Exemption Board Reports 160 Of 188 Examined Fit For Service
Dr. C. A. Boice reports that 188 men were examined this week for military exemption. One hundred sixty, about ninety percent, qualified for general service. Group A includes those fit for general service, Group B those needing cure, Group C for special or limited service, and Group D deficient. Final listings show Group A names, plus one Group B, one Group C, and several Group D.
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C. A. Boice
Ernest L. Zook
Clark T Hopping
Leal Littrell
W. L Kelsey
Frank B. Heck
Edgar T. Farrier
John G. Boileau
Ernest Knotek
Bernard O. Wolf
Lawrence A. Lemley
Boschee's Syrup Endorsed For Fifty Two Years Of Cough Relief
The advertisement touts Boschee's Syrup as a nationwide remedy for coughs bronchitis colds settling in the throat and lung troubles. It claims the medicine gives a good night rest allows easy morning expectoration so the patient can throw off illness and regain health through J. E. Lemmon's Pharmacy.
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Boschee
United States
Mature
J. E. Lemmon
Masons Meeting Tonight for R A Degree Work
The VOTICnN RK A MASONS announce a meeting tomorrow Friday at 7:00 PM to conduct work in the Royal Arch degree. Members are reminded to attend and participate.
Livingston in Army Hospital Recovering from Hernia Operation
Mrs. S. W. Livingston receives letters from son Sergeant David Livingston in a French army hospital report that he underwent a hernia operation on September 4 and is recovering rapidly with no cause for alarm. Nurse Miss Agnes Swift confirms his condition as splendid and that prior military duties likely negated his preexisting hernia.
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S. W. Livingston
David Livingston
Agnes Swift
Miss Swift
Livingston
David
France
Washington
Digestive Advice and Patent Tablet Advertisement
A vintage ad extols a healthy digestion and suggests light meat portions with occasional Chamberlain's Tablets to aid digestion. The piece promotes Seramon's Drug Store as the seller and notes a price of 2 cents for the tablets.
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Seramon’s Drug Store
Advt
Bank Heist In Hopkins Nets About $7000 In Loot
Four armed masked men entered the Most National Bank of Hopkins in Hopkins Minnesota. They forced workers from the vault area and escaped with about $7000 in cash. The incident occurred on October 10. Police search for suspects.
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Hopkins, Minn
Hopkins
Philadelphia Influenza Toll Rises With New Cases and Deaths
In 24 hours Philadelphia reports 101 new influenza cases and 64 deaths. The surge also notes 124 new pneumonia fatalities alongside flu activity.
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Philadelphia
Frewo Pueun Onlay
War Service Board to Open Hearings on Liberty Loan
The war service board with the defense council will hold private hearings on Liberty Loan matters at the courthouse starting Friday at ten o clock. Those who objected to their quotas or refused to buy bonds will be heard, with results not published unless refusals persist. The third ward final bond day is next Saturday for those who missed the drive.
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War Service Board
Defense Council
Liberty Loan
Court House
Third Ward
Rummage sale and community notes at local church
Methodist L A S rummage sale opens tomorrow at 8 60 a m in the room south of Sherman Bros with second hand clothing and dishes offered at low prices. Mrs R M Stevenson of Siloam Springs Ark is a guest at Mrs E J Stewart's home. Miss Margaret Dicken returns from Sigourney where she taught as schools closed for Spanish flu. Mr and Mrs J M Kelley return from Marengo after attending Mrs Margaret Kelly's funeral. St James school closes briefly due to teacher illness and pupil illnesses. The Holmes family plans a move to Milwaukee Wis with Mr Holmes taking a new position. they depart for Keota to visit relatives before moving. The community regrets their departure.
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J. M. Kelley
Marengo
Mr. Kelly
Margaret Kelly
Methodist L .A. 5
Sherifian Bros
Editor Farewell as Miss Dawson Sells Press to T C Hullman
Miss Anna Dawson retires after seven years as editor of the Press in a valedictory column. T C Hullman of Weverly purchases the Press and plans to continue in similar fashion, noting Washington and Washington county appeal to him and promising to learn the local field.
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Anna Dawson
Miss Dawson
Journal
Washington
Washington County
Sioux City Pivotal Site for I. W. W. and Labor Union Activity
Sioux City buzzes with I. W. W. and American Field Labor union presence. Headquarters draw crowds, literature circulates, and funds are raised for Chicago trial defense. Mayor Short reportedly visits the halls, aligning with defendants in the Chicago proceedings.
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Sioux City
American Field Labor Union
Labor Defender
Berlin Awaits Wilson Reply on Peace Proposal
Berlin waits for President Wilson's reply as the Reichstag is convened on Thursday to discuss peace. Dispatches indicate Berlin expects the American reply by then and the German press hints at preparing the public for rejection of the proposal.
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Copenhagen
Berlin
Wilson
Reich- Steg
Baby measuring campaign nearly finished in Washington
The effort to measure and weigh all babies in Washington is approaching completion. Ward by ward counting has progressed with the fourth and final ward finishing a census this afternoon led by Mrs D W Harvey. Any mothers missing the initial canvass may bring their child to be weighed tomorrow from two to five at the Commercial club rooms free of charge. The program aims to register children and gauge development progress for future work.
