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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1918
Page
4
A terse advisory warns Germans their agents and sympathizers may attempt to overhear conversations. The message urges keeping quiet and avoiding unnecessary talk to protect secrecy and safety.
Quotes attributed to Mary Pickford Billy Sunday King Alexander and others appear in a collection noting opinions on society religion and militarism. The remarks cover satire about a sou slouch concern for the future Russian critique and social welfare commentary by Professor Krehbiel and Dr Warbasse.
The sermonist Billy Sunday champions the Liberty Loan as the last inning in a global war, urging Americans to supply guns, ships, and supplies. He warns that victory requires action beyond cheering, condemns German aims, and frames the conflict as a defense of free government.
A playful piece praising thrift in cooking and waste reduction. It contrasts past wasteful habits with careful, economical meals using leftovers and minimal ingredients, noting altered habits of households, grocers, and dogs relying on scraps. It uses rhymed verse to stress patriotic frugality and practical thrift.
A speaker condemns the enemy while urging patriotic sacrifice. He frames the foe as hellish yet believes in his own decency, calling on citizens to fund Uncle Sam’s war effort to back Army and Navy and hasten world peace. He emphasizes victory is essential and within reach.
Harry McCall announces candidacy for the Republican nomination for county treasurer. He asks voters in Washington County to favor his bid at the June primaries.
A candidate, T A Michels, seeks the Republican nomination for Washington County Attorney in the June Primary subject to voter will. He appears on the party ticket for the office of county attorney.
J L Brookhart declares candidacy for state senate on the Republican ticket for the June primary in the tenth senatorial district subject to voters of the district.
James Stevenson announces candidacy for county sheriff subject to Republican voters choices in the June primary. He seeks support from GOP electors and outlines his intent to run in the upcoming election cycle.
George F. Morrison announces candidacy for county attorney seeking re election. He frames his bid as aligned with Republican voters and awaits June primaries to determine continued leadership.
W H Butterfield announces candidacy for county attorney in June primaries, asking Republican voters for support and guidance from friends.
Margarita Fischer headlines the new American Musical production Ann's Finish a drama of a finishing school by Elizabeth Van with Beatrice Mahoney Miaovd Ingraham directing The plot follows Ann Anderson as she tries to reform a tendency to wilderness a burglar breaks into her room and she hides him in her clothes press before further events unfold at the school
Ann pretends to be a war bride as a burglar’s disguise unravels. The burglar is revealed to be a millionaire, and Ann marries him, matching the lively Star Thursday matinee and night program with the late weekly news.
Washington County Iowa Amid corporate amendment stockholders meet on February 4 1918 to update the Washington Telephone Company Articles of Incorporation The principal business remains telephone system construction maintenance and operation in Iowa with capital stock of 200000 divided into 2000 shares The company began June 1903 and expires June 16 1928 A seven member board governs with officers President Vice President Secretary and Treasurer All loans cannot exceed two thirds of paid in capital and preferred stock and bonds may be issued at up to 8 percent dividends and interest The private property of stockholders is exempt from corporate debts Filed with the county recorder and Secretary of State signed by Orville Elder and L H Wallace February 27 181s
There is on file a testament purporting to be the last will of John Lohbereer, deceased. The hearing for probate is set for Wednesday March 20 1918 at 10 oclock a m in the District Court of Washington County Iowa during the March term 1918.
In a British trench story from the Lusitania era, Captain and private plot a dummy code to shell German forces on Target 17. The plan succeeds, bursting four 45s on a road, causing chaos but risking exposure when the captain questions who ordered the fire.
A Norfolk reader reports lasting kidney suffering ended after taking Foley Kidney Pills. The note claims improved kidney function and relief from backache and rheumatic pains, with a closing jab about a poor sale at J and Lemmon's Pharmacy adyt.
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