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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1919
Page
3
Councilman McCleery announces that current city officials and former city officers are expected to join the clean-up parade this evening. Cars will be provided for those unable to march. If all former mayors, councilmen, clerks, physicians, solicitors, street commissioners, marshals and others participate, the line may extend a mile or two, making a strong showing.
Subscriptions yesterday pushed Washington City above its Victory Loan allotment by 2850 dollars and an honor flag was presented by County Chairman Marsh W. Bailey to L. H. Wallace. The flag will fly from the city hall as county totals exceed the target with no bank purchases reported.
A letter from B F Crosby cites a clipping from a New Mexican paper about a publisher who praised a large road sign reading Washington the Cleanest City in Iowa. The note suggests Aztec may gain visitors who remember whether the town is clean or dirty as they depart.
Tomorrow at 4:30 in Denison's ball park the decisive relay meet will determine the community relay champion among Wallace Lincoln Heights and Centennial schools. Wallace leads with 45 points, Lincoln 40, Heights 30, Centennial 10, after 12 races per school in fifth and sixth grades.
A brief health note urges adopting a diet aligned with your ace and occupation and keeping bowels regular. It suggests taking one of Chamberlain's Tablets when constipated and mentions Lemmon's Drug Store as the advertiser.
Railways require earlier closing as Freight House in Rock Island, under Agent H W Russell, must shut by five in the evening. No shipments accepted after five. higher officials object to longer hours. local agent must comply.
Advert warns travelers to carry Chamberlain’s Chol ic and Diarrhoea Remedy, noting it cannot be obtained on hunts, trips, or while traveling by car or ship. Lemmons Drug Store.
The Richard Donaldson residence sold yesterday to Oscar Davis for 6600 then to Joe Wright for 7000. John Pratt bought the W. W. Wilson residence on East Main for 7125. Sam Donahey purchased the former M. P. Miller home on West Main for 5200. John Wood bought the Homer Darbyshire residence on South avenue for 6500. Miss Ann Houdek bought the Schenefelt residence on West Washington and will move her boarding house there with roomers.
Sioux City soldiers now at Camp Upton, N Y. after arriving from the Rainbow division warn of potential clashes over I W W protests and recalls of Mayor Short. They pledge to return for peace and support Mr Stason who replies that loyal citizens will prevail. the exchange underscores tensions as the force heads home in a few days.
The five reel film The Price of Peace, produced to showcase World War achievements, arrives by express and will be shown three times this afternoon and tonight at the Graham. Admission is free and attendance is urged for all. Show times are 7:15, 8:45, and a 4:00 p.m. matinee for school children only.
Director Fred Mannhardt announces the Washington band will begin concerts next Saturday night after a month of regular rehearsals. Mannhardt brings extensive band and orchestra experience and promises an unusually strong concert series this year.
A brief notice directs readers to the want column for listings and opportunities. It signals readers to check classified notices for items, services, and ads available. The wording implies a local newspaper feature guiding readers to the classified section.
A cryptic line from Txren remarks that the host of prophets of the future is the past, implying reflection on historical insight shaping foresight. The snippet suggests a philosophical note rather than a concrete event or action.
Gatty Sellars world famous organist and composer will perform at the Methodist church Friday evening May 16 after a six month South American tour for Red Cross funds. He has appeared on the world’s largest organs and recalls a storied career with high praise from major catalogs and critics, drawing crowds expected to fill the church.
Subscriptions available by club or single copy terms. Call 50 Red after 5 30 pm or write to Journal to review club prices. Authorized agent Nita Belle McKeon handles this service.
May 8. Keota records a veteran, William Chesney, dying at his daughter's home and burial beside his children. Leota Sellman and Doy Helscher wed on May 6 at the bride’s home, then begin life in Keota. Logan Kite returns from France with discharge. J E Shakespeare serves in Y M C A work in France.
An advertisement claims internal medicines for chronic and muscular rheumatism are wasteful and that relief comes from applying Chamberlain's Liniment. It notes nearly all cases fall into these varieties and urges trying the liniment at 50 cents per bottle, large 60 cents, Lemmon's Drug Store.
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