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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1918
Page
7
Local Warrants Social Visit and Charity in Crawfordsville
Crawfordsville scenes include visitors from Washington for the weekend field meet and a church service flag presentation. Red Cross and community group activities feature a Saturday sale raising about 780 dollars and the Stites hosted a spirits filled gathering for the TC students and their husbands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Bethel Church Notes Feature Local Sermon and Visitors
Rev W G Robertson spoke on Decision comparing the moral man to quartz and an acorn as potential for growth. The talk included free moral vs immoral agency and a wife neighbor test for true Christianity. Visitors included Rev Dick Hughes, J Evans, and J A Caldwell with plans for a patriotic address May 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. G. Robertsen
Acorn
Robertson
Dick” Hughes
Hughes
Letty
Cotter
Bethel
J. Evans
Ockaloosa
American Sunday School Union
J. A. Caldwell
Richland
J. B. Randall
Muscatine
Community Notes From Brighton and Surrounding Areas
Brighton daily notes Sunday visits among local families including Mr and Mrs John Swisher and Miss Lucy Swisher. Rev Anderson begins new Christian church work in the area. Births, travels to Chicago for Ford car deliveries, and a lecture by Miss Lydia Pool on India are recorded among a busy week of social and religious activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. Story
Methodist Church
J. C. Huston
Rev. Gardner
Eva Gormly
Brighton
John Swisher
Washington
Lucy Swisher
W. S. Parks
George Vanerus
Wapello
Bert Christie
Parks
Claude Waterhouse
Harold
George Anderson
Baby
Valpariso
Ind
Rev. Anderson
Christian Church
Burt Arnold
Albia
Cassaday
Arnold
Frank Swisher
Raymond
France
Field Artillery
Marcus
Howard
Camp Cody
Lydia Pool
M. FB
India
Miss Pool
Chas
Duke
Stockport
R. A. McGuire
Elizabeth McGuire
Wayland
Harry McGuire
W. W. Kientz
Ray Brinton
Andy Polis
Mac Morgan
van Brollier
Chicago
O. H. Tracy
Mineapolis
Minn
Mee
W.S. Moore
Robert Stivers
Ambrose
N. D
P. A. Long
Obituary: Martha Caroline Fishburn Dies in West Chester
Westchester May 7. Martha Caroline Fishburn born Illinois December 1845 moved with family to Pleasant Plain Iowa then to Ohio. Married Patrick Hamil Dayton January 21 1864 had six children J P Dayton J D Dayton DW Dayton B F Hart Bessie Dayton Ora C Dayton. She joined the M E church at age eleven and remained faithful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westchester
Martha Caroline Fishburn
Illinois
Dee, Ltd
Henry of Fishburn
Ulinois
Ohio
Familly
Pleasant Plain
Iowa
Patrick Hamil Dayton
J. P
J. D. Dayton
West Chester
DW. Dayton
Washington
B. F. Hart
Bessie Dayton
Ora C. Dayton
Des Moines
M. E. Church
Loving mother dies in West Chester age seventy-two
A mother and wife died May 24 1918 at age seventy two years and six months. Funeral services were held Sunday May at the M E church in West Chester conducted by Rev Ellis and Rev J Allendinning of Washington. Burial was in Elm Grove Cemetery of Washington. Pallbearers named from West Chester included P D Kilgore Brighton A T Augustine W S Boyer D Ef Broomback L P Jackson and I E Coffey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ber
M. E. Church
West Chester
Thanksgiving note to friends for mother’s illness
The family thanks friends and neighbors for their kindness during the illness of their mother the late Mrs M C C Dayton. The many acts of support brought comfort to the family and to the children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. CC
Dayton
Fruits and Crops Cultivated for Over Four Thousand Years
The list names almonds apples apricots bananas beans cabbages cucumbers dates eggs figs grapes olives onions peaches pears quinces rice sorghum turnips watermelons and wheat as fruits and vegetables with millennia of cultivation.
Wrap Tools in Cloth for Rust Prevention
The practice of wrapping tools like drills and wrenches in oiled cloth before storing them in the tool compartment helps prevent rust during a strenuous season, preserving equipment. This method reduces wear and keeps tools ready for use in future tasks.
Gardeners Shape Vine Robes for Statuette Men
Chinese gardeners plant small man figurines in pots and train evergreen vines to cover them, forming leafy robes that reveal white faces and hands through the greenery. The practice blends sculpture with living plants in a striking botanical display.
Town Resident Labeled Upright Despite Political Split
A town resident is described as upright and exemplary by many neighbors, though a few dispute that view due to disagreements in politics and religion with Houston Past.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston
Practically on Same Plane
Uncle Eben quips about belief and skepticism, noting that believing everything or nothing both mislead. the remark reflects local humor on gullibility and discernment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uncle Eben
Dan
Daily Thought About Time Heals All Sorrows
A reflective note asserts that time can lessen sorrow and ease a hero's pain, suggesting endurance and resilience as time passes. It presents a timeless sentiment rather than a specific event or person, echoing a common motif in cultural wisdom.
Ambition as the Drive Up the Ladder
The saying frames ambition as the key catalyst for progress and advancement, suggesting a strong inner drive propels a person to seek higher positions and achieve success. It emphasizes personal motivation over circumstance or luck.
