Massacre witness accounts echo in German cruelty claims
The report describes infant Gilda Genon age 18 months, Gilda Marchot two, and Clara Struvay two and a half, among many children found dead. eight families vanish, four with a single survivor. Survivors bury relatives hastily, lose money, and are sent to Prussia. The piece condemns German conduct toward Belgians and French and warns allied soldiers may react violently if treated similarly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilda Genon
Gilda Marchot
Clara Struvay
Prussia
Controversial Letter Questions Occupation Conduct in Coblenz
A wartime letter mocks German civilians and urges stronger U S responses to alleged German contempt of occupying troops. It cites international law, calls for tougher measures, and echoes reports of executions and massacres in Belgium and France.
ABE MARTIN Private Artie Mots Engaged to Myrt Pash
Private Artie Mots plans marriage to Myrt Pash from France. he will not be going over during the engagement notice.
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Artie Mots
Myrt Pash
France
Teoken
Christmas rush and wartime drive touch Washington
The notice urges early shopping ahead of Christmas and highlights new 20 hour mail service to New York, improving communication. Carl Combs cites Washington area erg shipments yearly nearing a quarter of a million dollars, with War Savings Stamp sales rising as the county seeks 100 percent quota completion. A Good Fellows drive will distribute baskets to the needy, with donations welcome at local banks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
New York
Carl Combs
Washington County
Good Fellows
Red Cross Worker Praises Food Regs and War Efforts
A Red Cross woman returning from France spoke at a club about food regulations improving efficiency for American households. She contrasted shortages at home with German occupation, noting wartime conservation supported civilian morale and liberty behind the armies. She urged continued diligence until Europe is liberated and peace returns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
France
Food Administration
Dr J E Shafer recalls Rainbow Division actions in Argonne
Dr J E Shafer of Walcott Iowa recently returned from the French front and joined the Rainbow division at Argonne sharing vivid battle memories. He notes the Argonne fight cost heavy casualties and stamina, recounts a gas exposure and the perilous first aid post, but says the men would not have missed the war.
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Cedar Rapids
J. E. Shafer
Walcot
Iowa
Rainbow
Argonne
Chateau Thierry
Dawced Eccurace
Argonne Wood
Shafer
Luinier
Enduring German Occupation and Postwar Hardships
A wartime account describes German demands on peasants for labor and resources, with records kept on crops, livestock, and eggs and severe penalties for shortfalls. It notes postwar food shortages, destruction by retreating forces, and calls for continued voluntary saving in the United States to endure hardship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
United States
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Praised for Croup Relief
Mrs Edward Hannelt of Frankfort New York says her children were quickly relieved from croup attacks by Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. The medicine contains no opium or narcotic and is given to children as confidently as to adults. Lemmon's Drug Store offers it.
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Chamberlain
Olrs
Edward Hannelt
Frankfort
N. Y
Lemmons
Oud
Soul of Wit Memeone Praises Breviey as Witty Soul
A quirky remark frames Breviey as the soul of wit. The speaker argues brevity shines in tense talks and suggests applying this style across conversations for a favorable reception.
America Stronger Than Ever Addresses Investment Bankers
Geo. K. Roberts of National City Bank argues the United States emerges stronger postwar but faces new obligations. He says a creditor nation must export, finance, and accept settlements in long term credits and investments rather than gold, warning about price pressures and the need for a robust investment market to absorb foreign securities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Convention of Investment Bankers’ Association
Geo. K. Roberts
National City Bank of New York
United States
Anr
United States Chamber of Commerce
Atlantic City
Europe
States
Argentina
Buenos Aires
Spain
Haly
New York
Madrid
Great Britain
France
Farm of Violets One for aoef
Six workers in California labor at a violet throwing operation, a farm devoted almost entirely to cultivating violets and related tasks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aoef
California
Railway Time Table Corrections and Eastbound Schedule
The timetable lists corrected eastbound arrivals and departures effective June 1, 1918. It covers multiple trains including Nos 12 36 60 86 88 11 49 29 87 89 and branch services with daily or Sunday exceptions from Washington and adjacent routes, detailing departures at 7:02, 2:35, 2:45, 1:40, 12:26, 8:52, 10:30 a.m. and freight and local passenger movements through the day.
Notice of suit in district court Iowa 1918 19
Milo Shalla plaintiff sues Harry Tradford and Louck Roehme as defendants in Washington County Iowa. Petition seeks judgment for 252 dollars plus interest costs and attorney fees on a Chevrolet purchase note. also asks temporary injunction to stop delivery of the automobile to defendants. Default risk if not appeared by January 6 1919. Richer Livingston Richer attorneys for plaintiff.
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District Court
Washington County
Towa
Milo Shalla
Harry Tradford
Louck & Roehme
Suite of
Iowa
Cradford
Imatrict Court
Milo Shalia
J. M. Godfrey
Chevrolet
Louck & Boehme
City of
Washington
Peltry in History and Early Europe Dress
The text reflects on peltry as an ancient clothing material used before artificial heat, describing its role in early European life from crude huts to palaces. It highlights peltry as a free means of covering the body and providing comfort and bounty in a historical context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
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Evening Journal
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Mutual
Coblens
Belgium
Pelgian
Neffe
Maurice Heiemps
Mnelly
Abe Martin
Faroepe
Pronce
Them
Vor
Croup
Memeone
Fie Min
America
Canada
Canadian Exchange
London
Bis
United
ACKS
Maal
B&q
Hf. W. Russel
Loch
Tuesda
Lo'west
Cinceas
J. W. Calvert
A. m
Hureday
Cascara
Om’ Ms
Biria
Grandwigther
Physicians and Surgeons
A. John Droz
M. D
Mer
DR. Irvin
Eh. Walton
Southwest Corner Square
Lemley
ITA
Office
DR. S. WH. Bateman
Blair Bldg
Chiropractors
J. D. Dayton
Westchester, Iowa
Austin Sutherland Auctioneer
Washington, Iowa
A. K
Co. J. Wilson
Co. C. Wilson
Wilson & Wilson
Opposite Journal
Morrison & Morrison
Washington, Lowa
Bicher
Livingston & Ficher
LAW
W. M. Keeley
W. Hwe Butterfield
Iilack
Cralil's
Washington Lodge
A. F P
Ralph L Bunce
W. M
W. M. Mia
Rose Reid
1.O. O. F.—Covenant Lodge No. 101
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