Red Cross Buys Rotary Cutting Machine For War Efforts
The Red Cross, aided by three local lodges, purchases an Eastman Electrical Rotary cutter from Buffalo makers via the Iowa Gas and Electric company. H. F. Darbyshire cuts the price to 150 dollars. Mrs. J. B. Crail influenced the project, boosting output of garments and dressings fifteen to twenty times. The machine will remain with the Red Cross during the war and be donated to Washington County Hospital afterward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masons
K. Pie
The
Odd Fellows
Red Cross
Buffalo
N. Y
Iowa Gas & Electric Company
H. F
Friends of the Red Cross
Washington County Hospital
Fifteen Teams to Make Garden Drive
Keen interest in Washington summers war garden campaign as fifteen survey teams of sixty people prepare to map gardens. Forty five are high school students with an older supervisor each. Teams will survey garden ownership demand and plot rental offers across the town. names of surveyors and territory assignments to be announced tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Notice on paper drive by Presbyterian church committee
The church committee plans a paper drive on March 28 and urges residents to prepare bundles with strong cord. Rural donors should leave papers at the church prior to shipping, while town residents may place theirs out the day of shipping for pickup. If canvassers miss you, notify the committee for collection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
Smouse Donates Red Cross Room for Belgium Relief
Winfield Smouse has donated a room on East Washington Street to the Red Cross for the reception of clothing gifts for the destitute in Belgium and northern France. A volunteer committee will staff the room, which operates a public phone line 552, with gifts and assistance expected to expand across the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winfield Smouse
Red Cross
East Washington Street
Belgium
France
Smouse
D. W. Harvey
HW. OM. Bicher
J. A. Y. Ashby
LH Wallace
H. W. Russel
Graham Theatre
Association Meeting at City Hall March 21 1918
Notice calls all members to attend the meeting at City Hall on Thursday evening March 21 1918 at 7 30 o clock with State Commander Barnes present to discuss important matters. Open to prospective members. officials O K Mauck Captain and J Kellogg Secretary invite attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barnes
Chamberlains Cough Remedy Stands The Test Of Time
Fashions in medicines change but Chamberlains Cough Remedy remains popular. For over forty years it has gained favor and is used across generations. When a cold or cough appears, try this trusted remedy available at Lemmon's Pharmacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
J. EB. Lemmon
Advt
Dressmaking Parlor Opens and Club Announcements
Mrs. Fred L. Mannhardt opens a dressmaking parlor at 526 West Second Street offering suits coats dresses skirts and all sewing. Royal Neighbors meet Tuesday in Woodman hall and the Navajo club meets Wednesday with Mrs. John McCall bring thimbles and needles. Pythian Circle and Mystic Workers plan midweek meetings. Presbyterian Choir practices cantata with soloists at 7. The Kolah Club postpones to Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred L. Mannhardt
West Second Street
Advi
Navajo Club
John McCall
Vimes Club
Old Soldier of Nineteenth Iowa Dies in Keota
Andrew McCamphbell of Company C died in Keota last Friday March 15 and was buried there Sunday. This brings to six the deaths in three months from the company, including Capt. John H. Gray Gordon PD. Collins Addison P. Randall C. Anderson and William A. Wallace. The old comrades are fast passing away.
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Andrew McCamphbell
Company C
Iowa
Keota
Mare
John 8. Gray
Gordon PD. Collins
Burr Oak
Kan
Addison P. Randall
Fairfield
Nebr
Bb. C. Anderson
California
William A. Wallace
Atchison
Capt Frank Critz of Riverside Dies After Illness
Capt Frank Critz a longtime Riverside banker and former county treasurer died at his Riverside home this morning from dropsy at age 78. He served in the Civil War, later led the Riverside Savings Bank as president and was a prominent county citizen. Funeral services are set for Thursday at St Marys Church Riverside with burial in Riverside Cemetery.
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Frank Critz
Washington County
Citizens Savings Bank of
Riverside
Charles H. Critz
Washington
Iiverside
Critz
St. Mary's Catholic Church
Riverside Cemetery
France
Angot
Alsace
America
West Point
Lee County
Iowa
Richmond
Nathan Littler
Iowa City
Gritz
Mary Dunkel
Albert Critz
Muscatine
C. C. Hahn
Cedar Rapids
Eda Critz
Clara
Helen Fetweis
Stella Critz
Leo Critz
Robert Heitzman
Fred Wieland
Thirtieth Iowa Infantry
Washington, D. C
Woods
Sierman
Cuptain Critz
Riverside Savings Bank
Cangel Volunteer Induction In Army Changes Sped Up
Exemption board announces a major shift in army induction rules with lists closed for voluntary enlistments though individual requests to enlist may still be granted if vacancies exist. April or May will see the next quota call, with farm work exemptions and navy or marine corps options noted. B Taylor of Ainsworth, newly inducted, departs for Fort Riley to join the medical department.
