Mrs Paul dies after illness a sudden heart failure
Eva Winter Paul, born May 28 1881, dies at home after weeks of critical illness. Her husband George H Paul and two sons Maurice and Dwight survive. She was a member of the First United Presbyterian church and PEO society in Washington and known for her devotion to family and faith. Funeral arrangements await Paul’s return from Florida.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George H. Par
Paul
Florida
Florence Porter
Oul
Mrs. Paul
Tallahasi
Washington
Howe
First Wited Presbyterian Church
Eva Winter
Wyman
Ainsworth
Keota
Geo.f H. Paul
Maurice
Dwight
Washington High School
Third and final Washington band concert March seven
The winter series ends with the Graham opera house concert on Thursday evening March 7. Attendees praise the prior two programs though turnout has been below expectations as the band supports the YMCA. Tickets are advised and attendance is encouraged.
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Graham Opera House
Washington
Infant son Geo H Paul Jr born January date dies after four days
Infant son Geo H Paul Jr died four days after birth to Mr and Mrs A Hunter of this city. Survived by three sisters and one brother including Mrs Baird of Ainsworth and T W Hunter. Community extends sympathy in their sad hour. Ad emphasizes Chamberlain's Tablets for digestion with a pharmacy ad from J E Lemmon's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. H. Paul, Jr
A. Hunter
J. Baird
Ainsworth
T. W. Hunter
North
Washington
Homer Stephen
Mary Hunter
J. E. Lemmon
Mary Harmon De Vries obituary at Delta Iowa
Mr and Mrs S Brewer report the death of Mary Harmon born October 8 1858 Hayesville Iowa died February 24 1918 at Delta Iowa daughter of Rev and Mrs Arthur Harmon married October 31 1914 to Jacob De Vries one daughter Hilda Genieve who died at two months survived by husband parents three sisters and two brothers
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S. Brewer
Mary Harmon
Hayesville
Iowa
Delta
Arthur Harmon
Jacob de Vries
Hilda Genieve
New Cigar Store Planned at McKenzie Grocery Site
A new cigar store will open in the rear of the McKenzie Windsor Grocery, run by 8 C Lair who moves from Canton with his family. They will live in the flat above the store as they settle in and await furniture arrival. Mrs Anderson sustains a fractured hip and is hospitalized. Major Laffer in France reports no word from Washington after arrival. Mrs Laffer and Capt Steck relay updates from France confirming arrival in a Michigan regiment.
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McKenzie Grocery
Windsor Grocery
C. Lair
Canton
Mannhardt Family Plans Fairfield Visit
Mrs. G. W. Mannhardt and her son Charles traveled to Fairfield this afternoon to spend Sunday at the home of her brother-in-law, Mr. A. Oliver, and his children.
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G. W. Mannhardt
Charles
Fairfield
Mr. A. Oliver
Canadian Soldier Addresses Red Cross Women In Rock Island
A Canadian sergeant who fought in Belgium and France spoke to Red Cross women at the workshop, sharing front line experiences and praising Allied efforts. The Welsh singers accompanied the talk and the event followed a Rotary meeting in Rock Island. The article also notes February births and prep for the next Liberty Loan starting April 6 with local and state campaign officials named.
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Red Cross
France
Billy Moore
Commercial Club
Sergeant Moore
Rock Island
Rotary Club
Rock Inland
Florms
Royal Welsh Singers
EB. A. St. Johns
Joseph Dixon Crucible Company
South Bend
Ind
Canadian Northwest
Belgium
No Man’s Land
Substitution complaint prompts store clerks warning
A reader recalls an incident at the county office where a man sought Chamberlain's Cough Kennedy but was misled by clerks substituting other products. The piece urges store proprietors to post substitutions clearly to preserve customer trust and support honest makers. sold by J. B. Lemmon's Pharmacy.
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Vreim
Giliad
Chloe
Youngs
Morrow County
Republican
Chamberlain
J. BE. Lemmon
Vpharmacy
Advet
Polish Wrestler Zbysiko and Stecher Draw at Madison Square Garden
A two hour catch as catch can wrestling match at Madison Square Garden ends in a draw between Wladek Zbysiko of Poland and Joe Stecher after last night’s bout in New York.
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New York
Wladek Zbysiko
Poland
Joe Stecher
Madison Square Garden
Early Odors and Ancient Perfume Origins
The text traces perfumery from biblical incense to Latin roots, notes on ancient uses of the still, and origins of aromas in natural gums like camphor myrrh and cinnamon across ancient civilizations.
Community Club and Church Meetings Listed for March
Local organizations announce a series of meetings and events for March including Women's Auxiliary at Washington County Hospital, Fortnightly Music and Evening Literature sections, Pleasant Plains Missionary Society, and Bible Department gatherings. A Red Cross lecture by Sergeant Moore and a private dance by Keating and Waggener are noted, with venue details and times.
