This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 28 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1918
Page
4
Public notice from Evening Journal Elder and Shannon with publisher names Bruce Cowden and city editor Esau Entered at the post office in Washington Iowa as second class mail matter.
The article argues that dry laws prove their merits only over extended periods and larger regions. It notes frequent shifts between dry and wet in local options and asserts durable success only in long-term, broad territory. It also discusses immigrant populations from Europe who favor wines and beers and their influence on local attitudes toward prohibition.
A garbled statement critiques luck and character, quoting “are born event others achieve greatness” and mocking photos with misused dialect. It suggests a young husband could extract a house installment or similar leverage, implying a local social tension without clear names or events.
The piece questions why women abandon steady employment and home life, noting frustration with traditional expectations. It reflects on gender roles and workplace dynamics, urging reflection on why capable workers exit their careers.
The article argues prohibition is a clear improvement over the saloon system and urges vigorous government action to end liquor as a beverage. It contends that enforcing prohibition in hard-hit areas would reduce disturbances and improve efficiency, despite opposition from shipboard officials who fear wartime disruption.
Mrs Atkins complains of a visitor in her kitchen claiming the man is not a friend but her husband. Martha replies with a sly line about the man being her husband, revealing a tense domestic scene.
The warden orders the angler away after a three hour wait with no bites. He retorts that he is feeding the fish, not catching them, in a terse exchange highlighting a breach of park or river restrictions.
A sweet girl pleads with her father not to lose her by moving away. The wealthy father responds with affection and approval, expressing happiness at the prospect of her marrying Mr Poorehap who is willing to reside in the home.
A diner declares finding a piece of wood in a sausage and the waiter responds calmly. The exchange ends with the customer insisting on a resolution and the staff member seeking to reassure.
A reader mutters defiance about eating the kennel to spite authorities. The remark signals frustration with confinement and hunger in the ongoing welfare dispute.
Des Moines Capital reports German submarine attack sinks the 11000 ton hospital ship Llandovery Castle off the Irish coast. 258 aboard include 80 medical corps members and 14 nurses. only four saved. Allies condemn the act as brutal and warn German newspapers may defend it by citing Americans aboard bound for war.
The article recounts key battles that forged the fighting resolve of the French Republic and enabled its defense against internal and external threats. It highlights the valor of raw volunteers and the broader impact on France's fight for freedom amid continental conflict.
One hundred twenty five cases of Bibles arrived at Ebu Owerri Africa requiring 125 porters to bear 60 pounds each in single file through the bush. Each case contains 25 Bibles totaling 8100 copies expected to be sold to natives within a year.
The article notes that about 200 board feet of wood compose the actual airplane, requiring around 1,500 feet of select lumber to obtain this material. This amount may come from timber worth 15,000 board feet of standing stock, illustrating the scale of resource needs for aircraft construction.
The text notes the body’s automatic defense when attacked and its self repair through internal mechanisms. It compares this self-care to the balance observed in both animal and plant kingdoms, as described by the Minneapolis Journal.
The text traces the start of organized postal services in England not fully forming under James I in 1606 and credits Doctor Pranklin as the father of the modern, expansive United States postal system.
On September 26, 1792 France claimed a republic as Kellerman led a valiant defense at Valmy against 60,000 Prussians, 45,000 Austrians, and royalist émigrés. Dumouriez’s French force, aided by fog and stubborn resolve, repelled the invaders and cemented the republic’s endurance.
The article argues a newborn shows human descent from tree dwelling ancestors. It notes inward turning feet and pressed insteps resembling anthropoids at rest and compares infant leg proportions to those of monkeys versus adults.
A fragment from the Times notes a boy seeking various items including a mandolin a pistol a razor a false mustache a bull pup and a printing press. It lists numerous requested objects indicating a cutaway catalog of wants in a single week.
The shrub yields annatto. women and children harvest ripe capsules, extract seeds, boil, and ferment the liquid. The settled dye is evaporated to putty-like consistency, then wrapped in banana leaves as annatto of commerce.
The article notes ancient Romans produced exquisite glassware in vivid hues including blood red and erlison red, mastering beauty despite flaws and bubbles. It contrasts their skill with modern attempts to imitate such transparent, flawless glass.
The piece notes two familiar beasts in youth lore have become extinct. The first is the “consecrated crow eyed bear” and the second is the “equator” or “menagerie Titan that ran around the earth.”
A concise historical note claims France had seventy seven queens with varied fates. Seventy seven queens faced divorces executions early widowhood cruelty exile or death by poison or heartbreak. The passage reflects on the grim toll of royal survivals and losses.
Roberta recalls a recent pickle tasting at home and later wonders if a dyed daffodil she painted at school was a similar dill pickle. Miss Pass supervised the art activity as students painted flowers.
Charities in New York City cost the city about 14 million dollars annually. The figure includes more than seven billion dollars in tax exemptions.
John D. Tyan, a copper magnate, has been named director of givcraft production for the army and received recognition from the aviation section of the Signal Corps for his wartime contributions.
Partial transit timetable mentions No. 8 Passenger and No. 92 Local trains with Nos. 91 and 92 daily. Schedule details show times 1:37 am and 10:40 am with Sunday reference and Y. Agent indicated.
The excerpt presents Queen Marie of Roumania urging optimism and generosity over regret and complaint. It emphasizes hoping, giving, looking upward and forward, and describes how this mindset lightened the path and reduced weariness for the learner.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.