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 16 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1918
Page
6
Very Rev. W L Hannon of St Ambrose college Davenport speaks at St James Church dedicating a service flag bearing 21 stars. He calls for democracy, patriotism, and unity across religious lines while urging prayers for safe return of servicemen and victory in war.
A quote on thrift and liberality noting frugality guards against covetousness while liberality aids those in need. It argues that combining prudent spending with generosity produces a balanced temper and social virtue.
A western man promotes a unique method claiming to reduce living costs by avoiding responsibility for debts contracted by himself or others. The approach centers on nonrecourse or limited liability tactics as a financial hedge.
A quoted exchange presents a father warning his son about marrying for money and advises caution against being deceived by a partner while noting the possibility of a decisive choice already made.
A quirky note links cheerfulness with conservation and mood checks. It suggests mood relates to digestion and appetite, framing cheerful mindset as connected to conservation efforts.
American soldiers arriving in France are assigned seven day leave centers in Savoie with free transport for some, hotels vetted by YMCA, and coordinated activities at Aix les Bains Challes les Eaux and other towns. Centers offer baths theaters concerts and lake excursions, with no strict leave diktats and police cooperation to keep morals in check. The first contingents include 20 states and 12 nationalities amid high morale and confidence in victory.
This editorial argues Germany seeks to dominate Europe and expand to the Persian Gulf via Mitteleuropa. It cites 1895 pamphlets and 1911 books, notes Berlin Baghdad railway, Belgium, and Serbia, and urges America to pursue decisive victory to end German plans and prevent future aggression.
A poetic denunciation questions the cruelty of Prussian soldiers and their tyrannical acts. The speaker asks who can endure torture and lies, depicting a figure devoid of faith who shames the weak and exalts hate, calling the epithet Gott, a blasphemous label used by the Prussians.
The Daughters of the American Revolution held Flag Day on Friday June 14 at their Sunset Park log cabin with 25 members enjoying a social afternoon. The meeting featured the Salute to the Flag and noted the 141st anniversary of the flag’s birth while assignments and committees were announced for the coming year.
The piece extols trees as noble long term crops grown with care. It urges planting now so trees may grow while people rest, highlighting patience and proven sufficiency in choosing good varieties and tending them.
The line quotes Shakespeare on valor and discretion as a reflection on self preservation. It stresses that prudent restraint can be a safeguard against danger. The wording presents a literary observation rather than a news event.
George Hamlin meets a solitary old man in a cabin doorway during a Lake Placid horseback ride. The hermit, seated in the doorway, dismisses tuning his violin saying it wouldn’t sound right if he tuned it. Hamlin comments on the cacophony and departs.
A historic note advises cleaning badly spotted and dirty hardwood floors by wiping with gasoline. Moisten cheesecloth with gasoline and rub the surface vigorously, changing cloths when they become soiled.
Dean Stanley contrasts worldly and unworldly spirits, arguing that choosing the sacred path elevates life, making it noble and holy rather than ordinary and base through the sacrifice of our lives.
A description notes that musk sources include a goat of hemiptera order redavidae genus amulius, a species common in the Australian bush. The animal sometimes fills the air with a musky odor, contributing to the region’s scent profile.
Isaac W. Bradford praises Vinci tonic for renewed energy and sleep, claiming it rebuilt strength after long hours and fatigue. Ad cites ingredients beef and cow liver peptones plus minerals, urging readers to use Vinci from Sherman Bros and local druggists.
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.