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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1918
Page
4
A felt postcard recovered from a German trench provides British forces with key insights into the enemy army. The artifact outlines troop movements and unit identifiers, offering a clearer picture of German operations.
A collection of quotations from figures such as Viscount Northcliffe Theodore Roosevelt and Secretary Baker warning against complacency in victory and urging continued effort with allies. The note warns of a five year food shortage in Europe regardless of when the war ends and calls for hopeful relief from armament.
The author laments a world mired in the Great War and demonic cunning. He argues the conflict exposes royal ambition as the root cause, urges dethroning monarchies, and envisions a future where equality and human worth prevail over birthright. He calls the war divinely necessary to educate mankind.
A playful verse celebrates the arrival of spring with lilting imagery of lilies, goats, and thawing landscapes. It contrasts the end of winter’s cold with Spring’s promise to banish coal furnace toil and bring blooming meadows and singing brooks.
A poem reflecting American complacency amid World War I horror. The speaker contrasts a peaceful town with reports of battles in Europe, noting ruined towns, sinking ships, and a life lost when a friend reveals his oldest son perished on a Red Cross ship. Dated Washington, la March 1 1918.
W H Butterfield announces candidacy for county attorney in the June Republican primaries. He asks friends and supporters to back him in the race and expresses appreciation for any assistance.
The statement signals Morrison plans to seek re election as county attorney in the June Republican primaries subject to voters approval. He frames the race as a test of party will and his record.
Political notice announces James Stevenson, age 58, entering the race for county sheriff. He asks Republican voters to support him in the June election.
Political announcements indicate Harry McCall will seek the Republican nomination for county treasurer in Washington County at the June primaries. The notice asks voters for favorable consideration from county residents.
J L Brooklart declares bid for state senate in the tenth district on the Republican ticket, urging voters to express their will in the June primary.
A political notice states that J will run for a seat on the board of supervisors for the term starting January 1, 1919. The candidacy is subject to the will of the Republican voters of Washington. The entry is signed by Al Cocklin.
On the County Board of Supervisors for the term beginning 1919 Samuel Andieraon is the Republican primary choice subject to voter will at the June primaries.
Barley, long used for brewing, is highly nutritious and ranks with wheat in food value. Pearl barley is common in soups and cereals, while barley meal, ground at home in hand mills, makes a satisfactory substitute for whole wheat flour or cornmeal in most uses.
Researchers report that dust accumulating in blast furnace apparatus for pig iron contains notable amounts of potash. The potash level varies with the ore used in the furnace charge.
Arthur Guy Empey recounts his service with the British Army during the Great War. He details life in rest billets and trenches, trench rations and pudding, and the frontline experience. The tale follows the death of a comrade Pete, the burial rite, and the sorrow of war’s toll.
The narrator recounts a dawn push to reserve billets and leading the advance as No 1 in a four. Pete Walling, a cheerful comrade, helps morale and even offers to carry the narrator’s rifle. A bullet strikes during a trench crossing, and Walling falls mortally wounded as the narrator tends to him.
In a trench narrative a recruit recalls the grim terms death by own action Annex and death by own action Crib. Mud fills dugouts as rain falls and air is foul. The scene describes a wet earth tunnel eight by ten feet with treacherous steps and murky conditions.
Instructions state to wrap packages in unbleached muslin over the paper and to sew a tag with the address to cotton cloth. This method is recommended to prevent broken boxes during delivery.
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