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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1918
Page
6
Washington BC Dec 11 a large share of the Fifth Liberty Loan subscriptions will fund rehabilitation for wounded soldiers and sailors. The government promises continued medical care, vocational training, artificial limbs, and family allowances through discharge and after.
The Daily Mail argues Germany’s assets far exceed allied war costs with railways forests mines and land valued at hundreds of millions, while estimates of mineral deposits run into billions. Andrew Bonar Law says Germany should be tried and the government forms a committee to study reparations and payment capacity.
Chicago reports the forty sixth annual American Public Health Association convention opens with warnings that 1918 spreads may repeat in 1919 and 1920. Key figures include Maj. Welch Dr. Rosenow Dr. Biggs and Dr. McLaughlin as experts discuss combating the flu and other public health topics.
Dallas Texas Dec 11 More than 25000 flyers have won their wings at Camp Dick the greatest aviation concentration camp in the United States since last January The Dallas camp acted as a moral and training transition point for aviators entering service since January 1918 keeping them in a military atmosphere while awaiting assignment The camp has enrolled 7908 flying officers 220 nonflying officers 4 medical officers 18066 flying cadets two enlisted squadrons of 200 men a medical detachment of 90 and a quartermasters detachment of 15 The camp was conceived by Col BE Z Steever and now commanded by Capt Ormsby McCainmon.
Des Moines December 11 Chas Rawson chairman of the Republican state central committee and president of Iowa Tile and Pipe Company has been accepted for overseas YMCA service and has applied for passports.
The Food Administration outlines three aims to guide trade in essential commodities. It seeks to eliminate speculation and extortion, curb wasteful practices, and stabilize prices in vital goods as stated by Herbert Hoover on August 10, 1917.
The U S Food Administration reports 16,000,000 bushels of wheat saved by cleaner threshing and better handling across grain states. The gain equals seven one pound loaves for every American and reflects voluntary farmer and thresher cooperation reducing grain waste instead of formal rules.
The campaign’s benefits extended beyond those fed as citizens gained a new appreciation for food. Survivors learned the religion of saving and seized the role food plays in future global human relations.
In a steadfast push for national needs the free people mobilized grain reserves to export vast quantities. Officials report a total of 141000000 bushels allocated for overseas shipment as a demonstration of resolve and commerce in wartime.
The record notes a period when voluntary food control measures were discussed during a broader adventure in democracy. It reflects debate over reliance on voluntary restraint rather than formal regulation, highlighting public and political discourse of the time.
An eminent electrician estimates lightning light equals two mile squared illumination at one candle. Calculating energy implies about 1000 horsepower for one second to achieve such illumination.
A brief quotation notes reproof cleanses character like Fuller’s caetia removing spots and also rubs off when dry. The remark attributes virtue to the good man and underscores moral purification.
Government and U S Department of Agriculture reports outline large rises in cattle and hog numbers through January and a forecasted boost in pork production for fall 1918 and spring 1919. The plan supports Hoover shipping goals and aims to rehabilitate European meat herds while facing European fat shortages.
A brief wartime pledge notes America will send food and aid for victory. It recalls allied lines breaking and the commitment to speed support, with emphasis on unity and swift action toward triumph.
A 1915 address attributed to Herbert Hoover urges national effort urging every torn woman and child to bear daily burdens to win the war. The message underscores collective sacrifice as essential to victory.
The passage notes a solemn duty to provide a margin of food to Europe and highlights how housewives and consumers have learned this responsibility, framing it as a lasting obligation on domestic and national levels.
The fragment discusses wartime food values and handling, claiming voluntary food saving aided the Allies and reduced administration costs. It estimates a potential $45 million cost to self-police rationing and notes savings from 2 cents per capita contributions for cooperation.
The report notes toads consume many insects, with one observation of 128 flies in 30 minutes. Extrapolated, a toad could destroy over a thousand insects in a day, providing substantial garden benefits and implying a toad might be worth about one dollar per season for pest control.
The text lists approximate lifespans for fruit trees. Pear trees live about 50 years and some reach 75. Apple trees 25 to 40 years, plum about 25. Raspberry and blackberry bushes 6 to 20 years, currant bushes 20 years and gooseberry 10 years.
The Evening Journal of Washington County reports local news and updates from the daily edition.
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