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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 07, 1919

Page

3

Miss Stewart Dies at Home After Long Service as Family Matriarch

Matilda Stewart died suddenly yesterday at 12 25 PM at 615 North Marion avenue. The longtime housekeeper for her brothers J E and G M Stewart and guardian to younger siblings, she led a devoted home life and supported church work with First United Presbyterian. Private funeral Saturday at 2 PM conducted by Rev J M Wishart, burial in Finn Grove cemetery. Friends may view the casket Saturday morning at the home.

Matilda Stewart North Marion Avenue J. E G. M. Stewart Tillie Miss Stewart John Matilda (McCullough) Stewart Washington California First United Presbyterian Church North Marion Avenue J. M. Wishart Finn Grove Cemetery

William Horning Dies After Sudden Illness in Washington County

William Horning prominent Washington county farmer died at his South Iowa avenue home at 7 15 pm after a brief illness due to diabetes. Funeral services are Sunday at 2 20 pm at the Methodist home church conducted by Dr J A Glendinning. burial private but 1 5 pm Saturday viewing. Born Feb 6 1880 near Talleyrand Keokuk county, he married Lena Benz in 1899. Survived by two brothers Henry and Chris and sister Mrs Louisa Clingan. deceased siblings include Elder Mrs Herman Brinning and John Horning.

William Horning Iowa Avenue Althout J. A. Glendinning Methodist Church Mr. Horning Talleyrand Keokuk County Martin Mary (Blattner) Horning Seventy-six Washington County Lena Benz Washington Henry Chris Louisa Clingan Ollie Iowa Herman Brinning John Horning

Foley's Honey and Tar Praised for Cough Relief

FE B McDowel of Arlington Tennessee testifies that Foley's Honey and Tar cured his son's influenza cough in two days. The ad notes sales at Lemmon's Drug Store and presents the product as the best cough medicine tried.

Foley FE. B. McDowel Arlington Tenn Lemmon Advt

Merchant Hears Ad Phrase In Sale Pitch

A terse line notes a merchant appreciating a sales shout in an advertisement. The fragment hints at a seller acknowledging a customer or partner reacting to an ad. No dates or places are given. The text reads as a brief interaction within a marketplace context.

County official urges recording discharge papers for $60 bonus

Chairman J D Glasgow of the county home service department of the Red Cross asks discharged soldiers to register their discharge papers at the county recorder before applying for the $60 bonus. He details how to format the letter, the need to record the discharge, and where to send applications for Army Navy and Coast Guard. Papers returned with the check.

J. D. Glasgow County Home Service Department of the Red Cross Congress County Recorder Glasgow Court House War Department Lemon Building Washington D. C Army Bureau of Supplies and Accounts Navy Department Washington, D. C Navy Marine Corps Coast Guard Washington, D C

Fragmented Local Text Hints at Partial Readable Note

The readable fragment mentions a recent communication or update, but lacks clear details. It hints at reviewing newer material and confirms prior reads. No names, dates, places, or concrete actions are discernible from the fragment.

Call Issued For A Second Municipal Caucus

Fiends of Mayor Mauck form Citizens' Improvement party to hold caucus tonight at the old Methodist church and next Friday at the armory with a ticket to represent the party. Mauck will not be on tonight's slate, signaling a two ticket race and a fight on election day. The call urges all voters to attend and participate.

O. K. Mauck Citizens’ Improvement Party Mauck Washington Old Methodist Church Armory

Foley's Honey and Tar Ad for Cough Relief

A Bennett Wisconsin reader endorses Foley's Honey and Tar for colds and coughs. The ad notes it contains no opiates and provides prompt relief for coughs croup and whooping cough, with Lemmon's Drug Store handling gale distribution.

Bfaw Bennett, Wic Foley Gale Lemmon Advt

Fairview schoolhouse program and candy social announced

Announcements note a program and candy social at Fairview schoolhouse Jackson township Friday evening March 7 with a request for ladies to bring boxes. Vera Saforek teaches at 1613. A Fortnightly club joint Home Economies meeting is set at Mrs Warfel home Tuesday evening March 11 at 7 20. Fortnightly club. Baptist choir rehearsal tonight at the church at 7 30 prompt. all members urged to attend.

Fairview Jackson Township Vera Saforek

Fortnightly club study group meets with Mrs Ed McConahey

The child study department of the Fortnightly club will meet with Mrs Ed McConahey on Monday at 2 20 pm. Attendees should renew subscriptions to Mothers magazine and pay any outstanding dues.

Ed McConahey Mother's Magazine

Dr McGuire Family Ill Onboard Ship En Route Home

Captain Roy A. McGuire of Hospital Unit R is returning from France aboard the America. His Brighton family members are seriously ill with influenza and one child is dangerously sick. The Red Cross seeks to alert him on landing so he may obtain leave and hurry home. The America will dock at Newport News within a day or two due to New York congestion.

Roy A. McGuire France America Newport News Brighton Dr. McGuire J. D. Glasgow Red Cross Home Service Department Washington, D. C New York Virginia Red Cross Newport

Cut This Out It Is Worth Money Advertisement

Folk over the age of the ad offer a mail order trial package from Foley & Co. at 2855 Sheffield Ave Chicago including Foley's money and Tar Compound Foley Kidney Pills and Foley Cathartic Tablets for coughs colds and croup ad from Lemmon's Drug Store highlighting a mail return offer.

Foley & Co Sheffield Ave Chicago Foley Lemmon's Drug Store Advt

Il Saws Your Ad Merchant Message

Il sends a brief note to the merchant acknowledging the ad. The line reads I saw your ad.

Subscribing to Useful Magazines and Contact Details

Read the best magazines to stay current and save money by subscribing. Call 50 Red after 6 50 p m or write in care of the Journal for Nita Belle McKoon authorized representative assistance.

Nita Belle McKoon

Rail Finances Discussed by Anes and Meyer

Director General Anes and Eugene Meyer Jr of the War Finance Corporation studied financing railroads without government appropriation. They considered using the 517,000,000 fund as loans to railroads, repayable by government bonds on previous advances.

Washington Anes Eugene Meyer, Jr War Finance Corporation Finance Corporation

Gas Shipped to Europe by American Forces

In a report to General March Maj. Gen. William L. Sibert states the chemical warfare service shipped 5062 tons of gas or its equivalent to Europe. The material was loaded into shells and used by American Allied troops against the enemy, addressing claims that no American gas shells were fired.

Washington March T General March William L. Sibert Chemical Warfare Service Europe Sibert

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