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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 14, 1918

Page

4

Evening Journal Elder and Shannon Advertisement Terms

Classified notice lists subscription rates and payment terms for city carriers in Washington Iowa. Rates include weekly, monthly, and yearly options with advance and mail payments.

England Grants Six Million Voters In New Act

A new English act adds six million voters to the rolls and relaxes eligibility for men and women under varying ages to vote in the future. The piece notes scant public fuss and recalls militant suffrage and wartime debates before the decision.

England Germany Belgium France Russia Feministea Lngland Resent War Cdemocracy Fate

Women and War Echo Through Generations

The article urges recognition of women's patriotic roles in wartime, drawing parallels between mothers and sisters in past conflicts and those today. It argues that oppression harms both sexes and that human nature and justice demand equal respect for women’s contributions and rights.

Engeland

McCall enters race for Washington County treasurer

Harry McCall announces candidacy for the Republican nomination for county treasurer in Washington County, seeking voters support at the June primaries. He asks for favorable consideration from county voters.

Washington County Harry McCall

Candidate for Board of Supervisors Term Beginning January 1919

Declarant announces candidacy for member 3 of the board of supervisors for the term starting January 1919. Seeks Republican votes at the June primary in Washington. Grounded by AL Cocklin.

County Supervisor Candidate Seeks Term Beginning 1919

Samuel Anderson runs for re election to the County Board of Supervisors subject to Republican voters will at the June primaries.

County Board of Supervisors Samuel Anderson Washington County Board of Supervisors Stevens Hotle

McCleary Runs for Rep in 23rd District Republican Primary

Hugh H. McCleary announces candidacy for representative on the Republican ticket at the June primaries subject to voter will in the twenty third district.

Hugh H. McCleary

Stop Gorn Agony in Four Seconds

An advertisement extols Gets It as a relief for corn pains claiming it makes corns and calluses peel off painlessly in one piece. The text mentions a woman but provides no further context or outcome.

Lawrence & Co Chicago

Wendt to Run in Washington County Primary

Wendt will be a condition for representative on the Republican ticket at the June primary, subject to voters in Washington county. Robertson, W. G.

Washington County W. G. Robertson

Amusements Kerrigan Returns in Paralta Big Picture

Independent star J Warren Werrigan debuts in Paralta’s first big screen feature at the Fox Theatre with Capt Peter B Kyne’s A Man’s Man. The Arizona desert to Central America tale follows mining engineer John Stuart Webster as he protects a young woman and becomes entangled in a dramatic, adventurous romance.

J. Warren Werrigan Paralta Productions Paralta Cubis City Fox Theatre Onieht Capt Peter B. Kyne Capt Kyne Arizona Denver St. Louis New Orleans Sobrante John Stuart Webster Walter Tank Central America

Wet ticket wins Burlington election decisive primary

Burlington voters renominated Mayor James Bell on a wet platform by 579 votes over dry challenger G W Campbell and Louis Lou. Campbell’s anti bootlegging slate also fields two nominees including Alfred Wiesley for councilman, while Campbell plans to challenge Bell again in two weeks.

Burlington Durlington James Bell G. W. Campbell Dry Louis Lou Campbell Bell Old City Alfred Wiesley Department of Public Safety

German immigrant Albert Goetz rites held at Riverside

Funeral services for Albert Goetz were conducted Wednesday at St. Peters Church by Rev. Jacobsmeier. Born in Germany December 28, 1841 he died March 4 1918 near Riverside after a paralytic choke and a broken hip. He leaves a wife and four children Anna Grim of Chicago Mary Goetz of Des Moines Amelia Sud of Riverside and a son John who died young. Interment at Mt Olivet cemetery pallbearers listed. Laura Weinbacher die d at Mills home of her parents Tuesday afternoon.

