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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1918
Page
8
Morning passengers, visits to Davenport and Burlington towns, and numerous small ads. People include Mrs J R Richardson, Miss Nelle Ryan, Dr A W Clow osteopath, Mrs Wm Fitzwilliam, Mrs E J Ford, Mrs H M Nelson, and others. Local travel to Des Moines, Muscatine, Chicago, San Diego, and Delta mixed with sales—walnut logs prices and Ford inner tubes offered. Cream specials and weekend visits wrap a typical small-town day.
After weeks of material delays, work begins on a new three story addition to the County Hospital. Beck and Thye supervise as stone arrives and a crew starts construction, with completion expected by August. The project includes a sun porch upper floors and a pergola shaded promenade.
Guidance on hanging pictures to face the nail and twist the wire before securing. The method keeps the frame steady, preventing wire twisting and allowing the hanging to resist house movement without release.
The federal employment service reports 6,000 workers needed in Oklahoma for Western wheat harvest, with cutting to move into Kansas next week where 80,000 laborers will be required. Wages rise from last year, Oklahoma paying 8. to 4 per day with board, Kansas offering 4 to 5 dollars.
Alaska fish products valued at 51,405,260 in 1917, over seven times the U S purchase price of Alaska. Salmon accounted for 47,778,081 of the total, with halibut 1,120,2, herring 767,729 and cod 744,076. Whaling yielded 803,842 in products.
Washington reports that 71 hulls totaling 344 450 deadweight tons were launched in May, establishing a world record for monthly output by the Shipping Board. The figure surpasses the United Kingdom's 1913 high and exceeds Britain’s May WWI era totals.
In a household two helpers share the name Bertha with one working upstairs and the other in the laundry. The son jokes the daughters be called upper and lower Bertha reflecting their positions.
A newly developed safety device uses lifeboat hull floats to provide extra buoyancy. The design aims to improve stability and rescue chances in rough seas and emergencies at sea.
Uncle Eben quotes Caele Eben in a playful dialect sketch about a small man eager for the large bass drum while another wants a bigger ukulele. The dialogue highlights humorous contrasts and regional speech.
The Washington County Evening Journal delivers local news briefs, sports notes, and community notices from the region. Readers find updates on schools, council decisions, and upcoming events shaping daily life.
Carl Guthrie promoted to first lieutenant in Company D 126th Machine Gun battalion at Camp Cody. Three more twenty one year olds register with exemption board: Irwin Mekhoon, Joe Hernandez, Ernest Lehman, total 136 registered in the county. Mrs Roy Quinn of Columbus Junction to be buried at Elm Grove after funeral at St James Church. Radio school six week course opens June 17 at Cedar Rapids High School for Army Navy radio service. Lt Harry Palmeren, 202nd Cavalry in Columbus, Arizona, injured with a broken leg in hospital. details unavailable.
The funeral of Mrs Roy Quinn who died at Columbus Junction this morning at two o'clock will be held at St James church in this city on Monday at 9 o'clock The funeral party arrives on the Rock Island Monday morning and proceeds to the church for the service.
Six o clock dinner Sunday at Deans with regular meals and hot and cold lunches available. Specials include chocolate covered cherries and milk chocolates for 49 cents at Deans. Ford accessories sale at White Way Garage offers 6.60 value for 5.00. Mrs H W Russel returns from Oskaloosa while Mrs J R Taylor and family plan a visit to Lander Wyoming to see Jesse Taylor.
The ladies of the Knights of Pythias are asked to take part in tomorrow's ceremonies. They should meet at the hall at 3 o clock and will be driven to the cemeteries in cars provided for this purpose. J E Bov ee C C
The message urges a strong turnout for a Monday evening conclave at 7 20 o clock sharp for work. Sir Knights are asked to attend promptly at 982 J 8S McElhINNEY FE C.
Mrs. I. E. Coffey of West Chester visits town while Seth Warroner reports arrival at Great Lakes Training School after leaving for the navy. City Marshal James Stevenson plans a Kansas City trip for a national chiefs convention. Ford owners learn a $6.60 value in standard accessories for $5.00 from White Way Garage Company.
Amusement page previews Rex Beach’s Heart of the Sunset, a melo dramatic romance set near the Mexican border. It follows Alaire Austin, widow of a wealthy ranch owner, and Texas ranger Dave Law as tensions rise in a time of American military ashore near Vera Cruz.
The observer notes a restaurant manager asserting that young women handle money more idly than older ones. The remark implies a stereotype about financial behavior and references effects on a husband who overestimates his own thrift.
Letters from soldiers in France describe lice, meals, and camp life. Veterans and relatives receive news of hospital stays, casualties, and daily routines near the front, including church services, weather, and hopes for rest.
The article praises Japanese handmade paper as unmatched for fine books and notes Atami paper cloths demonstrate strength and versatility. It states no Atami cloth leaves Japan due to heavy domestic demand.
Instruction on joining pipes permanently by cleaning parts and applying a salt and water solution to rust threads together.
The Southern Judicial District of Town will begin German Alien Female registration at 6 a m on Monday June 17 1918 and continue daily except Sunday through June 26 1918 at 6 a m to 5 p m. Eligible German women aged 14 or older in the United States must register unless exempt by citizenship status or naturalization rules. Postmasters and officials will coordinate supplies and instructions for registrants. Ottumwa Iowa May 31 1918
A Chinese mother-in-law exerts absolute control over the women in her house proving an autocratic household dynamic. The piece portrays a bold firm matriarchal figure shaping family life and routines.
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