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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 29, 1918

Page

4

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Military Vyb etions and the German War Machine

An editorial lament on German military strategy and leadership in World War I. It decries the scale of annihilation by Hindenburg Ludendorff Mackensen and others, contrasting modern warfare with a defensive U.S. stance and warning of civilization’s peril from Prussian brutality.

Hindenburg Ladendorff Mackengen New World Ludendorff Mackensen Wilhelm the 2Nd

Weathered Rural Wit Draws Onboard Windshield Cards

A rural character named Abe Martin observes a man displaying food conservation cards on his windshield and parking in front of the market, while predicting warmer days will lead women to reveal their ears at Sunday dinners.

Rippling Rhymes on toil and tending the garden

A reflective poem celebrates labor in the yard, noting joy in planting and weeding. The speaker dwells on trenching, sowing and reaping vegetables like beans, potatoes, onions, cabbage, radishes and peas, finding solace in useful work despite daily cares.

Samuel Anderson declares re election bid for County Board

Samuel Anderson announces candidacy for re election to the County Board of Supervisors for the term beginning 1919 subject to Republican voters in June primaries.

County Board of Supervisors Samuel Anderson

Treasure Hoard Hidden in Cuban Estate Inheritance Trap

Don Esteban Varona, a Cuban planter, keeps a secret treasure hidden in a well on his estate. Sebastian the slave knows the location, shared only with the master. After Don Esteban's wife dies in childbirth, he wed Donna Isabel who seeks the fortune. She pressures Sebastian and plots to sell Evangelina, the beloved daughter, to harm the family secrets.

Don Esteban Varona Sebastian Don Esteban Esteban Rosa Isabel Evangelina

Night of wager and escape in Don Esteban's house

Evangeline begs the twins to save her from Don Pablo after a raucous gala. The children plead that Evangelina belongs to them and resist their father's plan to send her away. Sebastian, protector of Evangelina, is brutalized when Esteban orders punishment, while Isabel and the guests watch with grim satisfaction.

Isabel Don Esteban Rosa Hosa Esteban Evangelina Pablo Pega Sebastian Don Pablo

Cocklin Announces Candidacy for Washington Board Seat

Al Cocklin declares intention to run for the Washington board of supervisors at the June primary under Republican voters. He states the term begins January 1, 1919 and pledges to respect party will.

Board of Supervisors Republican Voters of Washington AL Cocklin

Michels Seeks Republican County Attorney Nomination

A candidate, T. A. Michels, announces he will run in the June Republican primary for the county attorney position in Washington County, subject to Republican voters.

Washington County Eodif T. A. Michels

Paragraphs Prom Soldier's Letter Written in the Trenches

Corporal Dale Atkinson writes from the front lines to his parents describing life in the trenches. He mentions No Man's Land, daily rations, narrow French sidewalks, jelly and coffee, a letter from Captain Hout, and distance from the front compared to Wells Hill and a local schoolhouse.

Dale Atkinson Charles Atkinson France Browneville Tex Captain Hout Wells’ Hill

County Treasurer Nomination Bid by Harry McCall

Candidate announces intention to seek the Republican nomination for county treasurer in Washington County at the June primaries. He asks voters for favorable consideration from county residents.

Washington County Harry McCall

Morrison for County Attorney in June Republican Primary

George F. Morrison enters the race for county attorney as a Republican candidate aligned with the party’s June primary contest. Voters choose a prosecutor in a contest shaped by party backing and local legal priorities.

Brookhart Announces Republican Senate Bid in Tenth District

J. L. Brookhart states he will run as a Republican candidate for state senate in the June primary, subject to voter will in the Tenth Senatorial District. He frames his bid as aligned with the party and the electorate.

Butterfield Seeks Republican Backing for County Attorney

Statement from W H L Butterfield announcing candidacy for county attorney at the June primaries. He appeals to Republican voters for support and expresses appreciation for help from friends.

H L. Butterfield

League Baseball Standings From The National and American Leagues

Fragmented standings list shows team records and positions in the National and American Leagues. It references teams such as Las Uudub and Cincinnati and notes win totals and current gaps, though OCR damage obscures several details.

Baseball Scoreboard Fragments From Unclear Card

Partial sports notes show American and National League mentions with fragmented team names and scores. References include a Cleveland effort in rain and a game ending after three innings, but many words are garbled or unreadable.

The Volunteer debut by John Philip Bowen band in Chicago

John Philip Bowen introduces The Volunteer as the famed band performs at the Auditorium Chicago on May 11. The Creat Lakes jazzers open with Leave it to the Sailors in a vaudeville style show before the main act takes the stage.

Liew John Philip Bowen Umber Hie Anitorium Chicago Creat Lakes

Golf Player Blinders Aid Focus For Calm Play

A new invention uses horse blinders adapted for golfers to limit distractions and help players concentrate. The device aims to curb bursts of profanity by reducing environmental triggers during rounds.

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