Marcel Albert Goets Spears Ehurch Jacobsmeier Germany Riverside America Anna Grim Chicago Mary Goetz Des Moines George Sud Amelia John Goetz Mt. Olivet Joseph and Ewald Simon William Kreera Alert Schmidt Gov. Rothenburger Laura Weinblacher

Young Laura Wombacher Dies After Illness

The fourteen year old girl Laura Wombacher died after a years long fever from heart trouble. She was born near Riverside and lived in the area all her life as the second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ray Wombacher. She was mourned by seven siblings, her parents, and many friends. Funeral services will be held Friday morning at St Joseph's church.

Laura Riverside Ray Wombacher St Joseph’s Church

Hall's Catarrh Medicine Advertises Reward and Cure

One hundred dollars reward for any catarrh case cured by Hall's Catarrh Medicine. The remedy claims thirty five years of use, acts through the blood to clear mucous surfaces and expel illness from the blood. Consumers are urged to start now and send for testimonials. J Cheney & Co of Toledo, Ohio. Sold by druggists.

Hall Mall J. Cheney & CO Toledo, Ohio

Masonic Lodges Schedule Meetings in Washington Area

Washington Lodge No 26 A F and A M meets first Friday monthly. Cyrus Chapter No 13 Royal Arch Masons meets second Friday. Bethlehem Commandery No 45 Knights Templar meets third Friday. Washington Chapter No 95 Royal Bachelors Sleep? Visiting brothers welcome.

Washington Lodge A. FL A. M Ralph L. Bunce W. M

O. F. COVENANT LODGE MEETS TUESDAY EVENING

The O. F. Covenant Lodge No 101 meets every Tuesday at 7:30 in the I. O. F. hall on Iowa Avenue. Elmer McFadden is noble grand and KR. C. Keller is secretary. Visiting members are invited to attend.

A Romance of Old Wars and Seven Eclipses

A reflective piece notes seven solar and lunar eclipses in a year and suggests the era’s warfare and superstition were shaped by celestial portents, though contemporaries might not have linked them to events. The text weighs how such omens influenced men in ancient conflicts.

Stop Eczema with Lite Zemo from Your Drugstore

Quick relief promised for eczema dermatitis and related skin issues with Lite Zemo. The ad claims healing starts immediately upon application and an extra large bottle costs 1.60 with use for pimples tetter and other skin diseases. It touts Verne penetrating salve as a dependable treatment when others fail.

Train timetable corrections and daily departures listed

Rail schedule updates show corrected train numbers and times for eastbound and westbound services as of May 29, 1917. Details include arrivals and departures for Nos. 12 2 30 50 86 91 92 25 3 26 8 02 4 and other accommodations with daily operation except Sundays as noted by NDSAY Agent and J. E. Kun.

Wes W. E. Li

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Evening Journal Washington East Main Street Mutual NEW English Voters Abe Martin Board of Supervisors Republican Voters of AL Cocklin Eodtt Wendt Kerrigan WET Albert Ouchtz Wedanusbay Laura WO Laura Woermbacher Ray Wembacher Mills Sint Owen McGovern Phone 89 GSS C. J. Wilson C. Wilson Wilson & Wilson Lawyers Journal Washington, Iowa Morrison & Morrison T. A. Michels Charles A. Dewey Elcher & Livingston Law W. M. Keeley W. HL. Butterfield Special Collection Department Crail Iowa Physicians and Surgeons Irvin BE. Huston Lemley Washington, IA New York Overland-Burlington Overland Washington Co R. E. Schulty Proprietor Iowa Avenue D. D. D. Siernan Bros, Vieheer Urug Stere S. H. Bateman Blair A. Joan Droz, M. D Farmers & Mer. Bank Frank L. Wilson Shoe Store Austin Sutherland Auctioneer R. R J. W. Nickell Chiropractors M. H. Sartor Sartor & Sartor Chiropractors Square Klein Klothing Red Washington Southwest Corner J.D. Dayton Westchester, Iowa California And.ives H. W. Russel M. A ST. R. PI Athound Lo West Kas the Tle Lim Bunday Ndsay J. E. Kun Frank Rogers
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