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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1918

Page

5

Lighted Night at British Y M C A Theater War Show

In a London air raid scene near a military reservation, American and British troops attend an A E F Y M C A theater. Tommies and Yanks mingle as Charley Chaplin opens a film night followed by official war pictures and a veteran’s Arras battle recollection.

London America England Chicago Pittsburgh Pueblo Tommies Charley Chaplin Yank Arras Battle of Arras Tommy Mercatel Leos Lens Y. MC. A. Entertainment Battle of France M. M Y.M.C. A Mons

How She Banished Backache

Mrs. Effie E. Eskleppe Averill Minnesota writes of rheumatism and kidney trouble. She found immediate relief using Foley Kidney Pills after a sanitarium stay. A half bottle completed the cure and she advises use when back pain returns. Lemmon's Pharmacy.

Effie E.sKleppe Averill, Minn Foley Alway Lemmon Advt

Baseball Scores Across Leagues Highlight Night Action

National League games featured New York beating Chicago 8 to 4 with Brooklyn 6 Cincinnati 2 and Boston 2 Pittsburgh 1 while Philadelphia and St. Louis were halted by darkness. American League saw Detroit 1 Philadelphia 2 and Cleveland 2 New York 3 with Chicago 0 plus St Louis 2 Washington 0. Other associations list Louisville 1 over Minneapolis 1 Columbus 6 Milwaukee 1 Indianapolis 2 Toledo 2 and Kansas City 6.

Lom Peret Chicago New York Pittsburgh Philadelphia Louis Seee Boston Ptewereree Cleveland Washington Detroit American Association Columbus Milwaukee Kansas City Indianapolis Louisville St. Pass Renee Minneaapolis Toledo Brooklyn Cincinnati St. Louis Roston Paul Minneapolis

Rise of Generals Marks New Army Era in U S History

The article notes a likely surge in high rank officers as the U S Army prepares a Register for the end of the year. It highlights Pershing Bliss March and the revival of general and lieutenant general grades, with discussion of past limits and reforms dating back to Washington and the Civil War.

United States Army John J. Pershing France Tasker H. Bliss Peyton O. March General Bliss United States Pershing John C. Bates Nelson A. Miles S. B. M. Young Bates General Pershing General March Continental Congress George Washington Washington Great Britain Zachary Taylor Winfield Scott Scott Mexico Grant William T. Sherman Sheridan

Forty Wounded Soldiers Arrive in United States

The surgeon general reported that forty sick and wounded soldiers from the expeditionary army were landed in the United States last week. In the prior week, 164 arrived.

Expeditionary Army France U. S Washington United States

Letter From Richard Miller in Brest France Describes Camp Life

Mr and Mrs J C Miller report a letter from their son Richard Miller a member of a regiment of engineers in France. He writes from Brest detailing work in interpreting for officers describes the scenery the Y program and a plan to perform at the Hotel Continental with local nurses assisting.

J. C. Miller Richard Miller France Brest Richard Western Division Interstate Commerce Commission Camp Laurel Kerguillo Chateau London Paris Barclay Casement Brittany Continental Laurel

Traveling Salesman In Atlantic Hails Vinci Tonics

A traveling salesman from Atlantic Iowa credits Vinci with restoring health and appetite after weariness. He claims the product strengthens him each spring and fall and cites its beef and cod liver peptones iron and manganese peptonates and glycerophosphates as the key ingredients. Sherman Bros and Druggists Everywhere promote Vinci as a constitutional remedy.

Atlantic Iowa Vinci W. E. Brockelsby Sherman Bros

Summer Cold Remedy Endorsed by Mrs Soedam

Mrs Mary Soedam of 282 Maple St Morth Amboy New Jersey reports Foley's Honey and Tar Compound eased her cough and laryngitis with no opiates. The advertisement claims the product is slightly laxative and safe for throat relief.

Foley Mary Soedam Maple St. Morth Amboy N. J Lemmon

Garden of Allah plays Graham Theatre Friday and Saturday

Review notes the film Garden of Allah as a grand cinema spectacle with Arabian imagery including bazaars caravans and Bedouins. Critics praise its artistry pace and dramatic strength calling it superior to the stage drama and a standout photo drama of distinction.

Garden OF Allah Arabia Graham Theatre Chicago Examiner Ashton Stevens

Mother's Friend Promises Comfort for Expectant Mothers

A promotional piece extols Mother's Friend external remedy for expectant mothers. It claims relief from tension and muscle strain, smoother labor, and preserved health and grace, urging women to order a Brotherhood Book from Bradfield Regulator Co and buy the product from a druggist.

Nature Bradfield Rerulator Co Lamar Pide Atlanta

Eat Your Favorite Food Without Fear Say EATONIC Relief

An advertisement touts EATONIC as a fast relief for indigestion and stomach misery. It claims the tablets neutralize acids, reduce gases, and aid digestion helping appetite after meals. The copy asserts FATONIC after meals is harmless and available through druggists or by mail order.

H. L. Kramer Eatonic Mr. Kramer

Store Your Coal Now Don't Wait

Iowa fuel officials warn of a heatless day risk and urge early coal storage across communities. Washington reports coal prices will rise, freight rates climb, and transport shrinks next fall, so large and small consumers should secure storage coal now to avoid winter shortages.

Iowa East Towa Washington D. F. Cushing

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