War Work Quota Set At 61333 For County Drive
County leaders, led by H. W. McCleery, reduce the War Work quota from 69000 to 61333 for the November 12 drive. McCleery attends a central military department conference in Chicago with 100+ Lowa n leaders as policy aligns for the 176.5 million national campaign. District Chairman Ray Noyemaster reports the updated quota and plans a county meeting to allocate township quotas.
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H. W. McCleery
Washington County
United War War Organizations
Ray Noyemaster
Davenport
McCleery
Chicago
Central Military Department
Orchestra Hall
John R. Mott
Des Moines
John D. Rockefeller, Jr
New York City
Sherwood Eddy
China
France
George W. Perkins
Boscher's Syrup advertised for coughs and lung troubles
J. E. Lemmon's Pharmacy touts Boscher's Syrup as a fifty two year nationwide remedy for coughs bronchitis and throat settled colds. It promises restful sleep easier morning expectoration and soothing of inflamed parts to help throw off illness and restore health.
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Boschee
United States
J. E. Lemmon
Gas Co. Wins First Victory Over Fort Madison Council
The Fort Madison Gas Company obtained a temporary injunction in U S district court at Keokuk stopping the council from enforcing old rates. A temporary rate increase to 1.65 dollars per 1000 cubic feet was granted, with a 20000 dollar bond to cover any overpayments if final rates differ.
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Fort Madison
Threatened Street Car Strike Averted in Des Moines
Des Moines street car workers faced a 1:15 a.m. Friday strike after the War Labor Board ruled disputes must be arbitrated locally. A Washington option exists if local findings fail. union officials expect acceptance of the ruling.
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Des Moines
Associated Press
Washington
War Labor Board
Magic Oil Promises Pain Relief Across Ailments
Advertises a penetrating oil claimed to cure rheumatism neuralgia lumbago and many pains with rapid effect. Claims internal and external use for coughs colds croup sore throat diphtheria tonsillitis and other conditions. Mentions test on leather to prove penetration and offers bottles at prices with a refund policy from Reedman Brothers Seika Washington Iowa.
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Orty
Ere Man Brothers
Seika Washington
Iowa
Soldier Charles Vodicka Dies of Influenza at Camp Dodge
Private Charles Vodicka son of Mr and Mrs Frank Vodicka of Richland died at Camp Dodge from influenza after leaving with a Washington county contingent on Sept 5. He was 21 years old.
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Charles Vodicka
Frank Vodicka
Richland
Washington County
Camp Dodge
John Lohberger
Joe Lohberger
Fred Stewart Buys O. K. Mauck Hardware Stock
Fred L. Stewart owner of Washington Plumbing and Heating has purchased O. K. Mauck hardware stock and moved into the Mauck store on North Iowa Avenue. Stewart consolidates stock from South Iowa and Mauck duties, adds Moline implement line, retains Eli Neiswanger and plumbing staff, and offers a larger, better laid out space.
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Fred L. Stewart
Washington Plumbing & Heating Company
O. K. Mauck
Mr. Mauck
North
Iowa Avenue
Mr. Stewart
Stewart
South
Mauck Hardware
Moline
Mauck
Dr. Stewart
Eli Neiswanger
German press criticizes Max as Alsace Lorraine policy debated
German newspapers express sharp criticism of Chancellor Prince Maximilian’s reichstag speech. The Vossische Zeitung notes wavering between military opposition and a final declaration on Alsace Lorraine to heal the wound in the French people.
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Paria
Reichstag
Prince Maximilian
Zurich
Vossische Zeltune
Berlin
Alsace-Lorraine
Russian Hostages Shot by Bolsheviks Reported
Amsterdam reports that from the time Moses Ortizky, Russia election commissioner, was assassinated in August to October 1 US hostages including five priests were shot by Bolsheviks per Petrograd dispatches citing Pravda.
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Amsterdam
Moses Oritzky
Constituent Assembly of
Russia
Petrograd
Pravda
Wood Lightens Flu Ban for Camp Funston
Maj. Gen. Leonard Wood announced relaxation of strict rules restricting soldier civilian contact during the influenza outbreak at Camp Funston. The Junction City quarantine is lifted and praise is given to the Tenth Division for its conduct during the crisis.
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Camp Funston
Tenth Division
Leonard Wood
Junction City
Heavy Snow in Nebraska Checks Influenza Spread
Ellsworth Nebraska reports three inches of snow covering the ground as cold weather persists. Officials say the unseasonable storm ends summer warmth and helps curb the influenza epidemic affecting the region.
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Ellsworth
Neb
Dutch Ships Renew Trips To England And America
Dutch ships prepare to resume regular sailings to England and America after the predicted withdrawal of the boatmen. Shipping with Denmark has resumed as of Wednesday, per an Amsterdam dispatch to the Paxchange Telegraph Company.
