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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1918
Page
7
Comings and Goings in Washington County Briefs
Community notes report births deaths marriages and moves in Washington County. Local residents appear under personals and notices with short updates on households and community happenings.
Avis Sutherland Returns Home After Visit
Miss Avis Sutherland spent several days with her sister Mrs. Ben Davison and returned home Saturday evening. Several local residents visited relatives in Washington and surrounding areas during the week, including Ben Davison and family and Elmer Reschley with Roll Essley on business in Washington.
Rally Day Planned by Bethel Church Sunday School
The Bethel Sunday school, with a typical attendance near seventy, will observe Rally Day on October 6 to promote full class participation. Wm. Davis reported on his Presbytery meeting at Keota and urged finding a strong new church leader. Dr. C. H. Purmort of the Board of Home Missions will preach on Sunday September 29, bringing experience and a familiar presence to Bethel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Davis
Keota
C. H. Purmort
Board of Home Missions
Purmort
Bethel
Robertson
Crawfordsville
A Woman's Heartfelt Recommendation for Foley Kidney Pills
Miss Sara Western of Belvidere Illinois describes kidney pain and exhaustion from overwork and worry. She says she could not stoop and had to crawl up by a chair but after using Foley Kidney Pills she feels renewed and stronger and gratefully recommends the remedy. Lemmon's Pharmacy advertises the product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sara Western
Belvidere, Ill
Foley
Lemmon
Advt
Serbians Gain 12 Miles Near Salonika Front
Serbian troops pressed Bulgarians and Germans in central Macedonia advancing over twelve miles. They reached within four miles of the Cekub Salonika railroad, a key Austro German supply line. The dispatch reports 18 villages and 12 guns captured, with Serbians now north of Kavvadar as Bulgarian and German forces bring reinforcements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Macedonia
Cekub-Saloniki
Salonik
Kavvadar
British Flyers Die In Indiana Crash
Captain Hammon of the British royal flying corps and C Kinder of Greenfield Indiana were killed when their airplane nose dived from 400 feet during a landing approach near Speedway Indianapolis. Lieut Key Pickets of Speedway was seriously injured in the Liberty loan flight mishap.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hammon
Lieut. C. Kinder
Indianapolis
British
Royal Flying Corps
C. Kinder
Greenfield
Ind
Speedway Aviation Held
Power of Gentleness in Potatoes Cited by Authority
An authority on culinary matters notes that potatoes are best when gently boiled, a principle highlighted by the New York Telegraph. The remark emphasizes the benefit of careful, patient cooking to preserve flavor and texture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Telegraph
Rules On Building Work In Wartime Iowa
Lafayette Young explains War Industries Board rules to Iowa councils. County and state councils review all proposed constructions costing 2500 dollars or more and transmit findings to the National Defense Council. Exemptions include federal projects and certain repairs under 2500 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
War Industries Board
State Defense Councils
United States
County Councils of Defense
State Council of National Defense
State Council
Secretary of War
National Council of Defense
Chain of Councils of Defense
Councils of Defense
Council of National Defense
Prepare for Changeable Weather Ad Broadcasts Foley Remedy
An old Wooster notice by H. B. Miller promotes Foley's Honey and Tar for colds and sore throats with a testimonial. It cautions against substitutes and counterfeits and mentions Lemmon's Pharmacy as the source.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. B. Miller
Wooster
Foley
Lemmon
Wellington’s Slip Over Irish Murder Count
In a House of Lords debate on Ireland the Duke of Wellington misstated the number of clergymen murdered in Ireland. A noble responder corrected him saying two were killed, and the duke apologized if mistaken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington
Duke of Wellington
House of Lords
Ireland
Washington Horseshoe Pitchers Association Fundraiser
In Washington on Saturday the Washington Horseshoe Pitchers Association held a contest. Twenty five cents was charged to participants and spectators, with proceeds going to the Red Cross. The item notes local loafers and fans of the game in Crawfordsville and mentions the event’s charitable angle. Miss Lutie Stearns spoke on the Fourth Liberty Loan in Blackhawk, Davenport area, after being denied a speaking slot at Ottumwa and Washington events. the matter is under review by state and local chairmen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Horseshoe
Washington
Red Cross
Horshoe
Crawfordsville
Lutie Stearns
Blackhawk
Davenport
Jackie Band
Ottumwa
Miss Stearns
Iowa
W. W Marsh
Mayer
Brookhart's Rifle Training in War Book Noted
