Moose Lodge Moves to New Washington Quarters
Moose members in Washington prepare a renovated second floor space in the Dougherty building on West Second Street near the Standard Oil station. The club room will feature billiard and card tables, with occupancy set for June first. The G A R and W R C will share the hall, and other lodges plan to use the space periodically.
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Moose Lodge
Washington
Moose
Dougherty
West Second Street
Standard Oil
Stewart
South
Iowa Avenue
Sherman Drug Store
Temple Building
Mosse
Chamberlains Tablets Ease Digestive Troubles Ad
When the system is clogged by overeating constipation and a torpid liver the stomach suffers. A dose of Chamberlains Tablets gives quick relief by freeing the bowels toning the liver and aiding digestion. You feel much better a day or two after use. For sale by Lemmon's Prag Store.
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Lemmon’s Prag
Advt
Firemen Display Service Flag At City Hall
Washington fire department members publicly unveiled a three by five foot service flag at the city hall ground floor west door. The banner carries ten stars for past members with one more to be added later, honoring seven lieutenants and several sergeants plus two other names, all former firefighters.
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Washington Fire Department
Court House
City Hall
John Steck
Marl Hout
Charles Leigh Bell
Clarence Barnett
Henry Berdo
John Bidwell
George Dempsey
Louis Anderson
Fred Minick
Kenneth Carris
Frank Shearer
For the Freedom of the World war spectacle at Fox Theatre
A new film titled For the Freedom of the World billed as the greatest war spectacle arrives at the Fox Theatre for Decoration Day weekend. Written by Captain Edwin Power Hesser and produced by Ira M. Lowry, the story spans Canada the United States and Western France with scenes of training camps and battlefield life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fox Theatre
Edwin Power Hesser
American Legion
Canadian Expeditionary Forces
Ira M. Lowry
Canada
United States
France
Europe
War Activity in East Emphasizes Patriotism and War Work
W M Keeley of the Washington County Red Cross reports stark contrasts between the middle west and east as New York and Washington surge with war mobilization. He notes crowds, parades, and heavy troop movements toward France, with optimistic views on victory and government operations. Keeley also describes the film Pershing's Crusaders and visits to American-educated Washington youth in New York University training for war service.
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Middle West
East
W. M. Keeley
Washington County
Red Cross
New York
Washington, D.C
France
Iowa
Keeley
Washington
Atlantic
Pershing
Axthelm
Bidwell
McCreeedy
Boyd
Augustine
Daisy Hall Startsmen
Jersey City
Washington county sends forty five men to Camp Dodge
A large Washington county parade saw forty five farmers depart for Camp Dodge to enter the National Army. The event included a public meeting in the court room, music by the Washington band, and cheers as trains pulled away. Deputy Sheriff Wallace distributed cigars and cash to departing troops.
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Washington County
National Army
Camp Dodge
Washington
Court House
D. W. Harvey
Charles A. Dewey
8. K. Coats
Washington Band
W. A.C
Girls’ Honor Guard
Drum Corps
Boy Scouts
Wallace
Schmelzer
Youth Drowns in English River at Keota Outing
Clyde Rhodebeck nineteen son of Mr and Mrs John Rhodebeck four miles north of Wheota drowned Sunday afternoon as the English River overflowed its banks He slipped in a deep hole while wading his father tried to save him and nearly drowned His body was recovered about an hour later by Green Valley neighbors He is survived by a younger brother and an older married brother Funeral arrangements have not been announced.
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Keota
Clyde Rhodebeck
John Rhodebeck
Wheota
Rhodebeck
Clyde
Myde
Green Valley
Joe Thomas Jones
Asa Jones
Marion Avenue
John Benjamin Jones
Saint George’s Veneration Across Nations Through History
The piece lists nations and orders honoring St George, noting diverse origins of chivalric groups. It cites a Venetian Order of St George established in 1200, Spanish 1817, Austrian 1470, Genoese 1472, Roman 1402, plus later Bavarian 1729, Russia 1767, and Hanover 1820.
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England
Order of the Garter
Sicily
Arragon
Valencia
Genoa
Malta
Barcelona
Bavaria
Russia
Hanover
Dr Hand's Teething Lotion Promises Easy Teething Time
Advice promotes Dr Hand's Teething Lotion to ease cutting teeth. It claims a fuss free baby who eats and sleeps well, suggests applying on gums with finger, notes safety if swallowed, and lists a 25 cent price from druggists.
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Dr. Hand
W. B. R. C. and SS Club Meet for Decoration Day Plans
W. B. R. C. members to gather at the G A R hall Wednesday at 1 30 p m to make wreaths for Decoration Day. The SS 8S club will meet with Vic Kate Gallagher Friday at 2 p m.
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Vic
Kate Gallagher
Patrol Coast To Hit J. W. W. Washington
The US Navy patrols the Alaska coast to deter I W W leader agitation and quell unrest. No trouble has yet appeared and leaders of the IWW have shown up in coastal communities amid such security measures.
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Washington
Alaskan
Industrial Workers of the World
Alaska
LWW
Ice Cream Social and Memorial Preparations Around Town
An ice cream social is planned at Lincoln school house four miles north of Washington on Friday evening to benefit Pleasant Plains and Lincoln Red Cross auxiliaries with music readings and a community sing. D A R members to meet at G A R hall Wednesday at 1 15 p m to make Memorial day wreaths. Red Cross workers from all departments urged to meet at the old Methodist church Thursday at 9 30 a m for parade, in uniform.
