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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1918
Page
4
A wartime pledge urging Americans to contribute to victory through work saving endure fighting and sacrifice as if the war depended on each person. The statement promotes personal duty and national effort in the war.
A jumble of quotations features figures like Vice President Marshall, Prof. George W. Carver, Woodrow Wilson, Ed Howe, John D. Rockefeller Jr, Herbert Hoover, and Premier Clemenceau. It highlights declared aims, self assessments, and witty observations on American character and public life.
A wary meditation on patience as World War I grimly unfolds. The author notes German advances in Russia and the southeast, while Western allies struggle to halt the German push and deny a final victory. The piece reflects on morale, resilience, and the stubbornness of both sides.
A blunt air of critique describes Russia's condition while praising Trotsky as a great orator, framing him as a strong voice amid turmoil. The piece blends condemnation of events with admiration for the speaker's rhetoric.
A reader laments bilingual and foreign language journals in favor of English only discourse. He recalls quitting non English publications and urges all delegates to use United States English, condemning multilingualism and advocating a monolingual national tone.
In wartime rhetoric urging endurance, the speaker calls on workers in factories fields offices and mines to stay patient and patriotic while armies build up. They emphasize Germany's temporary success and the need for morale as Allied forces including British French American Belgian and Italian troops press toward eventual redemption and victory.
Smith and the unnamed speaker argue over a theory about saving the Nervous Companion. A loud sound interrupts their discussion, prompting Smith to reveal it was merely another theory explosion.
Political notice states Harry McCall will seek the Republican nomination for county treasurer at the June primaries. He asks favorable consideration from Washington County voters.
One candidate, T. A. Michels, seeks the office of county attorney on the Republican primary ballot in Washington County. The nomination depends on Republican voters.
J L Brookhart declares candidacy for state senate on the Republican ticket in the tenth senatorial district. He states the June primary will decide the will of the voters.
James S Stevenson announces his candidacy for county sheriff pending Republican primary support in June, signaling his bid to gain the party nomination and county office.
A candidate named Morrison seeks re election as county attorney subject to Republican voters will in the June primaries. The brief mentions Morrison as the intended nominee and frames the race within party lines.
A Republican candidate files for the county treasurer nomination in the June primary. Judfts J H Squire enters the race seeking voter support and party backing for the treasurer role.
A candidate for county attorney announces intent to run in the June primaries subject to Republican voters. The notice urges friends to support the bid and mentions "West’s W. 1. Buppterefileld." Also an advertisement for Cox's Auto Shop urges bringing lawnmowers for emery and oil grinding before auto repairing opens.
A want ad in THI JOURNAL indicates a sale listing. The item is advertised for purchase or transfer, inviting interest from readers and potential buyers.
The compiled list names Andrew Carnegie and Henry Ford alongside figures such as Rockefeller, Vanderbilt, Astor, and Guggenheim. It presents estimated fortunes in dollars and yearly incomes, with sectors spanning steel, banking, railroads, real estate, mining, and manufacturing.
A 1917 synopsis recalls Arthur Guy Empey’s enlistment in the British Army after the Lusitania sinking. It follows his front line experiences in France, first trenches, and dangerous firefights, plus vivid portraits of fellow soldiers Old Pepper, Old Scotty, and their brash adventures and humor behind the lines.
A patrol from our unit enters No Man's Land at 12:20 am with six Mills bombs. They engage a German cover party, suffer three killed and one wounded, then retreat to report wiring activity near the barbed wire before renewed reconnaissance and trench defense.
A shipment of 125 cases of Bibles arrived at Ebu Owerri Africa. Each case contains 25 Bibles, totaling 3100 copies. It requires 125 African porters to carry 60 pounds on the head in single file through the bush to their destination. The sale target is believed to be within the year.
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