Lieut. Col. S. W. Brookhart of Washington Iowa authored a comprehensive new book on rifle training in war. The work is described as an exhaustive study by a recognized expert on rifle fire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. W. Brookhart
Board Re-elects Officers at Quiet Telephone Meeting
The meeting re-elected all old officers by acclamation with no new business. Officers reported the company in good shape and a $700 settlement with the electric company for damages from the Washington transmission line, sufficient to cover its indebtedness. About twenty stockholders attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Electric Company
Washington
Brighton Enterprise
Local youths earn commissions as second lieutenants
Carl Frank Oakes and Floyd Joseph Pine, two Columbus youths training with Camp Cody in New Mexico, have received commissions as second lieutenants in the infantry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Frank Oakes
Floyd Joseph Pine
Camp Cody, N. M
Columbus Safeguard
Jefferson County Fall Show Rescheduled to October 15 16 17
The Jefferson county farmers postpone their fall show to October 15 16 and 17. Expert judges will be secured and a large exhibition of livestock and farm products from across the county is expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson County
Brighton Enterprise
Navy fireman Menno Nafziger home on 30 day leave
Menno Nafziger a fireman in the U S Navy based in New York is home on a 30 days leave after foot surgery that bars duty for several weeks. He has had many experiences but regulations prevent him from details now. He vows to reveal more when the Kaiser meets his final quarters in Hades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Menno Nafziger
U. S. Navy
New York
Menno
Hades
Wayland News
Canning Factory Seeks Women To Peel Tomatoes
The government has seized one third of the year’s crop for the army and the factory calls for more women to peel tomatoes to help feed soldiers. Arrive at the factory in the morning ready for work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brighton Enterprise
Son in Berkeley Aviation School Set to Graduate
Mr and Mrs O H Dunlap report their son Hugh in the aviation program at Berkeley California is well and will finish this week his ground school then proceed to flying training and become a full fledged aviator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. H. Dunlap
Hugh
Berkeley
Cal
Kalona News
Riverside native Peter Kron dies at Ft Madison likely foul play
Peter Kron 53 formerly of Riverside died last Friday at Ft Madison. Police suspect foul play after his body was found behind an old garage with no clear wounds. One man was arrested after Kron was last seen with him. Kron left Riverside at 18 and lived in Ft Madison, survived by eight brothers and two sisters. Interment planned in Richmond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Kron
Riverside
Ft. Madison
Alther
Martin Kron
Joe
John
Anthony
Frank
William
George
Henry
Charles
Davenport
Gus Kern
Lizzie Hise
Richmond
Riverside Leader
Wellman Patriot Rally Draws Large Crowd and Bands
A Wellman patriotic rally last Thursday drew a large crowd with strong speeches and a fine band. The South English group performed from morning through a long day ending in an evening concert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellman
Patriotic Speeches Stir Wellman Crowd After War Talks
In Wellman a patriotic program featured Charles Dewey Attorney Walker and J. L. Brookhart with Brookhart noting a nephew in service. Afterward men marched on Main Street showing resolve to pursue the Kaiser. Grinnell Register quotes Lloyd George on potential US mobilization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellman
Harding
Kalona
McIntosh
Chas. Dewey
Walker
Iowa City
J. L. Brookhart
Washington
Charley
Kansas farmers urged to save straw stacks
Food Administrator Innes of Kansas appeals to farmers not to burn straw stacks as drought reduced feed supplies. Straw is needed for livestock feed this winter and saving it could prevent culling immature cattle and selling breeding stock, protecting the state’s livestock industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Innes
Kansas
Wheat Belt
Cardinal Gibbons Calls Catholic Unity for War Effort
In a Baltimore letter Cardinal Gibbons urges cast aside creed differences and Catholics walk with other denominations to support American war unity. He calls it an American campaign and says America must see it through to victory with homemade care for soldiers abroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Cardinal Gibbons
America
Prohibits Malting of Grain for Beer Near Beer
The Food Administration issues an immediate order banning malting of grain to brew beer or near beer. Malting for yeast vinegar cereal breakfast foods malt extract and similar products is allowed only after actual sales occur. Maltsters may buy grain to cover such maltings as needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Food Administration
Lever
Agricultural Committee
Senate
Ignorance Bliss Praised After First Praise
A New York Sun item recalls a young clerk who faces his manager over careless work. The clerk, after three months, interrupts to say the first praise he has received at the job. He thanks the manager for the compliment.
