Garden Exhibit Committee Named For War Garden Display
Mrs A R Miller Mrs C W Mc Laughlin and T J Berdo head the committee for the war garden exhibit at the old Methodist church on Saturday June 29. Miss Etta Bardwell will judge the garden display with judging from eleven to one and exhibit hours from one to four. Prizes in thrift stamps will be awarded for top displays across multiple vegetables with four prizes per variety. About 132 youth gardeners are expected to participate under director Rh M Visquin who oversees the war garden program.
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A. R. Miller
C. W. McLaughlin
T. J. Berdo
Old Methodist Church
Etta M. Bardwell
Earden
Rh. M. Visquain
Wss
Water does not quench grease fires in engines
A technical paper notes a grease fire in an engine oil box spread when water was used. Water scattered burning grease in all directions, some splashed by a flywheel, igniting a large area and quickly setting the entire plant ablaze.
Want to Fight the Huns Enlist Now
Advertisement urging men in Washington and vicinity to enlist in the U S Army through C B Trost the local recruiter at the post office. It outlines branches available for voluntary enlistment the age ranges 18 to 21 and 31 to 41 and notes that accepted men will go to Jefferson Barracks Missouri for uniforms and assignment.
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Washington
C. B. Trost
U. S. Army
Coast Artillery
Field Artillery
Infantry
Cavalry
Quartermaster Department
Signal Corps
Engineers
Medical Department
Jefferson Barracks
Missouri
Do Not Borrow Trouble Delicate Flower Survives Near Roads
A delicate flower grows two feet from a horse path and wheel track. A tiny misstep could have killed it, yet the bloom thrived as if it had vast space around it. The note emphasizes not borrowing trouble or fearing danger.
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Thorean
Young People Gather for Keokuk Presbytery Convention
Delegates elected from First and Second United Presbyterian churches will attend the annual presbyterial convention in Keokuk on Thursday and Friday. Speakers include Dr. T H McMichael of Monmouth College and Rev. Wishart and Mr Mountford of Washington.
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First
Second United Presbyterian Churches
Keokuk
Martha Godfrey
Jean Hay
Clarice Meek
Frances Wilson
Richard McCleery
Helen Mayhew
Ola Humston
Flora Fleming
Leslie Mountford
J. M. Wishart
T. H. McMichael
Monmouth College
Wishart
Mountford
Washington
Mabel Lowenstein
Ruth Leet
West Chester
Mahaffey
Winfield
Ainsworth
Columbus City
Church At Home
Crawfordaville
Church Abroad
Keota
Monmouth
Leila Brown
Bible services doubled for Bible Society appeal in Washington
Washington churches plan two union services for the American Bible Society. The First United Presbyterian building hosts the sermon by Rev. M. R. Regan with Presbyterians Baptists Covenanters. Rev. Leslie Mountford will preach at Second United Presbyterians Christians and Methodists at the Methodist church. The drive funds khaki covered testaments for soldiers and aims to boost offerings.
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Washington
American Bible Society
Ministerial Association
Presbyterian
Baptist
Covenanter
First United Presbyterian
M. R. Regan
Baptist Church
Methodist Church
Second United Presbyterians
Christians
Leslie Mountford
Second Church
Bible Society
WSS
Delta Alpha Sunday School Class Sewing Meeting
The Delta Alpha Sunday school class of the M E meets in the church basement Thursday p m to sew for the French orphans.
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Delta Alpha
M. E
Loyal Sons and Daughters of the Christian Church Sunday School
Mae Tucker
New Meat Order Urges Pork Use to Aid Forces
The statement says beef shortages for the army and allies require substituting fresh pork, bacon, hams, and canned meats. Hotels and restaurants should limit beef dishes, while households are asked to cap beef purchases. The guidance targets a policy hold until September 15, 1918, seeking public cooperation.
