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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 04, 1918

Page

3

Value of eight high school site lots set at 23900 dollars

Appraisers named by Miss Katherine Stichter reported the county school district should pay 23900 for eight lots planned for the new high school site. Six lots voted by residents total 18750 with two bordering Wells and Alexander appraised at 5250, including seven houses likely to be sold to offset costs.

Katherine Stiehter Wilson Christian Manse Anna E. Wells George Alexander John Davison M. Y. Wallace R. A. Means Wells Alexander Diemen A. J. Dawson Frank R. Sage W. A. Harper

Mrs. 8 C Small Endorses Foley Kidney Pills

Woman from Clayton New Mexico reports Foley Kidney Pills helped her backache rheumatic pains sore muscles and stiff joints thought to stem kidney trouble. She says the pills strengthen weak kidneys and banish sleep disturbance. Sold by J E Lemmon's Pharmacy.

New Cashier Named At Washington Bank In 1918 Change

Walter F. Wilson resigns after eight years as cashier due to ill health and will be succeeded by Harvey B. Young of Winfield State Bank. Young, son of current president John Alex Young, returns to his native city to take the post, bringing decades of banking experience and plans for a stable yet progressive future. The Washington National Bank shows deposits around two million with total footings near two and a half million as of March 1 1918.

Forest W. Wible Kalona Spruce Aviation Section Vancouver Washington Cloyce Horsey Walter Hotle Orrison Jones Iowa City Medical Advisory Board Walter F. Wilson Washington National Bank Harvey 8. Young Winfield State Bank John Alex Young Wilson Chicago Winfield The Times Mr. Young Young Federal Reserve System Charles ©. Cunningham Harvey &. Young Vernon A. Sigler Donald C. Bell Robert R. Noonan J. J. Fifer Lloyd Shalla Stella Palmer Cora Masson William A. Cook James A. Harwood

Five Washington teachers off duty amid vacancies and illness

Five teachers in Washington schools are off duty today worsening workloads. Principal Whitmer is away at Fremont with illness. Miss Latta is ill with appendicitis feared. Miss Lemley recovering from surgery. New substitutes and resignations affect staffing as students sell war thrift stamps and prepare for an early finish.

Washington R. G. Whitmer Fremont Katheryn Latta McKee Jeannett Lemley

Almost a Young Man Again Foley Kidney Pills Ad

A Norfolk Virginia reader reports relief after taking Foley Kidney Pills. The advertisement claims the pills strengthen weakened kidneys and cure sleep disturbing bladder ailments, backache, rheumatic pains, stiffness, and soreness. For sale by J E Lemmon's Pharmacy.

E. R. Whitehurst Norfolk J. E. Lemmon Adyvt

Little Princess at Fox Theatre Promises Heartfelt Drama

Mary Pickford stars in Aircraft picture The Little Princess at the Fox tonight and tomorrow afternoon and night. She plays Sara Crewe, a motherless girl separated from her father Captain Crewe of India after he leaves on a diamond venture. The story, from Frances Hodgson Burnett, follows her life at Miss Minchin's London boarding school and her compassionate, poignant adventures.

India Cross Mary Pickford the Fox Miss Pickford Bara Crewe Frances Hodgson Burnell Captain Crewe London East Sara Crewe Miss Minchin

Foley's Honey and Tar praised as best cough remedy

Mrs. W. H. Thornton of Little Rock credits Foley's Honey and Tar with saving her child from a severe croup attack. The ad touts it as the best remedy for coughs colds and other respiratory ailments and notes it is sold by Job Leimman’s Pharmacies.

W. H. Thornton Rick Ark Foley Job Leimman

Church Displays Large Flag in Patriotism Move

Lexington Methodist church unveils a 20 by 10 foot flag placed in the Dougherty Bros. store for display. Committee members Ol Patterson and Win Eyestone oversee preparations as the flag is sewn on both sides for visibility. A Graham show Saturday night features The Trail of the Lonesome Pine with a strong turnout. Matt and Jeff are slated to appear tomorrow. An aviation student from Ithaca, New York, honored for top grades, will return home for seven days then head to Dallas or Minneola for further air training.

Lexington Graham Lonesome Pine Matt Jeff Cer Ithica New Yor Dallas Texas Minneola Long Iseland

Local notices from Ainsworth and Cotter visitors in Washington

Mrs Chas Stearns of Ainsworth and Mrs B C Richards of Cotter are in Washington today along with Mr and Mrs Warren Parrow of Ainsworth. The note urges readers to read the Bulletins and hints at a local ad under Clark and Enelin with a kite tale.

Chas, Stearns of Ainsworth Washington B.C. Richards of Cotter Warren Parrow Clark & Enelin

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