a local girl Bessie Henkle employed in Cedar Rapids were arrested on charges of stealing two automobiles and numerous tires and parts. The group allegedly targeted Keyst one Dysart Palo Le Mont and other towns. Aiding charges for breaking and entering are expected from four counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vinton
Louis McWhorter
Earl Elliott
Basil Hall
Bessie Henkle
Cedar Rapids
McWhorter
Elliott
Keystone
Dysart
le Mont
Benton
Tama
Buchanan
Linn
Atkins
Palo
Food Saving Campaign Urges Home Canning and Moderation
The United States Food Administration warns Iowa households to avoid packing more food than they will eat, can as much as possible for winter, and conserve sugar. Alaska appoints Philip R. Bradley as Federal Food Administrator, urging continued canning with minimal sugar using bulletins on fruit juices syrups pulp butter and dried fruits to stockpile for soldiers and allies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
United States Food Administration
The
Food Administration
Department of Agriculture
Washington
Sam
America
Columbia Captain Held Responsible for Sinking
The sinking of the excursion steamer Columbia on the Illinois river near Peoria and Pekin on July b caused ninety two deaths. Captain H F Mehl and Pilot George T Williams face charges of inattention to duty and negligence based on investigators report to Secretary Redfield. Conviction could remove licenses. criminal negligence would go to Justice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Columbia
Illinois River
Peoria
Pekin
H. F. Mehl
George T. Williams
Secretary of Commerce
Redfield
Reese V. Downs
George R. Bower
Mehl
Williams
Commerce
Department of Justice
Food Administration Ration Rules Explained
The Fort Dodge Messenger argues that rationing orders change with conditions. It says shifts in guidance reflect practical efficiency rather than government indecision, adapting to seasonal shortages and demand shifts at home and overseas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Dodge
Food Administration
Hospitality Turns Sour as Robbery Threat Looms
A terse note describes hospitality that recalls a pig robbery risk, warning of a fellow's meddling. The item implies a crime framing within social gift giving and hints at local concerns about trust and theft.
Almost a Shadow Afraid to Eat
A reader describes a son-in-law who suffered stomach trouble with gas and bloating that pressed on his heart. After two months on Mayr's Wonderful Remedy he recovered, regained appetite, and returned to work. The ad claims the prep removes catarrhal mucus and inflammation causing stomach liver and intestinal ailments including appendicitis. Money refunded after one dose. Lemmon's Pharmacy and druggists carry it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mayr
Lemmon's
Advt
Beer buried seventeen years found in Willow River store
Workmen excavating under J Joswiak's Willow River store unearthed a full case of beer after a pick struck wood and shattered glass. The beer dated to at least seventeen years prior, a discovery that may aid scientific study.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moose Lake
Minn
Minnesota
J. Joswiak
Willow River
Willow River's Buried Beer Cache From Lumber Era Revealed
A fragmented reminiscence recalls a long buried beer case at the Joswiak site near Willow River. Lumberjacks drank there in bulk during weekend celebrations two decades ago, and an old timer suggests the case was a lumberman's hidden cache.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willow River
Joswiak
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Ainsworth
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Food Administration Makes
Philip R. Bradley
Treadwell
Alaska
R. A. Gunnison
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Hottle
Mvenine Journal
Republic Truck . Wit
Oribeno
WCTEL
Aew Southern
Michigan Boulevard
13Th St
Central Station
Ilinois Central
Tug Four
Michigan Central
the Loop
L. C. Pranz
Pres
Mar
Old Southern Hospitality
New Southern
Torbensen
B. F. Dixon & Company
Washington, Iowa
Mannhardt Bros
Tat Service
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