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Exemption Board
Washington County
Navy
Marine Corps
Draft Board
B. Taylor
Ainsworth
Fort Riley
Texas
Chamberlains Tablets Ad Highlight
An advertisement touts Chamberlains Tablets as a splendid remedy for stomach troubles biliousness and constipation. It claims growing popularity and ease of use and urges readers to try it, noting J E Lemmon's Pharmacy as the seller.
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J. E. Lemmon
Advt
Washington Rifle Club Annual Meeting Held at Commercial Club
The Washington Rifle club will hold its annual meeting in the Commercial club room at 8 00 pm on Thursday March 21 1918 All members are urged to attend Edmund OD Morrison president 2812
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Rifle Club
Washington Rifle Club
Commercial Club
Edmund OD. Morrison
Insurance Man Describes Friend’s Recovery From Gall Bladder Trouble
An insurance man recounts a friend’s recovery after gall bladder issues and gas. Doctors diagnosed the ailment as requiring an operation, but a year of Mayr’s Wonderful Remedy allowed him to eat anything. The remedy claims to clear intestinal mucus and reduce inflammation. Sold via Lemmon’s Pharmacy with a money back guarantee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mayr
Lemmon
Washington Iowa City Council adopts street opening resolution
The Washington Iowa city council resolves to open dedicate and improve a street from William Perry Wells Park to South Iowa Avenue. It designates Lots Three and Twelve in Blocks Twelve and Thirteen in J H Wilson’s addition as suitable for the street and authorizes the city solicitor to acquire the land by grant or condemnation if needed within five days. If an agreement is reached with landowners it will be reported for approval. Mayor and city clerk attest this 18th day of March 1918.
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Washington
Iowa
William Perry Wells
Iowa Avenue
J. H. Wilson
South Washington
O. K. Mauck
Washington Iowa vacates alley for high school site
Ordinance number 126 vacates part of the alley in Block Four East Washington to be conveyed to the Independent School District of Washington for use as part of a high school site. The mayor is authorized to execute the deed. Effective after passage and publication. Signed March 18, 1918 by Mayor Rellong.
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East
Washington
City of
Independent School District of
Iowa
State of
O. K. Mauck
Washington County Daily News Brief
Washington County's sole daily reports a compact city desk item noting local developments and public notices. The brief mentions ongoing municipal matters and community updates shaping the day's affairs.
City Night Marshal and Fire Department pay ordinance
Washington Iowa council amends Ordinance 123 to set monthly pay for City Night Marshal at 77 dollars with half funded by the Fire Fund. The Fire Chief earns 100 dollars yearly, Assistant Chief 77 dollars monthly, and Fire Department Secretary 25 dollars yearly. Firemen receive 1 dollar per call up to one hour, 50 cents per additional hour, and 50 cents for false alarms. other rules apply for alarm responses and headquarters time. Effective on passage, March 18, 1918.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City of Washington
Iowa
Washington
Fire Department
Pire Department
C. K. Mauck
Flying fish behavior described in fragment
A fragment describes flying fish lifting from the water using its long fins to glide through air, staying aloft until drying, then dropping back into the sea. The text references fins rather than wings and notes the fish supports itself briefly in air.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ue Sea
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Frank L. Wilson & Co
South
Frank Flaherty
F. J. Dutler
North
Shot Gun Association
J. Kellogg
Woodman Hall
Kolah Club
Elsie Jackson
Mystic Workers of the World
Pythian Circle
C. J. Wilson
Lowa
Cangel
ARMY
Ladies’ Aid Society
M. FE
Edith Henderson
Alaska
Ohio
Warren Cash Grocery
Riley Miller
Journal
J. W. Enslin
Clark & Enslin
G. W. Stewart
J. . Gallagher
Timothy Seed
R. G. Vincent
Timothy Day
C. R. Shafer
Mrs. Little Bible
R. R
Overland Washington Co
Ed Miller
A. A. Berry
J. D. Martin
Patton and McElhinney’s
Missouri
J. H. Warren
C. H. Wolfe
R 3
Oscar Jugenheimer
Timothy
W. K. Gammon
Hallsville
K. L. Daugherty
Nat. Bank Bidg
Columbia
C. A. Reeves
Rellong
Furning Journal
J. Kellog
Crail’s
W. A. Wilson
L. D. Robinson
N. Ave. D
East Seventh St
Wisconsin
Landology
Skidmore Land Co
Skidmore Bidg
Marinette
Wis
Kapt
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