Community News From Over County Brightens Local Happenings
In Brighton on June 3 Mrs. David McNeese and the Kendelburger and Teets sisters visited the Hefflefinger home. Various residents from Washington and Davenport including Ralph Brinton and Miss Lillis Day returned home for summer breaks. The Epworth League carnival at the M E church raised funds. Families traveled to nearby towns for visits and farewells as service members headed to duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brighton
David McNeese
Mabel Kendelburger
Minnie Teets
Keota
Mike Hefflefinger
Ralph Brinton
New Hampton
Wayne Houck
Washington
Ida Seeley
C. S. Bierce
W. E. Adams
Davenport
Tom Brinton
del Kyle
Fairfield
Frank Parcell
Harry Wentworth
Columbus
Ohio
Columbus Aviation School
St. Louis
Lillis Day
Ben Farber
Baby
Moline
Fred Weidner
H. L. Gordon
Grace
Springfield
Frank Dunshee
Mamie Walker
Epworth League
M. E Church
Main Street
League
Rex Brier
Burlington
George Hill
Roy Waggoner
Wagsgoners
Seth
U. S. Navy
Village Notes and Local Visits This Week
Sam White of Washington visited the Mathers home here on Sunday. George McAvoy and family returned to Washington after a few days with the Van Gabby family. J H Jones traveled to Ottumwa on business. The church lawn social drew a large crowd Saturday night. River conditions improved with no damage. some locals caught fish. Rev Wells of Clay attended the social and spoke briefly. Newton Bennett rode to Washington Sunday evening. Seth Waggoner, brother of Mrs Bennett, enlisted in the Navy last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rubio
Sam White
Washington
Arnet Mathers
Mathers
Geo. McAvoy
van Gabby
J. H. Jones
Ottumwa
Newton Bennett
Seth Waggoner
Local Social Notes From Washington Saturday
Clarence Meeks of Coneville visits the Rabenold home. Mrs. Geo Ebner is on the sick list. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Littrel planned to Columbus Junction Sunday evening. Newt Whetstine and family visited Jim Fosters. Dorothy and Martha Sands visited G Cobners on Saturday.
Decoration day and community notes in New Haven
S J Statler Hazel and Merle attended Decoration day services in Washington. A number from this community were Washington visitors Saturday evening. The Ladies Aid society will meet at Mrs. Cora Snyders' all day Wednesday. Rev Cross and wife took supper and spent Sunday night at the Charles McKinstry home. Mr. and Mrs Bert Smith and family were visitors at his farm Sunday. R C Welle have a new automobile. Miss Doris Wilcox assists her sister with house work. Mrs Bert Smith and girls spent Friday afternoon at her mothers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven
S. J. Statler
Hazel
Merle
Washington
Ladies’ Aid Society
Cora Snyders
Ean
Rev
Cross
Charles McKinstry
Bert Smith
R. C. Welle
Doris Wilcox
Clarence Rathmel
Soviet Call to Arms Amid Moscow Siege and Counter-Revolt
Moscow is under siege as the Russian Soviet executive committee calls on workers and peasants in Detrograd Moscow Kuban and the Don region to arms. A widespread counter revolutionary plot is alleged with wholesale arrests. Bread shortages deepen while fears grow of foreign intervention and internal conspiracy.
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London
Russian Soviet
Moscow
Detrograd
Kuban
Don
Russia
Juban
Memorial Day Service Highlights and Local News
The Memorial Day service featured a flag presentation by Alpha S S Class with strong speeches by Mrs. L. E. Robinson and Dr. John Gray of New York. Mrs. Reed and daughters hosted the Star Country Club for an all day meeting with a fine dinner and a knitting session. Misses Mildred Nordyke and Hildred Nordyke visited Richland friends. Miss Ethel Reed plans to Cedar Falls for summer school. Children’s Day is set for Sunday June 9 at 11 a.m. everyone urged to attend with children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richland
Ruth Morgan
Ethel Reed
Cedar Falls
L. B. Reed
Star Country Club
Haskell Couple Autoed to Fairfield Saturday
Mr and Mrs Chas Davis were involved in an auto travel to Fairfield on Saturday while Mr and Mrs Mullin were last noted in the vicinity.
Pen Extractor Installed in Office
A pen extractor device fitted to an office pen holder enables removal of an old pen without using fingers. The metal loop presses the pen, allowing a simple pull to extract it from the holder.
