Peace Tems and the Need for Strong War Terms
The piece urges focus on harsh peace terms to prevent future German brutality. It cites deportations of Belgian and French civilians, especially women and girls, as proof the Hun seeks domination and terror. It argues for reparation and strong military readiness, even fighting if necessary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Belzium
Vni
Initio
No Man's Land
West Washington Street
Sunset Park
Madison Street
God
Local Patriot Shuns Fame Amid War-Era Losses
Portrait of Uliss Linnet Spry described as unassuming and overlooked, one who has cheerfully lost money since the war. The piece notes his plain appearance and lack of public service despite patriotic sentiment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haint
Th’ Feller
Uliss Linnet Spry
Rippling Rhymes and Rumor Weigh Down Town Life
A column of quick, whimsical notes on current events and prices, mixing public affairs with everyday worries. The piece meanders through crowns and chelseas of royalty, gas prices, and the grocer, then shifts to a dinner scene with Mrs. Harmon and Janey, hinting at social then and now.
Quarantine, Prohibition Echo in Satirical County Notes
In a lively county column, Freddy Hohenzollern laments Allied pressure while Sheriff McCarty finds lonesome jail days. Local businessmen report improved trade despite quarantine. A Columbus Safeguard quip about Washington Iowa hints at quiet liveliness. Debate over senate pay and Prohibition’s tea and coffee consumption is noted. Water remains inadequate.
Fragmented quotes reflect wartime tone across papers
Clipped comments cite local papers from Iowa and Louisiana mentioning soldiers memorials, the Ru revolutionaries, red flags, and speeches. It notes political rhetoric around Wilton and General Perkins with muddled names and dates as a satirical edge.
Janey Agrees to Visit Aunt Jane Amid Wedding Plans
A brisk domestic tale unfolds as Janey receives an appeal from her aunt to visit for a month and meet several eligible men including Arlington's son, a lawyer, and a rector. Janey resists romantic pursuit yet agrees to the Arlington reception while longing for quiet, and a gatecrashing suitor presses a book on her.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Harmon
Janey
Aunt Jane
Jane
Arlington's
Mres
Arlington
France
St. Thomas’ Church
Sermon Urges Revival and Conviction for a Sinful Land
A religious message laments widespread impurity and sleepy churches. It calls for humble confession, prayer, and a vision of lost souls, hoping God will hear from heaven and lift the scourge. The address ends with a hymn line attributed to Mrs. C. W. Busby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zion
Jesus
C. W. Busby
Foley’s Honey and Tar Trial Package Offer Ad
Cut out this slip and mail to Foley & Co. in Chicago for a trial package of Foley's Honey and Tar Compound for coughs colds and croup plus Foley Kidney Pills and Foley Cathartic Tablets from Lemmon's Pharmacy advertising flyer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley & Co
Sheffield Ave
Chicago
Foley
Lemmon's Pharmacy
Quieting Title in Washington County Iowa Land
Mary Scranton files suit in Washington County District Court seeking to quiet the title in fee simple to Lot five in Leonard Smonuse Addition to East Washington now city of Washington Iowa. The petition alleges recorded defects create adverse claims by numerous named defendants and unknown claimants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nathan Baker
Thomas Baker
Sarah Baker
Mary Baker
Joshua Marshal
Joshua Marshall
Margaret Marshall
John Headee
Phebe Headee
George W. Thompson
John T. Burris
Martin Ann Burris
Martha A. Burris
G. W. Thompson
Nancy Ann Thompson
Nancy A. Thompson
John Gibson
Elisabeth B. Gibron
James Dawson
Nancy A. Dawson
Archibald Harvey
Ellen (. Harvey
Anne KB. Kurka
Frank J. Kurka
Mary J. Scranton
Mary Jane Scranton
Martin Scranton
W. T H. Warner
Washington County
Itowa
Leonard Smonuse
Washington
Merk
District Court
Iowa
Elaine
Notice to unknown claimants in real estate case Wash County Iowa
In the real estate action the unknown claimants are barred and estopped from rights adverse to the plaintiff. The matter is set for the January 6 1919 district court term at Washington Court House Iowa. If you fail to appear by noon the second day of the term, default will be entered and judgment rendered. Richer Givingston Richer attorneys for plaintiff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Washington County
Iowa
Richer
Givingston & Richer
Railway Time Table Corrected to June 1 1918
Eastbound and westbound schedules listed with train numbers, arrival and departure times. Local freight and passenger trains noted with daily or Sunday exceptions. Agent J W Calvert signs, corrections dated January 20 1918.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. W. Russel
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Evening Journal
Der
Shaun Bruce Cowden
Publishers City Editor
Mutual
Abe Martin
Jatey
Freddy Hohenzollern
Freddy
McCarty
Columbus
Senate
Europe
Oskaloosa
Cedar Rapides Gazette
Des Moines Register
Wilton
Lafasoie
Perking
Burlington Hawkeye
Des Moines
Towain
Rushian
Sho
Galosald
Tman
Fletuming
Janes
Plemaing
Dod
Solomon
Mark Li
The
Cornea
Wasittington County
Pea Mary Scranton
Plaintif Va
B&q
ST. P
Westenra
Lun
Ound
St Lim
J. W. Calvert
Germany
Turkey
Balkans
Austria-Hungary
Russia
Austria
Dardanelles
Physicians and Surgeons
A, John Droz, M.D
Mer. Bank
DR. Irvin BE. Teuston
Southwest Corner Square
Lemley
Washington, IA
Tee
DR. S. Th Bateman
Blair Bldg
Washington, Ila
M. H. Sartor
M. TI
Sartor
Sartor & Sartor Chiropractors
Square
Klein Klothingko
Red
J, Co. Dayton
Westchester, Iowa
Austin Sutherland Auctionerr
Lowa R. R
J. Wilson
C. C. Wilson
Wilson & Wilson
Journal
Washiington
Morrison & Morrison
Morrison Bldg
North Side
Washington, Lowa
Eicher, Livingston & Eicher: Law
Washington, Iowa
W. M. Keeley
W. L. Butterfield
Washington Lodge
A. F P
A. M
Ralph L. Bunce
W. M
Rose Reid
Covenant Lodge No. 101
Town Ave
J. G. Moriarty
Noble Grand
Keller
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