Red Cross Forms Home Service Department in County
Mame ncal J D Glasgow chairs the new home service unit of the American Red Cross organized to aid soldiers families. A two day course under the Iowa State University extension department will train volunteers. Township committees include one man and one woman per precinct with names listed for each township and ward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.D. Glasgow
Home Service Department
American Red Cross
N St
State University of Iowa
C. B. Klingaman
Iowa City
Glasgow
J. D. Glasgow
Washington City
Michael Hollinger
R. H. Walker
J. R&r. Maxwell
J. KE. Kunath
M.D. Work
J. C. Kider
Kreese Hartman
Crawford
Rey Win Jones
Minnie Spraine
Marion
Wilbur Beenblossom
Grace Crown
C. H. Lloyd
Brichton City
Carl CC
Thomas
Brighton
N Melinesky
Lewis Duke Clay
L. B. Luithly
Robert Balderson
Mutch Creek
W. Hotle
W H. Brianine Franklin
Cedar
J. F Rittenhouse
John Green
A. Llarden
R. J. Eckerman
Lime Creek
Wellman
E. Fell, Jr
June Williams
English River
Kalona
I. N. Arnold
John A. Yoder Lowa
J. I. Wilson
D., Sperrett
McKee Pups Begin History Essays in D A R Contest
McKee grammar school pupils in seventh and eighth grades start essays for the D A R contest. Seventh grade biographical sketch of Thomas Jefferson and eighth grade on Why the United States is At War. Five entries each. Prizes awarded May 17 with external judges. Miss May Winter leads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith Brookhart
Helen Wood
Esther Hay
Jeanette Rothschild
Rodney Mayhew
James Work
May Winter
Grammar School
Improvement on Original
Hokus argues counting to 100 before speaking when angered while Pokus counters with a larger count if the opponent is bigger. The exchange presents a humorous take on restraint and taunting in a contest of wits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hokus
Zeebrugge Admiral Set to Lose Command
According to dispatches Vice Admiral Schroeder the German commander at Zeebrugge will lose his command for being taken by surprise by the British raid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zeebrugge
Btest
Schroeder
Apparatus for Examining Money Under a Magnifier Invented
An invention described as a device to simplify the examination of money under a magnifying glass is noted. The mention comes from the Louisville Courier Journal, highlighting its potential usefulness for discerning currency details before traveling or spending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dad
Marums
Louisville Courier- Journal
Optimistic Thought Inspires Little Minds to Aim High
A compact reflection notes that small minds can reach splendid positions through optimistic thinking. It emphasizes hopeful effort and the value of ambition for youth and learners.
Karl Buenz Ordered to Serve Prison Term in Atlanta
Karl Puenz former managing director of the Hamburg American line and consul general of Germany in New York was sent to the federal penitentiary at Atlanta to serve a term of TS months. The case reached the U S Supreme Court and Puenz is described as a personal friend of the Kaiser.
New High School Principal Elected Amid Reassignments
Charlton Iowa Prof Frank K Williamson elected to principalship of Chariton high school succeeding RG Whitmer who declines higher offers and may enter government service Williamson previously led Chariton high school and taught mathematics at Ottumwa high school. He is a Marion normal and Indiana State University graduate. Miss Ruth Ruillard elected supervisor of music, replacing Emma Green. Katherine Latta and Christine Schneider re-elected to their posts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RG. Whitmer
Frank K. Williamson
Charlton
Iowa
C. J. Schmitt
Williamson
Chariton High School
Ottumwa High School
Marion Normal School of
Indiana
State University of Indiana
Whitmer
Ruth Ruillard
Chariton
Emma Green
Miss Green
Miss Ruillard
Prake University
Des Moines
Muaste
Katherine Latta
McKee Erammar School
Christine Schneider
Local club and committee notices May meetings schedule
The Standard Bearers plan a May 6 gathering with Miss Edith Nebergall on South Iowa Ave at 4 PM. Fort nightly club Music department to meet with Mrs A Speer May 6 7 2 PM. Lexington Auxiliary of Woman's Foreign Missionary Society to meet at Mrs A E Knotts home May 8 afternoon. West Chester War Savings committee opens an office May 6 8 AM in the post office building. Household Economics group meets May 7 6 PM with Mrs Dr Hay. Washington County Hospital Women's Auxiliary meets May 7 at 2 20 PM in the rest room. Workroom hours for surgical dressings in May are Tue Wed Thu afternoons and Thu evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edith Nebergall
South Iowa Ave
Lexington
The
Woman's Foreign Missionary Society
A. E. Knott
War Savings Committee For
West Chester
Hattie Rh. Green
Washington County Hospital
Fortnightly Club Household Economics Meeting Postponed
The Fortnightly club Household Economics Department postpones the May 7 meeting to Tuesday May 13.
