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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1918
Page
4
Ex-President Taft argues the war will last three to five years with about 5,000,000 U.S. soldiers. He warns of privations and economic strain, condemns the Kaiser, and stresses democracy and Christian principles while urging continued American sacrifice and resolve.
The boy famous for rushing for a two cent piece now has a son who drives his own car. Mrs. Nugent is relieved after receiving a letter from Stew in France saying he has three cigarette cases one for his heart and two for his hip pockets.
The piece laments ongoing war to be waged for an enduring victory and criticizes calls for peace while the conflict continues. It reflects a stance that insists on finishing the job against Prussia and Hun forces, condemning disarmament conversations during wartime.
A reader protests a June 7 editorial titled Work Without Ceasing arguing against Sunday labor in peaceful times. The letter cites wartime conditions and calls for keeping the Christian Sabbath while noting the contrast with soldiers in Europe and government orders.
J M Wishart argues against Sunday labor in the community while stressing reliance on divine law. He condemns wartime impiety and theft, urging adherence to the Ten Commandments as necessary to secure justice and righteousness during the war effort.
Little Mary defies her mother and a reminder of the law as she ties a sled to a bob. The child objects claiming she keeps the Ten Commandments, while the mother warns of danger and legal rules.
In the early morning chart entry, the doctor records the patient as restless at 2 a.m. while the nurse is noted as sleeping quietly.
A patient inquires if a vaccination spot will appear after the shot. The doctor replies that it depends on the patient’s actions and reactions.
A sprawling saga tracks Don Esteban, his slave Sebastian, and lovers across Cuba as El plan disrupts fortunes. O'Reilly joins insurgents, Rosa, Evangelina, and Rosa's fate intertwine with treasure rumors and sieges while Donna Isabel schemes amid war.
A tense exchange unfolds as larynged insults erupt toward Spaniards and O'Reilly, then a self-revealing tirade targets a woman who divided a man from his generous patron. The patron calms the scene with a light remark, praising the passionate youth.
On Broadway Henry E Dixey jokes about training for a stage thief by stealing and boiling a chicken each morning. He claims to have eaten thirty chickens in thirty days and notes the birds “like” him, crowing as he sneaks into the hen house.
A mother scolds Willie for dreadful language and learns his defense that Shakespeare uses it. She then cautions against playing with him. The exchange highlights comic banter over literary references in a family setting.
The piece explains the heart’s automatic action protects it from disturbances in health and disease, noting most tonics and stimulants do not reach or disturb the heart muscle, a consolation for healers and doctors.
A narrator describes jungle terrain with knee high grass and distorted bottle palm trunks. Remnants of cabbage palms indicate insurrectionist damage and a royal palm valley lies toward Matanzas as a guide warns about polluted well water.
The Evening Journal of Washington County reports steady circulation gains and broader distribution across communities. Staff notes improvements in local coverage, with additional sections on commerce, schools, and civic events expanding reader interest.
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