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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1918
Page
4
Rock Island votes dry amid liquor debate and moral protests
Citizens of Rock Island adopt a dry mandate by a wide margin, shifting focus from revenue losses to social welfare. The piece argues prohibition reduces line of life costs, stresses individual restraint, and frames liquor as a societal burden offset by moral duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Island
Abe Martin Quips About Husbands and Madness
ABE MARTIN jokes about jealous wives and husbands with his homespun wit. He notes that a husband’s devotion invites gossip and that leaving home isn’t easy, as the woman’s heart remains a battleground.
Rippling Rhymes by Walt Mason Prelude to Rural Pleasures
Rural verses describe springtime scenes with bovine pastures, butter prices, and milk jokes. The speaker praises country air and inexpensive nature while noting rising prices for livestock and dairy with a playful tone. The poem contrasts farm life with urban costs and ends with a call to seek rural lanes and cheap climate.
Political Announcement for Board Seat in 1919 Primary
Candidate Cocklin announces intention to run for the Washington board of supervisors term starting January 1, 1919. This declaration expresses candidacy subject to the Republican voters will in the June primary.
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Board of Supervisors
Washington
Cocklin
Samuel Anderson Seeks Re election to County Board
Samuel Anderson announces candidacy for re election to the County Board of Supervisors for the term starting 1919 subject to Republican voters in the June primaries.
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County Board of Supervisors
Samuel Anderson
Candidate set for state senate nomination in Washington Henry district
A candidate enters the race for state senator in the Washington Henry county district. The nominee will be decided by Republican voters at the June primaries with Gleod If al 0, 1, Dunlap listed among items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington-Henry County
Walter S. Boyer Seeks GOP Nomination for State Representative
A candidate from Washington county announces his bid for the Republican nomination for state representative, subject to the will of Republican voters at the June primaries. The notice identifies Walter S. Boyer as the hopeful candidate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County
Walter
Boyer
McCleery Seeks Republican Nomination in District 23
A candidate announces intent to run for representative on the Republican ticket in the June primaries. Hugh H. McCleery signs his message as a candidate subject to voters in the twenty third district.
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Hugh H. McCleery
Candidate James B. Stevenson Looms in Sheriff Primary Race
James B. Stevenson, a named contender, enters the county sheriff primary race. The article notes his candidacy will be decided by party primaries and highlights key political context surrounding the race.
Republican file candidate for Washington County supervisor
A candidate seeks the Republican nomination for the unexpired term of Mr Stevens as Member of the Washington County Board of Supervisors. The contest hinges on the will of Republican voters of the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County Board of Supervisors
Stevens
First Springs Used on Railways Record
The first use of springs on railways traces to George Stephenson's September 1816 patent. The Agenoria, built by Foster and Rastrick in 1820 and now in the South Kensington Museum, London, was the first locomotive with laminated springs on its leading wheels.
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George Stephenson
Agenoria
Foster and Rastrick
South Kensington Museum
London
Knew His Ailment in The Boston Transcript Passage
A fragment from the Boston Transcript presents a dialogue about rapid consumption. A character named Subbubs is urged to seek medical advice as he describes severe illness marked by extreme eating speed and frequent travel to keep up with work.
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Nature
Boston Transcript
Daily Thought on Honor and Right Living
A concise reflection notes that honor is the reward for doing right without seeking compensation. It frames integrity as its own gain and upholds virtue as a guiding motive.
Massachusetts for the Dry Amendment ratified in Boston
Massachusetts Senate approves the federal prohibition amendment by 27 to 12 with House concurrence. a referendum substitute fails 25 to 14. Massachusetts becomes the first New England state to ratify, joining eleven other states, with 25 more needed for passage. chapters on Indiana and Gary report drastic statewide prohibition and liquor-license impacts.
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New England
Indiana
Boston
Senate
House
Massachusetts
Mississippi
Virginia
Kentucky
South Carolina
North Dakota
Maryland
Montana
Texas
Delaware
South Dakota
Indianapolis
Supreme Counci
Gary
Ind
Valparaiso
Porter County
Supreme Court
Beveridge Players Stage The Straight Road at Graham
The Beveridge Players led by Glen L Beveridge present The Straight Road at Graham in a performance praised for its moral and literary merit. Ladies admitted free tonight with a companion purchasing a 50 cent ticket.
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the Straight Road
Glen L. Beveridgo
Alti Graham
Graham T
Beveridge
Glen L. Beveridge
Beveridge Players Stage A Pair Of Sixes Comedy
The Beveridge Players present the farce A Pair of Sixes at Graham This is a sure laugh creator. Glen L Beveridge as Boggs the butler shines with strong comic timing and many will recognize the familiar hit from theatregoers. Secure seats early for a full house tonight.
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Beveridge
Graham
Glen L. Beveridge
Boggs
How to Teach Lessons to Form Habits in Children
The text emphasizes daily insistence on the mother's teaching duties to ingrain correct habits in the child. It stresses consistency and repetition until desired behaviors become permanent.
Over the Top WWI memoir of Arthur Empey's front line ordeals
Arthur Guy Empey recalls enlisting in Britain after the Lusitania sinking and his first experiences in France. He describes training, trench combat, barbed wire cuts, a bayonet wound, gas shell dangers, and the chaotic advance toward German trenches during the Somme era.
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Lusitania
Arthur Guy Empey
Sana City
England
Empey
France
No Man's Land
Old Pepper
Hinpey
Trent-Line
Fritz
Battle of the Somme
Pepper
Renches
Soldier’s desperate act in trench warfare sparks danger
A wounded soldier recalls being punched from behind and going numb as fear fades into rage. He fumbles his tunic for a shell dressing, grabs a carried bomb, pulls the pin with his teeth, and hurls it toward the German trench. The blast injures enemies, but the scene ends as he loses consciousness.
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Bowie
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