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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1918
Page
4
The article argues Germany collapsed due to an overgrown centralized machine of efficiency. It advocates empowering individuals within a democratic system to sustain coordinated strength. It warns against monolithic state power and stresses balanced, self directing units for lasting development.
A dark poem depicts Kronpringz William Friedrich stranded on a cold island. He envisions gallows, blocks, and vengeful crowds as ships of doom approach. Fear haunts him while fishermen mock his defenseless state and the world judges him a menace.
The text argues for widespread study of efficiency methods to maximize output with minimal effort and cost. It calls for intelligent collaboration among individuals to combine mental and physical resources to achieve worthy goals efficiently.
The era shifts from war news to road improvements as Iowa voices grow for paved campaigns. Fuel authorities reassure coal supply, while households weigh bread-winner roles and public regard for civic duties.
New York reports a government backed surge in peacetime construction across the nation. Baruch says private builders will receive full help, with labor, materials and transport prioritized, and France plans $680 million for immediate reconstruction.
Clipped remarks discuss destroying ships to avoid estate value, then note Dubuque County plans motor truck routes and permanent roads, claiming simple profitability and near continuous operation. A farmer touts a skunk cure for flu, joking about keeping a skunk at home.
Baron Nobuaki Makino heads the Japanese delegation arriving in San Francisco aboard the ship Tense Maru en route to Versailles. The delegation, including high government officials, will depart for New York to continue to the conference.
A public notice states a wanted item or asset will be offered for sale as listed in the journal. The notice outlines the sale action and requests interested bidders to respond. It identifies the issuing authority and location of the sale.
Private Charles H. Adams of Burlington describes a brutal Argonne charge by German women soldiers. He notes four to five women prisoners, close-quarters fighting, heavy shelling, and brutal escapes as American troops pressed the advance. The account places the 144th Infantry of the 29th Division in the October action, with vivid scenes of loss and grit.
Contractors are advised to use an $18 minimum base for spring estimates as steel prices stay fixed through December 31. Despite doubts on price fixing, strong demand for exports is likely to sustain it. Portland cement production is forecast to surpass 93.6 million barrels in the coming year as kilns receive coal and labor and operate at capacity.
The War Department will make financial adjustments with educational institutions that suffered losses due to the demobilization of the Students Army Training Corps. The plan was announced in a memo by Ralph Barton Perry, secretary of the Committee on Education of the Army General Staff.
The Merchants' Association released an inquiry into the subject noting that many students endure hardships. It emphasizes that students inducted into the students' army training corps were not promised government-funded education, but rather military and nation training with future service in view.
An old remedies advertisement touts warmth giving relief for external pains including lumbago sprains and bruises. It promotes a handy bottle low cost with economy in the large bottle and urges readers to ask their druggist for it.
A broad claim promotes Eatonic as a universal stomach aid. Druggists report Batonio outperforms Cascareta, with Kramer asserting Eatonic neutralizes excess acid, relieves distress after meals, and promises a refund if unsatisfied.
Des Moines Iowa December 27 The treasury department calls on every War Savings pledge maker to redeem the pledge in full by December 31 State War Savings Stamp chairman Homer A Miller says that funds are needed for demobilization and reconstruction The 1918 series stamps must be redeemed by year end and only 1919 series stamps will count for pledges after that date. Act promptly and buy to the limit for Iowa's honor.
A vintage ad urges care for influenza in old and young, highlighting remedies and a reader letter from Mrs. Mary Kishy of Spokane Washington praising Foleys Honey and Tar. The ad notes Sam, aged 75, suffering from la grippe and promotes Lemon's Pharmacy as distributor.
The ad touts Mother's Friend as a prenatal aid to reduce nausea and distress. It claims consistent use brings calm nerves and a smoother delivery, urging readers to obtain the product via the Prac Regulator Company and their Motherhood Book.
The timetable lists arrival and departure times for multiple trains including Nos. 12 Express at 4:02 am and 30 Local Passenger at 6:10 pm, various Westbound and Local Freight/Passenger trains with daily or Sunday exceptions, and notes current corrections as of December 8 1918 under agent J W Calves.
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