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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1918
Page
3
A Deming New Mexico clipping reports Camp Cody Y M C A secretaries, idle due to quarantine, volunteering to pick Hondale tomatoes. They camped at Hondale, packed about four car loads, aiding canning as Deming factory hires about 80 workers, boosting the harvest this year.
The eight year old son of J. W. Myers of the Havre neighborhood fell from a Shetland pony at the Myers home this morning and sustained a broken arm. Four children were trying to ride the pony when the accident occurred.
The article explains rheumatism as often caused by kidneys failing to expel poisons. uric acid pervades the system and can lead to bladder or kidney disease. It promotes GOLD MEDAL Haarlem Oil Capsules as a long standing remedy to cleanse kidneys, restore health, and prevent relapse, with instructions to buy only the genuine GOLD MEDAL product.
Subscribers who bought Liberty Bonds on or after September 28 must complete settlement at banks as the national campaign closed Saturday. In this county total subscriptions reached 1 701 000 with 22 percent participation. Banks report still unredeemed bond cards though most subscribers have settled. The district headquarters notes ongoing efforts and hopes to finish by Thursday.
A telegram to the County Hospital from the Chicago Nursing Bureau asks for nurses to serve at military camps during the present emergency. It notes all Chicago nurses are deployed, and five local nurses are at Camp Dodge, making additional help unavailable.
Mrs. W. W. Wagamon of Wellman recovers from an operation at the county hospital and is reported to be doing well. Mrs. Harry Taylor and daughter Frances Barbara plan to live in Des Moines while Lieut. Harry Taylor is stationed at Camp Dodge. Weaver Garden sale at Wapello offers bags and attendees will meet at the depot Saturday November 2. Frank Salladay of Highland township shares a letter from son Lieut. Reed Balladay overseas in France, the first received since he joined Camp Pike Replacement boys.
Funeral services for Ambrose D Sanders were held Saturday afternoon at 2 30 at the home on East Washington street conducted by Rev R M Regan of the Baptist church and a duet by Mrs Ralph Minick and Miss Sappho Beamer Interment was in Elm Grove cemetery The pall bearers were William Pitawilliams Perry Been blossaga W P Moothart Andy Peterson J M Kelly and William Vinton
Dr. Hull reports only a few influenza cases in the city with no serious instances and thirty five school children kept home. A handful of suspicious cases are monitored and treated, with none progressing to pneumonia. Officials urge hygiene and to avoid crowds while watching the situation closely.
A Washington county note from Camp Pike describes widespread influenza, with about 85 of 200 in drill. Soldiers moved to tents briefly, now back in barracks, while quarantines affect the Fourth Training Company and the entire camp, city of Little Rock, and Arkansas. Named locals include Lawrence White, Dwight Nicholson, Ora Starr, Lee Shaf fer, Wayne Houck, and Ray Hopen gardner.
They are easier and more pleasant to take gentler and milder in action and more reliable. They cleanse and invigorate the stomach and leave the bowels natural, while pills are harsher and often cause constipation. For sale by Lemmon's Drug Store.
In a West Coast city two Japanese men Tamura and Watana pursue Americanization and romance. Tamura loves a half Japanese girl Nume Rogers from a nearby kindergarten, while Miss Tomkins runs the school. The Bravest Way centers on their clandestine affair, a surrounding tragedy, and a hopeful ending alongside Marguerite Clark in a Liberty Loan bill.
A mother from Breybrook Middleville New York reports her five year old son suffered a severe cough. After trying several medicines Chamberlain's Cough Remedy relieved him at once and with short use he recovered. She notes many friends were persuaded by personal recommendation and Lemman's Drug Store carries it.
Since the selective draft law, 819 men have been found qualified for general service by the exemption board. Group A 67 men, Group B 19, Group C 30, Group D not service eligible. Next week 54 more will be examined at Dr. C A Boice office. 50 sought deferments denied.
In William Fox photodrama Kultur Gladys Brockwell stars as the woman who helped spark World War I. The movie portrays underground diplomacy in Europe just before the war, with scenes in Berlin and Vienna.
The University of Iowa reports improvement in the influenza outbreak with no new pneumonia cases today and only a few influenza cases at the hospital. Sixty professors coordinate patient care, meals are prepared by home economics, and about 600 patients are fed under Prof. Rush A. Wandell and Dr. Amy Daniels while illnesses are managed under top physicians.
John Graham of Ottawa Illinois dies age between 65 and 70 after a week long illness during a flu epidemic. He served as iron worker in Bell Carriage factory and later oversaw iron work in a wagon plant. He leaves widow Laura Arthur and three children Fred Laura and Louise Cecil who is seriously ill. Body to be shipped to Washington arriving 5 15 on Rock Island for immediate burial at the grave.
A dialogue questions whether a hospital operates under homeopathic principles. A patient notes a blonde nurse and a light headed patient, prompting scrutiny of the facility's medical approach.
The Methodist ladies will load their car of papers on Tuesday Oct 22. All Methodist families with papers or magazines should notify ward coordinators in their respective wards. The Baptist Brotherhood holds a special meeting Tuesday evening at eight o'clock at the church. The Clover Leaf Club meets Thursday afternoon with Mrs Ed Myall.
We express sincere appreciation for kindness shown during recent illness and after the death of our husband and father, the late Mr. A. D. Sanders. We are especially grateful for the many beautiful floral offerings sent. Mrs. A. D. Sanders and children.
The Royal Neighbors will meet this evening at Woodman hall for their regular gathering. Attendees are expected to discuss upcoming events and community service plans.
The RC. BL will meet tonight with Mrs. C. BE. Burham. All who want to help the Red Cross are welcome.
A printer’s note contrasts unkind or pro miscuous criticism, urging restraint. It argues that people pride themselves on personal ideas and punish those who do not share them, while demanding freedom for themselves without offering it to others.
The Presbyterian Missionary Tea is set for Friday afternoon at 2 30 at the home of Mrs C Cunningham with a regular meeting and a ten cent social. The Portnightly Club general meeting follows Thursday at 8 p m at Mrs C W Stewart's home near the Court House with an interesting program and nominations possible for department members.
The Willing Worker will meet Thursday afternoon in the Red Cross rooms with full attendance requested. The Navajo club meeting is postponed until further notice. The 3d Ward serial planned for tonight in Mstoned due to influenza epidemic.
A household tip recommends dipping a cloth in milk and rubbing the hearth or step after applying the hearth stone. This prevents waste from coming off and keeps surfaces cleaner.
The largest hens eggs are produced in Manchuria with weights around one sixth of a pound.
The regular monthly social of the Ladies Aid Society will be held Friday evening in the church parlors. A patriotic program will be presented under the direction of Mrs. Howard McCleery.
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