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Washington
D. W. Harvey
A. Dewey
City of Washington
Commercial Club
Ladies Aid Sale and Nineteenth Century Club Meeting Announced
The Ladies Aid, First United Presbyterian, plans a sale of old fashioned items and good eats next Saturday in the N. E. corner room vacated by Co. Vv. Crull. The Nineteenth Century club opens its year with Mrs. Marsh Bailey hosting. study focuses on current history and Outlook questions for early October.
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Ladies’ Aid
First United Presbyterian Church
N. E
Co. Vv. Crull
Illinois Coal Ban Reaches Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul
Administrator Webster declares no permits issued to ship Illinois coal into the prohibited territory toward the Missouri state line.
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Cago
Milwaukee
St. Paul
Missouri State Line
Webster
Illinois
Schools Urged to Observe Liberty Day Nationwide
The U S board of education asks every school to celebrate October 12 as Liberty Day following the president's proclamation. A suggested program links Columbus discovery with harvest home festivals, Fourth Liberty Loan events, and children's storytelling. Afternoon activities include processions pageants singing and Liberty Loan speeches, then a noon community dinner.
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Washington
United States Board of Education
America
Liberty Loan
West Chester auxiliary hosts workers event at church
The West Chester auxiliary will entertain the workers next Tuesday afternoon October 15 at the United Presbyterian church. All workers are invited.
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West Chester
United Presbyterian Church
Red Cross Auxiliary Hosts Evening at United Presbyterian
The Red Cross auxiliary will entertain all Red Cross workers at the United Presbyterian church on Tuesday evening October 15th.
Bohemian Benefit Sale At Z B J Hall Richmond Iowa
A benefit sale will be held at the Z B J hall in Richmond Iowa by the Bohemian National Alliance on Thursday afternoon October 17 1918. Everyone is invited and donations are appreciated. Music will be provided by the Richmond band. The Ladies Aid society of the First United Presbyterian church will meet tomorrow afternoon with Mrs Geo Maxwell.
Gompers Defies Foe at Rome Reception During Italy Visit
Samuel Gompers, president of the American Federation of Labor, speaking at a Rome press reception during a Italy visit, said the allies would not be duped by enemy maneuvers and that Germany must know it is beaten even as peace moves are discussed.
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Rome
Italy
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Gompers
Germany
Red Cross Opens Evening and Afternoon Rooms for Quota Work
The Red Cross rooms will be open tonight from 7 to 9 for quota work and tomorrow from 1 to 5 p.m. The surgical dressings department will be closed on Saturday.
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Red Cross
Iowa coal zone plan stands after federal talks
Federal Fuel administrator Charles Webster announced no change to Iowa’s zone plan after a Washington conference. Illinois soft coal will be admitted on and north of the Illinois Central route from Sioux City to Ackley and east of the Minneapolis and St Louis line from Ackley to Albia, extending along the Wabash line to Moravia and south along the...
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Des Moines
United States Fuel Administration
Washington
Charles Webster
Iowa
Illinois
Illinois Central
Sioux City
le Mars
Fort Dodge
Ackley
Minneapolis and St. Louis
Albia
Wabash
Moravia
U S Casualties Light In Cambrai Front Report
Washington reports low American casualties in the Cambrai front sector as German resistance remains firm. The War Industries Board announces curtailment of oil and gasoline stove and heater production to conserve iron steel and aluminum, eliminating 466 existing styles and sizes.
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Cambrai
London
Gerens
Washington
Zemo Promises Quick Eczema Relief and Healing
A 35 cent bottle with extra large size offers relief for eczema and skin troubles. The product claims to stop itching and heal sores, burns, wounds and chafing by penetrating and soothing the skin. Available from The E W Rose Co Cleveland Ohio.
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E.W’. Rose Co
Cleveland, O
Politicians Defy U S Jury in Michigan Senate Campaign
New York Oct 10 three political leaders refused to testify in the federal grand jury inquiry into expenses for Truman H Newberry Republican nominee for U S senator from Michigan. Contempt proceedings were reported as witnesses claimed New York authorities lacked jurisdiction over a Michigan matter.
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New York
Truman H. Newberry
United States
Michigan
Germans Unveil New Airborne Fire Bombs
Paris reports a new German incendiary bomb used in air attacks. A single plane is said to carry 200 bombs, designed for high effectiveness with light weight. Fighting resulting fires is limited to isolation as water worsens the blaze due to the bomb’s chemical mix.
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Paris
Wilson Replies to Challenge Seeks German Withdrawal
London Oct 10 The Express comments on President Wilson answer to Chancellor Maximilian. It says the president pins the author to a plain issue and issues a challenge: if Germany wants peace, withdraw their armies to Germany before seeking it.
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London
Wilson
the Express
Maximilian
Kaiser
Max
Germany
New Allied Bomber Demonstrates Carrying Capacity
A large allied bombing plane brought from London to Paris an upright plane to show its capacity. The aircraft can carry six persons and substantial bombing explosives.
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Aris, der
London
Paris
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