County Boosts Fourth Liberty Loan Drive Across Washington
Washington county volunteers prepare to pledge the full Liberty Loan quota with meetings at ward headquarters and school districts at eight in the morning. Oregon aims to beat Iowa for first place, sending four hour pledges and bugle calls as locals rally to honor fallen county men.
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First Ward
Second Ward
Mauck’'s
Third Ward
Haorper & Gardner
Fourth Ward
Y. M
Washington Independent School District
Court House
Liberty Loan Committee
Washington
Fourth Liberty Loan
Altho
Iowa
Oregon
Woodworth Clum
Beal
County Districts Urged to Report Subscriptions Early
The county chairman urges every school district to report allotment subscriptions promptly as committees stay on duty tomorrow. He plans to report to state headquarters when the funds are subscribed, highlighting organized efficient effort across districts.
I’m Up and About Again From Kidney Trouble
C F Reynolds of El mira New York says he was bedridden with kidney trouble until taking Foley Kidney Pills. He reports a quick recovery and no further back aches after resuming work. Ad states the pills stop sleep disturbing bladder issues from Foley. Lemmon’s Pharmacy.
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C. F. Reynolds
Elmira
N.Y
Foley
Lemmon
Advt
Fourth Liberty Loan Drive at O K Mauck Hardware
The Fourth Liberty Loan committee will gather at 8 AM Saturday at the O K Mauck Hardware store to enroll families in the War Service Council. Patrons are urged to subscribe at least three percent of net worth, regardless of buying bonds, and to state holdings of War Savings Stamps and Liberty Bonds. FRANK R. SAGE, Chairman.
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Liberty Loan Committee
O. K. Mauck
War Service Council
Frank R. Sage
Colic remedy advert promises quick relief for horses
If you are away from home and one of your horses takes the colic your wife can treat him if she has Farris Colic remedy in the house. It is easy to use. Just drop it on the horse tongue and in thirty minutes he is relieved. Get it today. You may need it tomorrow. For sale by Sherman Bros Advt.
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Farris
Sherman Bros
Advt
Woodmen of the World to hold regular meeting Monday
The Woodmen of the World will hold their regular meeting Monday evening, urging full attendance and noting an order of C. C. The B FE C class of the Methodist church plans a surprise at the next Sunday morning class meeting and advises punctual attendance for explanations. Glendale Red Cross helpers schedule a meeting with Mrs. W. M. Galloway on Tuesday, Oct. 1 at 1 30.
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The
Woodmen of the World
B. FE. C
Methodist Church
Glendale Red Cross
W. M. Galloway
Teachers of Washington schools given informal reception
An informal reception will be held for the teachers at the old Methodist church this evening. Everyone is welcome and parents of the pupils are especially invited to attend.
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Washington
Old Methodist Church
Memorial Service For Dewey McAvoy And Homer Hawkins
A memorial service will be held on Sabbath evening at Second United Presbyterian church to honor Dewey McAvoy and Homer Hawkins who gave their lives for Liberty in France. Everyone is invited.
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Second United Presbyterian Church
Dewey McAvoy
Homer Hawkins
France
Foley Cathartic Tablets Ad from Lemmon's Pharmacy
J G Gaston of Newark Indiana praises Foley Cathartic Tablets for regular bowels and stomach comfort. He claims they outperform many brands and are the best made. Lemmon's Pharmacy advertises the product with testimonial style claims.
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Foley
J. G. Gaston
Newark
Ind
Lemmon
Not Even That Bank Agent Power Critique
A fragment notes skepticism toward a man's claimed executive skill to govern a nation, suggesting such confidence falls short of real authority and practical banking competence. The terse remark warns against overestimating personal prowess without tangible institutional control.
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Necesef Bank
Enlist in Big Civil Army for Fourth Liberty Bonds
Next Saturday every man who appears before his precinct committee to subscribe for fourth Liberty Bonds will be presented with an ecard to enroll in the war service council of his township and Washington county. He will receive one card per family member and the goal is universal county participation. The card reads as follows.
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War Service Council
Washington County
Washington County Bar Honors Judge Willcockson
The Washington county bar association hosted a dinner at the Colenso hotel in farewell to Judge K E Willcockson as he retires after twelve years on the sixth judicial district bench. Colleagues praised his judicial and personal qualities and noted his parole of three hundred youths with few later missteps, as he prepares to return to practice in Sigourney.
