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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1918
Page
3
Discovery of a 1862 Davenport Daily Gazette fragment shows a nine dollar yearly daily rate and two dollar weekly rate paid in advance. The piece includes civil war news and a poem praising the flag of the free and national unity.
Lawrence Logan writes to his parents from Cedar Falls warning others to avoid Spanish flu. He describes weakness after illness, a hospital stay, and continued drill restrictions. He notes personnel changes, expected new recruits, and asks for fruit from home.
W H Frear of Myrtle Avenue Albany endorses Foley Kidney Pills saying they relieved kidney related weakness and run-down condition. He notes relief from backache rheumatic pains stiff joints and sore muscles and mentions Lemmon's Pharmacy as the retailer.
The Mutual Telephone Co extends Sunday hours for central office due to influenza, with calls allowed anytime. Fortnightly Music Dept postpones its meeting. Red Cross Work Room garment dept closes until further notice. September-October quota material delays close Surgical Dressings Dept. Crighton township knitters and Red Cross shop Richmond suspend meetings until early October.
The French sculptor Heudon born 1741 visited America in 1785 by Franklin’s invitation and cast the Washington statue in Richmond Wa noted by Lafayette as the best likeness of the American patriot. St Bruno of the Trappists kept silence. Pope Clement XVI joked that he would speak if not bound by his order.
A Shakespearean reflection on turning peril into protection, suggesting resilience through courage and prudence. The line frames danger as a catalyst for securing safety.
Health authorities report one new case today plus daily tallies: six Thursday five Friday four Saturday one Sunday and one this morning totaling sixty nine. Most cases are light with a few causing concern and quarantine measures aided by Saturday’s rain reducing street activity.
A board of trustees member tells students to read and own books for constant access. He recalls working nights in youth to earn money to buy books and waking before daylight to read.
Brigadier General Clement A. F. Flagler, noted for engineering corps achievements, has been promoted to major general. Born in Georgia in 1507, he entered the Military Academy from Iowa and graduated in 1850.
Representative Tom Connally of Texas becomes the first Democratic member of Congress to receive a military commission. He has attained the rank of captain and will serve as adjutant at Camp Meade. he is a Spanish American War veteran.
W F Huxford Y M C A secretary states Washington Iowa scouts will assist war effort. They seek walnut trees and nut shells for gas masks and Red Cross funds. Nuts may be dropped at Warren's Cash Grocery or called in. groups will meet in small war minded sessions.
Naomi Thayer Crail died Friday night in a Kansas City hospital from Spanish influenza. Her husband Rodney Crail remained seriously ill but showed slight improvement. J B Crail and family prepared to bring her body to Waterloo for interment while Rodney stayed near his illness.
Mrs Cecile Pauls and Mr H A Pauls along with Lester express sincere appreciation for the kind attentions shown during the loss of their husband, father, and brother Felix Pauls, noting the comfort brought by friends.
CC. D. Henderson died at 2 45 this afternoon after years of illness at the county home. He was advanced in years and formerly lived several miles northwest of town. Funeral services will be private due to the influenza quarantine.
Public service style notice offering a trial package from Foley & Co including Honey and Tar Compound Kidney Pills and Cathartic Tablets. Requires name and address sent to Foley & Co at Sheffield Ave Chicago Illinois. sold by Lemmon’s Pharmacy.
A playful note from the Atlanta Constitution jokes about asking the landholder to return a lost umbrella, implying caution against excessive faith in superstition or luck. Local readers are reminded not to press unlikely promises or extraordinary demands in everyday matters.
Wilbur Lindsay aged 28 was killed by a Milwaukee train on the Muscatine right of way last evening. The body was found warm after a freight crew reported a possible strike by eastbound Milwaukee train No 8 ten minutes earlier. He formerly lived here and worked in a button factory. burial plans include a private service in Washington.
The Bible Orchard in St Ives Hampshire stems from Dr Robert Wilde who died in August ISTS. He left Fifty pounds with yearly interest to buy six Bibles not exceeding sixpence sixpence each. The Bibles were to be cast by dice on the communion table by six boys and six girls on the last Thursday of May. The capital was invested as Bible Orchard.
Binley notes the current short days of the year and Briggs agrees, remarking with hands out of his pockets. The dialogue reflects a moment of shared observation and light humor.
Sir Henry Babington Smith KC B assistant commissioner to Lord Reading high commissioner in charge of the British war mission. He previously held posts under the British government including secretary to the post office and private secretary to the viceroy of India. He also attended international port and telegraph conferences on behalf of the British government.
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