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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1918
Page
7
Crawfordsville Arrivals From Washington Reported
J. A. Hawthorne and A. E. Ross arrived from Washington yesterday while Fred Long visited from Washington on the same day in Crawfordsville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crawfordsville
J. A. Hawthorne
A. E. Ross
Washington
Fred Long
Y Washinton
University of Iowa Names War Dept Officers for S A T C
The War Department assigns Captain George W. Robertson as commandant of the S A T C at the University of Iowa. The war faculty includes Capt Robertson ad jt Lewis Rupert Capt Brownell Lieuts Rice Caswell Barmore Warden, with Sgt Mark Kelly and Trumpeter Jacob Maier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa City
War Department
George W. Robertson
University of Iowa
Robertson
War Faculty
G. W. Robertson
Lewis L. Rupert
William S. Brownell
Medical Corps
Don A. Rice
Dental Corps
Clifford B. Caswell
Henry PD. Barmore
Air Service Aeronautics
John A. Warden
Mark A. Kelly
Jacob Maier
University
Dunwoody Institute
Minneapolis
351St Infantry
Camp Dodge
Wright
Nebraska National Guards
N.N.G
Reserve Officers’ Training Corps
Fort Sneling
Chanute Field
Rantoul, I
Oldest inhabited German residence believed to be
A mansion in Germany is described as the oldest inhabited residence in the world. Builders reportedly raised the structure centuries ago, with its age suggesting a long, continuous occupation spanning many generations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Preserve Liberty Bonds and Make Homemade Grape Juice
A wartime advisory urges holding Liberty bonds to end of the war and explains why selling is ill advised. It also describes a method to produce sugar free grape juice at home from ripe grapes, detailing steps from pressing to pasteurizing and sealing jars for long preserving.
Hamilton Loses Ouster Suit in South Carolina
Sioux City report says Attorney General Havner won the ouster suit against W. R. Hamilton, with Judge McCall ousting the public safety commissioner. The trial ended after sensational testimony about associations with Des Moines women and Sioux City bootleggers. Former aide J. Harry Moore faced arrests for conspiracy and adultery amid the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux City
Havner
Commissioner of Public Safety
W. R. Hamilton
Third Liberty Loan Interest Due Soon
Owners of third Liberty bonds will be drawing their interest by coupon cutting on Sept. 15. The act of coupon cutting may inspire many to scale up such savings, while the fourth loan approaches. Proceeds should be placed in Thrift and Savings stamps, offering 4 percent compound interest as a patriotic duty and smart investment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liberty
United States
Candidates for exercise favor the voters’ duty
A brief editorial remark from the Atlanta Constitution notes that supporters of certain candidates praise the civic exercise as harmless to the nation, contrasting with fears of political action causing harm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta Constitution
Old fashioned man who gave away pennies to children
A historical note recalls a frugal elder who freely handed out pennies to children, embodying a generous spirit as the town remembered him through community stories.
Hall's Catarrh Medicine Claims Internal Cure
Claims internal remedy reaches the seat of catarrh and cures the condition. Describes the medicine as blood acting through mucous surfaces with tonics and blood purifiers. Includes testimonials and availability through druggists and Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
J. Cheney & CO
Props
Toledo
Hal
Registration Day Aims to Ready Men for Overseas Duty
Des Moines reports on a large registration day with men prepared to learn duties promptly. Officials note minimal preliminary training but promise a general instruction course and clarity on overseas expectations. Provost Marshal General advisor Mr Ballard cites support measures including cheap insurance and family care provisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
America
Ballard
Cholera remedy advert for diarrhea in children
For diarrhoea in children one year old or older you will find nothing better than Chamberlain's Coke and Diarrhoea Remedy, followed by a dose of castor oil. It should be kept at hand and given as soon as the first unnatural looseness of the bow els appears. For sale by Lemmon's Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Lemmon’s Drug Store
Advt
S A T C Men to Have a 9 Hour Day in Iowa City
Iowa City presses the S A T C plan at the State University of Iowa as Uncle Sam acts as registrar. Students will spend about nine hours daily in study recitation and military drill with fifty three hours a week required. Eleven hours are set for drill plus classroom work with two hours prep per hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa City
Uncle Sam
State University of Iowa
Thés
Army Training Corps
Medical Corps
Engineering Corps
Ordnance Corps
Countenance Mirrors Integrity, Marcus Aurelius Quote
A reflection on virtue: a man of integrity and sincerity cannot hide his character, for it is etched into his countenance as Marcus Aurelius notes. The saying links inner goodness with outward bearing, suggesting consistency between thoughts and appearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marecus Aurelius
Big Enrollment Growth Expected in Iowa Colleges
Iowa colleges expect record enrollments this fall under the Students Army Training Corps plan. Increases of 25 to 130 percent over last year are anticipated, with Iowa forming two sections collegiate and vocational. Student soldiers will study full time and serve in active duty, earning pay and having tuition paid, while living in barracks and following military discipline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Army Training Corps
War Department
College
Army Service
Corps
Army
Navy
A Want Ad In The Journal Will Sell It
A brief classified notice indicates a local item is for sale through the Journal listings. The ad emphasizes quick sale and invites inquiries from interested buyers.
Problem of Human Nature and Daylight Saving Time
A Philadelphia Ledger quotation notes that while opponents claim waking earlier could save daylight, the problem is that everyone will not rise earlier, undermining the proposed clock change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia Ledger
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Ington
Liberty Bonds
Hamilton
S. C
McCall
Catherine Calvert
Fox Theatre
Student Army Training Corps OF
Godfrey & Eldridge
Washington National Bank
Eatonic
Nec
Drug Sherman’s Store
Washington, Iowa
A.catchison
Remington
FORD
Papa
L. C. Willits
East Second Street
Washington, IA
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