Thousands to give men big sendoff for Camp Pike
One o clock today 161 men reported at the court house for the 6:20 train with all present except Clarence Clifton who missed notification. Captains named for each car and extra cars provided. After a Graham theatre entertainment the group will reassemble at five to march to Burlington station as thousands watch in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Pike
Court House
Clarence Clifton
Nebraska
C. A. Boice
Exemption Board
W. Lloyd Copeland
Washington
Ora Starr
Wellman
H K. Stewart
Keota
Gladwin Ingman
Brighton
Liberty
Buriington
Washington County
Train to Camp Pike Arrival Dinner Arrangements
Prof. Clayton Pearson of Ainsworth was placed in charge of company tickets and will oversee transportation to Camp Pike. Arrangements include a fine supper this evening as crowds gather before the train departs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clayton Pearson
Ainsworth
Camp Pike
Wheat Crop Outlook and Planting Needs for Winter This Fall
The article notes 1915 and 1916 wheat exports rose due to large prior crops 1912 13 14 15 while 1916 1917 crops dropped. It warns European carry overs were exhausted, demand rising with population, and urges maximum winter wheat Planting in the United States this fall with Iowa increases from 31 to 96 percent depending on area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Europe
Iowa
Evans Family Returns to Washington Home
Mrs. F. O. Evans and her son Harry arrive with Miss Katherine Guntz to rejoin Mr. Evans in Washington after briefly living in Moore Oklahoma. The family has decided Washington suits them better and they will settle back here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. O. Evans
Harry
Katherine Guntz
Mr. Evans
Moore
Okla
Washington
Tax proposals float 20 percent income rise and 50 percent
Washington July 22 The ways and means committee discussed possible income tax hikes. Members floated normal rates up to 20 percent and a 50 percent supertax. The panel adjourned without final decisions until Monday per The Evening Journal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Ways and Means Committee
Meekness and War in a Christian Nation Sermon
Dr W W Sweet of DePauw preached at the Second United Presbyterian Church arguing Germany is the most hated nation and that meekness is strength. He urged fighting for peace, cited Lincoln, Christ and the righteous war, and noted American resolve and unity as essential.
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Germany
W. W. Sweet
DePauw University
Second United Presbyterian Church
God
Dr. Sweet
Abraham Lincoln
America
Christ
France
Belgium
Poland
Jesus
Cornell
Sweet
Cornell College
Mt. Vernon
Iowa
Minnie Conner
Washington
Dade B. Shearer
J. A. Glendinning
Methodist Church
Frank A. Gageby
Presbyterian Church
Camp Dodge
Improvements at Sunset Park Elevate Park Facilities
Sunset park will add a Kaustine toilet system in a new stucco building, with a sanitary, ventilated design at the ravine head near the center. A separate men’s facility will follow, and a concrete 225 foot pavement will be laid along the north park road to improve drainage and access for visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunset Park
Park Board
Gasoline Saver Demonstration At H. D. Smiths
Johnson and Chapman patentees present the S. O. C. generator for gasoline saving in Washington on Thursday July 25. A test with a half gallon tank will show 25 to 100 percent more mileage on all cars. Sold by H. D. Smith Garage Washington Iowa. owners invited to witness demonstration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson & Chapman
Washington
H. D. Smith
Iowa
Local Socials and Farewells Highlight Busy Thursday
Women of the U P church Auxiliary enjoyed a patriotic program at Mrs. James O Laughlin's with flags and quilt work for French refugees. John Custer dined before shipping to Camp Pike as his brother Lan already serves in the national army. Relatives from Davenport Muscatine and Red Cross work at Mrs. Gertrude Brooks home marked afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. P. Church Auxiliary
James O'Laughlin
George Limerman
C. H. Dais
Carl Walton
Jas. O’laughlin
John Custer
Camp Pike
John
Custer
Lan Cc. Custer
National Army
Clarence Muccah
Davenport
Glenn Hazen
Muscatine
Soldier's cough cured by Foley's Honey and Tar ad
Private Harold Hamel of the 66th Regiment at Ft Adams Rhode Island reports relief from a three month cough after using Foley's Honey and Tar. The ad claims the remedy also eases hay fever asthma and bronchial coughs and mentions Lemmon's Pharmacy as the place to obtain it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Hamel
66Th Regiment
Ft. Adams
R. I
Foley
Lemmon
Adot
Want Ad Sells Itself in the Journal
A concise notice explains a sale item listed in the Journal classified page. The ad highlights the sale offer and directs readers to contact details for purchase. Authorities or organizations are not named. the focus is on the transaction opportunity.
