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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1918
Page
4
A collection of quotes from Ed Howe Glen Back Emperor William Wilson Count von Reventiow and Lord Milner. The statements touch on reputation policy public necessity German monarchy and Prussianism.
President Wilson signs a new pension law guaranteeing Civil War veterans a minimum 30 dollars per month and 40 dollars for those over 72 who served two years or more, with exceptions for higher incomes and those in soldiers homes. The measure seeks to shield elderly veterans from privation as they live in advancing years.
The character Mame Moon jokes that being single lets a person stand out without being accused of neglecting children. She quips about a circus boss and a flat backed stance as a humorous aside in daily life.
A brisk wartime exhortation urges writing cheerful letters to soldiers. It stresses banishing sob stories with sunny cheer, bolstering courage, and boosting morale as troops face the Teutons. It encourages brevity, bold language, and confidence in victory.
The author argues against the notion of royal rule and praises republican principles. He asserts human life should be valued and protected, referencing the American Revolution and Civil War as defining theaters where nations and citizens proved their commitment to liberty and unity. He emphasizes the equality of all people regardless of birth.
The Forum denounces Leslie M. Shaw as a pessimist and prophet of gloom after his Des Moines First Methodist pulpit address. It recalls German plans and US wartime debates, arguing the nation must face reality rather than pacifist dreaming as Iowa soldiers go to the field.
A political piece argues against deriding public figures who warn of serious issues. It lauds Leslie M. Shaw as a keen analyst and condemns sneering replies as a poor substitute for reasoned argument.
A dialogue features Yeast and Crimsonbeak discussing a blond typewriter who chews gum. They note the habit and compare its effect on her spelling, joking about past typists and the perceived impact on work.
Newfound land fisherfolk raise large sea gulls as domestic fowl. They capture nestling gulls, rear them on fish in pens, eat their eggs, and use fattened gulls for Christmas meals when no turkey or goose is available.
A home remedy suggests giving a patient a teaspoon of granulated sugar and vinegar to stop hiccoughs. If relief is not immediate, repeat the dose.
Lieut. Col. Michallo Nenadoviteh the Serbian mission military attache to the United States has been wounded many times. His physique is said to be impaired only by the loss of an arm. He is a cousin of King Peter and once served as aide de camp to the crown prince. His resemblance to Kaiser Wilhelm as a youth is noted.
The tale traces Don Esteban Varona and his secret hoard hidden in a plantation well. After a series of schemes by Donna Isabel, killings, imprisonments, and escape, O'Reilly and allies plot to rescue Rosa and confront Cueto, Cobo, and insurrection efforts amid a Spanish crackdown in Matanzas.
In a tense street confrontation Rosa yells Move beggars while a man named O'Reilly clutches a jacket and faces a mob. The scene captures a moment of fear and chaos with onlookers nearby.
O'Reilly and Jacket reach Matanzas and witness a grim Plaza de la Libertad crowded with emaciated, naked reconcentrados. The scene reveals widespread neglect, starvation, and a humanitarian crisis that tests their resolve and humanity. O'Reilly contemplates Rosa's money amid the dire sights.
The man and boy endure days of fatigue as death wagons pass by and the pursuit of Ross Varona drags on. O'Reilly ages under worry while the hopeful boy remains steadfast, aiding the grim quest through ruined districts.
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