Advertising Club of Washing ton Holds 115th Annual Meeting
The Advertising Club of Washington celebrated its second year with a 6:36 dinner at Deans Cafe and a program at the Commercial Club. Officers elected were Rothschild president, Darbyshire vice president, Shanon secretary, Sage treasurer, with Warren Atchison Henderson Harwood and McElhinney on the board. Twenty four local firms belong to the group, attendance averaged 80 of members. Speakers included J C Minton of Burlington Ad club via prerecorded remarks, and members Warren Van Sant and John Wilson spoke on camp and Y M C A work. Wilson outlined the quarantine Contact Camp at Camp Cody and plans to send him to France once papers are secured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Advertising Club of Washington
Dean’s Cafe
Commercial Club
Rothschild
H. F P. Darbyshire
Ralph Shannon
Frank Sage
J. H. Warren
A. F E. Atchison
L. F. Henderson
Will Harwood
J. 38. McElhinney
Washington
J. C. Minton
Burlington
Ad Club
Grinnell
Des Moines
Oskaloosa
Oscar van Sant
Wayland
Camp Cody
New Mexico
Uncle Sam
Army
van Sant
John 8. Wilson
Deming
General Pershing
Mrs. Dora Trier Wins Share in Estate Dispute
The Iowa Supreme Court affirms the district court ruling awarding Mrs. Dora Trier a share in the estate of Thomas Singmaster. Trier, a Dutch Creek township resident, claimed to be his daughter. The estate, valued at 400000 to 600000, would grant Trier about 105000 to 110000. Attorneys were Hamilton and Beatty for Trier and Fichor Livingeston for Singmaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dora Trier
Washington
Supreme Court
Washington County District Court
Catherine Singmaster
Talbott
Trier
Dutch Creek Township
Thomas Singmaster
Keota
Hamilton & Beatty
Sigourney
County Board Names Registration Team for June 5
The county exemption board names NAME REGISTRATION BOARD members C M Keck W A Gibson John Ap pleg ve Charles Hebner J M Lytle George Rose and A N Alberson to act on June 5 as young men turning twenty one register for military service. Chief registrar Keck leads the team at the courthouse from seven in the morning to nine at night. Expect 156 to 200 registrants. New rules tighten on deformities and ill fitting teeth as physical exam standards shift under army guidance.
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C. M. Keck
W. A. Gibson
John Appleg Ve
Charles Hebner
J. M. Lytle
George Rose
A. N. Alberson
Board of Registration
Keck
Army
Carnival Coming Week of June 17
M. J. Dodson of the Dodson Brothers Carnival Company arranged for shows in the city the week of June 11. The carnival will operate on the south Washington grounds under the Washington Fire Department and is described as a first class amusement with no objectionable features. They perform in Columbia, Missouri, this week and feature seventeen cars, comparable in size to Brendage shows from last season.
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M. J. Dodson
Dodson Brothers’ Carnival
Washington
Foley Kidney Pills Ad by M W Taylor Calvert Ala
A Calvert Alabama man M W Taylor endorses Foley Kidney Pills saying they gave relief where others failed. The ad claims the remedy restores regular kidney and bladder action and relieves backache rheumatic pains stiff joints sore muscles and promotes Lemmon's Pharmacy sales.
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M. W. Taylor
Calvert, Ala
Foley
Lemmon's Pharmacy
Advt
Reverend James J Jeffreys Story From Welsh Roots to Lectures
A life sketch outlines Rev. James J Jeffreys as a Welsh born evangelist and health temperance lecturer. It traces his family lineage to Cotton Mather, his early work in Wisconsin and Iowa, and his career from janitor to locomotive fireman to engineer. He has spoken to over 480000 students and will present at M Rechurch on May 23 at 8 p.m.
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Wales
America
Oshkosh
Wis
Green Bay Road
Jesus
Wisconsin
Mr. Jeffreys
Algona
Iowa
Palmyra
Wisc
LeRoy
Minn
Columbus City
Lone Tree
Downey
What Cheer
Vilas
South Dakota
Tampico
Harriet Johnson Abecock Jeffreys
New York State
Y. M.C A
Jeffrey
M. Rechurch
Washington to Welcome Returning Soldiers Friday
Plans mature for a reception for Sergeant Owen Hawkins Corporal Merle Skinner and Private Albert Montgomery of the 168th Infantry in Washington. Red Cross officials coordinate arrival from Bloomfield Centerville and Ottumwa with local bands and a crowd planned at Central Park or Graham theatre depending on weather. The event aims to honor families veterans and W. RK. C members as the Red Cross war fund drive reports steady countywide support and a $24 000 county contribution this week.
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Washington
Owen Hawkins
Merle Skinner
Albert Montgomery
168Th Infantry
W. H. Butterfield
Red Cross Committee
Bloomfield
Centerville
Weirfield
Ottumwa
Hawkins
George Hargrove
Red Cross
Des Voines
W. RK. C
Four Stars Service Flag Presented to Club Members
President Rothschild presented a four star service flag to the club at program end marking members Phillip Mercer Ralph Bunce Robert Noonan and P M Phillips as having joined the colors.
