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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 24, 1918

Page

5

Arch Caldwell Up 10 000 Feet in Air Service

Archie Dean Caldwell, former Washington high guard, serves as a machine gun instructor in the 79th aero squadron at Hicks Fort Worth Texas. He writes of a 10,500 foot altitude record with pupil Lieut Clements, loops and spins, camera gun practice, and life in a tent near the Texas airfield despite home letters and Mothers Day thoughts.

Archie Dean Caldwell Washington High School Air Service 79Th Aero Squadron Taliaferro Field No. 1 Hicks Fort Worth Texas L. A. Caldwell Clay Township Lieuutenant Clements Angels Russell Lumley Brighton Aerodome American Sunday School Union

Woman testifies to Foley Kidney Pills relief

An unnamed Detroit woman shares that Foley Kidney Pills eased her backache rheumatic pains and kidney bladder symptoms. She reports sleeping better and endorses the remedy with her address and Lemmon's Pharmacy ad.

Foley Chas. Gray Sixth St Detroit Mich

Draft Exemption Debate Highlights Industrial Welfare Link

The article argues the draft should tie exemptions to industrial welfare and domestic relations. It suggests exemptions require proof of contribution to industry and notes local boards will mobilize manpower toward farming or war efforts, balancing economic and military needs.

Eney War Department

Wheat flour not essential says Iowa health official

Dr Guilford H Sumner secretary of the Iowa Department of Health and Medical Examiners says wheat flour is not essential to the diet to preserve health and strength He cites nitrogen rich foods and substitutes like oats barley rye and rice promotes nutrition He urges milk cottage cheese eggs and dairy products as reliable sustenance and notes the U S could live a year without wheat if needed

Guilford H. Sumner Iowa Department of Health and Medical Hebert Hoover Deems Iowa Sumner Ieowa Department of Health and Medical Des Moines United States Guilford Hi Sec

Keokuk Bandmen Donate Patriotism in Parade

In Keokuk Iowa three bands played in a big patriot parade on Monday evening and donated their services. The Keokuk bandmen, patriotic, announced they donate performances for war work whenever they play for such causes.

Keokuk

Tact and Its Elements in Social Success

A concise reflection on tact describing how sound judgment, common sense, kindness, and perceptive insight into character drive acceptability and life success, attributed to Simmons.

Simmons

Suffering in China prompt aid despite flood losses

A report from H H Lowry in Peking estimates over 100 million dollars in flood damage across northern China with 60 000 refugees aided by Red Cross and missionaries. Pneumonia plagues southern China while rebellion strains aid efforts. The World Centenary program supports foreign missions as China fights to recover.

China H. H. Lowry Peking American Red Cross Dr. Lowry Lowry Methodist Episcopal Church Tien‘tsin Red Crosse

Mrs A Walden Endorses Foley's Honey and Tar

A Fresno widow 66 praises Foley's Honey and Tar for winter coughs bronchial irritations and persistent colds. She notes it helps with croup and whooping cough and relies on the remedy annually. Lemon’s Pharmacy advertises the product.

Ex-bank robber seeks military service but is rejected

A former Iowa bank robber, then 7 years in prison, visited a Sioux City recruitment office to see if he could enlist. The officer said felons have no place in the U S service. He lives nearby with a wife and children and was exempt from draft due to dependents. He claims his wife knows his past. townsfolk know nothing. The 16 000 dollar loot preceded his arrest in Montreal.

Sioux City Iowa Focal Recruiting Office United States Service Montreal

Foley Cathartic Tablets Ad from Unadilla GA

A reader from Unadilla Georgia endorses Foley Cathartic Tablets for quick relief from biliousness bad breath gas indigestion and constipation. The advertisement notes no griping or nausea and cites Lemmon's Pharmacy as the source.

B. B. Hayward Unadilla Lemmon’s Pharmacy

Robison Endorsed for Sixth Judicial District Judge

Poweshiek County Bar endorses Hon. J. H. P. Robison of Grinnell for judge of Iowa’s Sixth Judicial District. The resolution lauds his ability and past performance on the Grinnell Superior Court, with a long list of signatories including Rk. J. Smith and A. M. Reed. Political Adv.

Grinnell Register Poweshiek County Bar Association of J. H. P. Robinon Grinnell Sixth Judicial District Iowa Superior Court of J. Smith A. M. Reed M. Manney Harold L. Beyer A. C. Lyon J. G. Shifflett Will ©. Rayburn T. G. Neil Kenneth McAra J. P. Lyman Frank Bechly H. G. Lyman J. H. Patton H. E. Boyd W. R

Cut This Out It Is Worth Money Ad

An old ad offers a cut out slip with five cents to Foley & Co for a trial package of Foley’s Honey and Tar Compound Foley Kidney Pills and Foley Cathartic Tablets via Lemmon’s Pharmacy.

Foley & Co Sheffield Ave Chicago Foley Lemmon's Pharmacy

Lieutenants Discharged From 23rd Infantry at Camp Cody

May 24 Burlington reports Lieutenants Baton and Hoffman of Company I with the 23rd infantry at Camp Cody have been honorably discharged for not being fit for overseas duty. Major Bradberry of Oskaloosa and Lieutenant Leight of Waterloo, both Iowa, are among others discharged for the same reason.

Burlington Baton Hoffman 23Rd Infantry Camp Cody Bradberry Oskaloosa Leight Waterloo

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Arghie Caldwell Washington Aviation Field USS With Choss Bess Mongolia Nti Hee Robison Every AT Torney THE Poweshtiek County Bar and Friends Washington National Bank John Alex Young Wim A. Cook Jas A. Harwood Chas Wilson Fran Kuppenheimer the House of Kuppeshomer C. M. & F. Clothing Co Kuppenheimer House
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