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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1918
Page
3
Local Red Cross campaign officials report funds exhausted and about $1,000 in bills due. A second mailing requests annual gifts of one dollar per month from city residents who did not respond to the first letter. Delinquent names may be published to urge public support for war relief efforts.
An advertisement offers a free sample bottle of Green's August Flower to relieve indigestion dyspepsia and stomach disorders. It claims fifty years of success with the medicine described as a gentle laxative and effective against headaches linked to stomach problems. Availability stated at Lemmon's Pharmacy and in all civilized countries.
A columnist cites proverbs and Solomonic wisdom to argue that anger weakens a fighter and that control over temper is a vital advantage. The piece extols patience as superior to rage and warns that temper's rule harms competitors.
Girls and boys county canning clubs will contest at the Washington county chautauqua from August 13 to 25 with Miss Anna Olsen directing demonstrations from a special tent at the assembly grounds. A three member team from the winning club will go to the state fair contest later in August.
When you need a good reliable liniment for soreness of the muscles a sprain or to relieve rheumatic pains try Chamberlain's Liniment It is excellent For sale by Lemmon's Drug Store advt.
Jeanne Carey, heroine of The Mysterious Client, defies convention to seek romance. The real life inspired drama follows her bold scheme to test fate and find a match, with her wealthy father participating as a mock suitor in moral and physical trials.
A concise want ad in the journal promises quick sale of items by listing key features and contact details, urging readers to respond promptly for a smooth transaction.
An unsigned letter to the Journal alleges William Oscar Anderson, arrested for alleged nonregistration in 1917, was later found to have registered and discharged from the draft in 1918. Sheriff McCarty notes errors in the letter stating Anderson’s draft status and dates, while records show his farm work near Riverside and current lack of official discharge word.
Dr PD A Post of Barnwell South Carolina, practicing forty years, reports diarrhoea prevalence in his area and his personal cure with Chamberlains Coke and Diarrhoea Remedy purchased after seeing an advertisement. Sold by Lemmons Drug Store.
A reflective observation on how people judge others by their own faults and virtues. The author notes the tendency to overlook similar flaws yet condemn others harshly when they lack personal virtues.
Washington county exemption board lists five registrants scheduled to entrain for Jefferson Barracks from Burlington Station on August 8 at 9 37 am arriving in St Louis at 6 40 pm. The final five will be announced after 30 men depart for Camp Forest and possible vacancies from Camp Pike rejections.
Announcement invites all Honor Guard girls to practice at 7 29 Tuesday noting that insufficient turnout may hinder learning. The County Home Demonstrator Miss Olsen will demonstrate at the E S Bishop home 19 miles northwest of Washington on Wednesday July 31 at 2 30 p m with wheat substitutes as the topic. Mrs J BR Green to entertain Mothers club Wednesday afternoon.
Cedar Township knitters plan a Thursday afternoon gathering with Mrs. David Rittenhouse. The Pythian Circle meets Wednesday evening at 2 30 with Mrs. Steve Stewart at 4012.
The Yeung Women's Missionary Society of the 2nd United Presbyterian Church will meet Thursday evening with Mrs. Helen Baird. Cars will be provided for those who come to the church at 7 30 promptly. The Just Us club will meet tomorrow afternoon with Mrs Sirwell.
The Grace Hill Ladies' Aid society will gather tomorrow afternoon in the Community building to sew for the Red Cross. A good attendance of members and neighbors is desired.
The Rebekah members plan a Sunset Park picnic Thursday at 6 pm, inviting all to bring a basket. Red Cross helpers meet Friday at 1 30 pm at Mrs. W M Galloway’s home. Women’s Missionary society groups meet Friday at 2 30 pm at the 2nd United Presbyterian church. A joint reception for Miss Elizabeth May Caldwell, India missionary, will be held Saturday 3 to 5 pm at the Second church, with all Keokuk presbytery societies invited.
The O B S will hold a called meeting for initiation Wednesday from 8:00 to 9:20 p.m. All members should be prompt. The Order of the Eastern Star will host a reception for Lieut. Ralph Bunce Wednesday 9:30 to 10:30 p.m. at the Masonic Temple inviting his friends. Mrs Speidel's Sunday school class meeting Thursday afternoon is indefinitely postponed due to Mrs Montgomery's death.
A Painters meeting is announced for Wednesday July 11 at 8 p.m. at the new Trade Assembly hall. Peter Cnossen serves as President.
Reports from the Rock Island Arsenal warn of a shortage of more than 600 skilled workers needed to sustain production for the army. The call extends to machinists and tool makers with opportunities for women, and housing is being expanded in the tri cities. External hires will receive travel pay after three months, with wages matching regional rates and overtime at time and a half.
Mrs A D Smith of Jordan New York reports three years of belching sour stomach headaches and constipation eased by Chamberlains Tablets. The remedy strengthened digestion and restored health. For sale by Lemmon’s Drug Store.
In the District Court of Washington County Iowa Hertha Irene Conger plaintiff alleges errors in record title to real estate in Chilcotes Outlet Addition Washington City of Washington and seeks a fee simple title quieted and established against defendants unknown claimants. Defendants are to appear before noon second day of the next term beginning September 2 1918 or default and judgment will be entered. Richer Livingston Reichers attorneys for plaintiff. J30 AG-13-20
L Fouchek and J H Preby sue to quiet title and establish fee simple ownership in the north half of the southeast quarter of section eight and the east fifty acres of the south half of the northeast quarter of section seventeen in township seventy six north range seven west. The petition names numerous defendants and unknown claimants arguing adverse claims due to recorded tithe errors. Livingston and Bictler represent the plaintiffs in this district court action filed in Washington County Iowa.
Mr and Mrs J R Coulter and their children plan an extended August automobile trip starting early Thursday. They will visit Chattsworth Al Peiper City Onarga and Paxton Ill to see cousins and relatives. A longer stop is planned at Logansport Ind former home of Mrs Coulter family.
Maj. Gen. Frank W. Coe is appointed chief of coast artillery succeeding Maj. Gen. Erasmus M. Weaver who has retired. Coe is a native of Housas and has dedicated his life to military service.
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