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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 01, 1918

Page

4

Publisher Rates Listed For City Editor Schedule

Classified heading shows pricing terms for weekly, monthly, quarterly and yearly publication with in advance and mail options. Fee table includes amounts and a 12 percent rate noted alongside.

German critics praise British bravery while condemning German crusade

The piece contrasts German confidence in victory with a moral indictment of German leaders who value land and power over human life. It asserts the United States cannot accept such a belief and condemns Germany for planned atrocities against Belgium France Russia Serbia Roumania and Turkey. It argues German leaders treat soldiers as expendable and reject surrender to barbarism.

United States Germany Belgium France Russia Serbia Roumania Turkey Europe United States of America Fritz Great Britain U.S. A U. S&s A the Somme Royal Flying Corps United States Cavalry Tavas

ABE MARTIN Quips on Farmers and Grooms in Modern Times

Abe Martin muses on changes in marriage customs and courting manners. A farmer’s old habit of giving cows to each child is contrasted with a new era where romance and practical demands collide. A playful jab at contemporary partners and their expectations.

Ribbing Through Wartime Diet Rhyme by Walt Mas

A humorous wartime verse urges readers to stick to planned meals despite shortages. It mocks grumbling about rationing, imagines eating leather and excelsior, and ends with a boast of health improving from simple fare and vigor.

Sean Sam

McCalla Announces Candidacy for Washington County Treasurer

Harry McCalla declares his run for the Republican nomination for county treasurer in Washington County. He asks voters for favorable consideration at the June primaries.

Washington County Harry McCallhl

Hugh H. McCleery Seeks Republican Nomination in 23rd District

McCleery announces candidacy for representative on the Republican ticket in the June primaries. He seeks support from voters in the twenty third representative district and vows to carry out the will of those residents.

Dunlap Announces Run for State Senate in Wisconsin District

O H Dunlap declares candidacy for the state senate representing the Washington Henr y county district. He states the June Republican primary will decide the nomination and seeks voter support.

Rippling Rhymes by Walt Mason

Poem urging continued war bond purchases with repeated Carry on lines. Mentions soldiers, Teutons, Kaiser, and sacrifice as the narrator encourages digging up treasure to fund the war effort. Keeps a rhythmic, exhortative tone.

Walt Mason

Morrison Announces Bid for County Attorney Seat in June Primaries

George Morrison states he will seek re election as county attorney contingent on Republican voters support in the June primaries. He frames campaign around serving the county and upholding legal duties.

Ifeed George ¥. Morrison

Washington County Board Nomination Bid Noted

A candidate seeks GOP nomination for member of the county board to succeed Mr. Stephens in Washington county with June primaries. The document names Teodts A. J. Morgan as a candidate or related figure in the same notice.

Board of Supervisors Washington County Stephens A. J. Morgan

Local Candidate Declares Run In Tenth Senate District

J L Brookhart states candidacy for state senate as a Republican in the June primary, subject to voters in the tenth senatorial district. He signs with end of date and time in his statement.

Michels Announces Candidacy for Washington County Attorney

For county attorney, T A Michels runs in the June Republican primary, subject to Republican voters in Washington County.

Butterfield Seeks County Attorney Nomination in June Primaries

W H Butterfield announces his candidacy for county attorney in the June Republican primaries. He appeals to local voters for support and underscores alignment with Republican principles.

Beveridge Players at Graham Theatre in April Run

The Beveridge Players led by Glen J Beveridge present The Straight Road a modern comedy drama at Graham theatre for three days starting Thursday April 4. The production features clever vaudeville between acts and clean entertaining humor with heart throbs. Ladies admitted opening night with a paid 50 cent ticket. seats on sale at McKilhinny's.

Beveridge Graham Theatre McKilhinney's

Candidate for County Sheriff Named in Stevenson Will

A candidate for county sheriff is identified in a document associated with James 8 Stevenson, indicating he is subject to the will or process surrounding the office. The item notes the candidate’s potential suitability and named authority.

Samuel Anderson Seeks County Board Seat in 1919 Primary

On the County Board of Supervisors for the term beginning 1919, subject to the will of the Republican voters at the June primaries, Samuel Anderson seeks the seat.

County Board of Supervisors Samuel Anderson

Candidate for Washington County Board of Supervisors Opens Campaign

The candidate declares intent to run in the June primary for the board of supervisors term starting January 1, 1919. The bid is subject to the will of Republican voters in Washington and is attributed to AL Cocklin.

Board of Supervisors Washington I-Thif AL Cocklin

All Will Sell It Wants Bid For Item

A want ad indicates a seller seeks bids for an item with terms and contact details. The notice notes availability and call for offers from interested buyers.

Rich Lands in Cuba Description of Mountain Valleys

The article describes Cuba's mountain regions with numerous ridges and valleys of fertile land that remain largely untouched, preserved as they were before the Span lutte era.

Cuba

The Somme Preparations in Empey's War Memoir

In this excerpt Arthur Guy Empey recounts enlisting with the British Army after Lusitania sinking, frontline life learning to load a machine gun, and the lead up to the Somme with massive Allied logistics. He documents trench maps, training, and the sense of forthcoming battle amid Allied mobilization.

Lusitania Arthur Guy Empey Vereey City England

War memory reveals staged trench deception and British fortitude

An account recalls a covert wartime trick involving imitation trenches and guarded observation, noting the British lines advanced since then. The narrator claims no military value at the time though it caused heavy planning and strict security around the area.

Average Cotton Production

The article notes the world produces about 2,500,000 tops of cotton annually, illustrating the scale of global cotton output and market depth.

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Evening Journal Publishers City Editor East Main Street Mutual Abe Martin Walt Mas Hugh H. McCleery Eodif Washington-Henry County O. H. Dunlap J. L. Brookhart Codtt T. A. Michels W. H. Butterfield James Stevenson Arthur Guy Minpay Empey Yempey Tommy No Man's Land Old Pepper Lloyd D Company Albert Lloyd Ne More Lloyd the Coward Atwell Somme Owen McGovern C. J. Wilson Co. C. Wilson Wilson & Wilson Lawyers Washington, Iowa Morrison & Morrison T. A. Michiels Lawyer Charles A. Dewey Eicher & Livingston Law W. M. Kerley Special Collection Department Crail Iowa Physicians and Surgeons Irvin Huston Lemley Washington, IA Washington Lodge A. F A. M Ralph L. Bunce W. M E. Cc J. W. Morton Recorder BE. S R. H. Walker Rose Reid Sec Fratera I. O. O. F.—Covenant Lodge Iowa Ave Elmer McFadden Noble Grand R. C. Keller Therm A. John Droz, M. D Eyp Farmers & Mer. Bank S. H. Bateman Blair Austin Sutherland Auctioneer J. W. Nickell Chiropractors M. H. Sartor Sartor Sartor Chiropractors Klein Klothing Red Washington Southwest Corner J.D. Dayton Westchester, Iowa M. & St. Paul J. J. McKeone & CO Railway Time Tables Co RL & P California Yiav A. m H. W. Russel J. B W. E. Lindsay Frank Rogers the Evening Journal
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