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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1918

Page

3

Program for Camp Dodge men meeting on Friday

J. D. Glasgow heads county Red Cross home service with a four lecture program by Rev. J H Krenmyre and Miss Jean Thompson at the old Methodist church. Sessions cover Red Cross aims, home service, family welfare, and community resources. open to the public. CAMP DODGE June 26 report notes rapid overseas service prep with detailed unit reallocations and training progress.

Camp Dodge J. D. Glasgow Home Service Department County Red Cross The State University Old Methodist Church J. H. Kremyre J2in Thompson Krenmyre Miss Thompson County Home Service Department

Raider off West Indies Sighting Reported at Norfolk

Reports from vessels arriving in Norfolk Virginia on June 26 describe a fast armed German raider in West Indian waters. The ship is said to be cruiser tipo and did not attack two sighted vessels, leading captains to believe it may be a weather ship for submarines off the Atlantic coast.

Norfolk Centonaoe South America Athantle

Rain Boosts Bloomington Crop Prospects

Heavy rain swept Bloomington Alabama on June 2 boosting expectations for a bumper harvest and stronger yields across area farms despite earlier drought.

Bloomington

Registrants Reclassified by Washington County Draft Board

The exemption board announces re classification of thirty Washington county registrants to comply with Provost Marshal General Crowder orders. Married men with no children move from class two to class one. several single men with dependents shift to class one. two move from class four to class two. Examinations for those placed in class one will be arranged soon.

Washington County Crowder A. L. Syverud Washington Ralph Glenn Whitmer Washing Gilford Nelson Welch Brighton Tech Draft Board Floyd EB. Faber Elbert L. Lodders Wellman John Messenger, Jr John Walter Miller John Custer Harold Clark Hanecher Ralph C. Scott Hubert Henry Kern Riverside

Fourth of July Parade Planned in Washington

Appointed organizers plan a large parade with participation from Red Cross and many local groups including the Improvement League Fortnightly club D A Ris G A Ros W R C Shot Gun club and Girls Honor Guard. Flag raising at Sunset Park is set for 3 PM followed by a park program and picnic opportunities.

Washington Red Cross Improvement League United States Sunset Park

Shrine Parade Promises Grand Town Pageant Tomorrow

The Shrine meet features a large parade forming at 4 PM at the Commercial Club. Red Cross is spotlighted with floats and honor guards, followed by bands, scouts, patriotic displays, and Shrine officers marching through the square and side streets. Washington asks automobile owners to line up at 4 to tour guests.

Red Cross Ralph Hamilton Fez Uncle Sam Washington Band Red Cros National Honor Guard Boy Scouts Spirit of Shrine Washington

Foleys Honey and Tar Compound Endorsed by Mrs Smale

A testimonial from Mrs Margar et Smale of Bishop Calif says Foleys Honey and Tar Compound relieved her persistent cold after a week. The Lemmon's Pharmacy advertisement promotes the product as a grand remedy for stubborn coughs and colds.

Margaret Smale Bishop Calif Foleys

The Graham Zu Zu Column Highlights Local Theatre

Last night at the Graham hundreds watched Elaine Hammerstein in The Co-Respondent for ten cents with a two cent war tax remitted to Red Cross. Dolly Sisters on screen in Million Dollar Dollies attract upcoming shows with Ziegfeld’s Follies fame.

Graham Elaine Hammerstein Carl Keck Red Cross Dolly Sisters Ziegfeld

How She Banished Backache by a Minn. Woman

Mrs Effie B E Kleppe of Averill Minnesota reports long treatment at a sanitarium for rheumatics and kidney trouble without relief. After using Foley Kidney Pills she felt immediate relief and half a bottle completed the cure. She says to always use when back pain returns. Lemmon's Pharmacy advertises.

Effie BE. Kleppe Averill, Minn

Parsnips Serve With Roasts In Europe Not In United States

Boiled parsnips were long seen as the groper vegetable with salt fish in parts of Europe. In the United States this tradition is not followed. Parsnips are commonly served boiled or fried with roast meats, and are used in soups and fritters.

Europe United States

Parade Participation Urged for Veterans Groups

The G A R W A C D A R Eastern Stars White Shrine Girls of the National Honor Guard Boy Scouts and Red Cross workers are urged to join a parade tomorrow at 4 PM. They should gather at the Commercial Club to form the parade.

