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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1918
Page
4
The article surveys various war prophets who predicted rapid German victory or doom for allies, noting their forecasts about Britain, Russia, and Germany. It cites claims of German defeat, Russian strength, and hunger as factors, with many prophets later proven wrong as the war persisted.
A Tipton Bud discusses city living costs and wage demands. He notes costs rising by about 60 percent while urging government action to raise wages.
A whimsical verse sketches seasonal remedies offered by a druggist a fashion tailor and a poet while a shopper notes spring optimism clashes with war fatigue. Neighborly chat turns to sword and sabre as evening quiet settles outside.
The piece reflects wartime rhetoric asserting the nation must provide the last dollar and last sack of flour to secure Allied victory. It argues the United States holds a decisive role to reinforce British and French forces, predicting a final massive push and the downfall of militarism if America acts with speed and resolve.
Political notice announces Harry McCalla as a candidate for the office of county treasurer, subject to Republican voters in Washington County at the June primaries. It asks for the favorable consideration of county voters.
The candidate George F. Morrison announces his bid for re election as county attorney, subject to the will of Republican voters in the June primaries.
Bendis A J Morgan announces he will seek the Republican nomination for member of the Washington County Board of Supervisors to succeed Mr. Stephens at the June primaries.
J L Drookhart enters the race as a Republican candidate for the June primary in the tenth senatorial district subject to voter choice.
Local candidate T. A. Michels declares ambition on the Republican ticket for the office of county attorney in the June Primary. He states candidacy is subject to the will of Republican voters in Washington County.
County attorney candidate Butterfield announces candidacy for the June primaries and asks for support from Republicans and friends in West Wo. He emphasizes honoring the will of Republican voters as he seeks the office.
The article notes American women rapidly joining war work replacing many male tasks in shops elevators streetcars and factories. It highlights higher care in details and early successes especially in munitions with Europe showing faster adaptation and later domestic mobilization through Liberty loans Red Cross drives and producing uniforms and supplies. It also previews Arthur Guy Empey's All Active series with chapters detailing a soldier’s front line experiences ending with a note on trench raids and equipment.
In a reflective line the speaker notes Newpop frequents the club since the baby arrived. The other voice suggests he was anchored to a home life but faltered at the first squall, implying strain and instability in his domestic situation.
Hawaii exported about one million cases of cured pineapple and 100000 cases of juice last year. With each pineapple maturing in ten months and a plant bearing four pineapples in its three year lifetime, the export shows a creditable production level.
A Lehigh Valley railroad worker in Towanta Tennessee found a name tag sewn inside new overalls. He received a defiant reply from a woman who clarifies she is a working girl making a living and condemns the idea of marrying someone she has never met. The note adds she does not know how her card ended up there and mocks a 17 cent pair of breeches.
Partial timetable notes show westbound No 25 passenger limit 12 52 am. Nos 8 passenger 9 30 am. No 91 local 1 pm approximate. Incomplete data.
A compact aphorism contrasts the follower who lacks force with the leader who masters his own conduct, noting that intelligence alone without decisive action prevents true leadership.
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