Farm Department Payments Listed from Page Two
A continuation lists payments to individuals by name and amount including Geo Ebner 80.00 Dayton McNiel 65.00 Harry Macon 167.50 Rapid Zeck 135.00 J W Widmer 102.00 Frank Sickles 145.00 Mrs Dan Leichty 202.50 Mr Huffman 167.00 Guy Brown 88.00 Chas Molander 117.50 Mrs E Borgstrand 140.00 W I Huston 102.50 with locations such as Washington Mt. Union Winfield and Noble noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. Ebner
Haskins
Dayton MecNiel
Crawford Scheesecbeyeceennassees
Harry Macon
Washington
Rapid Zeck
J. W. Widmer
Noble
Frank Sickles
Mediapolis
Dan Leichty
Mr. Huffman
Mt. Union
Guy Brown
Chas. Molander
Winfield
E. Borgstrand
Wayland
W. I. Huston
Agricultural Committee Recommends Glee and 7 Percent for Corn
The Agricultural committee recommends a price of 6 percent plus 7 cents for corn gathering to balance costs of tools and labor. Brought by the Council of Defense and the Committee on food conservation, the plan aims to fairly compensate workers while not overburdening those holding corn. The measure seeks community benefit during a bumper harvest in the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Council of Defense
Committee On Food Conservation
Earle Libe Expands Flock With Wethers And Ewes
Earle Libe purchases 51 wethers and 10 young ewes from Foster Bros to feed and add to his breeding flock. He recently shipped a buck to West Branch to a former customer there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earle Libe
Foster Bros
Mr. Libe
West Branch
Clover seed yield noted in Eureka neighborhood
Sam Petratz produced 32 bushels of clover seed from 15 acres on Friday. The writer notes this as the right kind of yield and suggests such production could supply a surplus seed for counties lacking seed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Petratz
Eureka
Alliman Bros Buy New Duroc Boar Boosts Breeding Prospects
The Alliman brothers purchased Booster I Am, a No 2 from Bob Smylie's sale, a Curves color and feet top pick, noted as a solid breeder despite smaller size than Perfect Model. The B C N Stock Farm near Verdi runs 190 acres of corn, 70 acres oats, and plans 70 acres winter wheat with 160 acres hay. Pauley T Brown oversees solid management.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alliman Bros
Bob Smylie
Perfect Model
Alliman
Booster
Verdi
Pauley T. Brown
Hog Cholera Treatment Boosts Stocker and Feeder Hog Traffic
Washington officials credit advances in serum and virus hog cholera treatment with fueling the surge in stocker and feeder hog trade. About 37.5 million pounds of pork were added to the national supply in the year ending June 30, with regulatory changes since January aiding the industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
United States Department of Agriculture
Oldest inhabited house in Germany dates back centuries
A mansion in Germany is believed to be the oldest inhabited residence in the world, with construction dating back many centuries. Local historians note its continuous use through generations, reflecting a rich architectural and cultural heritage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Wwe
This Week for Wheat Sowing in Washington County
County Agent Fedderson urges farmers to sow fall wheat this week to meet a 10 000 acre quota and support war efforts. He stresses 100 percent efficiency and using ground cleared of corn in the next ten days to seed wheat, advocating farming on a war basis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County
Fedderson
General Sir Nevil Macready Named Commissioner of Metropolitan Police
General Sir Nevil Macready, formerly adjutant general at the War Office in London, is appointed commissioner of the Metropolitan Police after a police strike. He gained fame as a Gordon Highlander in the Egyptian campaign of 1872 and earned a colonelcy in the Boer War. He is the son of actor William Charles Macready.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sir Nevil Macready
War Department
London
Metropolitan Police
Geeral Macready
William Charles Macready
Huns Count On Victory On Western Front
An Associated Press dispatch from Amsterdam on February 5 recalls German press predicting a decisive six month window to gain strength in the west. It cites optimistic German forecasts for a final, high campaign and aims to outpace American help as Major von Olberg reports a ready blow under Hindenburg’s orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Front
Associated Press
Amsterdam
Hindenburg
Germany
Frankfurter Zeitung
United States
Deutsche Tages Zeitung
West
Major von Olberg
War Press Bureau
Norddeutsche Allzerme Zeitung
Ade Reader Finds Hidden News in Local Archive
A reader uncovers a long-forgotten local archive item titled Ade that reveals a community project, dates, and key organizers. The note ties the initiative to a nearby school and a municipal meeting, sparking renewed interest among residents.
Tooth Born in Night Inspires Family Remarks
Minnie plays with her infant brother and tickles his lips to coax coos and smiles. One night the baby reveals a new tooth showing through, prompting the girl to cry out to her mother to witness the tooth born in the brother’s mouth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnie
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Wash
Ington
Coppock
Bethel Church Notes
Gars
Indiana
Young
Lafayette Young
The
Iowa Council of National Defense
Navy Department
Emergency Fleet Corporation
Bureau of Industrial Housing and Transportation
Department of Labor
United States Housing Corporation
United States Railroad Administration
United States Highways Council
France
Lloyd George
United States of America
Grinnell Register
Farm Department
Averts
Washington Loan & Trust Company
Chas, H. Keck
Frank R. Sage
Utica Knitting CO
Broadway, New York
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