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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1918
Page
8
Cards from members of the 16th Machine Gun Battalion written in England report they had been sent home messages from King George. The unit had previously been stationed at Camp Cody and had arrived overseas.
Local items report visits by residents to nearby towns, travel for business, and social calls. Shoppers see bargains at Rothschilds with dresses coats and plush options. Curtaining stock arrives early with savings for thrifty households.
Message confirms Washington crew aboard the Otranto from units not linked to their area, alleviating worry about their presence on the sinking ship off Ireland. Also notes a new high school grading scheme using A to E letters, with all passing except F. Subscriptions urged for American Magazine.
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