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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1918
Page
4
A wartime review notes over a billion dollars in 1917 agricultural exports to European nations at war with Germany. Peace at the price could have kept the market open. much product rotted or unsold, harming farmers. The piece urges farmers to buy Liberty Bonds to support the government.
A public message urges citizens to buy Liberty Bonds as essential support for the nation in wartime. It argues wealth is pledged for liberty and defends government power to tax property for the war effort, promising 4 percent interest and a sinking fund.
Harry McCall announces his candidacy for the office of county treasurer, subject to Republican voters in Washington County at the June primaries. The favorable consideration of the voters is appreciated.
A synopsis of chapters from Arthur Guy Empey’s 1917 WWI memoir detailing enlistment after Lusitania sinking, front-line battles, trench life, gas and executions, and the Somme push. Key scenes include the first trench firefight, “over the top” charges, friend losses, and soldiers’ daily duties.
Por County Attorney George F. Morrison announces candidacy for re election subject to Republican voters in the June primaries. Morrison emphasizes continuing legal leadership and public service in county government.
Weodts A. J. Morgan announces candidacy for member of the board of supervisors of Washington County to succeed Mr. Stephens, subject to Republican voters at the June primaries.
J J Brookhart announces candidacy for state senate on the Republican ticket in the tenth senatorial district and submits to voters in the upcoming June primary.
A candidate on the Republican ticket seeks the office of county attorney in the June primary, subject to the will of Washington county Republican voters. Codrt T. A. Michels.
J. H. Squire announces candidacy for county treasurer on the Republican ticket in the June primary. The filing signals a bid to oversee tax collection and fiscal duties for the county.
W. H. Butterfield announces candidacy for county attorney at the June Republican primary. He asks friends and supporters to back his bid in the election.
A Lenox Time Table piece presents a satirical telephone exchange where the Kaiser calls Satan for modern hell advice. Satan replies with mock guidance as the Kaiser boasts ofBelgian atrocities, submarine warfare, and impending Yankee forces, miscasting Woodrow Wilson as urging harsher action.
A Washington county promotional piece lauds S. M. McCleery asserting farm, business, and public service ties. It highlights education in Washington city, newspaper experience, state wide travel, and a push for farmer and merchant cooperation to aid the war effort.
A fragmented wartime verse envisions a taunting exchange with the Kaiser. The speaker promises readiness for the invading Yanks and mocks the enemy, suggesting light duties and a room prepared as Americans approach to battle. The tone blends bravado with theatrical contempt.
Mrs Thos H Davis of Montgomery Indiana reports months of poor health with backache sore muscles and rheumatic pains ending after using Moley Kidney Pills. She says eight bottles cured her and that the medicine is sold by J B Lemmon's Pharmacy.
Appias notes that courage starts with steady resolve and endures without wavering. The author reflects on the value of constancy as a foundation for brave action.
A wounded soldier recounts dodging shells in No Man's Land after a burst of gunfire, bandaging a bleeding cheek with one hand, and collapsing from pain. He is evacuated through a road under shellfire to a field hospital, where a doctor and orderly administer care and provide a ale as he drifts toward dreamland.
A veteran recalls a 1918 trench raid near Gormecourt Wood. A Scottie dog died heroically after leaping a shell hole and bayonet impact. Of twenty men in the raiding party seventeen were killed, one returned unharmed, and the official communiqué downplays the action.
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