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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1918
Page
2
Chicago market notes show mixed grain futures and steady to higher livestock quotes. Receipts and shipments listed for cattle sheep and hogs with ranges for light mixed heavy grades and typical daily changes. Market tone varies by commodity with some days slower than others.
Mrs T Neurever of Claire Wis writes of Foley Honey and Tar Compound curing her boy’s severe croup after other remedies failed. D Gilkeson of Youngstown Ohio says it relieved her coughing child after many remedies failed. The ad claims long use and equal effectiveness for adults, from Lemmon’s Pharmacy Washington.
The yellow pine in California grows from 100 feet up to 7,000 feet above sea level. Its Jeffrey pine variety occurs at about 9,000 feet, marking the broadest altitude range of any pine species in the world.
William Libe describes pasturing clover in spring and clipping around June 10 to boost fall seed. He notes first and second crops may yield similarly with dry weather during blossom. Hay cutting early may aid seed later. little evidence clipping boosts first-cut yield. Local farmers wrap up corn, cattle, and logging tasks as season advances.
Ainsworth area herd showcases 7 eligible pigs from 12 breed sows and line bred Golden Model lineage. Pigs fed corn and tankage with slop on bluegrass. demand grows among Duroc breeders. The article notes soil acidity affecting sweet clover and highlights mules and hogs for upcoming fairs, with Wallaces promoting a sought after Wieberd bull line and alfalfa hay nearing harvest.
National League results show St Louis over New York 6-2 and Cincinnati 7-4 over Brooklyn, with Chicago 0 and other rainouts. American League notes Bronton Cleveland 6, Washington 3, and minor play loss to rain. American Association reports Milwaukee 4 Louisville and no other games. Major Vincent claims a liberty engine surpassing all others, used only in airplanes abroad. previously VP at Packard Motor Car Co.
Frank Skubal traveled to Iowa City for a few days visit. Round Grove school closed for summer. Funeral attendees for Mrs. Shaw were about thirty. Jim Boyd’s party honored his Merchants Marine enlistment with games and cake. Hazel Whetstine and Myrtle O’Conner have mumps. Vera Eckles returns home for summer vacation. Mr. Leffler and RE Edmondson hosts noted. Jim Foster visited Atkinsons and Allbaughs on Sunday.
W C Embree spent the weekend with brother Forrest Embree who is in training in Kansas City. Mrs Irene Oldfield of Wellman returned home after visiting sister Mrs A E Knotts. Farmers Union meeting called Monday evening with full attendance desired. Updated illness includes scarlet fever and mumps among residents. school dismissed for a week.
Olive Hazen visited this week with sister Mrs George Weisman. Eighth grade graduates include Delbert Jennines Olive Hazen Don Hazen and Viola Rodamaker. Ed Lins canvassed for War Savings. Will Palmer duo visited Chas Palmer home. John Sullivan returned to Burlington. StaIph Linder visited Washington. Chas Palmer family shopped in Washington. Funeral of A D Acheson attended in Ainsworth. Henry Booth died at Des Moines. Community extends sympathy to relatives.
The Bethel congregation has decided on a course of action after a recent meeting. Details remain sparse but indicate a formal church decision affecting the local community.
Mr Robertson is expected to speak for them this summer with regular attendance. Mr Clark returned to his former post last Sunday and addressed the young men. Heavy rain delayed the patriotic lecture, now rescheduled for next week. Sunday school attendance remains 74 to 79 each Sunday.
A May 21 1918 report from VerdI Verdi notes a heavy rain and hail shower Sunday evening. The piece mentions local planting mostly complete, Lt. Duke visiting Washington, and neighbors stopping by the Geo Hopping home, with corn hauling by Will Longer and Walter Kleese promoting Red Cross among residents.
Nira Nera and Jesse Whetstines returned to Cedar Rapids on Monday. Mrs. Edd Romine visited her children over Sunday. Join Davidson sold his town property to Clifford Snyder. Lucille Hanley visiting near South English. Will Hradek will go to Des Moines to camp next week. Geo Cave and Ollie Rowe families were Sunday visitors at Jim Cauley’s. John Davisson sold his board to Mel Yoder.
Crawfordsville May 22 News items include Alfred Nash's trip to Chicago with stock and visits by Dr. S. W. Huston and Cloyce Huston. Red Cross donations surpass 66 dollars plus 9 dollars for hats, with a total war fund drive of 1150 dollars though some solicitors have yet to report. The high school class of 1918 staged The Blossoming of Mary Ann with well-acted parts and pretty costumes. Lee Shaffer of Washington spent the day here. his father’s condition shows no improvement.
May 23 Mrs P Thompson of Ottumwa visits parents in Ainsworth and leaves for home Monday. Mrs Dr Young of Oskaloosa also departs for her home Monday.
Sunday visits by Dr W F Foster and others fill local homes while Cedar Rapids and Ottumwa trips bring family ties. A Red Cross drive in Oregon Township exceeds target with 1555 dollars. New arrivals include Rev B Riddington and family taking the Baptist church post, with Mrs Riddington praised as a reader of rare ability.
A woman who suffered backache rheumatic pains and bladder trouble reports good results from Foley Kidney Pills. She says she sleeps much better and cites Mrs. Chas. Gray of Detroit Michigan as a testimonial source in Lemmon's Pharmacy advertisement.
A naturalist can craft convincing leaves in seconds using a clamp setup and bronze and plaster molds. Natural life takes about six weeks to form a real leaf, but clever imitations replicate any foliage description swiftly.
The West Australian coast shows highly variable tides with vessels left high and dry at piers, while the Bay of Fundy experiences spring tides reaching 60 to 70 feet in height.
A brief reflection asserts that honoring others earns reciprocal respect. It emphasizes mutual consideration as a guiding moral standard and highlights the social value of courteous behavior.
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