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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1918
Page
4
Publicity Committee explains that War Savings Stamps and Liberty Bonds are two forms of one government financing program. Both support the war effort, with stamps teaching thrift and bonds funding expenses. every citizen, including small savers, plays a part in raising two billion dollars.
A short aphorism from the Ohio State Journal notes that a woman's smile is more dangerous than her frown and adds that many men testify to the wisdom of the saying, reflecting a posed reflection on appearances.
Malta’s houses and roads, built of nearly white stone, reflect strong summer sun. Residents and visitors wear colored glasses in many frames and shades to cope with the glare.
In ABE MARTIN, the daylight order provokes humor and debate as villagers grumble about earlier mornings and longer evenings. The piece notes how some call certain people jakey for mere respectability, reflecting local social jabs.
The poem sketches springtime scenes of garden chores and home life as Hubbard squash planting, potato sowing, and neighbors’ chickens shamed. A wife scours the house with soap while father rests, and children retreat to the stable. The piece wanders through rural labor and humorous rural boasts.
Candidate O H H Dunlap presents a declination of principles for the Thirty-eighth Iowa General Assembly. He supports patriotism, production and conservation, anti profiteering, suppression of disloyalty, reduced taxation, and rigid economy. He favors ratification of Prohibition and opposes road overbuilding, preferring practical, well maintained county and state roads. He opposes new commissions and supports elected executive authorities.
Political notice states C H Dunlap seeks Republican nomination for Washington Kewry county state senate district. Primary election June set to determine candidate for the office. Limited to Republican voters and subject to the party’s will.
A candidate announces intent to run for state representative from Washington County subject to Republican voters in the June primaries. The entry names the candidate Bood it Walid B Bow bait.
Hugh H. McCleery announces candidacy for representative on the Republican ticket in the June primaries, subject to voters of the twenty third district.
A statement announces James 8 Stevenson entering the race for county sheriff in the upcoming June Republican primaries, signaling his campaign aims and political alignment.
Hotle declares candidacy for the unexpired term of Mr Stevens as a Republican, subject to county voters. He signs with his name in a formal statement.
J H Squire announces his run as a Republican candidate for the Washington County treasurer in the June primary, subject to Republican voters’ choice.
An ordinance appropriates General Fund revenues for Washington Iowa for the fiscal year starting April 1 1918. It allocates sums for mayor and council salaries, fire and police departments, street labor, health, and general contingent expenses with annual end balance to General Fund. The treasurer and clerk are to record accounts and carry any excess forward. Passed April 1 1918.
A brief note highlights that today's advertisements contain items of interest to readers, suggesting notable deals and features worth perusing throughout the issue.
Arthur Guy Empey chronicles his wartime journey from Jersey City to England and into British service. He details frontline combat, trenches, bombardments, casualties, and his experiences with fear, duty, and camaraderie across multiple chapters.
In a wartime exchange, Old Pepper orders capturing two to three German machine gun crews from a sector where two communication trenches meet. The aim is to learn exact gun locations to direct artillery before the brigade goes over the top, reducing casualties. The note ends with a promise of continuation.
A compact want ad in the Journal proves effective as a quick sale method. The format draws buyers with clear terms, contact details, and price. Local merchants report brisk responses and prompt completions of transactions through small listings.
No. 26 Pass. Lo west No 92 Local Nos 91 92 daily exce W E LINDS
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