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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1919
Page
4
Memorial for Washington soldiers may grow as community project
A Washington editor advocates a substantial memorial building honoring local soldiers. He urges young residents to shape a useful, inspiring center that promotes health, morals, and unity, reflecting on war lessons and the dignity of veterans while inviting broad public input.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Jean-to
Lawn Care Prompted by Returning Winter
A lighthearted note urges readers to sharpen lawn mowers as grass growth hints at early spring. It wryly suggests Old Man Winter may delay the task, while readers reflect on those facing hardships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winter
ABE MARTIN On Talking and Thoughtful People
Abe Martin notes that many people talk about any subject without giving it real thought and jokes that if you could shoot some men from a can you would not have to fuss with them.
Rippling Rhymes by Walt Mason Exposes German Food Grievances
Poem depicts Germans pleading for food while Americans mock their hunger. Rations satire contrasts German complaints with American generosity and wit, featuring biting lines about feeding friends first and leaving rivals hungry. The verse echoes wartime sentiment and cultural caricature.
Coblenz on the Rhine Soldier’s Plea and Death
Lieutenant Grantland Rice of the Third Army in AEF recounts a dying American soldier in Coblenz who decries unpaid wages and harsh supply shortages. The man asks his sister to tell his brothers to remember him as a soldier who never got his pay while dreaming of the trenches and relief from bully beef. He dies after uttering a grim remark about meeting the quartermaster in hell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Coblenz
Third Army
Rhine
Hell
Grantland Rice
Rural Carriers Struggle Over Washington County Roads
The War Zone notes the hardship facing rural carriers as they navigate Washington County roads amid current conditions. sympathy is urged for workers facing tough routes and delays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County
Chronicle Looks to Discourage Bad Habits Among Youth
Toledo Chronicle notes that church service will advise the lads against the habit, urging guidance and moral instruction for young readers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toledo Chronicle
McAdoo’s Railroad Wage Hike May Hurt Votes
The text argues that Mr. McAdoo will gain few votes if he pushes a $636 million railroad wage increase, suggesting the plan is ill received and poorly proportioned.
Spies Dropped by Planes Aided Allied Efforts
Waterloo reports soldiers returning from England reveal a British system that dropped spies behind German lines by air and parachute. An American boy LeBlanc, 22, served in the flying corps before joining intelligence work, aiding searches with familiarity of Belgium Germany and France.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
England
LeBlanc
Flying Corps
Intelligence Department
Germany
Belgium
France
Great Britain
Washington ladies inspect Glenn Hayes Hampshires at Motor Inn
A group of local women visited Thursday evening to view Glenn Hayes' Hampshire hogs at the Motor Inn. The note suggests interest in better hogs and reflects community engagement with farming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Glenn Hayes
Motor Inn
Clip News Snippets Reflect Local Opinion
A collection of editorial clippings from various papers mocks Bolshevists alcohol price hikes and secret meetings while praising good roads and wartime smoking restraint. The items mix social commentary on politics, labor, public policy, and public health with regional observations.
Four Foot Coal Vein Found in Highland Township
From Our Exchanges: a four foot vein of coal discovered in Highland township Washington county near the military road crossing Whiskey Run. Lieut. Roy Drake has become cashier at a Richland bank and started his duties Monday after substantial banking experience. Mr and Mrs F G Martin of West Chester plan to move to Waterloo to join a daughter there, a change grieved by Wellman Advance readers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Highland Township
Washington County
Whiskey Run
Roy Drake
Richland
Columbus Safeguard
F. G. Martin
West Chester
Waterloo
The
Advance
Wellman Advance
Woodford Purchases Miller Undertaking. Reedy Takes Over Brighton Store
Mr Woodford will move to Washington after buying the Miller undertaking business. Reedy gains the Woodford residence store building stock and equipment and is already in possession. The Woodfords leave Brighton this week and Reedy plans to operate the business in the same manner as before. The Woodfords, lifelong Brighton residents, will be missed socially and commercially but are expected to visit often.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Woodford
Washington
Miller Undertaking
Reedy
Woodford
Woodfords
Victoria Cross in First Place
A man with multiple decorations cannot place them as he wishes They say the Victoria Cross must hang first on his left breast at the center of the chest with all other honors arranged by precedence toward the left arm London Answers
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
V. C
London
Brighton Enterprise Sheds Light on County Printing Contest
The Brighton Enterprise complains it lost the county printing bid by 131 subscribers to the Wellman Advance, noting the rival’s closer reach into Walnut and Penn townships. If Walnut and Penn subscribers within three miles of Brighton had been counted, the outcome would have favored the Enterprise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enterprise