Foley Cathartic Tablets Endorsement Ad
A San Antonio reader from 416 Labor St. praises Foley Cathartic Tablets as the best laxative for constipation and biliousness. The letter urges travelers to keep them for digestive woes and mentions Lemmon's Pharmacy as the ad sponsor.
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Geo. Jenner
Labor St
San Antonio
Tex
Lemmon
Auto Crash Injures Two Boys Near Hagie Corner
Two boys, Russell Bird and Orville Hedger, were injured Sunday afternoon eight miles north of Ainsworth on the Red Ball route. Hedger, driving east then south, had a broken arm and several head cuts. Bird suffered severe cuts from barbed wire contact. They were taken to the county hospital and later sent home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Bird
Orville Hedger
Haskins
Ainsworth
Hedger
Hagie
Fever at health resorts this year may keep sufferers home
Increased travel and resort costs will deter hay fever and asthma patients from summer outings. Foley's Honey and Tar is advertised as a satisfactory remedy to heal, soothe, and ease inflammation and irritation and the choking sensation. Lemmon's Pharmacy advertisement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
Lemmon's Pharmacy
Baseball League Results From Sunday
National League games Brooklyn defeated Chicago 6 to 3 and Boston won 6 to 2 over Cincinnati. New York and St Louis tied 6 to 6 and no other NL games were played. American League Washington beat Chicago 4 to 2 and Cleveland won 5 to 3 over Philadelphia 6 to 2. no other AL games.
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Brooklyn
Chicago
Boston
Cincinnati
New York
St. Louis
Washington
Cleveland
Philadelphia
Lowt
Perch
Pittsburgh
Incinnati
Swett
Brooklyn van Bt
Louis Saa
Community club notices and meeting changes
Local groups announce meetings with times on Wednesday and Thursday. The Navajo club gathers 2 30 with Mrs McCleery. Rebekahs plan hall practice for Riverside. Seventy six Township Red Cross to meet July 25 at Mrs N Teets home. Afternoon Bridge club shifts to McCleery shack. Social Club cancels this week. Lexington Red Cross to host a lawn social at a local home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCleery Shack
Navajo Club
Mra S. M
Red Cross
Nels Teets
Rebekahs
Riverside
Bridge Club
Lexington Red Cross
Eight officers to be promoted for draft machine work
Washington July 22 eight officers from the Provost Marshal General Crowder's office will be recommended for promotion in recognition of efficiency and cooperation with operating the draft machine The list includes Lieut Cols C B Warren James S Eushy Smith and John H Wigmore To be lieutenant colonels Majs Joseph Fairbank Grant T Trent Roscoe S S Conklin and H C Kramer To be major Captain H C Stevenson
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Crowder
C. B. Warren
Detroit
James 8. Eushy- Smith
Washington, D. C
John H. Wigmore
Chicago
Joseph Fairbank
St. Johnsbury
Grant T. Trent
Rogersville
Tenn
Roscoe
Detained schooner Georgina Roop held in Havana with Cuban rum aboard
The Georgina Roop schooner carrying 400000 liters of Cuban rum bound for Uruguay is detained by Cuban authorities after a name change raised suspicions about the cargo. Reports mention German subs receiving Cuban rum and alcohol near the Spanish coast. Separately, McAdoo and Price depart Seattle for Spokane en route to Washington.
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Havana
Georgina Roop
Uruguay
Seattle
Wash
McAdoo
Mia
Oscar A. Price
Spokane
Washington
Bank closes as Libert bonds funds vanish at Bethany State Bank
Depositors who funded Libert bonds at the Bethany State Bank were informed by Bank Manager J W McLellan that the money is gone and no bonds will be distributed after the bank’s closure last week. Subscriptions are believed missing around $200.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sullivan
Juy
Bethany State Bank
Faaminer
J. W. Mclellan
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Lee Jacobs
Eldon M. Prentice
Congress
Evening Journal
Conquer World
H. D. Smiths
Ben Hibition
Kolah Club
Gertrude Brooks
W. J. Brooks
Walter Kyle
Millie Vacha
Edna Chilcote
Marion @rone
Vienna
Belle Jay
Chas, Schiebel
Claude Rhodeback
Milton Maas
Glenn McCall
Journal of
J. F. Duffy
American Pearl Button Company
Wilbur Miller
St Bank Bldg
Bank
W. Jefferson St
Geo. Fetters
E. Jefferson Street
Plumly
W. Chester
Journal Office
Ains
PLP. L. Knitting Club
Lillie Brinning
Kolah
Winfield Smouse
Frank Flaherty
North Marton Avenue
Seahead
Red
Washington, Iowa
M. Williams
Iowa Falls
E. 6Th Street
Geo
Clapper
Swayne Beatty
Crawfordsville
Harper & Gardner
Cox’s Auto Shop
Liberty Bonds
Bethany Patriots
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