Financial Statement of Washington Iowa City for Year 1918
City of Washington Iowa presents the 1918 financial statement with funds including Sewer Library Park and Sanitary District. It shows balances collected from county treasurer and local sources, warrants paid during the year, uncollected water rents and meter repairs, and city bonded indebtedness as of April 1 1918 with levy details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Iowa
Frank Stewart
Sanitary District Fund
Kellogg
St Clair Lewis Ee
Vinton
Shields & Son
Pease
S. J. Kelleg
Wm. Blair & Son
Ed Knapp
American Pearl Butter Co
Tarvia
Joe Link
Erro Shields & Son
Schilling
SCP
Aeeesese Speseseoes Caevivsee
Balanes Rae
County Treasures
Anniversary party for The American Maids at Coffy home
The American Maids celebrated their ninth wedding anniversary at Mr. and Mrs. I F Coffy on April 22 with a program of music and readings followed by Hooverized lunch. Guests left with souvenir spoons as remembrances amid lilies and carnations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. F. Coffy
Dominican Republic Population and Area Compared to Neighbors
The Dominican Republic covers about 20 000 square miles, larger than Belgium the Netherlands Denmark Switzerland or Turkey in Europe, and bigger than the combined states of Massachusetts Connecticut Delaware and Rhode Island. Population is about 5 100 000 with roughly 35 per square mile. Haiti to the west has about 200 square miles and Puerto Rico exceeds 500. Much of the fertile land remains virgin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dominican Republic
Belgium
Netherlands
Denmark
Switzerland
Turkey
Europe
Massachusetts
Connecticut
Delaware
Rhode Island
Haiti
Porto Rico
Mullen Stalks for Funerals and Folk Remedies
The mullein has served as a funeral torch in Roman times and as a candle wick in the aygule ages. It is said to have medicinal virtues for both people and animals, with dried leaves smoked and tea drunk for colds. In England its healing reputation for cattle diseases earned the name bullock's lungwort.
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England
Saven Off Sermon on Sleep Talk by Married Man
Indianapolis Star notes a married man who talks in his sleep reveals words his wife cannot understand. The lighthearted item highlights the humor of domestic life and the oddities of sleep speech.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis Star
Remedial Advice in a Family Quarrel
A mother says her child should not bother her after swallowing a fish bone. The girl Florence, aged Rye, retorts with a sharp question asking why the mother should go outside. The exchange shows domestic tension over illness and attention.
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Florence
Dr Edwards Olive Tablets Offer Harmless Calomel Substitute
Thousands have discovered Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a mild laxative and liver corrector. They claim to be a safe substitute for calomel, with no teeth damage or harsh after effects, helping headaches and dull feelings by easing constipation and liver sluggishness. Available in 10c and 25c boxes at druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Edwards
Army & Navy
Prayer for the Soldiers from Washington Iowa
A memorial note written by Miss Merle Applegate to honor men who departed for Camp Dodge in April 1918. The verse asks readers to send cheerful letters and prayers for the soldiers, urging God to watch over the boys everywhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary McKelvey
Villisea
Iowa
J. Mo Mackrill
St. Joseph
Washington
Camp Dodge
Merle Applegate
R. R
Literary Figures Vie With Age In Notable Careers
The piece notes elderly literary figures continuing work into their eighties. It highlights Amelia Josephine Barr who published a novel at eighty five and lists others such as Charles W Eliot J re Burroughs Henry Watterson Alden Howells Abbott Cable and George W Cable aged in the seventies or early eighties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amelia Josephine Barr
Charles W. Eliot
Jot Burroughs
Col. Trenry Watterson
Henry Ills Alden
William Dean Howells
Lyman Abbott
George W. Cable
Care for a Wet Wrist Watch
When a wrist watch gets wet splash, drop it into kerosene immediately. Remove and dry in a closed closet to prevent dust intrusion.
Auctioneer Sees Hudson Juggle Four Deals
Hudson jokes about being betrothed to four women as Judson quips the god of love has fired a machine gun at him in a brisk exchange from a colorful town rivalry scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hudson
Judson
Vinol touted as cure for bronchitis in Massachusetts ad
Mrs. P. B. Thayer of West Somerville reports severe bronchitis with cough loss of appetite and energy. Vinol claimed to restore appetite stop cough and rebuild strength. The Sherman Bros. Druggists advertise Vinol as a constitutional cod liver and iron remedy with formula on every bottle and available nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Somerville
Mass
Vinci
P. B. Thayer
Sherman Bros. Druggists
Washington
Also Mentioned on This Page
Financial Statement
Water Fund
Light Fund
Geo. M. Betchel & Co
Ewe Ee
Orn
Jeg
Flolllso
O. K. Mauck
Squire Kyle
S Kellogg Ore
Jas. Stevenson Eee
SIS
Chas. A. Dieman & Company
Cedar Rapids
R. W. Thompson
D. J. Ross
U. S. Army & Navy Tablet CO
West Broadway, N.Y
Lona
Thayer
Iowa Gas and Electric Co
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