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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 18, 1919

Page

5

Washington County Set for Salvation Army Fund Drive

The week of Sept 22 27 is designated for a statewide Salvation Army fund drive in Iowa. Washington County aims to raise 2800 with 400 from Washington city as organizers led by Ralph L. Buneé prepare for door to door solicitation. a second drive may follow if early donations lag. The group plans new housing for needy women and other work but lacks funds. residents are urged to respond when called next week.

Iowa Salvation Army Washington County City of Washington Balvation Army Ralph L. Buneé

Mrs. H. E. Timberlake Credits Cough Remedy Relief

An Indiana Pa woman with a history of pneumonia and bronchitis reports using Chamberlain's Cough Remedy after a neighbor's suggestion. She says a bottle relieved her cough at once, via Lemmon's Drug Store advertisement.

H. E. Timberlake Indiana Chamberlain Lemmon Advt

The Last Word And The Natty Sex

Bertha questions the habit of pages turning to the end while Perey claims the female nature seeks the last word. The dialogue explores gendered perceptions of speech and final authority in a brief exchange.

Bertha Perey

Verdict in Moylan v Boyd favors plaintiff over walnut logs

The jury finds for William J Moylan and that he is entitled to possession of the walnut logs described in the petition at the time of the levy under the writ of replevin and that their reasonable value at that time was 172 50 dollars. Verdict signed by foreman H W Benn.

William J. Moylan William J. Boyd H. W. Benn

Community booster talk links town and country work

Woodworth Clum of Davenport urged strong town country co operation at an Ad club address. He cited farming as Iowa’s big business and emphasized individual responsibility and organized teamwork to develop Washington county. He warned against Bolshevist influence and Radical leagues while Commercial Club leaders backed a future booster meeting.

Woodworth Clum Davenport Ad Club Clum Greater Iowa Association Iowa Washington County Bolshevists Middle West J. M. Wilson Commercial Club Washington County Booster Organization

Local Club Meetings And Community Picnic Announced

Chapter 1 PL B OG schedules a regular Thursday evening meeting at Misa Dell Hollingsworth home with full attendance urged. Bethel picnic eight miles northeast of Washington at Sun Set Park on Saturday September 20 honors soldier and sailor boys with speakers Rev Robertson Crawfordsville Dr Wolfe Cedar Rapids and Mr Miller. Ladies bring filled baskets dishes and silverware for families. All invited. The September social of the Methodist Ladies Aid is Friday afternoon with refreshments and friends welcome. The Presbyterian Woman's Missionary Society meets Friday at 2 30 PM at Mrs C J Smith.

B. OG Wil Misa Dell Hollingsworth Bethel Washington Sunset Park Robertson Crawfordsville Wolfe Cedar Rapids Miller Ladies’ Aid Society The Methodist Church Woman's Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church C. J. Smith Bible Department Fr. L. Wilson

Baptist Ladies Social Set for Friday Afternoon

The Ladies' leaguer social of the Baptist church will be held at the church Friday afternoon at 2 30 o'clock.

Long Life Copper Mine in Cuba Operated Since 1520

A copper mining operation in Cuba has run continuously since 1520, with a single set of mines operating on an extensive scale through centuries, reflecting long term colonial extractive activity.

Cuba

Bargain Farms and Land Near Washington Offer Low Prices

A catalog of multiple farms for sale near Washington lists 180 to 180 acre combos and individual tracts with prices from 200 to 450 per acre. Highlights include black level corn land, good improvements, proximity to shipping stations and schools, and favorable terms with up to five percent interest carried.

Washington Wayland Pextra

Ladies Aid and Club Meetings At Local Churches

The Ladies Aid club meets at the Christian church Thursday at 1 30. Bring needles and thimbles for work. A Fortnightly club general meeting convenes Tuesday at 8 p m at the homes of Misses Anna and Etna Dawson with programs by three departments. L A and society plans two Friday meetings with Mrs Jennie Acheson at 515 W Washington St prior to a 2 00 p m session and a W K C gathering at 2 50 p m Saturday with Mrs Hollinger.

Ladies Aid Society Christian Church Anna Etna Dawson Prest United Presbyterian and Society L. A Jennie Acheson J. T. Matthews W. Washington

Chautauqua Stockholders Meet Election of Directors

The annual Chautauqua stockholders meeting will be at the Commercial Club Thursday evening at 8 o clock on September 18. Full attendance is requested with nominees including Orville Bilder C M Keek Rev J A Glendinning Mrs Charley Dewey and Mrs Ralph Dougherty A R Miller secretary 8213 J M Wishart president.

Chautauqua Stockholders Commercial Club Orville Bilder C. M. Keek J. A. Glendinning Charley Dewey Ralph Dougherty A. R. Miller J. M. Wishart

Elimination Sparks Unlikely Houseguest Role Offer

In a casual scene from Nebraska Angway, Marie and Helen invite Rath to join their game of house, suggesting she act as the maid for the day, hinting at playful social dynamics among children.

Marie Helen Rath Nebraska Angway

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