Draft Quota Shifts to Camp Greenleaf Georgia
The local exemption board reports the next draft quota will entrain for Camp Greenleaf Georgia instead of Camp McClellan Alabama due to quarantine at McClellan for Spanish influenza. Twenty two boys from Washington County are called in the five days after October 21st with larger quotas planned for neighboring counties.
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State Department
Camp Greenleaf
Georgia
Camp McClellan
Anniston
Alabama
Washington County
Henry
Keokuk
Jefferson
Johnson
Louisa
Iowa
Annual Fur Sale One Day Only in Washington Iowa
Aware of demand from Washington patrons, T. Richter & Sons announces an early Big Fur Sale on Tuesday October 15 at the New York Store in Washington Iowa. Ladies invited to choose from a complete assortment as prices remain reasonable before higher costs limit selections.
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Washington
New York
Iowa
Richter
Missing War Casualty Ray Walton of Fort Madison
Ray Walton, a telegraph operator from Fort Madison, listed among missing in action. He joined Company K from his hometown, later transferred to the signal corps in France. His friends and his mother in Fort Madison hope he was captured rather than killed, awaiting news of his fate.
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Ray Walton
Fort Madison
Washington
Harry L. Kaga Grain Commission
France
Signal Corps
Green's August Flower Advertises Digestive Remedy
Green's August Flower claimed to treat stomach related ailments including sick headache constipation sour stomach nervous indigestion and heart palpitations. It was described as a gentle laxative that regulates digestion, cleanses the alimentary canal, and stimulates bile production, sold by Lemmon's Pharmacy.
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Lemmon's Pharmacy
Advt
Graham Movies Feature Billie Burke Eve's Daughter
Graham presents the Paramount Artcraft production Eve's Daughter starring Billie Burke with a Mack Sennett comedy Faint Heart Fair Lady. Matinees daily at 2 15 and evenings at 7 30 with continuous shows so patrons see the full program.
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Billie Burke
Eve
Graham Monday
Graham Management
Paramount Artcraft
Graham
Portrait of Capt H W Skinner Receives Warm Notice
This portrait of Capt. H. W. Skinner, a divisional commander of the Liverpool district of the American Red Cross, arrives esteemed as one of his best. The captain is praised for remarkable wartime service benefiting his country and humanity.
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H. W. Skinner
Captain Skinner
Liverpool
American Red Cross
Names of Washington county soldiers to be published by township
Washington county will publish every soldier and sailor name in the county on records at the courthouse after Red Cross Home Service completes its compilation. Lists by township begin next week with Cedar and continue until all are printed in the Journal. Forty two Home Service workers record service branch and enlistment date, seeking cooperation to fill gaps.
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Washington County
Court House
Home Service Department of the Red Cross
Home Service
Cedar Township
Washington
J. D. Glasgow
New Fur Display Teases Seasonal Pieces at The New York Store
A one day display on Tuesday October 15 showcases neck pieces muf fs scarfs and capes from the coming season. T Richter and Sons Manufacturing Farriers announce the event to customers. The New York Store signs off in formal fashion inviting the public to view the collection.
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T. Richter & Sons
New York
Quilting For French Relief At Mrs Stewart Home
The S. 8. 8. club met at Mrs. Everett Stewart's home Thursday afternoon with fourteen members and one visitor present. The group spent the session sewing and quilting for French relief work, and Mrs. Stewart with Miss Hopping served a one course luncheon.
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Everett Stewart
Bruges Revolt Suppresses German Deportation Efforts
Amsterdam reports a Bruges revolt against German deportation attempts. German troops fired on civilians, killing and wounding many Belgians. Across Flanders roads fill with cattle horses and grain destined for Germany, per Les Nouvelles.
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Amsterdam
Bruges
Belgium
Les Nouvelles
Belgrane
Flanders
Cave
Germany
Cholera Spreads in Berlin With New Cases and Deaths
Basel reports cholera spreading in Berlin despite preventive steps. Seventeen cases were recorded October 8 and fifteen deaths have occurred from the disease.
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Basel
Berlin
Serb Mother and Son Condemned in Austria
In a southern Slav district of Austria Hungary a mother and son accused as Serbian spies were sentenced to death. The mother, facing execution, was to watch her son hanged first. She told the judge I am Serbian therefore I am guilty.
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Paris
Austria-Hungary
Platinum and its discovery in 1741
Platinum, heavier than all metals except rhodium, gets its name from the Spanish Plata meaning silver. It remained unknown in Europe until about 1741 when a Spanish scientist announced its existence after travels in South America.
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Plata
Europe
South America
Hardy Tepary Bush Beans Introduced In California
The tepary bean, a hardy bush legume from old Mexico, has become popular in New Mexico and Arizona and is now cultivated in California. It tolerates extreme heat and arid conditions and offers high nutritive value.
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California
Old Mexico
New Mexico
Arizona
Armstrong Talks On Ad Club Work In Washington
Frank Armstrong, chairman of the State Vigilance Committee of the Associated Advertising Clubs, spoke to about forty Washington merchants at the Col-lenson Hotel after dinner. He described efforts by the Ad Clubs of the World to eradicate dishonest advertising, noting growth from a Minneapolis start five years ago to nationwide activity and education to restore trust in ads. He cited cases of fake oil promotions, fly by night schemes, and other dishonest projects uncovered by the vigilance teams.
