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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1918
Page
7
Community notes from Over County highlight brief happenings in local towns. Reports cover residents’ activities, small events, and everyday sorts of neighborhood news.
Mr and Mrs Geo Simpson announce the birth of a baby girl on Friday morning. Nearby families including Mr and Mrs A R Strum Mr and Mrs Bert Smith Clyde Simpson and Marion Smith visited riverside and shared weekend calls at several homes.
The river rose higher than last year, forcing residents along the river to relocate. Families moved into nearby homes as Ot tumwa area cross roads and Hopewell vicinity experienced shifting housing due to flooding. Local residents report illnesses and furloughs while repopulation of farms continues amid ongoing flood impact.
Residents and visitors spanned June weekend in Wellston. Jack Hanley and Tom Groendycke attended a town show while families visited the Howard Groendycke home near Rubio.Numerous callers and visits from Rubio Washington Libertyville marked the period as people joined relatives and attended funerals and social visits.
Miss Caro lyn McGuire returns from Iowa City to Brighton. Mrs. Olive Prizer visits Ottumwa while Mrs. Ellen Prizer hosts. Will Garrett and Mrs. Adkins of Fairfield visit Mrs. Chas Parcel. Miss Helen Shelton of Wayland visits Mrs. Mary Merchant. Miss Hazel Alexander of Richland visits sister Mrs. Ed Van Winkle. H Conrad and Clarence Brown trade properties with moving plans. Mr Brown moves to Thomas farm near McCain bridge and rents his house. Mr and Mrs Wm Black and baby are noted.
Sunday visits fill local households as Mrs. Elizabeth McGuire hosts, Mrs. Lulu Emry returns from Des Moines, and Irene Walsh and Eleanor Eastman travel from Galesburg. A. J. Johnson and other residents are listed as weekend travelers and upcoming draft notices loom for Burt Richerson amid rain and shifting plans.
National League games Brooklyn 2 at Pittsburgh 4 Philadelphia 1 at Chicago 6 Boston 1 Cincinnati 6 St Louis New York no game due to rain American League Detroit 6 Philadelphia 4 Chicago 6 Boston 1 St Louis 2 Washington 3 in 14 innings No other games scheduled American Association Columbus 5 Saint Paul 1 Louisville 5 Milwaukee 1 Kansas City 5 Indianapolis 2 Minneapolis Toledo rain no game
Lieut. David J. Schaile of the Sixteenth United States Cavalry was killed in a twilight engagement with Mexican troops on the Mexican side of the Rio Grande. Four members of Schaile’s party were captured in Matamoros and expected to be returned to U S authorities. The party crossed the river to search for a drowned soldier’s body at the San Benito pump. The Mexican commander says the shooting resulted from a misunderstanding and the body will be sent to the United States.
A placid neighbor recalls how noisy neighborhood clashes once provoked anger but now amuse the children. The exchange reveals a shift in public tolerance and the social texture of a close community.
A man intends to show a good time by taking a friend for a ride in a racing car but ends up delivering a frightening scare. The passage explores the miscommunication of thrills and danger in social settings.
A man recounts long standing stomach trouble and gas. Doctors considered ulcer or cancer and suggested Rochester operation. After using Mayr's Wonderful Remedy he can eat anything. The ad claims the remedy removes mucus and inflammation in the digestive tract and relieves stomach liver and intestinal ailments. Money back guarantee. J B Lemmon's Pharmacy advert.
Henry Ford halves passenger car output to 1500 daily while turning over half the plant to the U S government for war work. New tractor and shipbuilding facilities rise at River Rouge to produce tractors boats and parts. helmet orders and motoring trucks expand as labor and wage pressures grow.
Mrs James Croker of Pittsburgh says Vinci rebuilt her run-down nervous system and appetite, making her strong and well again. The notice claims Vinci contains elements to build up blood and strength and credits Sherman Bros and Druggists Everywhere.
Advertisement promotes Dr Hand's Teething Lotion claiming it reduces slobber fuss crying and helps babies eat and sleep during teething. It advises applying to gums with finger and notes swallowing is harmless. The lotion is described as scientific and prepared by a famous baby specialist and priced at 25 cents at druggists.
Scranton, Pa June 11. Mayor A T Connell issues an order barring osculation and other friendly greetings from local girls toward soldiers on troop trains stopping at Lackawanna station. The decree aims to curb unsolicited affection and maintain discipline aboard trains during transfers.
There is widespread catarrh considered incurable by local remedies. Hall's Catarrh Medicine from F J Cheney Co Toledo is a constitutional treatment taken internally, said to act through the blood on mucous surfaces. A one hundred dollar reward offered for any case not cured. circulars and testimonials available.
The quote suggests a major medical procedure, with a patient noting the doctor performed “a couple of thousand dollars' worth” of work. It frames the financial burden of care and implies a significant medical intervention.
An Atchison reporter believed he smelled whisky on the breath of a famed teetotaling banker. Investigation showed the odor came from onions and the banker was chewing champagne-flavored tobacco, revealing a humorous misunderstanding.
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