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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1918
Page
4
Private Peat presented a lecture recounting a German officer prisoner’s view of terrorism as a military tool. He described terror as essential for quick victory, designed to cow populations, break morale, and force subservience, with gruesome acts justified to save German soldiers.
A poem urging readers to stay hopeful during hard times of war and rationing. It reassures that March brings relief, bread shortages and harsh headlines may ease, and that cheerful resolve helps support troops and others facing hardship. It cites war actions, prices, and unrest while urging resilience.
Muscatine launches Iowa’s first intensive health crusade focused on tuberculosis prevention. Ralph J. Reed of the Iowa Tuberculosis association returned from Muscatine where the health crusade committee outlined plans for a public welfare drive. A dispensary for tubercular patients will open, with a field nurse locating patients and guiding them to treatment.
Progress among public school children is marked by contests. those who pass the health prevention test for a set period earn the privilege to march in a large patriotic parade that will conclude the health campaign.
The House debated the Man Power Bill with Johnson accused of selecting youths below the standard for eighteen-year-olds. Amendments to raise fines and ages failed in votes of 90 to 172 and 42 to 194. The McKenzie amendment was defeated 120 to 167, ending without a roll call.
Des Moines reports Iowa’s share of the new 100 million dollar Y M C A war fund is 2.8 million with campaign coordinated by Fosdick commission and American Library association. Funds allocated to Y M C A work in the United States 29 million and to troops abroad including England France Italy Russia and allied needs with additional capital for canteens and war industry workers.
A brief editorial argues wrongs deserve redress through voluntary action rather than force. It frames justice as a societal duty enabling reconciliation and improvement without coercive measures.
Society notes detail a Clay township meeting with Wheat crop plans and a Red Cross sale at Rubio on September 7. The Long family held a third annual reunion at Sunset Park with about 80 attendees from Crawfordsville and nearby towns, planning another gathering next year.
Refined aphorism notes that deeper virtue lies beyond words. It asserts that those with inner prayer find strength amid hazards and express resilience rather than complaint.
The ash tree is noted as very injurious to vegetation in its shade, while under a yew scarcely any plant will grow.
Pat Alva O'Brien recounts his Royal Flying Corps service, escape from German lines, and perilous nine-day trek through Germany Luxembourg and Belgium to reach Holland. He notes German hospital neglect, his capture risk, and eventual flight to England with postwar nerves healing in London.
A veteran describes sending a cable home from England after escaping Germany and recounts five days of interviews with military and scientific experts in the war department. He notes observations on German methods behind trenches, aviation, and food conditions, with many reports deemed highly valuable. (TO BE CONTINUED)
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