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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1919
Page
5
Local Haskins notes major community changes and departures
Kalona residents report several moves and new jobs including C BP Duncan starting at Eclipse Lumber Co in Austin Minnesota. John Sands and Johnny Fisher prepare to relocate near Dunbar Wisconsin. Teachers change at the Has kins school and families adjust housing as several residents move away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean
John Duncan
John Sands
Johnny Fisher
Dunbar
Wis
Haskins
John Stafford
Washington
J.C. Mathers
Geo. Ebner
Thomas Harding
Roy Warner
Duncan
Stockmans
Mt. Pleasant
Mathers
Albert Wehr
Roberts
Central City
Mary Boyd
Mr. Fisher
Crawfordsville News Roundup March 1
Mrs B F J Davison visited Washington yesterday. Ivan Marsh of Monmouth returned home after visiting the Alfred Nash home. M C Delong and L L Neisswarner from Washington visited town yesterday. A school back blew over north of John Lee's but no injuries occurred. Rural carriers could cover only part of routes. one carrier broke a wheel. Missionary Society of the Methodist church met at Mrs Strain's Thursday. papers were read by Mrs Huston, Mrs Wooeburn and Mrs Gardner. the Recessional was sung.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crawfordsville
BF. J. Davison
Washington
Ivan Marsh
Monmouth
Alfred Nash
M. C. Delong
L. L. Neiswarner
John Lee
the Missionary Society of the Methodist Church
MM. Strain
W, Huston
Wooeburn
Gardner
Entertainment Evening Delights Audiences Across Town
A warm evening of performances drew appreciative crowds who enjoyed music and comedy. Local artists showcased talent at the community venue, delivering a lively show that left attendees smiling and planning future visits.
Ed Feitchmeir prepares move to California and local departures
Ainsworth notices Ed Feitchmeir loading his car for shipment to California as his family plans to join him after visits to Minor and Wisconsin. Mrs. Feitchmeir and Mrs. Grimes depart for Columbus Junction, B F Schneider becomes manager of Farmers' Co operative Store, Rev Field returns from Ottumwa, and several local families announce moves and farewell wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ainsworth
Ed Feitchmeir
California
B. F. Schneider
Richland
Farmers’ Co-operative
F. R. Grimes
Schneider
Field
Ottumwa
Myrtle
Angie Ross
Lewis Evans
Mt. Pleasant
Miss Carrie
Mr. Evans
Kittie
Wyman
Mount Pleasant
Local Notes From Brighton and Area
Brighten community updates include visits and moves. Lester Kientz and wife return from Chicago, Della Neal visits Miss Mary Wrecoff, Tom Brady and family relocate to Washington for work, and R C Bartlett will move into the Brady house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brighton
Lester Kientz
Chicago
Della Neal
Washington
Mary Wrecoff
Tom Brady
Brady
Warren Cash
R. C. Bartlett
D. W. Weber
Bessie Clancy
Bussey
Rex Brier
Wm. Waitman
Wayland
Charles Riley
Guy Lundin
San Antonio
Texas
Aviation Service
Lewis Lamansky
Sergt
Otto Lamansky
New York
George Washington
Brighton High School
Jessie Nichols
Burlington
Mrs. Hill
Ralph Nichols
Ralph Tracy
Ames
Real Bolsheviki riots at Fairfield flare in public square
At Fairfield on March 1 a drunken group caused havoc in the public square overturning objects and fighting. They damaged Barton barber shop Allender meat market Erickson's restaurant and were arrested by Night Officer Fry Copeland and Sheriff Harris. Emmett Peacock and Fred Conner jailed for intoxication. E Whits fined after whiskey found in bag.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairfield
Barton
Emmett Peacock
Allender
Erickson
Fry Copeland
Harris
Fred Conner
Eailly
E. Whits
Burlington
D. B. Wilson
2,800 Divorces in New York Are Prevented
The Legal Aid Society of New York reports in 1918 it prevented 2,800 or more divorces through counsel. The annual figures show 3,053 applications for divorce, annulment, or separation, with only four percent going to court and the rest settled by common sense advice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
N. Y
Legal Aid Society of
Charles FE. Hughes
Peace Conference Asked To Reform World Calendar
Paris on March 1 reports the peace conference may be urged to standardize the calendar. The French Academy of Sciences backs a 13 month year of 28 days each with holidays on year end days, while a second proposal uses four quarters with mixed 31 and 20 day months, to align weekdays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
French Academy of Sciences
N. Deslandres
Mendon
Christ
Russia
Balkans
Soldiers Welcome Home In Columbus Junction Banquet
Columbus Junction hosts a welcome for returning soldiers and sailors, with 35 men in army uniforms at a Methodist church banquet and high school auditorium program. Mayor Cavin and Private Pete Worthman share remarks about France service and hospital experiences, amid music by a local orchestra and glee club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus Junction
Methodist Church
Methodist Episcopal
Women’s Relief Corps
Misa Walker
J. M. Marshall
O. N. Cavin
Casson
Pete” Worthman
Cranston
Worthman
France
Glee Club
F. M. Mossberry
J. R. Smith
Boyd Johnson
Columbus City
G. W. Weber
Iowa fifth in sales of thrift stamps in 1918