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Lincoln School House
Washington
Pleasant Plains and
Lincoln Red Cross Auxiliary
W. T. Todd
Martha Thrasher
AH Red Cross
Old Methodist Church
Washington May Draft Expands Classes for Selective Service
Inroads on class 2 and class 3 men under the selective service act have begun. The drafted workers are highly trained specialists with no remaining counterparts in class 1. The subdivisions called on for immediate action in Washington on May 28. The urgent deficiency bill carrying appropriations of 5 million dollars passed the house and moves to the senate.
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Washington
May S
House
Senate
Forming a New Habit Needs Careful Guarding
The text cautions that new good habits require careful watching and guarding until firmly rooted. It warns that a single slip can undo many positive efforts, likening lapses to allowing a ball of string to unwind too easily.
Memorial Day Reschedules and Club Meetings
Memorial Day observed as a day of prayer prompting the Red Cross work room closure all Thursday. The Good Times club shifts to Friday at Mrs Chas Cherry's home due to the holiday. LG White Post and A R members to meet for Perry Vanwinkle funeral. Girt National Honor Guard drills set for Memorial Day week.
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Red Cross
LG. White Post
A. R
Perry Vanwinkle
M. Stinson
P.G
Girt National Honor Guard
Peonies for decoration from A J Waldschmidt
Local notice lists floral decor items with contact at phone number 129 Blue and name A J Waldschmidt. It mentions a price of 812 dollars and includes an additional entry 8812 associated with Waldschmidt. The phrasing suggests a sale or advertisement for peonies or decorative flowers.
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A. J. Waldschmidt
A.J. Waldschmidt
Lember Yards to Close at 10 A.M. on Decoration Day
Lember yards announce closure at 10 o clock on Decoration Day for the holiday observance, with operations halted for the morning.
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Lember Yards
Ants Hollow Trees With Remarkable Tunneling Powers
A South American ant reportedly excavated a tunnel under the bed of the Parahyba river at a site as broad as the Thames at London Bridge. McAtee notes ants as expert tunnellers in hard woods, able to hollow trees and even dig under ditches.
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Thames
London Bridge
W. L., McAtee
American Museum Journal
Martial Law Defined as Abrogation of Civil Law
The text explains martial law as not true law but an order that supersedes civil law. It is used in extreme peril to the state or locality when ordinary governance cannot be trusted or public welfare requires extraordinary measures.
Nothing to Brag About Words on Wisdom and Humility
A reflective message urges modesty, noting personal abilities are not self earned and recognizing wisdom comes from others. It emphasizes gratitude over pride and reminds readers they did not wake themselves.
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Uncle Sam
Frank L. Wilson & Co
Dougherty Building
West Washington Street
Stupendous
Parade
von Hindenburg
Joseph W. Schmelzer
Oral Davidson
Paul Gray
Davidson
Benjamin Helt
Wilbur
Wasson
Wellman
Frank
Wheelan
Washington Water Horser
Ainsworth
Carl G. Voorhees
West Chester
Lawrence W. Teh
Riverside
Wellman W
Heidler
Dostid
Lintverside
Frank Nemee
Emil Link
Kheetedam
Wreeske Brichion
Dave MW
Bender
Kalens
Hazel D. Small Kichmond
Thomas O. Salit
Owen Cripstead
Harry
Peet
Seba Fleener
John Willer
Wahineton
Ratoh Yeung
Jaron
Lelebty
Nolte
Jesee
Wy Cook
Unsworth
Wiliam
FP. Finke
Crawfordsville
John VM. Linder
Mery V. Steele
William
Uradek
William S. Dusenberrs
Whittaker
Glenn Willer
Willis Reber
John TH. Rhea
Dayle S. Reeves
Edward &. Widmer
Noble
Newton G. Kesster
Kalona
Floyd Maule Heote
Sam
Wellaire
Marion W. Godlove
Clarence Jackson
Albert Rose
Harold Godwin
Ditton
Newton
Henry Glassburner
Henry Keine
Clifford Reeves
Qral Davidson
Paris
Shotgun Owrerns Association
Exemption Board
Charley Dewey
Lillian Minick
C. K. Mauck
Rock Island
Sergt
Emil J. Hesselsachwerdt
350Th Infantry
Clyde Rhodebeek
Wile
the Evening Journal
Lalyorfld
PUEL
Journal Office
Petel Washington
Ll. Bauer
Mutual
Frank Flaherty
North
Dodge Bros
L. Fetters
Surrey
C. W. Busby
Black
Tatfeed
Ben Wallace
Leigh H. Wallace
Jas
Knotek
A. DeBord
Winfield Smouse
H. F. Gilbert
N. Ave. C
RIWT
al Cocktlin
SREB
Red Cross Garment
Garment Department
J. E. Lemmon
Frank L. Wilson
John Romine
Lexington Red Cross
Navajo Club
J. E. Kunath
Clover Leaf Club
W. BR. C
G. A. R. Hall
Canning Industries
D. A. Rs
Grace Hit
P. BE
Opera House
Giarchi
Christian Science Chapel
Iowa Ave
Jefferson St
Wilson
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