Private Westing Describes Army Life Overseas
Anna M. York receives a letter from her son Private R W Westing overseas with details of life in a French camp. He describes sleeping arrangements in bunks, a city square retreat concert, front line veterans, a large appetite, health notes, a new uniform, and reading his testament. He asks for Christmas chocolate and grippe pills, and mentions coupons for boxes with a November 20 deadline.
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Anna M. York
R. W. Westing
Camp Pike
France
Better Than Pills Chamberlain Tablets
The tablets are described as easier and more pleasant to take, gentler in action, and more reliable than pills. They cleanse and invigorate the stomach, leaving the bowels in a natural condition, whereas pills are harsher and often cause constipation. Sold by Lemmon's Drug Store.
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Lemmon’s
Nurse Writes From Camp Lee During Influenza Epidemic
Miss Ann Reiner an army nurse stationed at Camp Lee Virginia describes busy influenza duty at the camp. She notes long shifts of up to eighteen hours, changing day and night duties, and the relief of a pleasant home life opposite the camp while praising the local scenery and looking forward to returning home to "the Cleanest City in Iowa."
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Hugh Dougall
Ann Reiner
Camp Lee
Petersburg
Sergt. Stowell
St. Paul
Middle-West
Norway
Crater
Washington
South
Iowa
Virginia
Farm Department War Time Chickens Eat Beans
War time farming notes describe chickens developing a habit of eating beans. They were so industrious that bean coverage was needed before threshing. Mr. Paul cultivates about 20 acres of corn in the field where hogs have been beside the section to be finished this week.
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Paul
No Meeting for W F M 8 Until Quarantine Lifts
Announcement states the W. F. M. 8. of the Methodist church will not meet until quarantine ends. The Women's Auxiliary of Washington County Hospital will hold a regular meeting in the Rest Room at 2 30 p m Monday.
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Methodist Church
Washington County Hospital
Tragic Suicide of Warren Moore Shocks Washington
Warren Moore also known as Doc Moore end his life at his West Washington Street home by hanging himself. He left notes to a cousin and his bank indicating his death and disposition of belongings. The 57 year old man had faced ill health and financial worries after selling his house and leaving a large circle of friends.
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John Heaton
West Washington Street
Warren Moore
Doc
Moore
Warren Confare
Billy Moore
Warren
Deec
Graham
Washington
Brazelton
Mt. Pleasant
Delano Hotel
Burlington
Doc” Moore
Aged Frenchman Theodore Mougin Dies in Riverside
Riverside, Oct 31. Funeral services for Theodore Mougin were held at his north Riverside home led by Rev. Orlofsky of St. Mary's. The private service was followed by interment at Mt. Olivet with Holy Name Society members escorting the casket. Mougin, born in France around 1841, married Sophia Gerard in 1860 and lived in Ohio, Iowa, and Riverside. He outlived seven of ten children. two daughters and one son preceded him in death. His death ends a long pioneer lineage in the community.
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Riverside
Theodore Mougin
Orlofsky
St. Mary's Church
Holy Name Society
Mt. Olivet
France
America
Ohio
Sophia Gerard
Iown
Mougin
Victor
Lucien
Peter
Frank
Charles
Eugene
Dewitt
Iowa
Joseph
Minnesota
Clara
Mary Rummelhart
Edward
Local figure reflected in community life and enthusiasm
A description portrays a community figure as highly engaged in local affairs and eager in all pursuits, with a strong passion for the town’s happenings and people.
Washington Banks Adopting Saturday Closing
City brief reports banks will close at three o clock on Saturdays starting this week. The change follows daylight saving season practice when banks stayed open until four to aid farmers.
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Washington
Boschee's Syrup Promoted For Long Glen Restful Nights
Boschee's Syrup has been used for fifty two years across the United States to treat coughs bronchitis colds settled in the throat and lung troubles. It promises a good night's rest free from coughing and easy morning expectoration while aiding natural healing, per J E Lemmon's Pharmacy.
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Boschee
United States
Nature
J. E. Lemmon
Red Cross Collects Fruit Pits for Gas Mask Carbon
The Crawfordsville Red Cross sent a shipment of fruit pits and nut shells to the local chapter to be gathered with other county contributions. The materials will be sent to headquarters to be used in making carbon for gas masks.
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Crawfordsville
The
Red Cross
Why Not Get the Rest Best Remedy for Cold
A promotional note urges readers to use Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for a bad cold, highlighting its world wide reputation and availability at Lemmon's Drug Store.
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Lemmon
Engagement off as minister leaves Laura single
Readers hear that Laura ends engagement to a young minister. He reportedly grew jealous and unfair. He prayed for rain whenever Laura planned motoring with another man, ending the relationship.
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Laura
No Announcement Yet On Quarantine Lifting
Health officials gave no definite date for lifting influenza quarantine. The board offered no firm prediction and promised updates to the community. Seven new cases were reported, with several homes released from quarantine as cases remain mild.
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Board of Health
Health Board
Brewer Cables He's Recovering from Wound
Des Moines reports Major Guy Brewer of the 168th Infantry is recovering in hospital after a machine gun wound to the arm. His wife Mrs Guy Brewer, commanding the third battalion, 168th Infantry, received two encouraging cables and a October 12 letter indicating a lengthy absence before return to duty.
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Des Moines
Guy Brewer
168Th Infantry
Mra. Brewer
Odd Fellows to Meet November 18 22
The grand lodge of the I O O F will be held November 18 to 22 in Mason City Iowa after being called off from October 14 to 18 due to influenza epidemic. Grand lodge officers announced the new dates today.
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Odd Fellows
Mason City
Grand Lodge of the
Grand Lodge
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