Wellman
Walnut
Penn Township
Brighton
Brighton Enterprise
Crozier Family Plans Move to Washington
The Crawfordsville Imprint reports that Howard Crozier and his family intend to relocate to Washington in the near future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Crozier
Washington
Crawfordsville
Women and suffrage sparks crossfire over rail delays
A letter to the editor derides women’s suffrage and dress, while another note reports landowners petitioning the board of supervisors to straighten Skunk River’s course to curb floods. They cite prior dredging in Mahaska county reducing overflow and explain costs of improvement as about $1.50 per acre annually.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Thomas
Board of Supervisors
Skunk
Mahaska County
Brighton Enterprise
Washington visitor complains about local crossings
Frank Macon of Washington visited town yesterday and blasted our clean crossings. He compared them unfavorably to crossings in Washington. Marshall Keiper has been very busy for the past two weeks. Russell Cummings has returned from Camp Cody New Mexico after enlisting and serving. he spent a few months at Camp Dodge and is among many disappointed soldiers held at the New Mexico cantonment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Macon
Washington
Marshall Keiper
Crawfordsville
Russell Cummings
Camp Cody
N. M
Ong
Camp Dodge
Russell
New Mexico
Silverside
Mortality Rates in Major Civil War Battles
The Gettysburg battle, called the high tide of the rebellion, saw 55 killed per 1000 engaged. Other battles record high rates including Wilderness 81.2, Spottsylvania 44.3, Antietam 30.7, Chickamauga 47.6, First Bull Run 40.7, Second Bull Run 4.54, Fredericksburg 18.1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gettysburg
Bull Run
Antietam
Chickamauga
Fredericksburg
Wilderness
Spottsylvania
District Court Notice in Washington County Iowa
Plaintiffs Eldridge and Davis seek to quiet title to extensive Washington County real estate. The filing names many defendants and unknown claimants alleging faulty chain of title and requests a decree establishing fee simple ownership for plaintiffs and barring all adverse claims. The case sets a March 1, 1919 hearing date with default risks for nonappearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County
Iowa
Eldridge
T. C. Davis
District Court
Washington
Eicher, Livingston & Eicher
Blue Heron Worth Protection Regulation Update
Our Dumb Animals notes that great blue herons are protected nationwide under the federal migratory bird law. The U S Biological Survey enforces strict protections, as these birds show no harmful feeding habits and attract attention in their favored focalities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Biological Survey
United States
Railroad time table fragment shows passenger and freight trains
The clipped timetable lists multiple trains with No numbers and designations for locals, expresses, and freights. It specifies arrival and departure times, daily except Sunday or certain days, under Washington Branch with agents and corrections to December 8, 1918.
Richard H Malin a Columbus Junction Businessman Dies
Richard H Malin born April 16 1867 in Washington county Iowa learned the furniture trade in Washington and Wilber Miller & Son. He moved to Columbus Junction in 1904 to start his own business and found success. He married Anna McFarland February 27 1890 and leaves a daughter Mrs Edwin Newell and sister Mrs M L Miller of Ainsworth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard H. Malin
Washington County
Iowa
C. 8. Miller & Son
Washington
Wilber Miller
Malin
Columbus Junction
Anna McFarland
Edwin Newell
M. L. Miller
Ainsworth
Columbus Safeguard
Jefferson Quote on Farmers as Citizens
A quotation from Thomas Jefferson extols cultivators of the earth as the most valuable citizens. He calls them vigorous independent and virtuous, bonded to liberty and national interests by lasting ties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Jefferson
Can I Be Cured Sufferer Urges Hope and Help
An advertisement-style plea questions cure for illness and urges seeking cause and kidney care. It touts GOLD MEDAL Capsule as immediate relief for bladder and kidney problems, claiming quick pain relief and a money back promise if ineffective.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nature
Woodford Furniture and Undertaking Change Hands
Last Thursday night Royal N. Reedy completed a transaction and became owner of the C. B. Woodford furniture and undertaking business, taking over operations and establishing new leadership for the store and services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal N. Reedy
C. 8
Woodford Furniture Anul
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John Marshall
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Mary Dawson
Rebecca A. Marshall
John W. Logue
George D. Temple
George C. Stone
Geo. C. Stone
Kate M. Stone
Geo. Roland White
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Geo. Th. White
Maria M. White
George RK. White
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Rosa L. Miller
William H. Hubbard
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Eeanait
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Vpassenger
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A. John Droz
Irvin BE. Huston
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Blair Bldg
Chiropractors
M. H. Sartor Mra. M. H. Sartor
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Austin Sutherland Auctioneer
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Keller
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