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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1918
Page
3
Republican county convention to meet June 29 to choose a supervisor candidate to fill the vacancy from R. L. Stephens resignation. Three candidates Parrow Hotle and Morgan failed to reach 35 percent of the total 1592 votes. Parrow leads by 1 vote short of nomination. County returns show incremental changes unlikely to nominate a candidate.
AUtograph style notice from Frank Miller of Bing ham Utah credits Foley Kidney Pills with restoring health after severe kidney trouble. The ad warns that slight kidney impairment can lead to dropsy or Bright's disease and urges not to neglect it, with Lemmon's Pharmacy promoting the product.
Mrs. Jerome Williams of Moline visits her parents Mr and Mrs J W Warner. William Busby returns home from Mercy hospital Iowa City after surgery in late April and six weeks of recovery. he is improving rapidly.
J C Minton of Burlington, president of the Advertising Club, spoke at the local Ad Club meeting urging patriotic sentiment in speeches and praising quality over price. He criticized neutralists and urged courteous salesmanship, personal grooming, and strong store service as keys to effective advertising. The session opened with discussion on The Time for advertising and featured papers by L F Henderson and HF Darbyshire. The dinner and program followed at Dean's Cafe with H F Darbyshire presiding in Rothschild's absence.
The St. James school held its annual commencement with seven girls receiving diplomas from Rev. J. M. Hartigan. Attorney Charles A. Dewey delivered a concise, inspiring address as the audience applauded performances by the students, including piano duets, a Red Cross scene, and a pantomime.
A letter from Mrs Marg et Smale Bishop California lauds Foleys Honey and Tar Compound as a grand remedy for a persistent cold. She says it acted like a charm after suffering last week and using the medicine, with Lemmon's Pharmacy adv serving as seller.
The piece argues Germany has a scientifically organized espionage system that outmatches others, praising its effectiveness while noting national bias. It also promotes Ambassador Gerard’s book tour and a Gra ham Theatre performance on June 7-8 with orchestra, with seats at McElhinney's.
Mrs Kalalier of Iowa City visits at the home of Mrs Mary Bailey in Mt Pleasant. Mrs John Minner also visits at Mrs Mary Bailey's home. Miss Katherine Stichter county superintendent of schools spends two or three weeks as a guest of Miss Ida Roberts in Colorado Springs.
Mr. Dewey complimented and congratulated the class on their achievements and said he has no fears for their future after witnessing the program in which they had a large part. The advertisement promotes Foley Cathartic Tablets as a safe laxative solution for constipation and related issues with Lemmon's Pharmacy listed.
Brighton Township Knitters host session to sew for French relief at 2 on Thursday. Woman’s Missionary Society to meet at church with officer elections. Rebekahs to join Odd Fellows decoration services on Sunday June 9. Grace Hill Moravian Church opens community service building June 6 with A R Miller speaker. Delta Alpha class to sew for French orphans with silver offering. Riverside band starts concerts at Ainsworth next Tuesday and every other Tuesday. Community Social at Haskins on Ebner lawn Thursday evening.
Amusements notes promote William Farnum in True Blue at the Fox theatre Saturday. The West-set drama follows an English remittance man who inherits and deserts his American family. The half brothers meet on a ranch, sparking reformation and a poignant love story.
Rock Island trains from Chicago to Omaha diverted through Washington this week due to high water near Marengo. Rainfall filled northern Washington county and the English River overflowed its banks. Roads near Kalona and Riverside were impassable while Johnson county streams ran high. Skunk River and Crooked Creek remained very high.
Mrs Klinkerbeard and Miss Elizabeth Freding spent Sunday at the Charles Freding residence in Fairfield. Charles Freding recently received two letters from his son Victor with the Rainbow Division in France. The notes dated May 5 and May 12 say he and his unit are preparing to go to rest camp. Everette Shenefelt left last night.
A knitting department shipment went out Saturday consisting of 25 pairs of socks and 6 pairs of wristlets for Red Cross relief efforts.
Austin will report to military authorities to begin his ground school and start the first course in flight training for the Army Flying Corps. Miss Mae McNamara, home from Mt. St. Joseph's College in Dubuque, plans a summer stay with her parents. Mr. and Mrs. Patterson also travel to Des Moines to visit sons Chester at Base Hospital No. 49 and Everett in Headquarters Company No. 338 Field Artillery.
The piece argues that responsible individuals achieve independence not by luck or crime but through common sense and moral courage. It emphasizes that those who are prudent and saving are seen as close and trustworthy, guiding youth toward self-reliance.
A merchant reports that a customer commented I saw your ad in a post purchase exchange. The remark underscores the ad’s effectiveness in drawing interest and guiding buyer behavior.
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