Soldiers of the 168th Speak at Graham Theatre
A large Graham theatre audience heard Iowa soldiers Private Albert Montgomery Corporal Merle Skinner and Sergeant Owen Hawkins describe frontline life in France their praise for the Rainbow division and the Red Cross. They urged support for Liberty Loans and Red Cross relief while denouncing pro German sentiment and urged civic action against indifference.
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Washington
Graham Theatre
France
Albert Montgomery
Merle Skinner
Owen Hawkins
United States
Frenice
Montgomery
Iowa
168Th
Germany
Ameria
Red Croce
Rainbow Division
Red Cross
Liberty Loan
Skinner
Minnesota
Georgia
Alabama
Camp Mills
Hawkins
Altho
Iowa Regiment
Heavy housing demand hits Washington as new builds rise
Washington faces a housing shortage with five to six room modern homes in high demand. Builders respond with several new houses planned or under construction on South 2nd avenue and in northeast Washington to accommodate families and African Pearl Button Company employees.
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Washington
Paris Lumber Company
South 2Nd Avenue
Win Smollece
African Pearl Button Company
Revised Tuesday draft list sent to Camp Dodge from county
The draft board updates the list to forty five men with changes due to action by the district board and injuries. Names from Washington county and other counties are listed as ready for departure to Camp Dodge, with procedures for reporting and a large sendoff expected for Washington county’s contingent.
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Camp Dodge
National Army
District Board
Dowbdt
Community invitation honors county boys departing for Camp Dodge
An invitation from CAPT. D. W. Harvey and committee calls mie and 2A men, veterans groups, and patriotic organizations to participate in a May 28 send-off at the Court House for forty six boys leaving that day for Camp Dodge. The entire county is urged to attend and give the troops a proper farewell.
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National Association of Shot Gun Owners
Washington Band
Court House
Camp Dodre
D. W. Harvey
Suitor’s Explanation Sparks Town Topics Exchange
A sudden appearance of Mather prompts a moralquery as the suitor reframes the matter as a cooperative affair, challenging the daughter’s guardian. Town Topics notes the unusual social clash and the awkward outburst in a small community setting.
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Mather
Muy
Suitor
Canvas Pipe Ventilation for Blast Areas
A varnished canvas pipe designed for ventilating planes during blasting is described. It withstands blasts by collapsing if struck, offering practical protection from damage while maintaining airflow.
Funeral for Henry Booth Honors A Soldier of Sorts
Henry A. Booth, 27, of Washington dies at Camp Dodge from pneumonia after being rejected for front line duty. His funeral at the Baptist church draws a large crowd with Rev. W. R. Yard delivering the address. Attendees include Red Cross, G A R, and W R C groups. interment in Elm Grove cemetery.
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Henry A. Booth
A. J. Booth
Washington
Camp Dodge
Althe
Altho
Henry Booth
W. R. Yard
de Kalb, Ill
Booth
Mr. Yard
Kansas
Red Cross
W.R.C
Vernon Crull
Neil Caner
George Masson
John Masson
Lawrence Lemley
Charles Hays
Elm Grove Cemetery
Card of Thanks for Henry A Booth
We thank friends for kind sympathy and floral tributes at the death of Henry A Booth. From Mr. and Mrs. A J Booth and brothers and sisters.
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Henry A. Booth
Mrs
A. J. Booth
Day of Prayer Union Sunrise Service Planned
In response to congress urging a day of public humility and prayer, President Wilson designated May 30 as that day. The Washington Ministerial Association schedules a union sunrise prayer meeting at 7 30 a m at Second United Presbyterian Church with other churches arranging services as announced by pastors.
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Congress
Woodrow Wilson
Ministerial Association of Washington
Second United Presbyterian Church
G. Lolin Eaton
Washington
Dusenberry Dies at County Hospital After Blood Poisoning
George Y. Dusenberry aged nearly 74 died at the county hospital where he had treatment for blood poisoning contracted from a barbed wire scratch. A longtime Washington county resident, he was a Civil War veteran and survived by two sons, two daughters, a stepdaughter, and widow Sadie Waters. Funeral at his East Main Street home conducted by Rev. J A Glendinning. Burial in Elm Grove cemetery.
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George Y. Dusenberry
Washington County
Dusenberry
Mr. Dusenberry
BE. P. Dusenberry
Main Street
George Dusenberry
Washington
William Dusenberry
Elizabeth Winder Dusenberry
Jane Romine
Sadie Waters
East Second Street
West Cheser
John
Near
Sam Dusenberry
Mt. Pleasant
Harrett Plummer
Westchester
Mary Fitzwater
Rocky Bar
Idaho
P. Dusenberry
East Main Street
J. A. Glendinning
Methodist Church
Elm Grove
Lusenberry
Forty-Fifth
Iowa Infantry
Memorial services move to funeral of George Ducemberry
All old soldiers will leave the Christian church after the Memorial services tomorrow to go to the house of Dusenberry on Main street to attend the funeral of our late comrade George Ducemberry at 7 o clock. C. M. Stinson, P. C.
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Christian Church
House of FE
Dusenberry
Main Street
George Ducemberry
C. M. Stinson
P. C
Funeral notice for Geo Reister attendees requested
Members of the BFE O class and their wives are asked to attend Geo Reister's funeral tomorrow afternoon. A section of the church is reserved for B E O members. Members with cars are asked to come prepared to convey others to the cemetery.
