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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1918
Page
4
Creel’s wartime preparedness remarks praised yet criticised
A columnist criticizes George Creel for calling the US unprepared at entry to World War I. The piece argues his idealism overlooks practicality as Allied nations also faced gaps in readiness, noting France and others were better prepared and the war’s costs grew.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Creel
In Department
the United
United States
Creel
Belgium
Creele
England
France
Portugal
Serbia
George’s pride and falsehoods threaten democracy, says editor
The piece criticizes George for glorifying Belgium’s wartime stand and England’s naval weakness, calling his pride dangerous to democracy. It mocks untrue boasts about submarines and aviation, warning that continuing such “bulls” could anger the boss and undermine public trust.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George
Belgium
Paris
France
England
Georges
Political Announcement for State Senate Run in Washington Henry
O H Dunlap announces candidacy for state senator in the Washington Henry county district subject to Republican voters in June primaries. He states the race is for the district seat and seeks party support at the primary.
Walter Boyer Announces Run for State Representative
A candidate announces seeking the Republican nomination for state representative from Washington County at the June primaries. The unnamed speaker states support and follows the party process to gain voter nomination.
Republican Candidate Seeks 23rd District Seat
Hugh H. McClepery announces candidacy for the Republican ticket in the June primaries. He seeks the will of voters in the twenty third representative district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twenty
Hugh H. McClpery
James S Stevenson Enters June GOP Sheriff Primary
James S Stevenson announces candidacy for county sheriff in the upcoming June Republican primaries, seeking support from GOP voters and outlining his intent to serve as sheriff if nominated and elected.
Hotle Nominated for Washington County Board Seat
The statement announces candidate Wm. C. Hotle as the Republican choice for the unexpired term on the Washington County Board of Supervisors, subject to the will of county GOP voters. It names the vacancy created by Mr Stevens and notes party nomination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County Board of Supervisors
Stevens
CC. Hotle
Samuel Anderson declares bid for County Board seat in 1919 primaries
Samuel Anderson announces his candidacy for re election to the County Board of Supervisors for the term beginning 1919 subject to Republican voters at the June primaries.
Political Annol Statement for Board of Supervisors
I will be a candidate for member of the board of supervisors for the term beginning Jan 1 1919 at the June primary subject to the will of the republican voters of Washington. M t h tf AL COCKLIN.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Supervisors
Republican Voters of
Washington
AL Cocklin
Local clergy discuss prayer and patriotism at Keokuk Presbytery
Over County reporters note visitors to Washington and nearby towns. The Keokuk Presbytery session heard Rev Mountford of Washington urge persistent prayer and Luther’s spirit of busier days. Dr Wishart urged church vitality including Bible school calls and camp service impacts. The message stressed loyalty, optimism, and patriotism as wartime duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waldo Wells
George Yeager
Calvin Cummings
Joseph Murphy
Washington
Rodney Gormley
Fairfield
C. B. Martin
Mary Jane
J. R. Lease
North English
Ethyle Lease
Claude McCoy
St. Louis
Quincy
B. M. Dobbin
Paul
West Chester
Leeper
Morning Sun
Keokuk
Sesson
Mountford
2Nd U. P. Church of Washington
Luther
Wishart
1St Church
Bible School
Goar
Toy
Mellree
Provident Ia
God
Optimism and faith mark Pershing call to beat Germany
General Pershing asserts Germany can be beaten and must be beaten, urging evangelical optimism and a world spreading story of the cross. Attendees at Presbytery include Dr J A Kenedy, W L McConnell, and numerous named ministers from Washington, Columbus City, Keokuk, Morning Sun, Winfield, and West Chester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pershing