Popular War Visitor Genevieve Meltle Graces Washington
Miss Genevieve Meltle daughter of Baron Reille of the French high commission is among Washington’s popular women war visitors. War missions have enriched capital society and made entertainments resemble cosmopolitan events seen in European capitals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Genevieve Meltle
Baron Reille
United States
Washington
McAdoo rate order hits Iowa rail traffic hard
In Des Moines on June 4, Commission chairman Dwight N. Lewis explained how Director General McAdoo’s federal control order raises passenger fares to at least three cents per mile from June 10 and freight rates by 25 percent from June 25. The plan alters Iowa’s 2 cent fare law and the state distance tariff, with detailed first to fifth class minimums for various mileage bands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
William G. McAdoo
Dwight N. Lewis
State Board of Railroad Commissioners
Railroad Commission
Iowa
Lewis
McAdoo
Seneral
United States
Lowa
Lowa Commission
Henderson
Commerce Counsel
Germany
Y M C A seeks real men for work in France
Des Moines reports by P R Atkins of Alma Kansas describes the Y M C A's effort to enlist men for service overseas. He mocks sanctimonious preachers and stresses the religion of service over sermonizing while outlining rail and freight rate changes under wartime orders affecting Iowa sectors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
France
P. R. Atkins
Alma
Kansas
Atkins
165Th Infantry
168Th
Chaplain Robb
Iowa
Chamber of Commerce
Peat
Artificial gems and the chemistry of synthetic stones
The piece explains that nearly all artificial gems are alum crystals formed under special conditions. It notes that metallic salts added during fusion decide the final gemstone type such as sapphires rubies oriental topazes or amethysts.
Express Consolidation Unifies Vast Express Network
The consolidation of express companies under Director General McAdoo will form the American Railroad Express Company with $40,000,000 capitalization. A single government controlled contract will govern all rail movements, while non transport services remain with individual firms. George C. Taylor leads the move, alongside B. D. Caldwell and William M. Barrett in key roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. B. Gray
American Express Company
McAdoo
Mr. Gray
American Railroad Express Company
Geo. C. Taylor
American Express
Foreign Exchange
Taylor
New American Railroad Express Company
B. D. Caldwell
Wells Fargo & Company
Mr. Taylor
Mr. Caldwell
Wells Fargo Company
Lackawanna Railroad
William M. Barrett
Adams Express Company
New Company
Hall's Catarrh Medicine Claim and Offer
There is more catarrh in this section than all diseases put together and it was long deemed incurable. Hall's Catarrh Medicine is a constitutional internal remedy said to act through the blood on mucous surfaces. A one hundred dollar reward is offered for any case it fails to cure, with circulars and testimonials available. PF. J. Cheney & Co., Toledo, Ohio, sell Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
FP. J. Goeney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
PF. J. Cheney & CO
Te. Hall
Stage Gerard Film Production Tells German Secrets
In the introduction to Ambassador James W. Gerard's remarkable book, the film project voices outrage at wartime horrors. It questions why peaceful people endure mud and filth while Germany’s actions devastate Poland Belgium Serbia Romania and northern France.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Poland
Lemberg
Serbia
Roumania
Belgium
France
James W. Gerard
World War In Germany film at Graham Theatre
The film adaptation of My Four Years In Germany questions world interest and reveals German intrigue. It will be shown at the Graham Theatre on June 7 and 8 with orchestra music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Graham Theatre
Missouri’s Role in Early War Lead Sources
The piece argues that Washington’s Continentals may have been partly supplied with lead from early French mines in southeast Missouri. If proven, Missourians could claim their state participated in all major wars since the nation’s founding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri
Washinton
Optimistic Thought Sparks Strictures on Reputation
A reflective note argues that time exposes all reputations to strict scrutiny, turning optimistic thoughts into cautionary observations about character and public image. The piece contemplates how reputations endure or falter under patient, unyielding judgment.
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Over County
Borhoods
Haskins
Owa
Y. MW
ARMY
Chicago
Goulfully
Bishop
Erin
One Hundred and Sixty-fifth
Bath
Y. M. C. A. Service
State Commission
Interstate Commerce Commission
Express Gongerns
NEW Consolidated Company
AMERI
CAN R. R. Express CO
Sherman Bros. Pioneer Drug Star
Gerard Film Production
Our
Jos. Dixon Co
Lytle Bros
Billy
Mannhardt Bros
Hand
Dr. Hand
Advt
American Steel and Wire Company
Washington, Iowa
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