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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1918
Page
3
A large Graham Theatre rally promotes wartime food conservation urging households to raise and conserve crops. Speakers including H. M. Eicher stress loyalty, wax critical on noncompliers, and outline plans for county gardens and a home demonstration agent.
A philosophical remark weighs the value of reason above current wishes. The writer argues reason should guide actions more than immediate impulses, urging disciplined thinking and measured judgment in decision making.
Washington County's only daily newspaper presents regional briefs, weather notes, and community updates for residents. Local events, school activities, and public notices shape the page with concise summaries and timely announcements.
T. J. Brerdo and Carl Hedges file petitions to run for school board seats next Monday. R. L. Coulter seeks treasurer. Charles W. Long will not seek another term citing time constraints. board regrets loss of his services during the new high school project.
The Pleasant Plains Missionary Society met at Mrs. Hannah Durst’s home with eleven attendees due to bad roads. The session included a productive business meeting and a social hour featuring Red Cross sewing and fancy work.Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Stewart hosted neighbors for a farewell gathering for Mr. and Mrs. Robert Reaney, who move to a nearby farm. The evening included music games and a four course dinner prepared by the hostess and daughters Dorothy and Lillie Brinning. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Robert Reaney Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Zeck and children and Misses Lillie and Mildred Brinning.
Notice states all pledges to the Army Y M C A are due and payable on or before April 1. It references IL White of the Partners & Merchants State Bank and F H McCleery as county chairman.
A reflection on virtue notes that true recompense comes from inner satisfaction rather than external pay. The idea elevates ethical action as its own reward, suggesting fulfillment arises from noble behavior itself.
The Ladies Aid of the M. E. Church holds a 2:30 PM Friday meeting to read committees and plan the year. The Presbyterian Choir changes date for a 7 PM Friday gathering. The Red Cross workshop runs 7 PM to 9 PM tonight before the band concert. The Ladies Aid of First United Presbyterian meets with Mrs D J Ross at 2:30 PM for regular gathering and social hour.
The Afternoon Bridge club meets Friday evening with Mrs J L H Wallace 1713 The Young Women's Missionary society holds its annual business meeting and officer election Thursday evening with Miss Ella Gordon Covered dish supper at 6 30 p m The Ladies of the Baptist church host a reception Friday afternoon 2 to 5 in the church parlors in honor of the new pastor's wife Mrs Regan St Patricks entertainment Thursday night at African M E church 5 30 p m under presiding elder's girls Mrs Geneva Murray president All welcome A O U W hall hosts joint carpenters plumbers painters meeting this evening March 7 1918 at 7 o'clock sharp Carpenter Local 1398 holds regular meeting after the joint session
Members meet at 2 20 P M Saturday with Mrs Carl Roberts and note a change of meeting place at 1812 Street.
Members of the J G White post G A R are asked to meet at the hall tomorrow afternoon at 1 30 to attend the funeral of the late Nelson Payne. M Stinson post commander.
Netce AI WLRO members asked to attend the services for Nam Payne an old soldier. Col Till’s Company will conduct the G A R funeral rites at 2:00 p m Friday at Miller chapel.
In Mt Giliad Ohio the editor recalls a man seeking Chamberlains Cough Remedy. He tested clerks who substituted other labels, prompting the paper to urge stores to post substitutions. The piece notes customer trust and fairness to makers and is advertised by J E Lemmon's Pharmacy.
Matt and Jeff the Bud Fisher characters visited Washington for an evening performance along with Dorothy Story and Frank McCullough who starred in leading roles. The show drew laughs and pleased the audience though other acts were not outstanding. Dorothy impressed with a sweet voice and presence while Frank sang and acted. Mop at Brighton train 2 34 by last afternoon train on Rock Island will stop daily to pick up and drop passengers, improving convenience.
Mrs. Milt Denison reports her son Charles Denison now holds the rank of sergeant in the medical department of the regular army stationed at Camp Funston Kansas. He notes a promotion from first class private and says he has been doing special work and is highly rated amid his advancement.
A telegram from A W Taylor of Fairfield confirms Unit A hospital unit formed in southeastern Iowa by J F Clarke has landed abroad, presumably in France, with all members reportedly well. Agnes Swift of Washington joins as a nurse, arriving in New York before sailing to join the force in Europe.
A London opinion piece argues that Havana Cuba actually surpasses London as the world’s greatest club city. It notes He Vane clubs are large and powerful with a 45,000 member figure and that 350 000 population yields a high club-to-population proportion, exceeding any other city.
A reflective note on virtue where recompense comes to those who act righteously without seeking recognition or reward. It emphasizes integrity and quiet service as the true payoff in life.
A short item from Montclair New Jersey notes a local effort encouraging residents to improve health by breathing exercises at home. Community organizers promote simple routines as free wellness activities.
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