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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 01, 1918

Page

4

Upper Lip Stiff in War Talk of German Victory and Gamble

The speech urges endurance and training behind Allied efforts. It argues Germany’s failure to win a conclusive victory risks bankruptcy, debt, and ruined industry. The war’s momentum could push to Paris or sea. only sea control grants lasting gains, or Germany faces collapse.

Germany Paris

ABE MARTIN Thrift Talk and Wartime Wardrobe

ABE MARTIN notes Lafe Bud wears brown pants and a gray coat as thrift humor amid wartime. Mr and Mrs Lester Jones plan to endure another year without a car, reflecting frugal personal choices during hardship.

Lester Jones

War Work Songs From A Home Front Poet

The speaker vows to support the war effort by remaining homebound yet diligent, performing garden chores and farming tasks to aid national needs. He rejects combat due to being overweight and unfit, hoping history recalls the effort of civilians who contributed through labor and harvests.

Johnson seeks Sixth Judicial District judge seat

Irving Johnson of Oskaloosa Iowa announces candidacy for Judge of the Sixth Judicial District and asks voters for support at the June Primary Election.

Sixth Judicial District Irving €. Johnson

Morrison and Dodds Seek County Offices in June Primary

George F. Morrison declares re election bid for county attorney pending Republican voters in June. J A Dodds announces candidacy for county treasurer awaiting party support at the June primary.

Walter R. Boyer Seeks Republican Nomination for State Representative

A notice states Walter R. Boyer announces candidacy for the Republican nomination for the state representative seat from Washington County, pending the outcome of the June primary election.

McCleery Announces Republican Bid in 23rd District

Hugh H. McCleery declares candidacy for the Republican nomination for representative in the June primaries. He states the race is subject to voters in the twenty third district and frames his bid as aligned with the party and district interests.

Candidate announces run for state senate district nomination

A political notice states a candidate will seek the Republican nomination for the Washington Kewry county state senate district, subject to the will of Republican voters at the June primaries.

Ifeed J. A. Dodds Washington County Walter Boyer Washington-Kewry County Eod James Stevenson

Candidate Filing Notice for County Sheriff

A statement declares intent to run for county sheriff subject to the approval of James Os Stevenson. The notice outlines candidacy for the sheriff’s office and references the involved official.

Clyenne Discusses Censorship's Impact on Truth

A fragment shows Miss Clyenne noting Tim's uncertainty about how a first-class censorship system might alter what four people reveal. The dialogue suggests concern over the reliability of information under strict control.

Tim Miss Clyenne

France Sends Justin Godart to United States

The French government sends Justin Godart former assistant secretary of war and president of the French chamber of deputies to America to thank the United States for aid through the Red Cross and YMCA. He will speak publicly about the military health department work in sanitation and comfort for French and American armies, a post earned under fire with a war cross.

Justin Godart Chamber of Deputies America France United States Red Cross Military Health Department French Republic

Old Lady’s Ghost Chand Pauses as Children Joke

A lighthearted reminiscence recalls an old lady who once chased a child, sparking Mary Agnes’s belief she was an angel after death. Maury adds humor, noting the old lady may be chasing all the little angels upstairs.

Mary Agnes Mary Little Maury

Treasure of Don Esteban and Cuban War Escapade

A sprawling tale follows Cuban rebels amid wealth, love, and treachery. Don Esteban Varona guards a hidden treasure, while Donna Isabel schemes to seize it, killing others in the process. O'Reilly and Leslie Branch join filibuster efforts, with Rosa and Evangelina caught in danger as battles erupt in Cuba.

Don Esteban Varona Sebastian Don Esteban Esteban Rosa Isabel Evangelina Donna Isabel Don Mario O'Reilly New York Pancho Cueto Cueto Cuba Leslie Branch Cobo America Weyler Asensio Norine Evans Reilg Isteban Roca Norine Rose Matanzas Cubitas Judson Colonel Lopez San Antonio de Los Banos Lopez Major Ramos God Habana Carambal Republic Fortunas Branch Jacket

Looting Cuban Bandit Ransacks Store Amid Panic

In a tense scene a masked Cuban robbers. He slams a back door, silences cries, and rushes shelves seizing imported canned goods. The jacketed man shows no restraint as he curses and plunders, while onlookers recoil in fear.

Johnnie Jacket

How Cloves Are Cured In Spice Islands

Cloves are smoked over a wood fire to deepen color then sun dried. Occasionally buds are scalded before drying. Bright sun can replace artificial heat and buds are sun dried from start to finish. The crop loses about sixty percent in drying.

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Evening Journal Publishers City Editor Washington East Main Street Mutual Abe Martin Walt Maso Kaiser Bill Oskaloosa, Iowa George F. Morrison Hugh H. McCleery al Ae Earth Gene Byrnes Rainbow Rex Beach Harper and Brothere Owen McGovern J. Wilson C. C. Wilson Wilson & Wilson Lawyers Journal Washington, Iowa Morrison & Morrison T. A. Michels Charles A. Dewey Eicher & Livingston Law W. M. Kepley W. H. Butterfield Special Collection Department Crafl's Iowa Physicians and Surgeons Irvin FE. Huston Lemley Washington, IA A. John Droz, M. D Farmers & Mer. Bank 8. H. Bateman Blair Austin Sutherland Auctioneer Washington Lodge A. F A. M Ralph L. Bunce W. M E. Cc J. W. Morton Recorder C. B.S Mra R. H. Walker Roseveid Sec C. O. F.covenant Lodge I. C F. Hall Iowa Ave Elmer McFadden Noble Grand R. C. Keller J. W. Nickell Chiropractores M. H. Sartor Sartor Sartor Chiropractors Square Klein Klothing Red Washington, Lowa Southwest Corner J. D. Dayton Westchester St. Paul J. J. McKeone & CO RL & P Express Washington Branch H. W. Russel Kunath Pasa Lo'west Lim W. E. Lin Frank Rogers
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