Lady Recovers After Mayr Remedy Claim
A patient recounts unsuccessful surgeries for appendicitis and gall stones lasting years. Five years ago she used Mayr's Wonderful Remedy and has had no symptoms since. The ad claims the product removes catarrhal mucus and inflammation and offers a money back guarantee. Sold by Lemmon's Pharmacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mayr
Lemmon
Deer Domestication Noted As Wildlife Flourishes Near Forests
The state game commission and the United States forest service protect deer elk antelope and mountain sheep in Colorado forests leading to large herds. It is common to see wildlife grazing in villages along the Uncompahgre National Forest border, reflecting successful preservation efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Game Commission
United States Forest Service
Colorado
Uncorpahgre National Forest
Governor Craig on the most desired utility running water at home
The North Carolina Governor asserts that in modern life the most desirable utility is running water in the home. He emphasizes it as essential despite other advances like railroads telephones electric light automobiles and fashion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Craig
North Carolina
Mechanic-Confident in Smiths Car Is Clear Yet Judge Seethinks Doubt
A terse exchange has a mechanic claiming thorough checks found nothing wrong with Smiths car while a judge questions the conclusion. The garage owner counters with skepticism about the inspectors findings.
When Do People Realize Wealth According to the Free Press
A Detroit Free Press note questions public perception of wealth. It suggests individuals misjudge their own fortune compared with others.
It’s Always There in Milwaukee Journal Style
A reader note from the Milwaukee Journal celebrates traditional society fiction and the enduring charm of old slang. The piece fondly recalls enjoying a classic society novel with familiar phrases that evoke a bygone era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee Journal
Condor Soars to Unusually High Altitude
A condor is believed to have soared to four miles high, a rarity according to observers. This sighting emphasizes the bird's exceptional altitude capabilities and the mystery surrounding such extreme flights.
Fish stunning by Bolivian river practice sparks debate
Eastern Andes natives in Bolivia scatter tree juice into streams to stupefy fish for hand catching, a method described as unsportsmanlike and drawing criticism despite its traditional use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andes
Bolivia
Watch in Lorgnette Handle Revealed in Fleet Item
A tiny watch is found set in the handle of a delicately crafted fleet item described as Some Fleet artifact. The discovery highlights unusual attaching methods and raises questions about the object's origin and purpose.
Early Southwestern Cultures Marked by Unique Architecture
In prehistoric times parts of Arizona Utah Colorado and New Mexico housed tribes with a distinct culture. Their advanced agriculture and builders used dressed stone to create elaborate structures not seen elsewhere north of Mexico, setting them apart as uniquely developed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arizona
Utah
Colorado
New Mexico
North America
Mexico
A Feature Missing in Small Town Picture Biz
The moving picture business may never reach its zenith in smaller towns until a device is perfected for pranks on prominent local bachelors during plays, a notion attributed to Kaneas City Star.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moving Picture
Smalier
Kaneas City
Persian Bridal Customs Narrate Dowry and Home Furnishings
The Persian bridegroom must pay a defined sum and, if moderate, provide two dresses a ring and a mirror. He also furnishes the home with furniture carpets mats culinary utensils and other essentials for married life.
Concentration versus distraction, a Carlyle quote
A Carlyle reflection on focus contrasting the weak and the strong. The strongest may fail when attention splits across many tasks while the weakest can achieve by concentrating on a single object.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carlyle
Time the Only Cure for a Premarital Plan
A humorous note records the idea that only time will resolve a youth’s plan to marry a younger girl, suggesting a month as a possible period before the union. The entry reflects social norms and courtship language of the period.
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Lois Edgar
Alice Maxwell
Lucile Sipe
Irene Holmes
May
Lulu Patterson
Eva Gomely
Mary Cannon
Nellie Davis
Helen Cherryholmes
F.J. Young
Rob'tnf. Davis
J. T King
Merle White
Oral Long
Fred Franklin
Carson
Prp
H. Ualey
Jack
Kortwright
Earl Ferguson
Jane Clemens
David Fishburn
Stanley Fishburn
Will
Mrs. Carter
Mrs. Sands
Frank
Frank and
Clarke Gault
Lee Rhea
Farrel Young
Everette Keener
Deward Franklin
Glenn Duncan
Fred Orris
Elwyn Davidson
Haymond Monson
S. J. Stites
Harold Lamb
Dean McKee
Keota
Hloward Crozier
Gardner
Fairfield
H. F. Gilbert
Bethel Church Notes
Pound
John Merchant
Hero
Henry Miller
All South Avenue
Centennial School
West End
South Avenue
D. F. Macon
R. E. Dougherty
Detroit Free Press
Lic
Licuid
Washrman Ros
Vieneer Drug Store
Geo. W. Stewart
Washington, Iowa
PTT Na
Lowa
Zz Bo ? Morastery Service
America
Mannhardt Bros
West Second Street
New Post Offier
Deering
Emerson Standard and Dain
Ainsworth
Chas. A. Dieman & Company
Cedar Rapids
R. W. Thompson
D. J. Ross
KR. W. Thompson
White Way Garage Co
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