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K. E. Willcockson
Washington County
Sixth
Washington County Bar Association
Colenso Hotel
Marsh W. Bailey
Bar Society
W. M. Keeley
H. M. Eicher
Charles A. Dewey
Col. C. J. Wilson
Dewey
Sixth Judicial District
Willcockson
Wilson
France
Supreme Court
Sigourney
District Court
Washington
Willese
Willeoeckson
There She Goes musical at Gra ham theatre Friday
Harvey DPD presents There She Goes a bright musical comedy at Gra ham theatre on Friday October 4. Book by Edward Paulton music and lyrics by Louis Weslyn. Scene travels from Long Island to Honolulu with lavish chorus and an exceptional cast. Kenneth Christy imitates the negro character in lively dancing. Principal stars include Marie Laurens Alline Rodgers Georgette Lopas Robert Herbert Sam Barton and the Tackman duo. Imperial Quartet features in a bustling program with several song hits including Bomo Girl in the Summertime and When Love Comes Along.
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Harvey Dpd
Orr
Graham Theatre
Edward Paulton
Louis Weslyn
Long Island
New York
Honolulu
Kenneth Christy
Mr. Christy
Marie Laurens
Alline Rodgers
Georgette Lopas
Robert Herbert
Sam FE Barton
Tackman
Coffee promotion promises savings and refreshed taste
Thresh home roasted coffee claims to improve meals and reduce waste by about 30 percent compared with ordinary distribution. The notice invites customers to try a hot cup on Saturday and offers extra Peaberry at 24 cents and 22 cents per pound in 25 pound lots with special Saturday store pricing.
Judge Willcockson Honored by Warren Cash Grocery
A 1918 resolution from Warren Cash Grocery lauds Judge Willcockson for his fair judging and courteous court dealings. It expresses hope for his future successes and sustained friendship with the group, adopted September 26, 1918.
Local travel and education notes from town
Joe Shafer passed through on his way from Fairport to Crawfordsville. Miss Dorothy Latta departs for Chicago to enroll at University with her mother accompanying her for a few weeks. Mrs. W A Cook returns from Des Moines after attending a meeting of the Conservation Committee of the Iowa Federation of Women's Clubs.
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Joe Shafer
Fairport
Iowa
Crawfordsville
Dorothy Latta
Chicago
Chicago University
W. A. Cook
Des Moines
The
Iowa Federation of Women’s Clubs
War Industries Board releases hand knitting yarns for general sale
Telegraph from Washington states that all remaining hand knitting yarn stocks held by manufacturers wholesalers and retailers are released for general sale. The Woolens Section notes yarns were needed for Red Cross garments and by August 12th the rest are freed for broader sale with production limited to relief colors and select shades. The New York Store still has khaki gray and some fancy colors in Germantown yarn available before supply ends.
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Washington
The
War Industries Board
American Red Cross
Woolens Section
Woolens
New York
Germantown
King George letter sent by US soldier before France
Mr and Mrs Wylie report their son William A Wylie of the 337th field artillery sent a note from Windsor Castle embossed stationery. He wrote from England en route to France saying an English band saw them off and praising British courtesy as he heads to join the war effort. The king's message welcomes US soldiers and hopes for their success in the war.
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P. Wylie
William A. Wylie
337Th Field Artillery
France
England
George
Windsor Castle
United States
British Isles
Subscriptions Hike Soon for Magazines
Last chance sale urges readers to subscribe at $1.50 yearly with prices rising to $2.00 on October 1. Advertises contact options Nita Belle Weboon Avent and Journal outlets at 49 Red.
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Nita Belle Weboon
Avent
Call Journal
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Colenso
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I. L. Whittaker
Journal
FOP
Iowa Gas & Electric Co
Will Green
C. D. Cooper
Brighton
Will H. Helmick
Issteod
Chas. Vondrasek
Riverside
Chas
Vondrasek
Chester
Geo. McAvoy
Earle Libe
Poland
W. R. Gamon
Dan Alliman
Wayland Phone
John Wagner
China
Bone
Ed Gerot
Boice Wagner
T. L. Mangold
Ainsworth Cemetery
Edmund Feichtmeir
Ainsworth
F. M. Smith & Son
Tits-wim
Matt J. Redlinger
M. J. Redlinger
Melo Shalla
West Chester Mutual
Timothy
L. D. Shaffer
Keota
L. Stone
Ohio
W. W. Cherry
Joe Lear
Win Smouse
East Washington Street
King George
Arnot Wylie
Burrais
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