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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1918
Page
7
Ainsworth Social and Business Visitors Reported
Ainsworth May 23. Mrs. S. B. Sands and daughter Luella were in Muscatine yesterday on business. Mrs. Mary Stewart left for Washington to attend commencement exercises tonight. Mrs. F A Kallaus Mrs. Glenn Porter and Miss Beesie Leffler shopped in Washington yesterday. S A Walker and wife left yesterday to visit their daughter Mrs J B Crozier and family at Waterloo. Mr. and Mrs. W T Trotter visited friends in Washington yesterday. A DeBord was a business visitor in Davenport yesterday.
Visitors and departures mark Crawfordsville scene
May 23 Crawfordsville notes list Van Sant leaving for Camp Cody New Mexico after visiting here. Visitors include Mrs Harry Davis and son Carson Alda Twinam Marley Rhea and Frank Hamilton in town yesterday. Others traveled to Washington for hospital visits and county business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crawfordsville
Community notes from Titus township events
Ruth Shellabarcer spent Saturday night with Fern Fuhr. Dr. Fred Reid visited Monday afternoon as a professional caller. Ed Robertson traveled to Davenport Wednesday night. Chas and Wayne Houck attended the Mystic Shrine ceremonial in Keokuk on Thursday. A large crowd attended Wednesday’s graduation exercises and Dr. Jessup’s address was praised. Jim Combs canvassed the township for the Red Roses, and Moriarity demonstrated automobiles Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Titus
Ruth Shellabarcer
Fern Fuhr
Fred Reid
Memorial service at Ainsworth Methodist Church plans
The Ainsworth Methodist Church holds a memorial service next Sunday morning with national colors and flowers. Decorations are led by Mrs. Peterson, Mrs. Chambers, and Mrs. Laird. Sunday school at 10, Epworth League to 7 30, services 11 and 8 30. Dr Gearhart of Malone N Y speaks Wednesday May 2 5 in Sunday School work outreach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ainsworth Methodist Church
A. J. Peterson
J. M. Chambers
A. J. Laird
Epworth League
JH. C. Gearhart
Malone
New York
Iowa Conference
Iowa Armed Conference
Poor seed leads to replant in corn fields
The Journal Farm Department reports that poor seed was planted but stands are being replaced with replant. Good stands are excellent and poor stands very poor. Expect about the usual amount of replanted corn.
Angus cattle sales set new highs at Donohoe sale
The Donohoe Angus sale at Holbrook on May 23 averaged 1500 with 56 head sold. Top bull brought 100 and top cow 5025. W H Cooper of Hedrick sold May 22 cattle averaging 1050 top 4000. Tudor Son of Iowa City posted world best average 1172 for Angus cattle tied to the Donohoe sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holbrook
W. H. Cooper
Hedrick
Tudor& Son
Iowa City
Donohoe
Wool trade under government control faces delays
Conditions remain chaotic as dealers protest the 3 and 3 percent allowances on original sacks and graded wool. Regulation permits small clips under 1,000 pounds in bright wool. similar rules expected for California and Colorado scoured wools. Concentration points for bright wools listed in major cities. territory wools centered in Chicago New York St. Louis Philadelphia Boston and Portland. Foreign markets influenced by ocean freight. South American wool reaching Boston amid stronger new wools. Price quotations largely absent despite demand. Two Fordson tractors available at cost in Washington County. seven sold, total ten units. Contact J. Duffy for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Colorado
Boston
New York
Philadelphia
Chicago
St. Louis
Detroit
Baltimore
Wheeling
W. Va
Iowa Poultry Campaign Urges Rooster Removal
In a 1916 public notice Dairy and Food Commissioner W. C. Jarney asks Iowa farmers to remove roosters to conserve the state's food supply. Fertility declines 2 to 5 weeks after removal, while fertile eggs spoil in hot weather. infertile eggs sell for more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowa
W. C. Jarney
Dairy and
Iowa
Dr Tland Colic Remedy Promises Quick Baby Relief
Baby colic is blamed on indigestion and gas. The ad claims Dr Tland, a famed specialist, perfected a colic remedy that neutralizes acid, soothes the stomach, aids digestion and expels gas. It sells for 25 cents at druggists with a promise to save baby moments of suffering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thland
Dr. Tland
Adyt
Henry County Race Meet Promises Big July Event
Mt Pleas ant Iowa hosts the Henry County Race Meet July 3 4 6 at the fair grounds with 100 to 150 horses expected. A $500 Henry County Derby on July 4 features a mile and 70 yards pacing event with three grand stand trips. Daily seven running races plus harness races and side amusements accompany band music and lunch stands. Proceeds benefit the Henry County Fair Association and War Union. Officers include W T Wright president L G Wenger vice president W K E Miller secretary and general manager with KB Hamp ton as assistant secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fair Grounds
Mt. Pleasant
Iowa
United States
Henry County
Henry County Fair Association
Henry County War Union
W. T. Wright
L. G. Wenger
W. KE. Miller
KB. Hampton
Mt. Pleazent
Towa
Grace Hill to Open Community Hall Next Tuesday Evening
Announcement of Grace Hill community service building opening next Tuesday at 8 pm. Farmer schedules delayed opening by May 28 to plant corn and attend. Postmaster A R Miller plans to attend and speak. 50th church dedication anniversary set for June 2. Journal to publish further notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Community Service
Grace Hill
A. R. Miller
Lincoln's Dispatch Box Used For Civil War Drama
The War Department lent Lincoln's dispatch box to William N. Selig for filming The Crisis at Gra hum theatre May 30 31 and June 1. The production recreates Vicksburg on its original ground with veterans approving actions and no gunfire without consent. Seats on sale at McPhinney's. Orchestra music featured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
War Department
William N. Selig
Graham Theatre
Vicksburg
Yankees
Fiebels
Colin Campbell
Selig
McPhinney's
Mother's Friend advertised for expectant mothers
An advertisement touts Mother's Friend as a safe external preparation for pregnancy. It claims to relax abdominal muscles, reduce strain during delivery, and promote a calm prenatal period. The piece urges women to apply the product daily and to request a free "Motherhood Book" from the Bradford Regulator Co. of Atlanta, Georgia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bredfield Regulator Co
Lauwtar Bhic
Atlanta
Gia
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