Public Natatorium Planned by YMCA For Youth
G. L. Fetters on the YMCA board has arranged a public swimming place for youth this summer. The outdoor natatorium sits on a creek three miles south of town on land owned by Seymour Martin of Keota with L. Ts. Wallace’s shack nearby. The site will be open on certain days, with rules banning shooting and dogs and a closed access path, and the dam may be raised to improve water depth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. L. Fetters
Y. M. C. A. Board
Seymour Martin
Keota
L. Ts. Wallace
Slack
Wallace
Doy
Martin
Fetters
Local Authority Plans Month End Project for Boys
A forthcoming arrangement will be carried out in the latter part of the month to satisfy a long felt want and will be welcomed by the boys and their parents.
About Rheumatism Relief with Chamberlain's Liniment
Rheumatism brings great pain and suffering as the most common ailment. A remedy promising relief and better rest is Chamberlain's Liniment, advertised as available at Lemmon's Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain’. Liniment
Lemmon's Ding Store
Advt
Patriot call to subscribe for Whr Savings Stamp in Second ward
Citizens are urged to contact the W. 3S. S. committees office in Wilber Millers parlors before 9 o clock Saturday evening to subscribe for Whr Savings Stamp. If they do not respond, the committee will call on them early next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Second Ward
Wilber Miller
War Savings Stamps Drive Urges Pledges for France Aid
After remarks by Dr. Cole, readers are urged to pledge money for War Savings Stamps to support soldiers in France and end the war, with a call to contribute this year to fund efforts against atrocities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Cole
France
War Savings stamps urged as Liberty Bonds alternative
First Ward Committee promotes War Savings stamps as a safe alternative to Liberty Bonds with strong rates. Mary buys a stamp and places it in her book, symbolically shaking the Kaiser's Kingdom with each stamp licked.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Ward Committee
Mary
War rally in Davenport showcases soldiers in France
Dr. Frank Cole spoke at Graham theatre as Washington residents filled the venue to hear about American troops in France. A large choir led by Carolyn Hamilton performed patriotic songs while J C Caner’s orchestra aided the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graham Theatre
Washington
France
Frank Cole
St. John Methodist Church
Davenport
Dr. Cole
H. H. McCleery
Washington County Army Y. MC. A
Maresh W. Bailey
the County War Savings Stamp Campaign Committee
S. A. Cohagen
Davenport Y. M
C. A
Cole
Cohagen
McCleery
Manacer Vinten
University of the World
Germany
Letter from Uncle Custer Encourages Camp Dedee Soldier
Arthur Custer, son of Charles R. Custer, receives an uncle Van Custer letter from Camp Dodge Iowa describing life as a soldier, drills, shaving routines, and pride in serving. The missive recalls Washington departure and urges him to write back. Vernon J. Danielsen to speak on Mormonism at Second United Presbyterian Church with expected full attendance.
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Arthur Custer
Charles R. Custer
Lan C. Custer
Camp Dodge
Camp Dedee
Tama
Uncle Sam
Washington
Cloge
van Custer
Iowa
Vernon J. Danielsen
Second United Presbyterian Church
Danielsen
Norwalk Vault promises permanent cement burial protection
An undertaker from New York markets a cement burial vault as permanently preventing decay. The Norwalk Vault is mortar cured, sealed top and bottom, reinforced with steel, and claimed to outlast traditional steel vaults. Charles Hebner promotes viewing the vault in Washington County and urges public opinion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norwalk
New York
A. K. Mauck Hardware
Washington County
Chas. Hebner
Local Ladies and Masons Schedule Fraternal Events
Various church and fraternal group notices list meetings and social events. Ladies Aid at First United Presbyterian with Mrs Duel Friday. Lexington Ladies’ Aid hosted by Mrs Everett Huber May 16. 73 Royal Arch Masons Cyrus Chapter 13 meets May 10 with petitions and Mark Masters work. Loyal Sisterhood class M E church social May 14 at Mrs Brown’s with talk on Mrs Gilbert’s move. Knights Templar Bethlehem Commandery meeting noted. Child’s Study department meets with Mrs Ward replacing Mrs McCleery, reminder to bring roll call.
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Ladies Aid Society of
First United Presbyterian Church
C. E. Duel
Red Cross
Giles Jones
Cy Huber
Everett Huber
Lexington Ladies’ Aid Society
Cyrus
Royal Arch Masons
Mark Masters
L. D. Langworthy
H P Tz
M. E. Church
R. E. Brown
Iowa Avenue
WH. F. Gilbert
Mt. Pleasant
Equere
Mrs Mary Tobin Dies After Illness At Age Forty
Mrs Mary Tobin aged about forty died at 3 am after an extended illness. Born in Ireland she came to Ameliai at age three with the Flynn family. She married Thomas Tobin nineteen years ago in Richmond and lived in the county since. Survived by husband one sister Mrs Patrick Tobin and brother Thomas Flynn of Chicago. Two brothers Joseph and Michael Flynn preceded her. She was a member of St James Catholic church and remembered as a splendid Christian woman. Funeral arrangements not yet finalized with service expected Saturday.