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Women's Auxiliary
Washington County Hospital
Red Cross
Keating
Waggener
Shubert
The
County Hospital Auxiliary
Commercial Club
Sergeant Moore
Success Without Struggle
A reflective piece argues that all achievers endure hard work and perseverance. It emphasizes that half-hearted effort fails to meet standards and that real success comes only from sustained struggle on the path to triumph.
Pokus-Se Career in Diplomacy Noted as Stage Manager
Commentary cites Pokus-Se as fit for diplomacy, noting his past role as stage manager for an amateur dramatic club as per Life magazine.
Fragmented Notice Reflects Deaf and Demoralized Portrait
A damaged fragment describes a deaf and dejected person whose face lacks brightness and smile, suggesting burdens and wear from constant exposure to too much sight and sound. The text conveys weary sentiment and scattered reflections on resilience.
Seventh Grade Literary Societies Stage Biweekly Programs
At McKee grammar school the seventh and eighth grades organized literary societies. The seventh grade elected Paul Pathan as president with Francis Skipton secretary and a program committee including Smith Brookhart Marion MecLaughlin and Clarence Carria. Yesterday's program featured Paul Putnam's address piano solo by Keith Molesworth and other readings and performances.
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McKee Grammar School
Paul Pathan
Francis Skipton
Smith Brookhart
Marion MecLaughlin
Clarence Carria
Tow British Ship to Port
An Atlantic port reports a British steamer in distress during a March 2 4 period. The vessel sent a call for help and was towed to a government vessel off the coast of Nova Scotia after the line parted four times amid high seas. The crew fought the sea to secure the tow.
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Atlantic
Scotia
Fragmented plea for clarity leaves readers puzzled
A garbled text fragment asks for explicit details and warns of confusion amid cryptic phrasing. It mentions concealment, disappointment, and a need for clearer explanation without naming specific people or events.
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BRAVE
Wymar
Gongert
Iit
Glenn Laffer
Steck
Mr. Steck
John Hf. Steck
Lppress Red Cross
Billy Woorr
WEAP
Tath
Max
United States
England
Germany
Central Presbyterian Church
Clerk's Office
Jiao
Florence Alice Amlong
Cedar Township
Jaanita Bell
Kalona
Cloyla Lucille Collett
Claude Hewig Carson
Ains
Rosamond Chumuley
Ial
Christina Frances Cline
Lawrence Ira Davidson
Jackson Township
Kroger Duke Emry
Dutch Creek
Richard Eugene Fields
Reta May Ford
Riverside
Samuel William Green
Paul Eugene Griffith
Dutch Creek Township
Anna Belle Houseal
Has
Sam
Paul Edwin Will
Wellman
Sheridan
Lime Creek Township
Keith Hays
Martha Josephine Harvey
Emmerson Ben Jolly
Wash
Ington
Edward Jones
Crawfordsville
Florence Emma Koenig
Jackson Townslip
Leola
Mary l Abenguth
Riv
Jennesse Adel Moore
Helen Bernete’ Peterseim
Mary Alice Payne
Washington Township
Mildred Josephine Reynolds
Glenn LeRoy Rogers
Crawford Township
David Paul Shellabarger
Robert Vernon Swift
Hazel Bell Smith
Lois Martha Samson
Bernadette Francis Te Bockhurst
English River
Claude Eugene Tucker
Robert Earle Rohrer
Turnipseed
Ellis ‘Titterington
Oregon
Albert Howard Ward
Inez Margaret Waldschmidt
Frederick Clifford Williams
John Howard Wagner
Marion
Charles Wesley Walker
Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago
Marsh W. Bailey
C. M. Keck
Ralph W. Thompson
C. H. McNider
Woodworth Clum
Davenport
J. L. Edwards
Burlington
No. 11
Lee
Deg Moines
Louisa
Henry
Jefferson
Leo
Shelangouskie
K. Brown
Frank Flaherty
Uatalos
Rock Island Gang
Alex Delord
Will Helmick
Liecdté
Journal Office
Black
Pearl Button Co
Colenso Hotel
Jersey Milk
L. Mazer
S. Ltd
Philadelphia
Ltead
Journal
Thomas Simpson
Jersey
Sala
J. J. Tlumston
Ab Anderson
Pleasant Plains Missionary Society
Hannah Durst
A. M. EB
Bible Department of
the Fort
Frank Wilson
Rebekahs
Cecil Murdock
Noble Grand
Sergt
Washington Ltd
A. F
A. M
Sharp
Lex
F. M. Barnoske
W. M
INGS
Hoover
Alice Peterson
Mattha Mout
Durand Rosa
Barcarole
Helmle Eicher
Longfellow
Marion McLaughlin
Charley Piand
Flotilla Mar Bianche Crawford
Helen Relater
Eee
Ma Oe
City Hall
White Way Garage
Wisconsin
Farm Lands
Landology
Skidmore Land Co
Skidmore
Marinette
Wis
Apt
Dempsey Real Estate
Cook's Bakery
North Side
Var
F. J. Raymond
Blakesburg
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