Eastern Stars White Shrine National Honor Guard Boy Scouts Red Cross

Parade Invitation For G A R W A C And D A R Members

The G ARs WA Cs and DA R s are invited to assemble tomorrow afternoon at the Temple building at 4 o clock to join a patriotic parade part of the Shrine meet. Automobiles will be furnished for all members of these organizations.

Temple Building

Dangers of Constipation Ad Promotes Foley Cathartic Tablets

An advertisement warns of dangers from neglected constipation including bowel trouble and potential appendicitis. It promotes Foley Cathartic Tablets as a safe remedy, claiming gentle, reliable action without stomach lining injury or habit forming drugs. Lemmon's VPharmacy advertises the product.

Lemmon

Lily family chiefs and edible onion group details

The chief division in the great fly family includes allium the onion group with 200 species not all edible. It also lists 200 smilax species and 100 asparagus species within the same family.

Difference in Bread Making

Little Oscar visits a neighbor where bread is kneaded. The neighbor asks if his mother wakes bread, and Oscar replies that she does, but she does not “play with it” like the neighbor.

Oscar

Optimistic Thought on Wealth and Loss

A reflective note warns riches bring more torment from loss than joy from possession. It argues that true value lies beyond material wealth and urges steady, balanced perspective.

Daily Thought Quotation on Time and Accuracy

A brief quotation notes a speaker who does not reveal the minute band yet marks the hour with precision. The line attributes the accuracy to the unnamed conversation partner. Samuel Jansen is cited as the author of the thought.

Samuel Jansen

Love's Demands in Riechter Quote

A brief quotation attributed to Riechter asserts that love requires no elaborate proofs or expressions, only the power to feel and the demand for love itself.

Riechter

Great Fire Loss in New York City Reported

The annual loss by fire in New York City is said to amount to six million dollars. The figure reflects widespread damage across multiple districts and underscores ongoing concerns over urban fire safety and building codes.

New York City

Woman’s Rising Strength Inspires Husband in Misfortune

A quotation from Washington Irving portrays a formerly fragile woman evolving into a steady support for her husband during hardship. The text highlights moral growth and resilience as exemplary in domestic life.

Washington Irving

Notable Library of the Lords Houses Rich in Law Books

The library of the House of Lords holds about 60 000 volumes in a luxurious suite of rooms. It specializes in historical works and memoirs and is among the finest collections of law books in London.

House of Lords London

Red Cross Kaitters and Community Notices

Announcements call for June sweater quota by Wednesday or Thursday. A Wednesday 8 00 p m meeting replaces 7 50 p m at Christian Science Chapel Iowa Ave and Jefferson St. The Good Times club meets Thursday afternoon with Mrs Tennis Hunter to work on bandages. The holah club meets Wednesday afternoon with Mrs Loean Ahrens. The annual ice cream festival of the W I L is Saturday afternoon and evening in Central Park weather permitting proceeds support war garden work. Bethel Ladies Aid meets Friday at 2 p m with Mrs Helen Walker hostesses Mrs John Foster Mrs Louis Morrow and Mrs Walter Brown. The Ladies Ald society of the Christian church holds all day at Mrs Corbin Steele home Thursday June 27th.

Red Cross Christian Scilence Chapel Iowa Ave Jefferson St The Central Park Bethel Ladies’ Aid Society Priday Helen Walker John Foster Louis Morrow Walter Brown Ladies’ Ald Society of the Christian Church Corbin Steele

Local County Convention Plans Discussed at Rest Room Meeting

A county convention planning session was held in the Rest Room of the courthouse with officers presiding. Mrs. A. J. Morgan led as president, followed by Mrs. Geo Brinton as vice president, Mrs. C. A. Jones as secretary, and Mrs. C. C. Gardner as treasurer.

Court House A. J. Morgan

Uncle Eben Quips On Horses Disagreeable People

A rustic proverb notes some men attempt to make a horse disagreeable while others innately dislike them. The remark captures frontier wit and rural humor in a light ledger tone.

Hoirse Eben

Executive committee meeting of W. Co T. U. set Saturday

The executive committee of the W. Co T. U. will convene Saturday at 2 p.m. in the usual meeting place to discuss current affairs and upcoming arrangements.

Victory in a world of joumult keeps the heart tranquil

A reflective line notes that maintaining inner calm amid a tumultuous world demands true victory. It emphasizes steady courage and restraint against external pressures. The snippet frames peace of mind as a durable, hard earned gain.

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