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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1918
Page
3
Washington county readers weigh the claim of a German 70 mile range gun with experts noting the physics, possible muzzle velocity, and the impracticality of transporting or bracing a weapon of such size.
A Clayton New Mexico reader Mrs S C Small testifies Foley Kidney Pills helped her backache rheumatic pains and sore muscles. The pills strengthen weak kidneys and banish sleep-disturbing bladder problems. Available at J F Lemmon's Pharmacy.
A historical note lists fruits and crops cultivated for over 4,000 years including almond apple apricot banana bean cabbage cucumber date eggplant fig grape olive onion peach pear quince rice sorghum turnip watermelon and wheat.
A concise note reflects Marcus Aurelius on how virtue shows in a person’s appearance. It links inner sincerity with outward countenance, arguing character cannot be hidden by disguise or falsehood.
Thirteen registered white men from Class 1 in Washington county are selected for two months of special training at the University of New York to serve as aviation engine mechanics in aerial squadrons. They must have at least an eighth grade education. Enlistments close March 29. unenlisted men may be drafted.
Frank Galloway told First United Presbyterian church attendees that U S soldiers are honorable, trustworthy men with moral conduct improving at army camps. He cited his Camp Cody visits and praised Camp Cody staffer Dad Wilson, noting strong religious programs and high church membership among troops.
If you saw a child on a railroad track you would remove the danger. When a child is coughing it is your duty to save from severe consequences. Foley's Honey and Tar relieves coughs colds croup and whooping cough. No opiates. For sale by J E Lemmon's Pharmacy.
Announcements include H B Keating private dance at Phoenix hall on Tuesday evening March 26 with music by Shuberts. Priscilla club meet Tuesday afternoon with Mrs T J Berdo and Mrs Swaine Beatty hosting Lexington Red Cross workers March 27 all day. S S club hosted by Mrs Mayme Birney Thursday at 2 pm. Fortnightly club Current Events department meets Tuesday evening with Mrs Frank Wilson election of officers. Just Us club meets Wednesday afternoon with Mrs C I Carbaugh 02 North Marion Avenue. Presbyterian Choir practice 7:50 Tuesday and Thursday evenings with a fall orchestra. ladies chorus meet at 7.
Mes. Wilson hosts Mothers club on Wednesday at 2 20 at her home one mile south of town. Ladies meet at Mrs A B Schmoeller’s home at 2 00. Cedar Township Kultters gather Thursday the 28th for garment making with Mrs Newt Benson. Methodist Young Women Missionary society postpones tonight’s meeting and will convene tomorrow evening with Mrs W D Weidner on West Madison street.
Local daily notes key events and notices from Washington County communities. Readers are briefed on scheduled meetings, public announcements, and notable happenings across the region.
R. R. Whitehurst of Norfolk Virginia writes of relief after using Foley Kidney Pills. The ad claims the pills strengthen and heal weakened kidneys and stop sleep disturbances and backache with benefits for rheumatic pains. Sold by J E Lemmon's Pharmacy.
Tomorrow is the final day to donate clothing for Belgium and northern France. The Red Cross committee will staff a drop room opposite Graham theatre all day. Hundreds of items arrived including 1,710 articles from Brighton and two Ford loads from Clay.
An American prisoner said Germans planned no offensive here and asked to be left alone. Reports from the front say British victory awaited. American troops were active, shooting many enemies who fell back into their trenches.
An official dispatch quotes Emperor William announcing victory in major battles at Monehy Cambrai St Quentin and La Fere. Field Marshal von Hindenburg comments on the initial success as the offensive proceeds on schedule.
Discussion on valuing skilled labor and earning fair compensation. The speaker argues that true good work arises from love of craft and its money value, and that compensation is a natural reward rather than mercy. The text emphasizes that in an era of high demand for skilled workers, those who excel will find justified pay.
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