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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1919
Page
4
Deliberations at Peace Conference Loom Big for All Nations
The opening of the peace conference approaches as nations face tense talks over Germany and the League of Nations. England France and Belgium demand stern terms while Germany seeks Wilsonian relief and safety in a future justice plan. France bears scars from the war and urges tough punishment, while the others push for a broader peace framework.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
France
Germany
Wilson
League of Nations
Europe
Belgium
Absent Prohibition Debate Echoes in Rural Song
ABE MARTIN jokes about nationwide prohibition and its effect on hundreds of thousands who "tank up the sociable." He questions costs and consequences, riffing on rural life and changing times. The quip reflects sentiment on prohibition's impact beyond cities.
Rippling Rhymes on War Time Dress and Patriot Taunts
Verse recalls wartime clothing hardships as civilians seek dignity wearing worn garments. The speaker notes scorn for good rags, embraces thrift, and laments postwar return to normal attire as he confronts taunts from ultra patriotic men and longs for respectable clothes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
James
Overworked Winter Claim Refuted
A fragment argues that the assertion of being overworked this winter is incorrect. The note questions claims of excessive workload during the season and suggests a counterpoint or reconsideration of the workload levels experienced.
Straw hat styles to stay the same next summer
The clipping notes a comment from the Os kaloosa Herald that straw hat styles will not change much next summer, only slight updates to look like last year’s style. It also jokes soldiers may trade wrist watches for alarm clocks upon returning to work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enogh
Oskaloosa Herald
Des Moines Register
Believe Family Killed by Father
The Blizek family of five near Oxford Junction may have been murdered and their home set ablaze to cover the crime. Attorney Magruder cites missing heads among bodies and influenza illness, with a theory that Frank Blizek killed his family and possibly himself in a fit of insanity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Frank Blizek
Oxford Junction
E. L. Magruder
Jones County
Magruder
Blizek
Taft as living ex president and 1920 outlook
The Des Moines Register notes William Howard Taft is now the only living ex president with G O P leaders predicting more ex presidents after 1920. The piece hints spring warnings from Washington residences may reflect ordinary concerns. It also mentions the Iowa Legislature opening and early Peace Conference activity, suggesting improving news prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines Register
William Howard Taft
Doubtful Spring Start for Stalled Car Proves Frustrating
A stalled automobile resists spring start as owners hope for a smoother season. Mechanics advise checking battery, belts, and fuel systems while awaiting warmer weather and improved road conditions.
Tragedy Ends in Mystery After Five Die at Blizek Home
Neighbors recall a family marked by instability and fear. The coroner’s jury rules five victims died from cause unknown, closing a probe that left the town with questions. Despite suspicions of murder, Blizek is dead and the crime details remain conjecture as victims are laid to rest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blizek
Delegates at Peace Congress Raise Expected Attendance
In Paris on January 18 the peace congress likely to include eighty delegates with extra representatives from many nations. Britain may send Lord Hardinge Sir Louis Mallet and Sir Esme W Howard as extras. The United States peace commission will call on Bernard Baruch Vance McCormick and other specialists. Smaller powers allied against the central powers will have three delegates while Greece Serbia Portugal Romania Brazil China Poland and Czecho Slovakia will have two. Countries severing relations with the central powers will have one delegate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Supreme Council
Lord Hardinge
India
Louis Mallet
Turkey
Esme W. Howard
Switzerland
Great Britain
Bernard Baruch
Vance McCormick
United
Foote Arrives Newport News Plans Return to Camp Dodge
Brig. Gen. S. M. Foote commander of the 160 third field artillery brigade arrived aboard the Roneigner de Nederlander with aide Lieut. George Brook at Newport News. He recalls planning the Argonne forest campaign with Maj. McMillan and Lieut. Brook and says his brigade trained at Camp Dodge but did not see action in France. He expects to depart for Camp Dodge with the second and final contingents of the 338th field artillery. The 126th field artillery is set to leave Camp Stuart on January 11 for Dodge and other camps. He hopes to return to Des Moines, his home in Vermont, after duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newport News
S. M. Foote
George Brook
Camp Dodge
France
McMillan
Prook
Argonne Forest
Foote
Three Hundred and Thirty-eighth Field Artillery
One Hundred and Twenty-sixth Field Artillery
Camp Stuart
Iowa
Camp Travis
Ft. Bliss
Des Moines
Vermont
John McMillan
Brook
Argonne
Camp de Souge
Pocahontas
Koneigner der Nederlander
One Hundred and Twenty-fifth Field Artillery
Troop Movements Delayed at Port as Regiments Readied
Port officials report rapid troop processing as the Madawaska and the Finland unload hundreds of soldiers. Lieutenant Brook from Philadelphia meets her husband on the pier during the delay. Colonel of troops to escort half the regiment to trains for Camp Dodge, with possible earlier or delayed departure for the One Hundred Twenty six.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brook
Philadelphia
Madawaska
Finland
Rehkoff
Camp Dodge
Epilepsy Among Great Minds Cited in Literary Reference
The passage notes that epilepsy has afflicted many illustrious figures including Caesar Napoleon Byron and Shakespeare references Cassius to describe the disease. It highlights the long awareness of epilepsy across history and literature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caesar
Mahomet
Napoleon
Byron
Shakespeare
Cassius
Digging for Truth as a Path to Discovery
The quote speaks to patient effort in inquiry. It likens uncovering knowledge to mining, urging persistence, deep contemplation, and steady labor until mastery and possession of the truth are achieved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Locke
Titus Co operative Company Incorporation Notice
Notice of incorporation for Titus Co operative Company to be based in Titus Iowa. Business includes buying and selling livestock poultry dairy products grain and related goods with real estate transactions and notes. Authorized capital stock three thousand dollars with board of five directors. Commencement set for February 1 1919. Witnessed January 6 1919.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Titus Co-Operative CO
Titus Co-Operative Company
Titus
Washington County
Iowa
Board of
Saih Corporation
Said Corporation
Secretary of State
Sach Corporation
Pimply skin fades with Dr Edwards Olive Tablets
A vintage ad touts Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a mild alternative to calomel. It promises clearer skin after several nights and claims to cleanse the blood liver and bones with a vegetable formula available in 10 or 25 cent boxes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Edwards
Edwards
Edwardes
Women Prepare for Storm With Trusted Mother’s Friend
Before the storm, women for decades rely on Mother’s Friend to ease nausea nervousness and pains of pregnancy. The remedy is praised for relaxing nerves improving skin and keeping muscles flexible for birth while reducing crisis pain. It is marketed as a preparatory external use for expectant mothers with testimonials from thousands of mothers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cruegist
Rail Schedule Fragments Reflect Early 20th Century Trains
Fragmentary timetable lists arrivals departures and freight lines for Westbound and Washington Branch trains. It shows Nos. 7 9 10 25 26 and locals with daily or certain day patterns, with agent signatures and corrections dated 1918.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nceen
PRR
Ceannonan
Akcudesno
Naema
Fert
Washington Branch
J. W. Calvert
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