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Mary Tobin
Ireland
Tobin
Ameliai
Michael Flynn
Richmond
Thomas Tobin
First Ward Committee Urges War Savings Stamps Purchase
Citizens urged to start today and buy thrift stamps for every family member as part of the campaign. The notice from the First Ward Committee promotes immediate purchase of war savings stamps.
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First Ward Committee
Dodds Seeks Republican Nomination for County Treasurer
Political notice announces J. A. Dodds’ candidacy for county treasurer, subject to Republican voters in the June primary. The message notes the 218th district affiliation and urges support from the electorate.
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J. A. Dodds
May Festival at High School Lawn Promises Folk Dancing
Y W C A girls from the high school plan a May festival on May 17 on the old Patterson place lawn. The program includes folk dancing a May pole dance and the crowning of the May Queen with about 100 participants. The public is invited and organizers hope for good weather.
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Patterson Place
Public Sale Jersey Cows at Weyland Saturday May 11
Local notice announces a public sale of Jersey cows at Weyland on Saturday May 11. The ad also urges purchase of War Savings stamps to support the U S A and mentions military service for Wade Page who has been called to army duty and will report to Jefferson Barracks.
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Jersey
Wayland
Canning & Brown
R. D. Page
Wade
Jefferson Barracks
Destroyer Named to Honor Ensign Kalk Memory
The Navy honors Ensign Kalk by naming a new destroyer after him. Kalk was the grandnephew of Mrs. C. J. Wilson and the grandson of General and Mrs. T. H. Stanton, longtime prominent residents of this place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ensign Kalk
Navy Department of the
United States Government
Mra. C. J. Wilson
Gen
Mra
T. H. Stanton
War maneuvers and northern travels in wartime letters
Wilber Willer and R S Warfel left for Helfoontaine Chic in Mil ler's Studebaker. Mr and Mrs Patterson Mrs Glenn Laffer and baby Florence visited Fort Des Moines with Chester Patterson returning Monday night. Lieut Harold Putman reports his brigade on an eight day maneuver between Camp Cody and Columbus with new men from Texas Colorado and Arizona entering training for a possible trip across.
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Wilber Willer
R. S. Warfel
Helfoontaine, Chic
Mr. Miller
Studebaker
L.S. Patterson
Glenn Laffer
Florence
Fort Des Moines
Chester
Patterson
Harold Putman
Camp Cody
Columbus
Texas
Colorado
Arizona
Crawfordsville Notes From May Visiters and Services
May 9 Crawfordsville reports visitors including Mrs Wim Reubsam of Washington and Mrs C H Fishburn with Miss Frankie. Rev William Jones returned from Garden Grove Iowa where he preached last Sabbath. Mothers Day programs planned for Methodist and United Presbyterian churches. A White of Washington visited relatives here yesterday.
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Crawfordsville
Wim
Reubsam of
Washington
Fred Mitchell
C.H. Fishburn
Frankie
J. F. Buxbaum
John Lease
Will van Sant
Yester
William Jones
Garden Grove
Mr. Butler
Burlington
Methodist
United Presbyterian
A. White
Bread price rise condemned amid bakery threats
Washington reports bakers across several cities threatened to raise bread prices by using more expensive flour substitutes. The Food Administration sent telegrams to state officials declaring such increases unjustified, noting substitutes show a downward price tendency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Food Administration
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YM. C. A
Women of
Washington and Vicinity
Smith
Belgium
America
Jackine
Pr. Cole
Caner
Schumann
J. C. Caner
Warren Cash Grocery
Journal Office
Third Ave
Frank Kallanus
Ainsworth
Riverside
Square
J. F. H. Taylor
Ben Wallace
Leigh H. Wallace
Surrey
C. Ww
Busby
Black
Totfood
Springs
KE. G. Gardner
F. C. Boal
Gatalos
Frank Flaherty
North Marton Avenue
Stee Boyd Berdo
Krent
Iowa Ave
Rothschilds
BE. S
P. m
J. W. Morton
Knights Templar
Bethlehem Commandery
Order of the Temple
J. S. McElhinney
FP. C
War Savings Campaign
S. B. Dewey
Chicago Tribune
KS. Beck
And
the Evening Journal
the Fair
Cob Jones
Cuddy’s
California
Caddy's
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