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B. FE. O. Clase
Geo. Reister
Do any events of importance ever occur here
A bustling exchange at the Petunia tavern where Joan from Kansas City questions whether notable happenings occur, while the landlord asserts daily morning, noon, and night bustle are regarded by locals as events of considerable importance.
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Joan
Kansas City
Petunia
Pear
Kansas City Star
Painting Windows with White Lead Stippling Method
An inexpensive method to darken windows uses a brush with white lead and turpentine, applied lightly or thickly. Red lead yields a tint, or mix pigments to achieve other shades. The preparation is easily removable.
School Sniper Quip Reframes Garden Serpent Lesson
A Stockton area teacher told of a Bible lesson when a pupil amusedly answered that the serpent in the garden was a sniper. The remark highlighted wartime tension and the war news context shaping classroom humor.
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Stockton
Adam
Not Winners What I Think of Honest Reporters
A brief dialogue shows a young man asking for opinion on men who report on families. The sage replies that such reporters usually act with good intent but habitually back the political ticket at the polls.
Unhappy Success in a Frugal Household
A Columbus Journal note describes a prudent man enduring low mood as his wife’s dry goods store running account seems to sprint toward high spending and, worryingly, may be succeeding.
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Columbus
Journal
The Real Test and the Waiting Philosopher
The excerpt presents a cautious quip about judging a man by his stillness as he sits fishing. A self styled milk toast philosopher jokes that one should water him while he waits for supper, warning against premature conclusions.
Dropping Medicine With Cork Moistened Technique
Instruction describes striking the bottle to loosen the cork then moistening the cork edge and rolling the cork under the mouth while tilting to drop the medicine.
Imitation Ivory From South America Delights Market
South America produces imitation ivory for crafts and jewelry. Producers promote sustainable alternatives to traditional ivory to appeal to conservation minded buyers.
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South America
Count Minotto Deemed Dangerous Enemy Alien
Count Minotto was registered as a dangerous enemy alien and his photo taken for government use. He will be moved to Fort Sheridan for confinement until his appeal is heard, with the circuit court of appeals set to hear the case on June 12.
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Chicago
Minotto
United States
John J. Bradley
Fort Sheridan
United States Ccircuit Court of Appeals
Louis PF. Swift
Death scare ends as drafted son found alive in France
St Louis May 25 Mrs Catherine Hammett believed a May 1 letter stating her son John Hammett had been killed in France was accurate until a War Department letter confirmed he is alive and well. Investigators suspect the earlier note may be German propaganda.
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St. Louis
Catherine Hammett
John Hmmett
France
War Department
Fisheries Commission Near Agreement After Hearings
Washington May 25 members of the American Canadian fisheries commission report substantial agreement on all major questions after extended hearings on Atlantic and Pacific coasts in both nations. Details of operation remain to be settled.
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Washington
Ijolot American Canadian Fisheries Commission
Pacific
Liberia to receive food exports under wartime license
The War Trade Board announced arrangements with Liberia to license export of limited quantities of essential foodstuffs for the small African republic. This agreement aims to supply Liberia with basic sustenance during wartime conditions.
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Liberia
Washington
The
War Trade Board
Little Republic
Africa
Prince Arthur of Connaught Heads British Mission
A British mission to the United States headed by Prince Arthur of Connaught arrived at the Atlantic port on May 25. The royal entourage proceeds to engage with American officials and explore further cooperation in cultural and diplomatic channels.
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Atlantic
United States
Prince Arthur of Connaught
Akron tenor Evan Williams dies after illness
Akron May 2 Evan Williams noted tenor died at city hospital after a week of illness. Funeral arrangements pending at local church and Williams Opera Society mourns the longtime performer in Akron Ohio.
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Evan Williams
Akron
Evan Tl, Willints
City Hospital
Furnace Rules. A Fire Poking Guide From Old Text
The passage advises not poking a fire from the top and to raise pokers from the bottom to create a draft and brighter flames. It argues modern wisdom favors minimal poking to conserve coal, suggesting frequent stirring wastes fuel.
Pox Theatre Presents Studio Girl and Arbuckle Comedy
The Fox Theatre opens Monday with Constance Talmadge in The Studio Girl directed by Charles Giblyn from Pan Wevet adaptation. Fatty Arbuckle stars in Out West, billed as the funniest comedy yet at regular admission.
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Fox
Big
Jelly
Matty Arbuckle
Insu Peat
New Use for Compressed Air In Manufacturing
Compressed air is used to move materials between departments. A California felt maker vents damp wool through tubes to a distant drying area, a clean and rapid method across the street.
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California
No Such Animal Political Quip Sparks Debate
In a heated exchange a man proposes a political organization free from selfish interests, but a heckler cites the joke about a sea-serpent party, noting there is no such animal. The dialogue highlights public demand for principled leadership versus cynicism.
No Temptations in Blacksmiths Honest Trade
A Louisville Courrieral remark notes blacksmiths' reputation for honesty. It argues their occupation involves little temptation or funds to misappropriate and thus few opportunities to deceive, contrasting their integrity with other trades.
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Louis- Ville Couries Urhal
Armageddon Searched For but Not Found in warmups
Fragmentary quote from the Christian Herald notes a playful exchange about locating Armageddon, with reference to warmups that quickly go out of date and a remark about searching for a new one last week.
Pather and Sister Exchange Quiet Confession
Dialogue fragment shows a character claiming to have learned something from a sister and admitting personal discovery last night. The exchange hints at a shared secret and interpersonal tension within a domestic setting.
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Pather
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