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Rothschild
Club
Phillip Mercer
Ralph Bunce
Robert Noonan
P. M. Phillips
Foley's Honey and Tar Ad For Family Cough Remedy
Mrs. John Potter of Mt Pleasant Pennsylvania endorses Foley's Honey and Tar as a safe non opioid cough remedy. It relieves bronchial and grip coughs croup and whooping cough. Lemmon's Pharmacy advertises the product for family use.
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John Potter
Shupe St
Mt. Pleasant
Foley
Lemmon’s Pharmacy
Advt
Delbert Sayre Wins County Essay Prize at State Fair
Delbert Sayre a high school student won county honors in a former boys essay contest held by the state fair association. His prize includes a trip to the Des Moines state fair on August 21. Winners from counties attend a camp on the fair grounds. The essay topic this year was How Can the Farmer Boy Help Win the War. Delbert produced an excellent composition, according to the county judges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delbert Sayre
State Fair Association
Des Moines
Delbert
Storm anniversary recalls Washington county hurricane of forty five years ago
In Columbus City four Washington youths injured in a Sunday morning car crash remain hospitalized with sprains and bruises. Armarele McCreedy suffers two broken leg bones while Pearl Boileau Rolla Westing and John Miller recover at home with their mothers, Mrs McCreedy and Mrs Boileau.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus City
Washington
Misa Armarele McCreedy
John McCreedy
Neal Boileau
Local clergy attend Muscatine district conference and visitors depart
The Rev. H. F. Gilbert traveled to Columbus Junction yesterday evening to attend the Muscatine district conference. Miss Louise Wilson, who had been staying with relatives for a week, returned home to Des Moines yesterday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. F. Gilbert
Mies Louise Wilson
Des Moines
Anniversary of Destructive Tornado Near Jackson Township
Today marks the forty fifth anniversary of the tornado that struck Jackson township north of town. Residents W A Cibeon Hi T Reynolds and others recall the storm in which several people were killed and many injured. Recent statewide storms bring this Washington county twister to mind.
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Jackson Township
W. A Cibeon
Hi. T. Reynolds
Jtate
Washington County
Arrival of Body Uncertain at Camp Dodge Burial
The Booth family awaits word on when Henry A Booth, who died Sunday at Camp Dodge, will be brought home for burial. Papers and formalities must be completed before the remains can leave the camp. Grover Booth returned home. Merritt Booth stays in Des Moines to accompany the body home. Walter Meek Wins.
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A. J. Booth
Henry A
Camp Dodge
Grover Booth
Henry
Tme
Merritt Booth
Des Moines
Mean Man
Gossip says Laura's engagement to the young minister is off due to his jealousy. He allegedly prayed for rain whenever she planned to motore with others, a pattern described as unfair.
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Tle
Why Are They Called Pyramids This Way
A father explains to his son George that pyramids get their name because they appear amid the desolation of the desert. The exchange highlights a simple, observational definition of the ancient structures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George
Egypt
Rain totals report from Washington weather records
Rain fell this week at Washington with 0.35 inches Sunday, 0.67 on Monday, 0.62 Tuesday morning, and 0.37 Tuesday evening, summing to 2.02 inches by Wednesday noon.
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Register
Washington
Vertigo
A brief satirical note cites the Washington Post and Buffalo Times on love’s power to move the world, with a tongue in cheek wish that the motion would slow to spare some from dizziness.
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The
Washington Post
Buffulo
Zimri Rebekah Lodge Plans Meeting and Postponed Willire Work
Announcement lists a called meeting of Zimri Rebekah Lodge No 58 Thursday at 8 PM with officer nominations. Also notes Willire Workers meetings postponed and Methodist Ladies Aid society monthly meeting Friday at 2 30 PM at the church. Mystic Workers of the World set regular meeting tomorrow night with all members urged to attend. 823
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Rebekah
Zimri Rebekah Lodge
Cecil Murdock
Noble Grandisit
Methodist Ladies’ Aid Society
Mystic Workers of the World
Prayer meeting canceled at Presbyterian church
A notice states there will be no prayer meeting at the Presbyterian church Wednesday evening 8212.
Shuberts to Host Public Dance at Phoenix Hall
The Shuberts announce a public dance Wednesday night at Phoenix Hall. Everyone is welcome to attend this community event hosted at the hall located in town.
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Shuberts
Phoenix Hall
Red Cross program postponed due to rain in West Chester
The West Chester Red Cross program was moved from Tuesday to Thursday night because of rain.
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West Chester Red Cross
The Standard Bearers Meeting and Picnic
The Standard Bearers will meet Monday May 27 at 4 00 p m at Sunset Park. After the regular meeting they will enjoy a picnic supper at the park with members invited to join in the event.
