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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1918
Page
6
Notice from James E. Cowger, now retired blacksmith, asking all debtors to call and settle accounts by November 1, 1915, for the leased building. End of notice mentions a Tara address and creditor contact details.
Advertisements note Crall's rug sale. Various brief social items list visits to Craw Crawfordsville and Keota, with names like Mrs Finnia Bennett Miss Florence Seftwartz and Miss Hazel Tucker traveling to see relatives and friends. Highest cash prices paid for walnut logs. J W Martin Ainsworth phone 36 12.
The advertisement touts Buck's Hot Blast stove with patented ring for heated air, circle combustion from edge to center, self cleaning grate, and long fire life. It claims low maintenance, high base heat, mica illumination, and ability to bake in the ash pan, using any coal type with no clinkers.
Miss Mae Webr visits Washington today while Clark Kron of Richmond and Mr. and Mrs. George Limerman of West Chester shop in town. The New York Store offers yarn for soldiers sweaters and blankets, with a fine assortment of bath robe blankets and table cloths. Mis s Dorothy Harvey returns to the University of Wisconsin to resume studies, and several residents travel or visit relatives in nearby towns. Public sale of Immune Duroc Hogs is announced for Uppermill Farm, Wapello, plus farm updates from the county Regarding auto mechanics training at Ames and Camp Shelby Mississippi.
Brighton reports Hubert Arndt died at sea on Oct 15 from pneumonia while en route to France after joining the colors in August. He was about 27, oldest of 11 children, and his brother Tony enlisted in the navy last spring. Obituaries also note Mrs. Nora Parks death and local notices of residents, sales, and visits.
Classified notice with an Overland "00" model car for sale and multiple local ads. Mentions Chiropractor Lir Lyda Hella near Lemley's Grocery, a Rheuma remedy claim, a refund guarantee, a naval overseas son card for Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Turner, Irma Fedderson visiting Clinton, and Sand liver kidney tonic advertisement from Lemmon's Pharmacy.
The body of Mrs J H Young who died in Pasadena California last Thursday night will arrive at 6 10 tomorrow evening on the Rick Island. Funeral services will be held Friday afternoon at 2 36 at the Col D J Palmer home. The service will be private because of the influenza quarantine. Mr Young her husband and brother of Mrs Palmer will accompany the body.
Mrs. W. M. Stevens of Vivian West Virginia says Foley's Honey and Tar gave quick relief to her baby's terrible cough. She reports the first dose helped and the cough stopped in two days. Sold by Lemmon's Pharmacy.
Frank Campbell reports four sons serving in the military. Charlie Campbell sails with U S 8 Housatonic off Scotland, Ray joins troops in Vladivostok, Glenn arrived in France last June, and Mark heads to France. Albert, fifteen, plans to enlist when eligible. The family moved from here to Fresno about a year ago.
A cablegram informs Mr and Mrs J A Y Ashby that their son Gerald Ashby has reached his overseas destination safely. Lieutenant Ralph Bunce visits with parents while awaiting orders for his next air school. James Butterfield, son of Mr and Mrs W H Butterfield, is promoted to corporal in California after ninety days in camp at age 18. Public safe Jersey cows featured at Columbus Junction fairgrounds Monday 1 30 PM by Canning and Brown.
An aging perspective suggests wisdom grows from looking backward and reflects on how age shapes understanding. The piece contemplates the value of experience over youth and the clarity that comes with time.
A historical ad promotes Foley Cathartic Tablets as a mild and gentle remedy for indigestion biliousness bad breath gas constipation and other problems from undigested food. The ad claims no griping or nausea and urges purchase at Lemmon's Pharmacy.
A reflective piece on how physical separation sustains long lasting bonds among a tight circle of friends. It explores the idea that time apart can deepen connections and reveal the value of shared history. The text emphasizes resilience, patience, and the enduring nature of friendship across miles.
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