Bethlehem Commandery Calls May Meeting for Temple Work
A called meeting of Bethlehem commandery is set for Tuesday evening in May to conduct work in the order of the temple. An emphasis on a large attendance is urged by J. B. McElhinney and E. C. 68'3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Templar
Bethlehem Commandery
Order of the Temple
McElhinney
E. C
Little Boy Calms Nervous Lady About Dog
A curious scene shows a boy reassure a frightened woman by declaring his dog harmless and gentle, with a playful misstatement about biting and nibbling as a light, reassuring moment.
May Draft Galls Out About 40 Here
Provost Marshal General Crowder calls state officials to fill the May draft quota. Washington County expects to provide about forty five men for Camp Dodge, with county deferral orders rescinded. A total national call of 223 472 is issued as authorities rush preparations for service in France.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BH. Crowder
Washington Co
Telaws
Iowa
Camp Dodge
Washimpton County
Althoit
Washington County
Jefferson Barracks
France
Clean-up Drives Attract Local Businessmen And Scouts
Committees of businessmen roamed the square surveying unsightly back door yards and urging vigorous cleaning with shovel and broom. The town survey by the Boy Scouts likely starts next week as Mr. Hosmer handles track meet duties. Washington residents have more time to tidy yards before the inspection, and many homes are being painted to boost town attractiveness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hosmer
Washington
Odd Wisconsin Agriculturist Humorous Observations
A humorous quip lists scenes of rural mishaps and antics from a Wisconsin Agriculturist voice. It asks about a dog limp, a village wise man, grandpa with calves, and a book agent crossing barb wire before a bull, ending with a wink about goat ownership.
Lingah Seaport Falls From Pearl Trade Spotlight
Lingah once a prospering Persian gulf port 300 miles southeast of Kushire now suffers decline as Bahrain dominates pearl trade and European merchants relocate there the city’s glory faded from a key distribution hub to a diminished market center.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lingah
Persia
Persian Gulf
Kushire
Bahrain
Doctor or Plumber Required
A garbled Dickensian aside refers to a doctor telling Mrs. Stubb that the ailment is a thorough derangement of her cistern, suggesting a comic misunderstanding of medical and plumbing duties.
Fatal German Bombardment Shocks India and Poland
Bishop Warne recalls India's stunned reaction to the Rheims cathedral bombardment. He warns that German actions threaten a broader Holy War and alienate Mohammedan support, noting a historic street dispute in Cawnpore and explaining Indian loyalty to Britain in the present conflict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rheims
Germany
Turkey
Warne
India
Methodist Episcopal Church
Cawnpore
United Provinces
Britain
Incident Reveals German Spy in Lucknow Tennis Court
An Austrian druggist in Lucknow, long trusted by locals, expressed pro German views during a tennis match with Mohammedan companions. They reported him to British authorities and by nightfall his house was seized and he was sent to an internment camp. Blueprints of British forts were found at his home, marking a pivotal spy case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rheims
India
Ede
Moha Orved
National League
Lucknow
Turkey
Germany
England
Holy
Ware
Indiana
Ucknow
Best of Time Reflects on Living and Time’s River
A reflective musing on making the most of each day and appreciating beauty. The author contemplates human deferral, time's inevitability, and the urge to seize the moment before the final sunset.
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D. A
Literary Society of the
Virginia Bell
Beatrice Baird
Polly Pry
Gladys McFarland
Daylight Saving
George Freshwaters
Robert Turner
Boy Scouts
Howard Woods
Durand Ross
Ry Batley
VOIP
Otis
DOI
Karl Buenz
Pio Chi
Mr. Whitmer
A. Speer
Dr. Hay
Mro. McLaughlin
Journal Office
Cook's Cafe
J. F. H. Taylor
Gothead
I. D. Quinn
Chas. Keating
H. H. Rathmer
R. P. Minter
Bargatn
E. R. Harvey
Colenso Hotel
My Place
Riverside
Joe Kallaus
L. Cohn
City Feed Yard
COOOP
Journal
F. L. Taylor
Crawfordsville
G. C
V. A. Sigter
White Way
Wells’ Hill
Russellee Lin
W. S. Eldridge
Penn Mutual Life
Philadelphia
F. B. Cresswell
Ottumwa, Ta
Third Ave
Salse
Goold
Glenn Hayes
Catalos
Frank Flaherty
Marion Avenue
ER. M. F
Frank Kallaus
Ainsworth
Ioowa
Goood Surrey
C. W. Busby
Square
Max Muller
Stephen Bousall
New York
Philippine
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