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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 27, 1918

Page

6

Memorial sermon honors Civil War veterans Sunday

The Christian Church held its annual Memorial service for Civil War veterans with G A R and W R C members present. Rev G L Eaton compared past and present wars, urged unity, praised veterans, and highlighted patriotism, flags, and a gift flag to the church Sunday school for teaching nationalism.

G. L. Eaton Christian Church J. M. Wishart First United Presbyterian Church Louis Wilki Mart Anderson Wyatt Helwick Jake Squire America John Bryson W. ER. C Christian Sunday School Bryson W. RK. C Eaton W. P Moothart W. R

Memorial Day Service at Christian Science Chapel

In response to President Wilson's proclamation Memorial Day observance will include a service at the Christian Science Chapel corner Iowa Ave and Jefferson St at 11 a m all are invited. 8603

Iowa Ave Jefferson St Wilson United States Christian Science Chapel

Butter Making Is Expert Work On Farm

Cream is tested pasteurized cooled and ripened before churning. Milk is skimmed on farm. Disease germs and bacteria are destroyed in the process.

Army Y M C A Needs More Men in S A Area

At First United Presbyterian church Rev Frank Galloway urged community aid for the army Y M C A. He oversees southern division recruitment from San Antonio and outlined the push to fill posts for camps and to send volunteers to France as 1600 new workers are sought monthly this summer. Preparatory services precede communion with services Friday evening and Saturday afternoon led by Rev Leslie Mountford.

Eaton First United Presbyterian Church Frank Galloway Army Y. M. C. A Galloway San Antonio Texas Army Y. M National Organization Washington United States France Sabath Lesiie Mountford Secoml

The Making of Creamery Butter Explained

This article traces the intricate steps from milk to high grade butter, outlining the technical process behind a weekly staple. It invites readers to appreciate the production and use butter more carefully and conservatively.

Modern Creamery Butter Making Described In Detail

The article explains creamery butter production from farm skimmed milk to pasteurization, cooling, starter culture, ripening, and churning. It covers large vats, heated processing at 145 F for 30 minutes, and the formation, washing, salting, and packing of butter, noting laboratory tests in many creameries.

Butterfat Testing For Consistent Cream Quality

The article explains tests used to determine butterfat percent in milk and cream. It describes acidity measurement with calibrated glassware and moisture and salt checks on churned butter to ensure consistent composition, noting the need for skilled workmanship and delicate scales.

Babcock

Make the Sows Exercise Herd Management Tip

The article argues sows need voluntary exercise to farrow strong litters. It notes cold weather makes hogs stay near quarters, but urges sows to exercise by hustling for corn in stalk fields. It recommends protein feeds like shorts tankage oil meal or alfalfa hay.

Creamery Plants Require Trained Operators and High Capital

The text notes that creamery operators must be technically trained often from state agricultural colleges. It highlights the need for large, expensive machinery and substantial capital investments. Small country creameries may cost under 10 000 dollars, while large plants exceed 100 000 pounds.

Foley Cathartic Tablets Ad by Lemmon's Pharmacy

B B Hayward of Unadilla Georgia praises Foley Cathartic Tablets for quick relief from biliousness bad breath bloating gas indigestion and constipation with no griping or nausea. The ad from Lemmon's Pharmacy promotes the product as effective and fast acting.

B. B. Hayward Unadilla Lemmon's Pharmacy Advt

Anna Held Near Death Reports From New York

New York May 27 Anna Held the actress is rapidly nearing death doctors say the end could come at any time or she may live several weeks. The illness is described as a rare disease called vultivle myelvua and her condition has prompted somber official statements.

New York Anna Held Donald Meluskey Dogttor McCashey Miss Héld Aes

Red Cross Canteens Aid Troop Trains War Time Cheer

Soldiers bound for seaports receive homey coffee sandwiches and candy at Red Cross canteens along rail hubs. Women volunteers greet troops with smiles and postcards, boosting spirits during long waits. Chicago’s drive prompts messages of thanks from servicemen to Montana and other states. Over 500 canteens operate at key railroad centers nationwide.

United States Red Cross Chicago Montana

Women donate millions in Red Cross relief effort

Thousands of women nationwide contribute their time to sew surgical dressings knit garments hospital wear comfort kits socks and sweaters. The monetary value of this labor is estimated at 356 million annually while the Red Cross operates in France with 250 motor trucks aiding relief efforts.

United States The Red Cross France

Huns Take Seven Battleships in Sebastopol Action

Amsterdam reports German forces occupied Sebastopol securing two big Russian steamers two destroyers and seven battleships from the pre dreadnought Mass plus two Kugue cruisers three modern destroyers and several submarines aiding their capture.

Huns Amsterdam Sebastopol Frankfurter Zeitung

Generally Both. The man who claims he never makes a mistake

A concise aphorism notes that claiming perfection reveals either egotism or deceit. The speaker flags those who deny errors as blind or dishonest, implying humility and accountability are prudent.

Plunkett Counted Among Sinn Fein Leaders Arrested in Plotter Roundup

The article notes Count Plunkett, a Sinn Fein member of Parliament, as one of the prominent Irish leaders detained in the British government’s large roundup of suspected plotters.

Count Plunkett Sinn Fein

Duty of schools to foster patriotic citizenship urged

Frank Dr. Joseph deputy state superintendent of public instruction urged rural Washington county graduates to uphold high citizenship standards. He contrasted Germany France and America, warned against frenzied liberty, and stressed intelligent loyalty, pledging continued education and national unity amid wartime sacrifice. Diplomas were awarded to 151 graduates, with local ceremony at the old Methodist Church.

Eaton United States America Germany Frank Dr. Joseph Washington County Old Methodist Church Mr. Joseph France I. W. WW Joseph Katherine Stichter

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