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Frank Armstrong
Associated Advertising Clubs
Washington
Collenson Hotel
Armstrong
Minneapolis
Bohemian National Alliance Sale in Richmond Iowa
A benefit sale at the Z. B. J. hall in Richmond Iowa will be held Thursday afternoon October 17 1918. The Bohemian National Alliance invites all to attend and donations are gratefully accepted. Music by the Richmond band. Thred theendale Red Cross workers will meet with Mrs Ralph Wagegoner Tuesday October 15 at 1 30 p m. 413
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B. J. Hall
Richmond
Iowa
Bohemian National Alliance
Richmond Band
Tehendale
Relief Corps Social to Benefit Cause on October 15
The third wave members will hold a ten cent social next Tuesday evening October 15 at 7 30 in the new Moose hall. Light refreshments will be served. A cordial invitation is extended to all comrades and their wives to attend and bring friends.
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Relief Corps
Moose Hall
Fortnightly Club Childs Study Meets Mrs Hammer
The Child's Study department of the Fortnightly club will meet with Mrs. E. B. Hammer at 731 East Main Street on Monday afternoon. The W. C. U. plans to send a barrel of jams jellies and fruit to Fort Des Moines hospital for sick soldiers and contributions may be left at Mrs. Geo W Alexander res 202 E Madison St. The West Chester Red Cross auxiliary event at United Presbyterian church next Tuesday has been postponed indefinitely.
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E. B. Hammer
East Main St
Fort Des Moines
Geo. W. Alexander
Res
E. Madison St
West Chester
Fortnightly club meeting and Havre Red Cross requests
A general meeting of the Fortnightly club is set for Thursday evening October 17 at 8 p m with Mrs C W Stewart as hostess. Havre residents are asked to donate jellies tea towels baseballs bats and curtains for the Y M C A Camp Dodge and may drop items at the Stewart store or bring them to the Havre Red Cross auxiliary meeting at the Witting shop next Wednesday. Everyone is invited to contribute. Doats.
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C. W. Stewart
Havre
Camp Dodge
Stewart
Rainbow club seeks donations for Camp Dodge boys
All members and interested others are asked to donate jelly tea towels balls bats money and related items for Camp Dodge. Donations may be left this week at the homes of Mrs M M Kendrick or Mrs Earle Libe.
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Rainbow Club
Camp Dodge
M. M Kendrick
Earle Libe
Embroidery Club Hosting and Paper Distribution Schedule
The Methodist ladies plan to load ear of papers on Tuesday October 22. Families in each ward are asked to notify specific organizers about papers or magazines. Sigafoose will host the South of Town Embroidery club Wednesday afternoon at 512.
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Sands
Downing
Dupuis
Dickerson
John Davidson
W. P. McCaulley
R. E. Brown
Bandy
Mes. S. BE. Sigafoose
South of Town
Civics Department Meeting At Fort Nightly Club
The Civics department of the Fort nightly club will meet Tuesday afternoon at 2 30 with Mrs F L Wilson. Notice P P L Knitting club meeting will be postponed indefinitely.
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Civics
F. L. Wilson
P.P. L. Knitting Club
Defense Society Warns Against Negotiated Peace
The American Defense Society declares an unconditional surrender of Germany and its allies as the only end to the war. It warns loyal Americans and Allied nations to reject Austria’s peace proposals and secret conferences that could concede to Germany, urging resolute action to prevent renewed abominations.
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The
American Defense Society
United States
Hawaii
Porto Rico
Germany
Austria
Friends of
Charles Stewart Davison
Board of
America
Richter's Furs Big Fur Sale Promises Quality and Style
Quality workmanship at Richter's Furs highlighted by growing customer base. Announcement invites shoppers to the Big Fur Sale held at the store for one day only Tuesday October 15.
Ambulance Driver Recalls Heroic Wounding Aboard Paris Run
An American Red Cross ambulance driver recounts a harrowing Paris run during which four wounded rode in a crowded bus. He recalls the three men with leg fractures screaming at bumps while a dying comrade begged for a doctor. Only after racing to Paris did the trio restraint themselves, keeping silent despite their pain.
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Red Cross
William S. McNutt
Collier’s Weekly
Ase
General Joanno Aids Allies, Bulgarian Surrenders
General Joanno, commander of the Greek army, aided allied forces in breaking Bulgarian lines leading to Bulgaria's complete surrender. The turning action helped secure the collapse of Bulgarian resistance in the theater.
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Joanno
Bulgaria
Wasn't Talking About His Wife Joke
A Melbourne man tells a friend about a past love he could not have. He sighs that the only girl he cared for demanded two pounds a week, while they could only afford thirty shillings, explaining his wife shared the disappointment.
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Melbourne
Reserve Stock of Patience in Daily Trials
A brief reflection attributes a patient man’s daily trials as a reserve for life’s crises. It notes endurance as a store of strength. The piece emphasizes inner fortitude and the quiet, steady work of bearing life’s hardships.
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Lfe
Ifer
W. G. Jordua
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3Rd Street
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Peach
C. H. Thomas
Washington County Hospital
Journal
del Simkins
White Way
Joe Jones
Fop
Sale NE
Iowa Gas & Electric Co
Gore
Poland
China
R. B. Stephens
Osalater
I. C. Shelangouskie
Kalona Mutual
CC. D. Cooper
Grighton
Ben Davis
Stout's
C. W. Horn
R.M. Visquain
W. Main St
Jersey
Boyd Berdo
Iowa Ave
T. H. Barnes
Crawfordsville
Wheel Chair
Call 590 Blue
L. Bartholow
Chester
Frank W. Vincent
Keota
U. L. Dodds
W. H. Hay
William J. Hay
Manoury
Genel Manoury
de Oureq
Montfaucon
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