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France
No ruling yet on draft work or fight rule for players
Washington reports persistent rumors that the work or fight draft rule will not affect major league players this season. An authoritative statement says no ruling has been made and Crowder will leave the decision to the president on appeal from a local board. The order becomes effective July 1.
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Washington
Crowder
Loey Board
Oleo Tax Fraud Indictment Plea Entered in New York
An indictment from September 11 accuses Frank W Linghast Leonard L Barber and Samuel F Fenner of conspiring to defraud the government by artificially coloring oleomargarine in Providence Rhode Island and Vermont Manufacturing Co to evade a 10 cent per pound tax. They pleaded guilty before Federal Judge Hand and the frauds total about 1.2 million dollars.
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New York
W. ‘Thlinghast
Leonard L. Barber
Samuel F. Fenner
Providence
KRL
Vermont Manufacturing Company
Hand
Clerks Gather in Washington for Recreational Outreach
Miss Cecil B Norton leads an intensive campaign to connect thousands of government clerks recruited in Washington with each other and with local residents. The effort aims to prevent discouragement and secure continued service.
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Cecil B. Norton
District of Columbia
Washington
London
Louise Glaum Stars in An Alien Enemy at Fox Theatre
Paralta Play presents Louise Glaum in a modern dramatic story without battle scenes. The film focuses on plot and character development with Glaum giving a sympathetic, powerful performance under Wallace Worsley’s direction. Shown Thursday afternoon and night at regular prices.
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Louise Glaum
Fox Theatre
Miss Glaum
Paralta
Monte M. Katterjohn
California
Wallace Worsley
Local youths reunite as summer terms resume in Iowa City
Howard Anderson returns to summer school at Iowa City after a vacation at home. Mrs. Kate Nelson of Iowa City visits the home of her brother, Fred Anderson.
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Howard Anderson
Iowa City
Kate Nelson
Fred Anderson
Correct spelling of the Bosporus strait explained
The strait linking the Black Sea to the Sea of Marmara and dividing Europe from Asia is correctly spelled Bosporus. The term derives from Greek bos meaning cow and porus meaning ford, i.e., Ox ford.
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Bosporus
Black Sea
Sea of
Marmara
Europe
Asia
Bosphorus
Oxford
Look for Love and Seeing Lovable Traits
The text urges recognizing lovable traits in others as a path to happiness. It emphasizes positive perception and kindness as keys to better relationships and personal well being.
Exercise That Rests the Mind
A brief note on resting the mind through physical activity. The text suggests concentrating on muscular movements to relax the muscles involved in thinking and idea generation, with relaxation described as a form of rest.
Antung Consular District in Manchuria Described
The Antung consular district covers the southeastern Manchuria region about twice Vermont’s size. It is mountainous with sparse rural population. Communication to interior areas relies mainly on crude native carts and pack animals, except for a 400 mile South Manchuria Railway segment in the south and the Yalu River to the east.
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Antung
Manchuria
Vermont
South Manchuria
Yalu River
Postal Transit Modes Across Remote Regions
Describes varied postal delivery methods in Russia and Canada including buffalo-drawn carts, sledges with reindeer horses or dogs, and trains of sleighs led by teams of dogs, highlighting remote region practices and reliance on animal traction for mail transport.
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Russia
Canadas
Those Toothsome Apple Piles
The article traces the origin of the apple pie, a long and storied pastry, mentioning how older generations recall the apple pies their mother made and their place in the midday school meal.
Washington County Evening Journal Summary Note
The Evening Journal presents local news and notices from Washington County. This record requests a summarized headline and teaser based on the provided readable text from the newspaper page segment.
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Evening Journal
Washington County
Remedy for Itching Torture and Skin Irritation
The ad promotes Zemo as a reliable antiseptic liquid to stop itching and clear skin. It claims relief for acne eczema pimples rashes and blackheads with several blemishes disappearing overnight. The product is sold by E W Rose Co Cleveland priced 35 cents for a standard bottle and one dollar for extra large.
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E. W. Rose Co
Cleveland
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