Brookhart Wins at Close County Contest in Iowa Nomination
Close county returns show Brookhart defeating Dunlap for state senator by over 360 votes with strong showings in Washington and Henry counties. McCleery leads for Republican representative with margins above needed, while Morrison and Anderson win key county posts. Des Moines reports partial results with Dewey and other nonpartisan judiciary votes tallied.
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Hugh McCleary
Walter Boyer
W. G. Robertson
Boyer
Robertson
Anderson
Cocklin
Griffith
Glasgow
Stevenson
Brookhart
Washington
Kalong Dunlap
Henry County
Washington County
Allen
Nye
McClanahan
Joseph
Dewey
Hamilton
Wagner
Silwold
Johnson
Robison
Patterson
Crows
Keokuk County
Mahaska County
Oskaloosa
Johnson and Patterson
Des Moines
Hoyt
R. R
Webster
Bradley
Parisian Sage Sold Despite War Reach
A local ad notes Parisian Sage hair product continues to be sold in the U.S. from the original formula, promising to cure dandruff and stop hair loss with Lemmon's Pharmacy guaranteeing it. Mr and Mrs Jap Bidwell report their son Sergeant Merie J. Bidwell has arrived safely in France as a car repairer with the 564th field artillery, having joined in Pocatello Idaho.
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Lemmon
Advt
Jap Bidwell
Serjeant
Merie J. Bidwell
France
564Th Field Artillery
Pocatello, Thaho
Grandson of Mrs Holden Babb Wounded in War
Clarence Holden Babb, 25, marine and former stockyards bank teller, is listed wounded after a raid in combat. Notification came via an expeditionary force letter praising his bravery and detailing wounds to his right arm back multiple injuries and leg. His parents J. W. and Mrs. Babb received the message from Major General George Barnett.
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Washington
Chicago Evening Poet
Clarence Babb
M. J. Holden
South
Iowa Avenue
Babb
Clarence Holden Babb
West
Garfield Boulevard
J. W. Babb
Grant Hospital
Chicago
John W. Babb
George Barnett
Marine Corps
Young Babb
Barnett
Chiesazo Evening Post
The Doctor Away From Home When Most Needed
People are disappointed to find their family physician away when needed. Stomach and bowel pains, colic and diarrhoea demand prompt treatment and can be fatal before a doctor arrives. A bottle of Chamberlain's Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy at home may save life. Sold by Lemmons Drug Store Ady.
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Lemmons Drug
Ady
Washington county still holds 200 men for Class One draft
Washington county reports about 200 men on the Class One registration list, with 50 already drafted. Iowa plans 3,000 registrants for Camp Dodge and 871 for special service this week. Readjustments in classifications and inspections aim to raise Class One totals, while fraud concerns surface over altered occupations to defer service.
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Iowa
Washington County
National Army
Auditor's Office
Des Moines Register
Crowder
Adj
Guy E. Logan
Camp Dodge
Adjutant General's Office
Monroe County
Draft classification shift boosts town’s class 1 numbers
The piece notes farmers adopting simple rural life to gain exemption from service and promises soon to sort out the resulting class 1 increase. It adds June 6 registration will add about 22,000 men aged 21 or older since June 5 1917, most entering class 1 and delaying calls of 3,000 men by 60 to 90 days.
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Adjutant General's Office
Department of
Sam
Community group notices and club meeting reminders
Local announcements list knitters and women’s groups meeting Thursday and Wednesday afternoons with designated hosts and topics. References include French relief sewing, officer elections, and a patriotic program with speaker A. R. Miller. Some dates mention June 6 or 9 and road conditions as a factor for attendance.
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Grace Him Morasian Church
A. R. Miller
The Hillcrest Mystery at Fox Theatre Promises Thrills
Irene Castle stars in The Hillcrest Mystery from Pathe Play at the Fox theatre Wednesday. The drama delivers nonstop action and a puzzling plot that twists to a shocking ending. Also on the program is The Kaiser's Death Message highlighting wartime themes.
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Pathe
Irene Castle
Fox Theatre
Germany
Local Notes and Visitors Move Through Town
A carload of fenci and goods from Pauls Lumber Company arrive at Tu F Register to June 14 for sewing lessons. Restless travelers including M C McDonald and Mr and Mrs Chas Logue visit relatives in Estherville. J W Baker returns from Goodland with Mrs Baker. Mrs Baker extends stay. Mrs W B Holland of New York City departs for Davenport en route home. New out of town pupils join Snows college: Mable Rich Crawfordsville Harriet Boshart Wayland Ruth Mast Noble Anna Goerdes Route One Washington.
