County War Work Group Maps Campaign Leadership
Washington County forms its United War Work drive leadership with a county chair, township and ward heads, and a speakers bureau. The drive, joining seven war relief groups, aims for a $69 000 campaign total in Washington County to support YMCA and six other welfare programs serving army camps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh H. McCleary
Washington County
Wilber Miller
J. M. Godfrey
J. B. Crail
Ainsworth
Oregon
Alva Sands
Brighton
J. W. Brier
Crawfordsville
Ed Maxwell
Riverside
Mike Truxan
Kalona
D. C. Miller
Wellman—Barthey Bell, Jr
West Chester
I. E. Coffey
Crawford
Joe Morehead
Iowa
C. S. Cummings
English River
G. A. Eglin
Kaiona
Lime Creek
G. G. Griffith
Wellman
Cedar
O. M. Mouser
Clay
Rev
S. B. Welles
Brighton Datch Creek
H, DD
Luers
Jackson
Geo
Sojka
Franklin
Boyd Dill
Washington
Highland
Hugh H. McCleery
F. R. Sage
Jay McNamara
F. L. Wilson
Leslie Mountford
Joe Falk
A. R. Miller
R .L. Coulter
W. F. Huxford
Victory Boys
United States
Wilson
Jewish Welfare Board
Salvation Army
American Liberty Association
Aes
Infant layette workroom adds hooded pieces
A small hood is added to complete infant layettes now being made in the garment department workroom. The note highlights ongoing production and the care given to each item for newborns.
Bethel Presbyterian to Host Rev Bower Sunday Talk
Former pastor Rev Bower will speak at Bethel Presbyterian Church during the usual Sunday hours, delivering a message to congregants and visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bower
Bethel Presbyterian Church
Ainsworth Methodist Church Suspends Activities
Following Dr. G. H. Sumner's guidance, all church activities are halted until further notice. Worship and pastoral visits are suspended except for essential sickness and death cases as the pastor urges the congregation to prevent influenza spread.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. H. Sumner
State Board of Health
Ainsworth Methodist Church
C. A. Field
Funeral of Felix Pauls Held in Miller Chapel
The funeral of Felix Pauls will take place in Miller chapel on Saturday afternoon and be private. The casket will be open to friends from 10 to 11 at the chapel. The body is in a sealed case and may be seen by friends with perfect safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Felix Pauls
Miller Chapel
United States School Garden Army Aims and Structure
The United States School Garden Army began in March 1918 with initial funding from President Wilson to boost food production and teach thrift, patriotism, and responsibility to schoolchildren. The plan outlines regional and assistant directors, garden leaflets, state cooperation, and company organization led by a garden teacher with officer insignia for ranks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States School Garden Army
Wilson
National Security and Defense
Bureau of Education
State Council of Defense
Army
Towns Saved From Fires Near Minnesota Rail Line
Duluth Minnesota reports towns including Pedera Dam Aitkin Crosby and Ironton along the Minneapolis St Paul and Sault Ste Marie line are safe from fires. Fifty fires are reported across St Louis county with Tren ton and Crosby suspending business. Melirath has fires under control while Mc Gregor north of Aithin near Pale heade and Tilo still burn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duluth, Minn
Pedera, Dam
Aitkin
Crosby and Ironton
Minneapolis, St. Paul & Sault Ste. Maurie
St. Louis County
Trenton
Crosby
Melirath
McGregor
Aithin
Paleheade
Tilo
Billy Sunday Thrills Sailors at Newport News Naval Station
Billy Sunday spoke to crowds of sailors at Newport News naval training station urging liberty and justice. He praised Governor Beeckman, cited naval history, and urged young servicemen to fight for freedom, saying the United States will prevail against Germany. The audience included hosting regiments and station men amid influenza concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Newport News
Billy Sunday
Governor Beeckman
Evening Gazette
Edward M. Craig
Atkins
Iowa
U.S
Newport
Rhode Island
Bowes
Billy
Mr. Bowes
Captain Campbell
Germany
Sam
Saurkraut Bowie
Fritz
Drake
John Paul Jones
Oregon
United States
Quarantine Orders In Iowa As Flu Epidemic Rages
Iowa boards of health issued a statewide quarantine prohibiting all public gatherings for an indefinite period. The order closes theatres, schools, churches, movies, lodges and public funerals while urging restraint on travel. Governor Harding cancels campaign stops as influenza cases rise across the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Guilford H. Sumner
State Board of Health
Towa State Board of Health
Boards of Health
Iowa State Board of Health
Rupert Blue
United States Public Health Service
Sumner
Washington
Dbd. C
Board of Health
Iowa
Spirit Lake
Millersburg
W. L. Harding
Oelwein
Atlantic
Cedar Rapids
Public Health Service
New England
District of Columbia
Surgeon General of the Army
Public Health Service Today
Nebraska
California
New York
Missouri
Kentucky
Illinois
North Dakota
Ohio
Wisconsin
Oregon
Minnesota
West Virginia
Tennessee
Foley Kidney Pills Restore Dreadful Soreness Claims
Mrs. David Henry of Washington New Jersey reports Foley Kidney Pills eased dreadful limb soreness and improved mobility. Advertisement notes Lemon's Pharmacy carries the product for sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Henry
Lincoln Ave
Washington, N. J
Women’s club of Highland township meets for Red Cross work
The Highland township Women’s club gathered Thursday afternoon with twelve members to do Red Cross work. Officers elected include President Mrs Tom O’Conner, Vice President Miss Mae McLaughlin, Secretary and Treasurer Mrs Will Murphy. The next meeting will be an all day work session at Mrs Ernest Saliday’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Mesdames G. L Duke
W. M. Montgomery
James Swift
N. W. Thompson
A. L. Young
M. K. Wilcox
Glenn Beal
Lee Foster
Ralph Lytle
Mias Hazel Miller
Women's Club
Highland Township
John Birney
Tom O'Conner
Mae McLaughlin
Will Murphy
Ernest Saliday
Olive Tablets promise relief from constipation
Dr Edwards offers Olive Tablets as a calomel substitute for chronic constipation and torpid liver. The sugar coated tablets use a gentle vegetable laxative with no griping and are taken at bedtime for quick, pleasant results. Available by the box at druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Klards
Edwards
Calomel
Br. Edwards
Dr. Edwards
Clive
Also Mentioned on This Page
United Drive
Garment Department
the Red Cross
Wilson Dougherty
Miles Bradford
mStar Gn
Bethel Presbyterian
Ainsworth Methodist
Frlix
Pauls
SWATS
Pritz and
Saurerault Boche
Towa
Indiana
Campbell
Iowa Health Board
Socilwiy Princy
B. F. Dixon & Co
North Marion Avenue
Washington, Iowa
Mama
Big Sister
Velvet Tams
Smith
Commercial Say
Trench Hats
Smith’s Emporium
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