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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1918
Page
4
Public notices printed at 108 East Main Street Washington VA noting second-class mail matter. Rates shown Per Month Three Months Year by mail detailed. publication fees listed.
The fragment reflects hopes for an end to the war and a secure future, urging defeat of German military power to prevent future aggression. It condemns violence against Germans and calls for a lasting peace where nations live unobtrusively.
The readable lines reference ABE MARTIN and an episode in a Western setting with mixed garbled phrases. Details are unclear but imply a story or column fragment mentioning a character and possible events or settings.
London Morning Post reports warfare extends to home front as endurance becomes deciding factor. Tuberculosis deaths in German cities surge with nourishments strained, especially in Prussia and Saxony, Bavaria comparatively steadier. Bonn, Prague, and Budapest cited as key info hubs amid wartime turmoil.
A political notice announces Henry county senator district candidate for state senator and Walter S Boyer for state representative from Washington county. Both entries state candidacy is subject to Republican voters at the June primaries.
Herbert Corey describes how American troops marching to the trench line appear younger than French veterans. He notes the Americans are sturdy and intelligent but with boyish bearing while Moroccans and Algerians accompany them. French airmen guard village scenes as supplies and billets near the front are prepared and soldiers adjust to warfare life.
A sermon notes that suffering leads to glory, with focus on Jesus' transfiguration on a high mountain. It links Peter, James, and John to the Kingdom and compares Moses Elijah to future resurrection and earthly reign. The piece urges patient faith and Christ reliance amid daily trials and demon opposition.
Hugh Th. McCleery announces candidacy for representative on the Republican ticket in the June primaries. He states he runs subject to the will of voters in the twenty third district.
A tentative slate lists James S. Stevenson as a candidate for county sheriff pending primary decisions. The notice notes Stevenson’s run follows local party rules and voter eligibility considerations for the upcoming election.
A humorous verse about a gardener bragging of his wartime plot and the expected pests like hens dogs and critters invading the garden. The speaker laments the imagined trouble and the futility of nurturing a garden against roaming animals. The piece uses playful dialect and evokes rural life.
A damaged text fragment mentions individuals and places in a unclear event. It hints at a local incident or notice but provides no coherent facts or dates. The readable names and terms suggest a community focus but lack actionable details for a full summary.
The report notes around two percent of potato yield is lost using ordinary storage and handling. It highlights tubers that bolt and sprout, with minimal edible portions remaining, indicating significant waste in typical methods.
Fragmentary note suggests contemplation of substances, health, and rest. Mentions Mieco Velev and a theme of hope. Text is unclear and sparse, yielding limited concrete facts or context.
The passage contrasts medical and public views on apoplexy, noting how physicians attribute it to blood vessel issues and heart degeneration while courts and laity sometimes see it as traumatic. It mentions factors like muscular strain and sudden cold exposure as precipitating causes per the Medical Record.
The article discusses the commercial value of soy beans imported from Manchuria and operated by OW mills of the Mecitie coger. It notes ongoing work for several years and interest from a local region, including differing opinions on neighbors Pavote Ties and related property concerns.
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