Rumor of Kaiser Tren Crosses for Careless Talk
The note claims the Kaiser plans to reward Americans who betray secrets with Tren Crosses. It questions reader qualification for such a dangerous offer and warns against careless talk.
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1918
Page
4
Remarkable remarks on duty and wartime resolve
Secretary Lane stresses duty as the key attribute of Wil sons career. Bugs Baer mocks Fourth of July promises while Don Marquis recalls publishing verse as a roseleaf echo. Orville Wright notes early victory hinges on 10 000 aeroplanes for the Allies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lane
Ghost
Wilsons
Bugs” Baer
Don Marquis
Orville Wricht
Lan
German Kultur Revealed in World War I Spirit
The author argues that the German spirit, termed Kultur, reveals a stone age impulse within Prussian military leadership. The piece contrasts perceived Western humane values with Germany's aggressive, artful, and intrusive conduct shown in the present war, noting historical patterns and surprising persistence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Rome
Germany
Rippling Rhymes Walt Ma Reads for Soldiers in Camps
A curious wartime poem urges readers to donate books to troops in training camps. It suggests all kinds of reading matter, from Bertha Clay to Nick Carter, will brighten soldiers evenings and feed the need for reading material.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertha Clay
Cook
Nick Carter
Fragmented wartime recall and cultural notes from 1871 to 20th century
The fragment cites Frederick Harrison on German methods during the Franco Prussian War, describing systematic pillage, terror, and famine. It also mentions an issue featuring Liberty Loan, a motion picture article for schools, feminism commentary, spring fashions, and pages on cooking and children, with a patriotic tone overall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick Harrison
Paris
Europe
Rippling Rhymes by Walt Mason
A humorous verse recalling past snows and the joy of spring lawn care. The speaker laments ancient cold and heavy mower duties while celebrating the green grass and seasonal thaw, with playful rhymes about mowing, rake work, and the stubborn grip of winter.
April Woman's Home Companion features serials and stories
The issue presents the first half of a fine novel in the April issue and the second half to appear next month. It includes a charming Mary E. Wil kine Preeman story and the concluding part of Bleeping Dogs by Mary Hastings Bradiey in The Veil. Maude Radford Wartech writes about faith in communication between the living and the dead prompted by war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kolworthy Wall
Mary E. Wilkine Preeman
Mary Hastings Bradiey
Maude Radford
Hawaiians at Graham Theatre Saturday in Enchanting Ukulele Show
The Hockwald and Pughes Famous Hawaiians bring a dreamlike program of ukulele music and Hawaiian songs to Graham theatre on Saturday. The troupe is billed as one of the best to visit the country with alluring vocal and instrumental numbers. Special prices and seats are on sale at McElhinney's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pacific Islands
Hockwald and
Pughes
Waikiki
Graham Theatre
Hawaii
McElhinney’s
Harry McCall Seeks Republican Nomination for County Treasurer
Political notice states Harry McCall is a candidate for the office of county treasurer subject to the will of Republican voters in Washington County at the June primary. Voters are asked for favorable consideration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County
Harry McCall
Over the Top from Jersey to England to Join the British Army
The excerpt traces Arthur Guy Empey leaving Jersey for England after Lusitania’s sinking, joining the British Army, and serving in France. It recounts front line experiences, trench life, first casualties, and humorous observations on American and Allied troops including Tommies, Anzacs, and Saxons, with a closing focus on endurance and timing questions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lusitania
Arthur Guy Empey
Jersey
England
Tommy
Fritz
New Zealand
Machine Gun School to Front Line Duty in WWI Brigade
The narrator volunteers for the Machine Gun school at St. Omar and joins the brigade machine gun company after two weeks. He recalls front line duty, a successful bombing raid that yielded twenty-one prisoners, and a POW exchange in a dugout with a Bavarian prisoner who reveals he enjoyed American ball games and London sights. The tale mixes trench routine with wartime irony and a hint of sniper pay rumors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Empey
France
Tommy
Simpey
Ladh Tommy
No Man's Land
Old Pepper
St. Omar
Fritz
Carl Schmidt
Bavarian Licht Infantry
New York
Coney Island
Hans Wagner
London
Russell
Germany
Mme
St. Paul's Cathedral
Morrison seeks reelection as county attorney in June primaries
George F. Morrison announces candidacy for re election as county attorney subject to Republican voters will at the June primaries. He frames the bid as a continuation of public service aligned with party support and local governance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ced
George F. Morrison
James B. Stevenson Seeks County Sheriff Nomination
Political notice states James B. Stevenson announces candidacy for county sheriff pending Republican voters’ choice at the June primary. The filing signals his intent to compete for the sheriff’s office.
Butterfield seeks Republican primary for county attorney
W. H. Butterfield announces candidacy for county attorney in the June primaries stating he is subject to Republican voters and asks friends for support.
Brooks Hurdles Governor Race with Tenth District Bid
J. L. Brookhart announces candidacy as Republican for state senator in the tenth district for the June primary subject to voter will. The statement signals a campaign under party banner with focus on district support.
Michele to Run for County Attorney on Republican Ticket
Washington County Republican voters will decide at the June Primary whether T. A. Michels is the party nominee for county attorney. The candidate states he will seek the office if elected in the primary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County
T. A. Michels
Washington County Republican primary for county board seat
A county Republican race declares AL J MORGAN as a candidate for the board of supervisors to succeed Mr. Stephens. The nomination hinges on Republican voters in the June primaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Supervisors
Washington County
Stephens
AL J Morgan
The merchant Hikes to hear it I sow your ad
The fragment hints at a local merchant or town event with a cryptic phrase about advertising. It suggests a quirky anecdote or campaign wording but lacks clear names, places, or a discernible event to confirm details.
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Abe Martin
Constable Plum
Walt
Walt Mason
Hockwald
Pughe
George
Frita
Garde
Erin's Isle
Berlin
James
Stevenson
POR County Avploanes
W. H. Butterfield
J. L. Brookhart
Por County
Ion
Owen Maegovern
Co. J. Wilson
Co. C. Wilson
Wilson & Wilson Lawyers
Journal
Washington, Iowa
Morrison & Morrison
Charles A. Dewey
Eicher & Livingston Law
W. M. Keeley
Special Collection Department
Crail
Iowa
Physicians and Surgeons
Irvin BE. Huston
Office Southwest
Lemley
Washington, IA
A, John Droz, M. D
Farmers & Mer. Bank
Washington Lodge
A. F P
A. M
Ralph L. Bunce
W. M
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J. W. Morton
Recorder
C, B.S
R. H. Walker
Rose Reid
Sec
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1. C. O. F. Hall
Iowa Ave
Elmer McFadden
Noble Grand
R. C. Keller
Tie
S. H. Bateman Blair
Frank L. Wilson
Austin Sutherland Auctioneer
J. W. Nickell
Chiropractors
M. H. Sartor
Sartor & Sartor Chiropractors
Square
Klein Klothing
Red Washington, Iowa
Southwest Corner
J.D. Dayton
Westchester, Iowa
St. Paul
J. J. McKeone & CO
Frank Rogers
California
Westbank
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