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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1918
Page
4
The near peace conference at Versailles faces major difficulties from national interests and selfishness. The United States should enter modestly, while Europe’s nations demand security for their defenses. A genuine, UNEEKish ideal of unity is needed to police the world and balance power.
Fragmentary OCR notes reference ABE MARTIN and a feller discussing a “Ghief” buying a submarine. The snippet also mentions a sale, a party, and a mystery timing tied to Bali and Min Pash, signaling a quirky rural misquote or serialized humor item from a midcentury press.
A poem by Fannie K. Gilbert from Washington Iowa dated December 16 1918 honors a guardian who ministered to the dead with sympathy and care. It recalls his quiet kindness during bereavement and his burial beneath the brown sod awaiting the Awakening.
Poem fragment contrasts the narrator with Bill who sought worldly splendor and power. Bill enjoyed wealth, a palace, and fame while the narrator stayed simple, earning twenty cents a stanza. The piece ends with pride in choosing simple life over crowning Prussia’s throne.
The piece argues England and the United States share the world’s highest aims toward the right. It asserts the Kaiser’s early aims to conquer Belgium France Russia England and the United States failed, while England’s commitment to Belgium’s neutrality led to war. It praises U S entry as the knockout punch.
A Chicago doctor questions mask effectiveness against the flu germ while debates on public health measures echo in Keokuk Des Moines Iowa City and Davenport as quarantine restrictions are lifted deeming closures insufficient. The text also oddly references Villa and extrapolation on extradition amid civic unrest.
The Des Moines Capital notes Bulgarians are revolting and Armenian massacre tales surface. Bron, the coal man, faced supply fears amid last season’s fuel famine and now races to secure coal early as the weather worsens.
The dialogue features Dora and Feeley discussing performing without an audience and transitioning to film. They riff on scenes with a beach setting, acting expressions, and a playful miscommunication about a lighthouse, hearts, and ham sandwiches, reflecting vaudeville’s shift toward cinema.
In Washington reports say Wilson administration and foreign trade officials push measures to assist American manufacturers and merchants after a war era easing. Executives and department leaders consider steps to bolster exports and industry growth as trade policy shifts at the executive level.
The Journal reports a potential Central European revolution aiming to force Allied occupation of all of Germany to preserve the current regime. It notes leaders and manufacturers might resist, fearing wealth seizure by German forces.
A 1920s promotional piece urges savers to fund the Fifth Liberty Loan while warning against get rich quick schemes. It touts government guidance on thrift, War Savings stamps, and stable bonds, noting expected shorter maturities and value gains. References to profiteering scams and long-winded cultural anecdotes accompany the message.
The Civil Service Commission announces an open competitive examination for copyist draftsmen for both sexes with vacancies in the Navy Department Washington DC and the Office of the Chief of Ordnance War Department Washington DC at various entrance salaries. Applicants must indicate drafting interests, meet education or experience requirements, and can be admitted from allied countries until further notice.
Fragmentary account traces clothing from ancient garden times to biblical rulers. Mentions early wrap garments, a robe or blanket, and a fluffy rake like frill on skirts, with references to Faro as a stylist and Egypt as influence before King Solomon appears.
A World War I fragment recalls a soldier's crawl through a haunted battlefield described as no man's land. The speaker, under a sable night, hears screaming shells and sees dead faces while Death lingers. The verse ends with a tense plea for dawn and a brief abrupt line about a merchant's sighting.
Corrected to June 1 1918 Eastbound and Westbound trains with arrivals departures times. Includes No 25 4 1 10 passenger and freight services for Washington Branch and JEL M&A ST P regions. Daily except Sunday services listed along with agent credits and remarks on limits.
A popular family cough and cold remedy promises rapid relief from coughs colds and mild bronchial attacks. The standard reliever remains in demand year after year and is sold for 60 cents and 1.20 dollars, touted as indispensable for the medicine cabinet.
Ad claims safe effective relief for biliousness headache constipation and stomach upset. Mentions quick elimination of bowel clutter with a 25 cent price and emphasizes comfort and ease.
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