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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1918
Page
4
Remarkable Remarks on Figures and Fables
A compact collection of vivid quotes by Lloyd George Hall Caine James Douglas and Amy Lowell. The assertions critique British leadership German raiders and existential views on humanity and nature with brisk, quotable lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd George
John Bull
Hall Caine
Taubes
James Douglas
Amy Lowell
Mumps Talk Sparks Local Debate in Coppock Neighborhood
In Coppock, families report mumps cases as Lillian Lois Dave and Orvie fall ill. The community debates plural or singular forms and ponders contagiousness while recalling childhood memories of the season and its mild risks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lillian
Lois
Dave
Orvie
Charles Winter Berdo
Coppock
ABE MARTIN Reflects on Holidays and Old Saloon Life
Abe Martin ponders how people who never visit towns with meals will recognize national holidays once the saloon fades from the scene. He notes changing customs and the shift in how communities observe special days without the familiar social hub.
Loans and Discounts and Capital Stock Summary
The excerpt lists financial figures including total loans amounts and capital stock paid in. It shows loan figures around 25,000 to 24,500 with related balances, plus surplus funds and various reserves totaling approximately 2.46 million in assets or equity, alongside specific cash and reserve line items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U S
U. S
Federal Reserve Bank
United States
Brookhart Declares Run for State Senate Seat
J L Brookhart announces candidacy for state senate as a Republican in the June primary, subject to voters in the tenth senatorial district.
Michels Seeks Republican County Attorney Nomination
The candidate declares his bid for the Washington county county attorney post on the Republican ticket in the June Primary, subject to Republican voters' will.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County
Eodtf T. A. Michels
Iowa
Political Announcement for County Treasurer Nomination
Harry McCall announces candidacy for the county treasurer nomination in Washington County. He seeks Republican voters support at the June primaries and asks for favorable consideration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County
Harry McCall
Candidate for Washington board seat in June 1918 primary
One candidate Mike mid tf AL Cocklin seeks the board of supervisors term starting January 1, 1919. He runs in the June primary subject to Republican voters will in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Supervisors
Washington
AL Cocklin
Samuel Anderson Seeks Re election to County Board
One candidate, Samuel Anderson, files for re election to the County Board of Supervisors for the term starting 1919, subject to Republican voters at the June primaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Board of Supervisors
Samuel Anderson
Colenty Vetorney Seeks Republican Support for County Attorney
A candidate announces intent to run for county attorney in June primaries subject to Republican voter will. He asks friends for support and cites prior ties to Wool and Butterfield as part of his background.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wool
Butterfield
The Thinker by Berton Braley Poem Snippet
Poem excerpt from The Thinker by Berton Braley in I Heave Together from The Northwest Steel Co highlights the thinker behind steelwork. It contrasts backshop labor with the scheming thinker who drives progress turning dreams into reality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berton Braley
The
Northwest Steel Co
Poe County Attorney Seeks Re-Election at June Primaries
George F. Morrison confirms plan to run again for Poe County Attorney subject to Republican voters in the June primaries. Morrison emphasizes experience and commitment to county legal work while positioning to win the nomination.
James S. Stevenson Named Sheriff Candidate
A candidate for county sheriff is James S. Stevenson, seeking the Republican primary nomination in June. The report notes the race hinges on voter support at the June primaries.
Nap Time Moment Ends With Feet Gone Asleep
Nao sits in a small first grade chair and tells the teacher that her feet have gone to bed after stretching them. The light scene captures a child's simple observation during rest time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nao
Over the Top by an American Soldier in World War I
Arthur Guy Empey recounts his journey from Jersey to England to enlist in the British army, detailing frontline life in France, trench warfare, and his troupe’s improvised wartime theatre. The narrative covers training, combat, camaraderie, and a successful dramatic performance staged in a makeshift barn theatre for troops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lusitania
Arthur Guy Empey
Jersey
Andoes
England
Riiish
Empey
France
Tommy
No Man's Land
Old Pepper
Impey
Gambling Among Tommies Aboard A Resting Army Billet
The chapter describes Tommy characters who gamble in rest billets. It details the Canfield game with a canvas board and three dice, the banker’s edge, and payouts for crown and anchor. It also explains the popular House game with numbered cards, estaminets operating hours, and the selling of cards as a school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tommy
Houghton
Watkins
Calico Lottery Game Sparks School Gate Collection
Players use numbered cardboard squares from nine to brim the bag. The caller announces numbers and players cover matching squares. The first to complete a card shouts House and is paid by the backer, then sells a card for the next school. The process repeats as a collection scheme.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aluety
Passenger numbers for train service noted
The fragment lists No. 3 Passenger and No. 9% Passenger figures, suggesting a rail timetable or capacity note. No additional context or locations are provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. W. Russel
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Frank L. Wilson
C. J. Wilson
Ralph W. Thompson
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J. L. Brookhart
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Washington, Lowa
W. M. Keeley
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Special Collection Department
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W. M
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Westchester, Iowa
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Tam
Covocas
J. E. KU
Cccity
Frank Rogers
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