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W. B. Holland
New York City
H. F. Steck
Davenport
Mable Rich
Crawfordsville
Harriet Boshart
Wayland
Ruth Mast
Noble
Anna Goerdes
Floute One
Washington
Snows College
Birthday wish prompts a playful family quip
Charley says he does not want gifts from his grandmother and would rather receive what he truly needs from his mother, turning a simple birthday moment into a lighthearted family exchange.
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Charley
Zemo Clears Itching And Skin Irritation Quickly
A trusted remedy advertised for itching torture and skin irritation. Zemo, sold by druggists, claims to treat acne eczema pimples rashes blackheads and other skin diseases. Minor eruptions may fade overnight and itching stops instantly. Safe antiseptic liquid priced 35c or $1.00 for extra large bottle. The E. W. Rose Co Cleveland Ohio.
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E. W. Rose Co
Cleveland
Keota Flags Defiled in Pro-German Vandalism Incident
Residents in Keota express outrage after two public flags were cut and torn during Sunday night and Monday morning. The post office flag was damaged before ten PM, and the town hall flag vanished and reappeared by the railway right-of-way. Federal authorities have been notified and investigate.
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Keota
Jerome Wilcox
Ames Graduation Honors War Era Commencement
Washington county sends six graduates among 417 receiving degrees at Iowa State College 47th annual commencement in Ames marked by war. Lt. Col Edward de Billy delivers address as College service flag shows 1400 stars. President Pearson returns to preside. graduates include Gardner Wellman Desing Savage Woodford Dunlap Carl.
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Ames
Washington County
Iowa State College
United States
Edward de Billy
RA. Pearson
Washington
W. A. Gardner
Wellman
Fred F. Desing
Brighton
Mildred M. Savage
R. BE. Woodford
Kalona
H. A. Dunlap
Lone Tree
Fern Carl
Amos J. Truax Dies at 65 in Crawfordville
Amos J. Truax, aged 65, died at 11:25 this morning at his daughter’s home, Mrs. Warren Vanwinkle, 1164 East Second Street. Funeral arrangements will be announced tomorrow with burial planned in Crawfordville. An obituary will appear in the Journal tomorrow. Chamberlain's Liniment is advertised for back pain with massage directions. Lemmons Drug Store is noted in the ad.
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Amos J. Truax
Warren Vanwinkle
East Second Street
Crawfordaville
Truax
Temper and Anger in the Prize Ring Adage
The piece cites proverbs on temper and anger, arguing that losing one's temper weakens a fighter and that restraint is wiser. It frames anger as a destructive force and endorses the value of patience over fury in boxing.
Boulevard term tied to old ramparts then new streets
The word boulevard derives from balk wark or fortification and originally referred to ramparts. Since the mid 1800s the tile sense shifted to describe new thoroughfares not located on ancient encetates.
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Frank L. Wilson & Co
McCleery
Call, Anderson and
Morrison
Brough
Parrow
Morgman
Hotse
Larry McCall
McCall
Squire
Dodds
Butterfield
Michels
J. E. Lemmon
Washington, Iowa
Monroe
Logan
Warren Cash Grocery
Journa U
W. A. Phillips
R. G
Washington Dress Club
F. H. Bradford
F.& M. Bank
Gothead
Logan Crawford
Ainsworth
Frank Page
Winfield Smouse
Catalos
Frank Flaherty
Marion Avenue
BUICK
H. P
Ida Long
Ben Wallace
Leigh H. Wallace
Surrey
C. W. Busby
Totfeed
M. Humble
Dodge Bros
J. F. Duffy
Klein Klo. Ko
C. W. Busby & Co
N. Ave
Oppra House
J. S. Mangold
Rt. 5
Cedar Township
Walter Kyle
Albe. Ress
Mother's Club
Clay Humston
Brighton Township
Pythian Circle
Will
Just Us Club
Pzra Gardner
Lexington
Mannhardt
Woman's Missionary Society of the Christian Church
St. Pauls Ladies’ Aid
Frank Landau
B.S
Masonic Hall
Aftersnoon Bridge Club
Lloyd Lytle
Vernon Castle
At the Fox
Fenci, Paul's Lumber Company
M. C. McDonald
Chas. Logue
Estherville
J. W. Logue
J. W. Baker
Journal
Harper & Gardner
Second Street
Lame Back
Lemmons Drug Store
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