Germany
J. A. Kenedy
W. L. McConnell
Insworth
Mountford
Wishart
Wm. Matthews
Mr. Latta
John Matthews
H. H. McCleery
Washington
B. M. Dobbin
Gordon
West Chester
S. Boyd Johnson
Mr Johnson
Columbus City
McCormick
Morning Sun
McConaueha
Keokuk
Leeper
Mehaffey
Winfield
Community Notes From Brighton and Surroundings
Local column lists residents visiting relatives and traveling to towns such as Deming New Mexico Washington DC and Wayland. Edgar Ingham Avery Horton Cloyce Hamilton and Lieut Glen Hill are among those mentioned. Sunday church services at the Presbyterian church are noted and several residents return from visits or hospital stays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia Madden
Carrie Wentworth
Thelma Dayton
Mt. Pleasant
BR. E. Verhies
Palo Alto
California
Baxter Ingham
Washington
Milton Sweet
Er. W. Wood
Helen
Charles Johnson
W. H. Presler
Francis
Cedar Rapids
Joe Richerson
H. D. Bowen
Davenport
Lily
Floyd van Sant
Baby
Bina Reeves
Glen Hill
Ft. Dick
Dallas
Texas
Guthrie Center
Brighton
Wayland
Baptist ladies aid Red Cross in garment room work
Tuesday the Baptist ladies assisted at the Red Cross rooms in the garment department. In the afternoon four teen garments were made with Mrs John Dryson in charge and others assisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
John Dryson
Workroom notes show busy day in hospital dressings
The Baptist ladies and twenty-two helpers worked in the surgical dressings and garment departments. Mrs Karl Roberts oversaw the Sx4 compress and Miss Cunningham supervised yesterday. Mrs Kunath and Mrs Anwyl currently oversee garments. The West Chester auxiliary delivered fifteen hospital shirts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Roberts
J. E. Lemmon
Louise Cunningham
West Chester
Irish Draft Proposal Called Insane Blunder
T P O Connor cables John Dillon calling conscription in Ireland an insane blunder. He says extending conscription to Ireland would paralyze Irish supporters and empower opponents, warning it would render Irish leaders efforts futile.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Ireland
John Dillon
T. P. O'Conner
Twelve Thousand Called to Colors For Training Camps
Washington reports 12 000 selectives will join 150 000 already called to begin training on April 26 Provost Marshal Crowder announced the mobilization continues nationwide as part of wartime effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Crowder
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Mutual
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Washington-Henry County
Washington County
Walter
Boyer
Eodtt
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James S. Stevenson
County Board of Supervisors
Samuel Anderson
Over County
Crawfoross
United States Food Administration
Arthur Parks
Des Moines
Red
Dennison
Forgey
Peck
Huff
Baker
Grayson
Duke
Sage
Jugenheimer
W. M. Latta
Wood
John McCall
Brooks
Clapper
Horning
Kunath
Garment
Anwyl
G. Sehmoeller
Owen McGovern
Co. J. Wilson
Co. C. Wilson
Wilson & Wilson Lawyers
Journal
Washington, Iowa
Morrison & Morrison
T. A. Michels
Charles A. Dewey
T. P. O'Connor, M. P
Eicher & Livingston Law
W. M. Keeley
W. H. Butterfield
Special Collection Department
Physicians and Surgeons
Irvin K. Huston
Lemley
Washington, IA
Lytie Brothers
Washington Lodge
A. F P
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Ralph L. Bunce
W.M
J. W. Morton
Cyrus Chapter
L. D. Langworthy
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R. H. Walker
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Noble Grand
R. C. Keller
Iechi
Alweys
Coy Cleveland
A. John Droz, M. D
Farmers & Mer
S. HW. Bateman Blair
Iowa
Austin Sutherland Auctioneer
J. W. Nickell
Chiropractors
M. H. Sartor
M. H. Sartor Sartor & Sartor Chiropractors
Klein Klothing Ko
Red Washington
Southwest Corner
J. P. Dayton
Westchester, Iowa
ML & St. Paul
J. J. McKeone & CO
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H. W. Russel
ATH
Woothannada
Lo’west Lim
W. E. Lindsay
Frank Rogers
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