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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1918
Page
4
The piece defends American troops amid German and Australian taunts calling U S soldiers bloodthirsty. It argues Americans fight hard to finish the war, return home to work, and prove their resolve against German terror and delay.
Turbulent verse mocks Prussia and its allies in World War I. Turkish fatigue grows as Germans and Austrians face losses while Russia seeks better terms. Kaiser Wilhelm’s ego takes a pounding as the war drags on.
A French pupil describes American soldiers as trained killers in Europe, noting their ruthless combat, devotion to victory, and memories of crimes in Europe, while contrasting with civilians. The piece includes a portrait of an American soldier and observations on manners and discipline.
A fragment describes US troops in active combat as bloodthirsty and fearless in battle while at rest camps they indulge in chocolate creams and flirt with French civilians, highlighting a stark double image of aggression and gentleness.
A Washington resident praises the area atmosphere and considers moving to Arizona or Colorado for lighter air. Fairfield cancels chautauqua due to war yet schedules the annual old settlers meeting for September 12. Columbus Junction Chautauqua reports a deficit but presses ahead with plans for the fair next week. Riverside baseball era eyes regional titles with games planned August 31 to September 8.
The item envisions future wealth and a preferred landscape gardener Joe Melinsky while praising ongoing Post Office grounds work. It highlights Graves Studio photographs and Nicola Harmon windows as focal displays and asks about communities sending fine young men. It notes Allies require nine million pounds of beef next year and a ready cattle market, and mentions car makers shifting to war work. It ends with a playful blessing for timely copy delivery to editors.
The Araucanians are described as a primitive Chilean tribe and among the finest of American Indian groups. The remaining Indians are government wards, yet the tribe is said to have never been formally conquered, and their blood is said to shape the Chilean people’s distinctive character.
Observations show a solid tce foundation beneath a mossy surface at a newly built Alueka road. Earlier mining data indicate a forty foot bed of clear ice and six feet of gravel separating surface moss from the bedrock.
Pat O Brien recounts his WWI escape from German captivity beginning with enlistment in the Royal Flying Corps training in Canada and final flights into France. He details perilous escapes across Belgium Luxemburg and Holland, including aid from peasants and forged passports, ending with a royal reception in Bogland.
The British king spends nearly an hour hearing the American officer’s dramatic escape tale. He commends American pluck, notes no harsher treatment by Germans, and urges him to continue in safe service, suggesting instruction or service in Egypt rather than front-line duty.
The narrator recalls a remarkable nine months ending with a royal audience at Buckingham Palace. He notes handshakes with the king and Earl Cromer, a surprised sentry, and a taxi ride back to the hotel. He reflects on unlikely progress since joining the Royal Flying Corps.
Lieut George Pendleton United States infantry honored by King Albert of Belgium for bravery. He and two other officers went to obtain enemy details, encountered a German patrol, and Pendleton was wounded but secured the needed intelligence. He became an honorary member of the Regiment des Guides.
Authorities in Valorence seize the villa of German Baroness Ola Kemaroweki. The property will be repurposed as a home for children.
Nearby notes show train numbers and schedules for eastbound and westbound services, with arrival and departure times for multiple routes. The Washington Branch lists local passenger and freight trains with daily frequency except Sunday, under agent N. W. Russel.
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