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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1918
Page
4
The Journal criticizes President Wilsons planned Europe trip urging delaying travel until after his term. It argues the trip tests democracy and notes concerns about his party and leadership while referencing the peace conference and Fourteen Points.
A readable portion notes Earl Purviance bought a car a few weeks ago and is learning about the cost after receiving his first repair bill.
The poem proclaims triumph of liberty over tyranny with references to the tyrant’s scepter sinking, justice striking, and Freedom on a mountain height shining like fireworks. It ends with a call to celebrate and keep the course calm and bright in the years ahead.
The article argues the president should have brought a clean coalition to Europe or stayed home. It suggests Lloyd George Clemenceau Poincare and other leaders may press the fifteenth point while the home public presses for confidence. It insists a strong home coalition would better secure influence and trust in peace talks.
The writing laments limited sleighing for Christmas and links Germany’s indemnities to a difficult war year. Dr Woods Hutchinson notes the Flu hampered the last Hun drive and questions whether the disease should be celebrated as victory. The Post Office urges early Christmas mailing.
Washington County trails by 25 000 in the War Savings Drive risking a below target apportionment. Local men returning from service express readiness to rejoin if the nation needs them, stressing the seriousness of the effort over a mere vacation.
A collage of small clippings references advice on sending Christmas boxes with stamps, river stage measurements, political shuffling from various papers, and a note about Von Tirpitz fleeing to Switzerland. The items reflect light, disconnected reader notes and brief editorial asides from multiple states.
The Cedar Rapids Republican notes that saving 775 000 tons of sugar in five months demonstrates collective effort and patriotism, despite initial reluctance. It credits everyone for meeting rationing goals rather than slacking.
The Lone Tree Reporter criticizes broom price gouging as four hundred percent. The Waterloo Courier argues Iowa should discuss good roads calmly without class prejudice or hysteria and notes an upcoming Ways and Means discussion in the state.
A Kansas City Journal piece quotes Plunk ville’s popular constable noting tracking a tramp reveals daily habits. He claims the tramp eats four breakfasts and six dinners, illustrating a curiosity about how time is spent by those living on the edge.
About 150000 soldiers will pass through the mustering out process at Camp Dodge if demobilization follows original entry stations. Since last September the first draft group of 5000 reported there and roughly 150600 have since been assigned to training units. Most men were moved to other camps before discharge and may not return to Dodge for final muster as a unit.
New York welcomes home more than 2,200 wounded American soldiers from virtually every state including Rainbow Division and marines. They arrived on three ships the Sierra hospital ship Comfort and the Chicago with cheering crowds, fireboats, and Red Cross aid aboard.
Frank J. Cheney and Co asserts their catarrh medicine Halil's Catarrh Medicine cures all cases that are not cured by the remedy. The sworn document, dated December, names the firm as senior partner and offers one hundred dollars for any uncured case. Notary public A W Gleason verifies the oath. Continuous internal use claims benefits through the bloodstream.
The Comfort, departing St Nazaire on November 22, endured a severe storm with the roughest voyage in months. Officers feared for the ship’s safety as wireless communication failed for days. On board were 148 stretcher cases and one death, Private Levi R. Richmond of Pequota Minnesota, during the voyage.
The Eagle notes a signed pledge with Rupert Blue to stop quack doctor advertisements, recalling a 15 year old ban. It argues publishers should not decide the issue, cites past near-violent quack encounters, and questions church and school closings as a cure for influenza, saying isolation does not end the disease.
Mayor Cavin enforces renewed quarantine with closures of schools churches and public venues. All businesses must close by 6 PM except restaurants at 7 PM. Influenza cases rise townwide. residents urged to stay home and avoid spreading illness until outbreak subsides.
Reports indicate about 15 influenza cases in Columbus Junction with only a few new ones since Tuesday. The Safeguard notes the epidemic may be stamped out in a few days.
The passage argues that after cycles of desire and rivalry the soul deserves its own sequestered time. If it stores any appetite for study or philosophy, a tranquil old age of leisure is most pleasing for pursuit and reflection.
Aikin states that small acts of restraint and gentle conduct prevent unhappiness. Avoiding conflict and choosing calm responses ward off clouds and storms, preserving a pleasant, steady sunshine in life.
A reflection on heroism noting that true valor remains constant while outward style changes. Curtis argues that everyday neighbors, dressed differently, would still resemble heroes if their courage were told in simpler terms.
A man asks Jessie where Mr. Dodge lives and she points west saying to go that way and stop at the first house with a dog. The remark suggests a cautious clue to the target address.
Advert says Sloan's Liniment relieves rheumatic pains muscle soreness joint stiffness and neuritis for men and women with fast soothing results. Suitable for backache headaches and sick headaches and claimed economical and refreshing.
In the District Court of Washington County Iowa Milo Shalla Plaintiff sues Harry Bradford and Louek and Boehme. The petition seeks two hundred fifty two dollars plus interest costs and attorney fees on a promissory note for a Chevrolet automobile with injunction against delivery of the vehicle to co defendants. If you fail to appear before noon of the second day of the next term beginning January 6 191% default will be entered. Attorneys Eich er Livingston Eich er representing plaintiff. AS-10-17-24
Eastbound and westbound trains listed with arrival and departure times for No 12 Express No 30 Lo Pass No 50 Lo Paras No 86 Lo Frt No 88 Lo Frt No 11 Express No 49 Lo Pasa No 36 In Pass dansesus No 87 Lo Frt No 89 Lo Prt Payee Washington Branch local and freight services shown with daily except Sunday operation and notes on special days.
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