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Sunset Park
Ceder Township Knitters Meet Thursday Evening
The Ceder Township knitters plan a Thursday evening gathering led by moderator Blaine Holmes, inviting club members to attend.
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Ceder Township
Mro
Blaine Holmes
Red Cross benefit program set for West Chester Baptist Church
West Chester Red Cross Auxiliary to stage a benefit program Thursday evening at the West Chester Baptist Church. Admission 25 and 15 cents plus war tax. Visitors Mrs John K Thompson and Willy of Arga Oklahoma staying with Mrs Thompson's parents Mr and Mrs W H Butterfield. Ford dealer J F Duffy expects seven Fordson tractors to be sold in town to introduce new farm machinery.
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Red Cross
West Chester Baptist Church
John Kk. Thompson
Willy
Arga
Okla
J. F. Duffy
Ford
West Chester
Red Crogs
Baptist Church of
Treasure and Trinket Fund Display At Local Store
Articles contributed for the treasure and trinket fund will be shown Thursday through Saturday at the J Caner store on the south side of the square. Items will be shipped to national headquarters early next week. The fund supports the aviation department. Please leave additional contributions with Mrs Caner, custodian.
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Treasure and Trinket
J. (. Caner
National Headquarters
Aviation Department
Patriotic Program Set for Thursday at Shiloh School
A short pro gram will be held Thursday evening at 8 o'clock at Shiloh school. All are welcome to attend. Beth Godfrey, teacher, stipend $312.
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Shiloh School
Beth Cgodfrey
Ice Cream Social Friday At Prairie Flower School
An ice cream social is set for Friday at 8:00 PM at Prairie Flower School ten miles northwest of town. Proceeds go to Cedar Township Red Cross Program. Cecile Belville, the teacher, notes receipts total 312 dollars.
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Prairie Flower School
Cedar Township Red Cross
Cecile Belville
Rain Postpones West Chester Baptist Event to Thursday
The program set for Tuesday evening at the West Chester Baptist Church has been postponed due to rain and will now be held Thursday at 8:00. It features readings, music, and a short amusing play. Admission is 25 and 15 cents plus war tax. all are invited. The event total received was $3.12.
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West Chester Baptist Church
The Delights of Life Reflections on Simple Pleasures
The author notes life’s fairest growth is love peace and tenderness not wit or grandeur. He highlights laughter of children friendship cozy fireside talks flowers and music as the essential comforts of living.
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J. Ht. Green
Canary Training Becomes Regular Business In Town
Canaries attract expert trainers as owners hire pros to educate pets while others handle training themselves. Tutoring high class canaries has become a steady source of income for many professionals in the field.
Harmony Above All in Garden Design
A garden should not be seen as wild nature nor plants as mere ornaments. harmony is essential. Without it the builder’s work fails to become a picture artists want to reproduce, defeating the purpose of design.
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Sam
Young Girl Glorifies Bare Feet In Street Spree
A child named Isabelle often removes shoes and stockings at home and in public. On a notable occasion she walked half a block barefoot then returned, claiming she merely wanted to wear her bare feet.
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Isabelle
Rubber tree tapping method gains efficiency in Congo circle
An English expert in the Belgian Congo develops a ring tapping technique for rubber trees that outperforms the traditional vertical incision method, promising higher yields with a circular pattern around each tree.
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Belghin Congo
Tiny man parade in streetcar displays silk sock care
A brief sketch extols a diminutive man who displays his shanks in a streetcar and openly notes how his mother launders his silk socks. The tone is playful and satirical, focusing on visible grooming and maternal care as social signals.
No Doubt of It Bachelor Declares Wedded to Doughnuts
Fragmentary text notes a bachelor professing marriage to doughnuts and a judge evaluating the claim of a wife. References to bigamy and uncertain dates appear amid garbled wording. No clear persons or organizations are identifiable from the readable fragments.
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Cam
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Dodson Brothers
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James J. Jeppreys
Warren Cash Grocery
U. S. Food Administration
Mazda
Sime
Will
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Central Park
Graham Theatre
Washingon
Brighton
Journal Office
Amercan Pearl Button Co
Young Wan
Interstate Commerce Commission
Inter State Commerce
Milwaukee Tracks
J. H. Baird
Catalos
Frank Flaherty
North
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Second Floor
P. J. Hanley
E. L. Barthelow
L. Bauer
Mutual Phone
AMG
Timothy Day
N. E
West
Chas
Shafer
Winfield Smouse
Jersey
Arthur Therion
L. F. Woodburn
L. Rothschild
Lavalliere
Journal
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Walter Meek
M. R. Meek
Homer Noel
New Sharon
Fred Kaltenbach
Waterloo
Grinnell College
Meek
Carénal Mercier
Noel
Kaltenbach
Alsace—Lorraine
Mean Man
Definition
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