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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1918
Page
4
Remarkable Remarks from Historic Figures
A collection of quotable lines spans Irvin S Cobb John L Sullivan Secretary Houston John D Rockefeller Jr and Rudolf Eucken. The remarks touch on manliness youth in ads family sanitation pig keeping postwar society and personal growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irvin S. Cobb
John L Sullivan
Manly
Union
Houston
The Hun Philosophy and the German War Threat
A wartime column quotes Lieutenant-General Baron von Freven arguing for continued German military prep and warns of a ruthless militarist spirit in Germany. The piece contrasts brutal ancient rule with modern culture and calls for humane progress over conquest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baron von Freven
Siprr
Baron von
Von
Germany
Beasts and Soldiers Clash in Satiric Dog Memoir
A narrator rails at pampered pets and calls for animal slaughter to feed soldiers. He lists Towser the dog and kittens as victims, contrasts pet indulgence with wartime sacrifice, and ends with tears for pets as he admits a hard stance in favor of human hunger over humane feeding.
The Might Versus Right Debate Across Global Leadership
A reflective critique frames might as a danger to civilization, contrasting bully power with organized resistance and urging leaders to uphold right over force. It warns that German militarism embodies a bloodthirsty creed and praises collective action toward peaceful progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heaven
Paradise
Earth
Harry McCall Seeks Republican Nomination for County Treasurer
Political notice states Harry McCall seeks Republican nomination for Washington county treasurer subject to June primaries. It asks voters to give favorable consideration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County
Harry McCall
County Auditor Nomination Filed for June Republican Primaries
The statement declares candidacy for the office of county auditor in Washington County as a Republican, subject to the June primaries. Wood introduces A L Griffith as the sponsor or associated party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County
McCllmery to Seek Republican Nomination in 3rd District
Hugh J. McClimery announces candidacy for representative on the Republican ticket for the June primaries in the third district subject to voter will. He seeks the party nomination in the upcoming primary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh Jl
McClmery
The Eldridge Battery Company Formation Notice
Notice records creation of The Eldridge Battery Company in Washington County Iowa. Principal office listed in Washington city with purpose to purchase manufacture lease sell or exchange electrical storage batteries and related furniture fixtures. State and county recorder filings reference secretary of state documents and corporate registration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of
Iowa
Eldridge Battery Company
Washington
Eldridge Battery Co Incorporation Notice 1918 Iowa
The document outlines the Eldridge Battery Co purpose to operate electrical supply and installation services across Iowa and other states. It details authorized activities including purchase and lease of property, manufacturing and sale of electrical equipment, and conduct of business by a board of directors led by J. E. Eldridge and H. B. Eldridge. It sets capital stock at 250 shares totaling 25000 dollars, with 14000 dollars to commence business, a twenty year term from February 1918, and debt limit at two thirds of paid up capital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
United States
Executive Council
State of
J. E. Eldridge
Washington
H. B. Eldridge
Clinton
HH. B. Eldridge
New Rock Boring Machine Speeds Subway Tunnels
A pneumatic hammer and chisel bore machine is able to cut through hard rock at about nine feet per 24 hours. Used in New York City subway work, it marks a significant advance toward swift safe and cheap rock tunneling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York City
Linoleum Ingredients in Early Manufacturing
A brief note describes the two main ingredients in linoleum as cork and linseed oil, with smaller amounts of gum resin and various pigments.
Empey’s Frontline Tales from the Great War
Arthur Guy Empey recounts his rapid enlistment in Britain after the Lusitania sinking and his experience in training and the front in France. He details trench digging, bombardment, fatalities, the high cost of wounded soldiers, and the day by day dangers of No Man's Land amid British Tommy discipline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trietachke
Harfren von
Ania
Lusit Y
Arthur Guyvy
Jersey
Cit
England
Empey
France
Lil—Empey
Fokker
Chapthyr V—Empey
Tommy
No Man's Land
London
Red Cross
New European Use For Carbonic Acid In Wall Setting
Carbonic acid gas is employed in a European invention to spray mortar or plaster on walls and speed up setting. The process uses gas pressure to apply building material, claiming faster finish times and potential labor savings.
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Publishers City Editor
Mutual
John D. Rockefeller, Jr
Rudolf Eucken
Jena
A. L. Griffith
Eodit
State OF Iowa
Coun
J. & Elpridge, Hi
Arthur Guy Empey
Fritz
Royal Engineers
Owen McGovern
Cc. J. Wilson
C. Wilson
Wilson & Wilson Lawyers
Journal
Washington, Iowa
Morrison & Morrison
T. A. Michels
Charles A. Dewey
Eicher & Livingston Law
Abstract Department
W. M. Keeley
W. H. Butterfield
Special Collection Department
Crail
Physicians and Surgeons
Irvin BE. Huston
Southwest Cor
Lemley
Washington, IA
DR. S. T. Bateman Blair Ride
General Practice of Medicine
A. John Droz, M. D
Farmers & Mer. Bank
Frank L. Wilson
Austin Sutherland Auctioneer
R. R
Nickell
Chiropractors
M. H. Sartor
Sartor
Sartor Chiropractors
Klein Klothing
Red Washington
Hill
Southwest Corner
J.D. Dayton
Westchester
Washington Lodge
A. F
A. M
Ralph L. Bunce
M. J. W. Morton
Cyrus Chapter
L. D. Langworthy
E. C
J. W. Morton
R&p
California
Washingto
H. W. Russel
W. E
Lindsa
Passetiae
Wunnu
It Lim
Frank Rogers
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