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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1918
Page
4
Washington County boys write from Europe about war’s scale and fearlessness, noting they miss home yet are resolved to finish the fight. They contrast hellish combat with a longing for cattle on the hills and a safer world after victory.
ABE MARTIN notes a loafer carries a small book of city population counts. He jokes that claiming someone isn’t stuck up is proven by saying he eats at the dairy lunch, a quip about social pretensions and common meals.
A literary vent contrasts American doubt with German efficiency and Prussian imagery. The speaker condemns ruthless efficiency as a deceitful force, warning against fascist-tinged power and dehumanization, while invoking Sam from Missouri as a grounded counterpoint.
A youthful writer reflects on a boy formerly carefree in Washington wandering streets and enjoying ice cream sodas, now facing portentous experiences. He contrasts his era with Grandpa’s, noting that modern war methods have advanced dramatically in ingenuity and destructiveness.
Postmaster General Burleson, overseeing telegraph and telephone systems, has approved a 100 percent wage increase for Western Union Telegraph Company employees. Announcement said the move applies to all workers.
Washington reports the senate shortened its midsummer recess by four days to speed action on a wartime manpower bill. The measure would extend the draft ages from eighteen to forty five years and bolster war effort.
Des Moines Iowa reports a telegraphic order from Washington calls for 1,000,000 unskilled workers in war industries nationwide with Iowa's quota rising to 11,850. The notice identifies the Public Service Reserve head in town and notes the demand as of August 20.
Topeka Aug 20 Official totals show Gov Arthur Capper winning the Kansas Republican nomination for United States senator with 101200 votes a 31746 edge over three opponents He carried all 105 counties according to The Evening Journal.
Capt Francesco Mario Guardabassi earns Italy's silver medal for bravery at Tagliamento on October 26 1917. He steadied troops on the bridge head of the Latisana preventing a rout and led a disciplined stand despite danger. His U S knowledge and service prompted a special mission from the Italian government.
London August 20 london sees a widening tram strike as 5 000 vehicles withdrawn from streets with smaller municipal services halted Officials report council tramways and the underground have not been affected while regional workers remain a disputed issue following executives meeting that vows broader action
A reflective note questions reliance on executive ability to govern a nation and suggests practical limits on leadership, comparing theoretical control with actual effectiveness in administrative roles. The piece critiques overconfidence in leadership and the gap between ambition and successful banking or governance.
Lieutenant Pat O'Brien recounts enlistment in the Royal Flying Corps, crashes and capture in France, escape plans from Courtrai prison camp, a forced march through Germany to Luxembourg and Belgium, aided by a Belgian family, and wary contact with smugglers and locals as he seeks a path to safety and Holland.
The narrator notes 4 percent of Belgians wore wooden shoes and observes peasants in Holland and Germany using them for farm work due to leather shortages. He recalls a tense departure after a suspicious young man, fearing German authorities and choosing to flee toward the Dutch frontier.
Maj Gen J Mel Carter who led the militia division in the war department is to be assigned to a division in France. He has made a fine record in his wartime service and will report to French command for active duties.
A brief musing notes that women favor brave men while audacious men are even more desirable, reflecting a playful social stereotype from the source. The line emphasizes bold character as attractive beyond mere bravery.
The notice lists westbound and local trains with times such as 6:39 p m and 9:46 a m and 3:40 a m. It notes arrivals at 9:40 a m and 6:56 p m and departure at 6:26 p m for Local Passenger No 429 and 449, with No 835 Local Freight at 7:00 a m. It states freights 835 836 88 89 and locals 429 430 4650 run daily except Sunday. H W RUSSEL Agent.
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