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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1918
Page
5
An established Washington Iowa store marks a seven day rug sale with a 30 day money back guarantee. Customers may return any rug purchased during the sale for a full refund with no questions. The retailer has operated for 35 years in Washington.
High School Notes reports onsite interclass basketball games this week with finals Monday evening and admission ten cents. Keota girls vs hi girls slated for Friday. football schedule for next fall by Mr. Whitmer includes six home games and strong outlook. Lowell program by the literary society features sketches, readings, and a Philomatheon medley, with Miss Poolittle visiting and describing the school clock tale.
The Thursday evening lesson titled For Yourself and Others opened with the scripture It is more blessed to give than to receive. Louise Livingston led the class in three parts on self improvement Educate ourselves seize opportunities and be good Christians. Vianna Sutton contributed a piano solo for the girls.
The high school received two silk flags from teachers for the auditorium and room D. Students are grateful and the flags are described as lovely. Mrs. Whitmer taught general science Thursday and Friday. U S History students study the Civil War. Virgil is noted for athletics and Latin seniors read his athletic contest description What is the purpose of a wink.
The Iowa Fuel Administration urges March 18 to 23 as Cut Wood for Fuel Week to conserve coal. Local committees should run publicity campaigns, collect pledge cards binding farmers to use wood for fuel through April 1, 1919, host wood cutting bees, and mobilize municipal crews to harvest wood for next winter.
The report by Mr. Fedderson is due to the state by March 16 and must be complete. A Farm Bureau order has arranged 852 bushels of Marquis spring wheat to be sown this spring, with a carload shipment en route and expected soon. Read The Evening Journal.
The Journal Farm Department reports a dairy meeting held near Kalona with M. H. Federsen G. M. Lambert and J. P. Eves leading. Eddie Steil and Paul Crowley will attend this evening replacing earlier speakers. The session begins at 8 p.m. in the Commercial Club rooms and welcomes all cow enthusiasts. Seed corn census takers should attend.
A patient credits a physician warning with a miraculous turn after using Mayr's Wonderful Remedy. The ad claims the preparation removes catarrhal mucus from the intestinal tract and soothes inflammation causing stomach liver and intestinal ailments including appendicitis. One dose supposedly proves efficacy with money back guarantee from Lemmon's Pharmacy Ady.
A 25 cent teething lotion claims to ease gum pain and reduce slobber fussiness and crying. Parents are advised to apply it with a finger and rub frequently, noting it is safe if swallowed and prepared by a famous baby specialist.
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