The 1918 report shows Iowa sold about 36.6 million dollars in thrift and war savings stamps, averaging 15.13 per capita. December boosted Iowa to fifth nationally, just 19 cents per capita behind Oregon. Nebraska leads per capita. Ohio and South Dakota follow. total U.S. sales exceed 1.015 billion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
War Savings Committee
Iowa
United States
Nebraska
Ohio
South Dakota
District of Columbia
Oregon
One Woman thrills at Fox Theatre with brutal on stage fight
Amusements page notes a tense scene in The One Woman presented by Select Pictures at the Fox Theatre. Herschal Mayall and Lawson Butt deliver a powerful staged fight blending brute force with motive, with playful backstage lore of secret boxing studies and dual training before filming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fox Theatre
Northland
Herschal Mayall
Lawson Butt
Mayall
Butt
England
Carmen
Klondike
Los Angeles
Coxen
Returned Home To Surprise Mother Ends In Tragedy
Private John Reynolds returns to Muscatine to surprise his mother at 301 Brook Street but learns she had died a month before. He had served in Camp Dodge and in France with the Thirty-fourth Infantry, later transferring to a casual company after illness. He resumes duties as a soldier after the shock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine
John Reynolds
Thirty-fourth Infantry
Alvina Reynolds
Camp Dodge
John
France
Mother
St. Mihiel
Ras
United States
Hoboken
Altho
Mather
Frank Reynolds
301 Brook Street
Lover's Leap Bridge Falls Over Ravine in Columbus
The Lover's Leap cable footbridge between Third and Fourth streets collapsed Saturday, plunging into a deep ravine. Two of George Tisor's sons escaped unharmed though shaken, as the 160 foot long structure broke at the east end and snagged on trees. Residents urge a cheaper footbridge to connect Third and Fourth streets near the Methodist church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Lover’s Leap
George Tisor
Fourth Street
Third
Fourth
IOWA METHODISTS TO MEET IN DES MOINES MARCH
Des Moines hosts a centenary convention of Iowa Methodist Episcopal churches March 6 and 7. Leading denomination figures will speak on humanitarian work during reconstruction. A budget of 105000000 supports social service efforts, marking the church’s 1900 founding anniversary. Delegates from all Iowa churches will attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Methodist Episcopal Churches
Iowa
Methodist Missions
A. E. Slothower
Soldiers Sign With Auditor Law Cleared For Passage
Returned soldiers will register with the county auditor to keep records straight for future reference. The measure, approved by the lower house, will become law with the governor's signature to provide an official discharge record even if papers were lost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tetire General Assembly
Senate
Creston to Build Six Story Fireproof Hotel
Creston residents bought stock for a new six story fireproof hotel at a mass meeting in the Elks club. Over 100000 dollars of stock was sold in one hour fifteen minutes with 160 subscriptions as locals funded the project. Dr. J W Reynolds led the meeting and the vote approved immediate construction by local investors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Creston
Mar
Elks Club
Committee of Representative Business Men
J. W. Reynolds
Zoological Notes and a Woman Afraid of a Mouse
A Cincinnati Enquirer quip notes the irony of a woman described as a perfect cat yet terrified of a mouse. The fragment hints at a lighthearted column snippet about animal behavior and human quirks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati Enquirer
Can I Be Cured Says the Sufferer
An advice piece urges readers not to despair and to protect the kidneys as they filter poisons. It promotes GOLD MEDAL Haarlem Old Capsules claiming rapid relief from kidney and bladder troubles and promises money back if no help, urging buyers to look for the name on every box.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haarlem
More Pay for Railroad Workers Reported in Draft Proposal
Washington March 1 The director general of railroads W D Hines will confer with leaders of four railroad brotherhoods on a final draft to raise wages for about 2 000 000 railroad employees This draft follows prior talks with chiefs W G Lee W S Stone A B Garretson and Timothy Shea The government has not decided on higher pay but may act after tomorrow's meetings The increase will be far smaller than the 235 000 000 granted last May and will cover workers at various monthly earnings levels with a mix of percentage raises and hourly adjustments
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
W. D. Hines
Mr. Hines
Brotherhood
W. G. Lee
W. S. Stone
A. B. Garretson
Timothy Shea
Prevention Over Cure Cited As Cost Saver
The text argues prevention is cheaper than cure and that preventing disease or loss saves more than treating it after it occurs. It frames prevention as more economical and effective than remediation.
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Ington
Haskine
Junction
All
Lover's Leap Bridge
Junction Falls
Iowa Methodists
Hines
Pau Patter
America
Mannhardi Bros
Washington, Lowa
Ttery Service
Encyclopaedia Britannica
Continent
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