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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1918
Page
5
Iowa Adjutant General issue directs local and government appeal boards to reexamine questionnaires and reclassify registrants. It calls for class adjustments across multiple classes, special "Class 1 Week," and active cooperation of legal advisers and appeal agents to speed results.
The Provost Marshal General directs District and Local Boards Government Appeal Agents and Legal Advisory Board chairmen to implement the outlined work. Notices request prompt compliance, with local boards urged to report progress and designate a Class 1 Week to mobilize public help and ensure receipts of the order.
Mrs. Mary Southam of 282 Maple St Port Amboy New Jersey reports Foley's Honey and Tar Compound clears coughs hoarseness and sore throats. The ad claims it is mildly laxative contains no narcotics and is not addictive.
A brief piece notes that talk is plentiful and inexpensive while meaningful dialogue remains scarce and costly, urging discernment in choosing conversations that offer real insight and payoff.
Severe penalties were imposed on Iowa food law violators this week. Waterloo Bakery, manager Tom Yokaris, closed for a week after pleading guilty to using insufficient substitutes. Shenandoah Vienna Bakery owner John W. Miller donated 100 to the Red Cross after improper substitute use. St Ansgar St Ansgar mill and manager Otto Boening were barred for a week. Boening gave 100 to the Red Cross for selling wheel flour without substitutes. All admitted violations and promised to follow Food Administration rules going forward.
A compact unit combines a sink and tub in one space saving design. The sink sits atop a cabinet that slides out when needed, with shared faucets and outlets for both uses to fit limited room areas.
British and French forces report night operations south of Morlancourt yielding 208 prisoners including five officers for the allies with additional captures of 233 prisoners, 21 machine guns, and a trench mortar. Raids northwest of Morlancourt and near Nieppe forest add to the night’s success.
A patient testimonial from Bishop California credits Folys Honey and Tar Compound with curing a lingering cold. The ad notes Lemmon's Pharmacy as the outlet and describes the remedy as a grand solution for obstinate winter colds.
The U S Food Administration urges using fresh products over canned to build reserve stocks for the Allies and soldiers. The drive asks households to can less and store more for others, with home gardens and women groups contributing recipes and ideas. Retailers will aid by window displays and advertising to push the effort.
A Toledo Blade quotation notes that men who expect fines in court but receive suspended sentences may not gain respect for law but their conviction that the judge is necessary is greatly increased.
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