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London
England
America
Amsterdam
Paxchange Telegraph Company
Denmark
Rainbow division band from Iowa in every battle
Cedar Rapids reports that a Rainbow division band composed largely of Iowa men has seen action in all battles of the division. Led by Charles A. Fraser, the group played for generals and French officials, captured German music and a wagon, and expects Fraser to be commissioned as an officer under new army band tables.
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Cedar Rapids
Des Moines Register
168Th Infantry
Everette Griffith
Ill
Iowa
Charles A. Fraser
America
Rainbow
France
Mencher
Douglas McArthur
St. Mihiel
Fraser
Rainbow Division
Paris
Iowa to Call 14000 Men for November and December
Adjutant General Lasher reports a tentative call for 14000 Iowa registrants to be drawn from the September list and ages 19 20 32 36. Washington county shows 1130 registrants in the target groups, with about 136 expected for the two months, part of a broader plan to convene roughly 18000 Iowa soldiers into camp before January.
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Lasher
Des Moines
Iowa
Crowder
Lashe
Washington County
Fortnightly Afternoon Literary Dept Postponed
The Afternoon Literary department meeting of the Fortnightly club has been postponed until the quarantine is lifted.
No New Red Cross Drive Planned This Year
Washington Oct. 26 The war council of the Red Cross says there will be no new campaign for funds in the country until next spring despite rising demand. The organization has sufficient funds for its immediate needs after last spring's drive yielded 178000000 dollars.
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Washington
Red Cross
War Council
Mrs J H Young Dies in California Pasadena Burial Planned
Mrs J H Young died at her Pasadena California home Thursday night. Her funeral will be brought to the county for services when arrival is known. Born Nancy Elizabeth Laughead in Bloomington Indiana in 1841 she married J H Young in 1867. Survived by husband and brother J H Laughead. She had lived winters in California since 1900s and was active in the United Presbyterian church.
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JR. Loughead
J. H. Young
Pasadena
California
Altha
Nancy Elizabeth Laughead
I. N. Laughead
Nancy Anderson Laughead
Bloomington
Ind
Union County
Ohio
This County
J. H. Laughead
Mrs. Young
Young
The
United Presbyterian Church
Washington
Miss O'Sullivan
Hloboken
Loemer
Naval Intelligence Service
Stevens Institute
Army
Clare Kuneken
Washington Street
Hoboken
Stanton
United States
Two More Influenza Deaths Reported In City
Early today John Lohberger aged 18 died at the county hospital from influenza after a relapse. Francisco Lopez about 45, a Mexican railway laborer, died at four this morning from pneumonia arising from influenza. The Mexican laborer community faces crowded quarters hindering treatment. Authorities seek to check the epidemic with continued quarantine and delayed public gatherings.
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Francisco Lopez
Rock Island
Mauck
Muauck
David Payne
Washington
Payne
Excelsior Springs
Work of the Second United Presbyterian Congregation
A report notes the ongoing work of the Second United Presbyterian congregation in this place, highlighting religious acts, community outreach, and gatherings associated with the church activities.
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Second United Presbyterian Congregation
Place
Crawfordsville Visitors Reported From Washington Trip
T S Dix and W H McCall with his sister Miss Mary were visitors in Washington yesterday afternoon. Jesse McCoy purchased the livery barn yesterday, a detail noted in local advertisements.
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Crawfordsville
T. S. Dix
W. H. McCall
Miss Mary
Washington
Jesse McCoy
Washington Co. Farms For Sale that will Make Money
425 acres near Washington on metin road with 250 acres of land and 16 fields. Improvements include houses, barns, cribs, sheds, and a Delco light system. Multiple tracts offered with prices per acre from 150 to 250 and terms available. Includes stock and grain farm with water, fencing, and productive soil. Call for specials and viewings.
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S. Miles
Washington
Metin Road
Delco
Washington County
New High School
Riotous party linked to sinking of ship in Hoboken
Testimony before United States Commissioner Stanton tied a riotous Hoboken party to the loss of an American transport vessel. Witnesses said a torpedo sunk a convoy ship after information passed by a drunken George Washington crew member.
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New York
Hoboken
United States
Stanton
Walter F. Loemer
United States Army
Margaret O Sullivan
Navy
Loemer
Grenadier Guards
Netty
George Washington
Five Anarchists Sentenced in Federal Court
Five avowed anarchists convicted of circulating antigovernment literature faced prison terms in New York federal court. Three received twenty year sentences, one who testified for the state got three years, and a female defendant drew one year. All are naturalized citizens who openly supported Bolshevism.
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New York
Selb
Bolsheviiet
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Herrick
H. H. Welch
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