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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1918
Page
6
Citizens awake to hear news of peace prospects as rumors of German surrender spark a midnight celebration. A thousand people march led by the Washington band through town with speeches urging continued war effort until unconditional surrender.
Last Thursday the Delta Alpha Sunday school class held a quilting sewing bee at Mrs N Spiedels home on South Iowa Ave. They made four quilts for French orphans and held a business meeting with officer elections. A large silver offering was taken and socials planned for every other month.
The Waverley novels began anonymously in 1814 with Waverley and were published without author names. A public dinner party in Scotland sparked discussion about the writer's identity as subsequent novels followed, published each year under anonymity.
A blaze at the Walsh Construction site near the Camp and the big federal TNT plant threatened the government arsenal in Rock Island. Fire departments from Davenport and Moline joined the effort to control the flames as investigators seek the fire's origin.
State game commission and the United States Forest Service safeguard deer elk antelope and mountain sheep in Colorado forests. Their efforts have led to large herds and are common sights in towns along the Uncompahgre National Forest where wild animals graze village streets.
The text advocates for rights and redress through voluntary means, urging fair treatment without coercion. It emphasizes the value of constructive action and moral accountability in resolving injustices.
The county runs a busy campaign for Belgian relief gifts with three days of collecting and sorting underway. Boxes will fill about a full freight car. Brighton contributed a large consignment and West Chester sent an automobile load. Local towns and country communities provided liberal help, led by Red Cross volunteers Mrs H W Russell Mrs Charles Benz and Mrs J A Y Ashby. R M Smith chairs the packing committee with L D Robinson aiding.
Ten Havre women gathered for Red Cross sewing last Wednesday in the work room. An appeal asked each to contribute a dollar and the group realized twelve dollars for Belgian relief. The ladies meet weekly for Red Cross work on Wednesdays.
A collage of local society items includes Fruit jar drives for the Christian Home at Corneil Bluffs and a call for fruit contributions. Fortnightly club meets to discuss Conservation of Clothing. Household Economies groups plan meetings with joint October November events. Red Cross, chicken supper at Pleasant Hill church, and W F M S auxiliary activities also noted with a Halloween vibe. Bond subscribers urged to complete purchases and Good Times club plans an officer election event.
A congregational social will be held at the First United Presbyterian Church Wednesday evening after prayer meeting in honor of Mr and Mrs Willi Holmes and children and Mr and Mrs I R McKendry. both families will leave soon. All members and friends are invited.
A joint memorial service at the Presbyterian church honors Floyd E. Wallace who died in France and Terry Mathers reported lost on a collision near the Atlantic coast. Pastors from Washington and Haskins address the gathering as friends and family recall their lives and sacrifice. A service flag star and an ally-flag display mark the tribute.
Floyd Schachner, visiting about thirty days at Wellman, traveled to Washington with his parents Mr. and Mrs. Chas Schachner, his wife, and Mr. and Mrs. Will Schachner. He was in town on the way back to the Navy Yards at Philadelphia.
Distinctly American product Indian corn or maize is native to America. The grain is commonly called corn in the United States. Columbus introduced it to Europe during early explorations.
Dr J H White of Pittsburgh secretary of the missionary and efficiency committee spoke at the First United Presbyterian Church. He addressed stewardship and the need to account for possessions, describing the churchs fund collection and distribution plan amid wartime need. The united service drew a large audience. Rev J M Wishart presided and Rev Leslie Mumford assisted.
Mrs W M Stevens of Vivian West Virginia reports her baby suffered a terrible cough and after using Foley s Honey and Tar the first dose helped and in two days the cough stopped. For sale by Lemmon s Pharmacy.
Washington dispatch says former Treasury head W G McAdoo returned to retail work selling Liberty bonds. In three hours he rang doorbells and posted 1 800 000 in sales with a low 50 dollar contribution from a colored cock and a high 1 000 000 from Bernard Baruch, chairman of the War Industries Board.
A wry exchange explains friendship as someone who knows you well yet keeps your life insurance plans private, noting the irony of confidential thoughts among trusted companions.
A fragment quotes a line about the vast solitudes of city streets and an army of the Lonely Fall drawn into the scene. The wording hints at a reflective poem or editorial remark on urban life and isolation.
County chairman Marsh W. Bailey states German peace overtures will not alter the fourth Liberty Loan unless Treasury changes loan terms. He notes proceeds are spent in advance and a fifth loan may be issued regardless of war’s course. He urges prompt bond subscriptions and unwavering support for the President.
A playful exchange centered on a father teaching about plants. Little Willie retorts that his sister is a weed because she grows where he does not want her, claiming she takes all his pencil.
A witty quip notes that practical sense frees a man from messy trouble while pointing to the folly of sensational rhetoric in political discourse. The remark captures skepticism toward sensational headlines.
Tonight at the Graham presents Miss Elsie Ferguson in her Liberty loan drive subject plus Cecil B. DeMille in Old Wives for New. A comedy Oh Pop completes the bill. Tuesday features Geo Beban in Liberty loan production with Enid Bennett in The Keys of the Righteous and A Bedroom Blunder. Wednesday brings J Stuart Blackton in The World for Sale. Thursday shows William Hart in Blue Blazes Rowden. Friday shows Lena Cavalleri in Love's Conquest. Saturday adds Miss Ferguson in Rose of the World with Fatty Arbuckle in a big double bill. Matinees 2 30, nights 7 45 and 9 15.
A reflective couplet from Bulwer Lytton contemplates severed ties and whether distant souls can reunite with the same feelings. The poet muses on time’s pressure and the fragility of reconnection after parting ways.
Keep looking young by keeping bowels active and liver clean. Dr Edwards Olive Tablets, olive colored tablets, are a gentle substitute for calomel and aid in clearing impurities. Sold by druggists in 10c and 25c boxes.
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