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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1918
Page
4
Advertises publishers Elder Bruce Cowden and Shannon Bruce Whittemore at 108 East Main Street Washington Iowa. Lists office hours and two local phone numbers. Provides subscription terms for in city carrier and mail including weekly monthly quarterly and yearly rates.
Javid Bey outlines early Turkish peace tasks to aid Armenian reconciliation after the war. Leon Trotzky asserts his government declares civil war and vows to press the struggle to the end. Lord Northcliffe warns the United States may step in to manage the war if conduct does not improve swiftly.
General Pershing issues a wartime directive to AEF members cautioning the public to beware of individuals asking questions of a military character. The admonition urges Americans at home to read and internalize the warning.
A fragmented reminiscence recalls days when belts were scarce and Irish laborers faced hardship. The passage notes a beauty nap and insomnia affecting many girls, reflecting shared social strains.
The poem portrays a town where war is felt daily, and death and dust stain daily life. It contrasts grimy lawyers, merchants, and politicians with children at play and the crowded music hall, ending with a bleak note on persistent social inequality and fear.
The Independent urges citizens to avoid answering questions, not to correspond with strangers, and to conceal opinions on military matters. It emphasizes that anyone could be a spy, including those in uniform, and warns that walls in public spaces can carry messages.
A quotation praises Cromwell and his men for heroic courage rooted in righteousness and freedom. It rejects reckless valor, noting their awareness of strong opposition while drawn to a compelling, virtuous cause.
Harry McCall announces candidacy for nomination for county treasurer subject to June primary voters will of the Republican electorate. He asks favorable consideration from Washington County voters.
Judith Hotle announces candidacy for the unexpired term on the Washington County Board of Supervisors. She seeks the Republican voters’ support and the nomination to fill the vacancy caused by Mr Stevens.
The candidate announces run in the June primary for Washington County treasurer on the Republican ticket, subject to party voters’ will. The statement is attributed to J. H. W. Squire.
Hugh H. McClepry announces candidacy for representative on the Republican ticket at June primaries subject to voter will in the twenty third district.
Candidate C. H. Dunlap files as Republican for state senate in Washington Henry county district. Primary election set for June, with voters to decide the party nominee.
A historical note outlines early U S coinage showing copper l cent pieces initially, then a brief use of nickel, with copper coins totaling 155,280,000 and nickel 200,772,000 among small overall shares, bronze totaling 2,416,711,000.
A compact overview notes that seashore towns along the Atlantic Gulf and Pacific coasts vary by season, with year round bathing on the gulf and lower Pacific coasts and a three month season on the Atlantic. The piece invites readers to read The Evening Journal.
A reflection on duty as heavenly command and Kingsley’s call for fidelity in small tasks as a pathway to greater responsibility. The quote emphasizes faithfulness in a few duties as essential to eventual trust and leadership.
The narrative follows Arthur Guy Empey and fellow soldier Atwell as they join frontline intelligence duties in World War I. A dangerous ambulance ride through shelling ends with a crash and a narrow recovery, highlighting peril, camaraderie, and the brutal realities of trench warfare.
A corporal returns for medical aid after an ambulance is destroyed while the narrator and comrades proceed to brigade headquarters for rations. The unit rests in a dugout and the next day the narrator visits a first aid post to have gravel removed from his face. They receive orders to catch spies patrol trenches search German dead reconnoiter No Man's Land and take part in trench raids to prevent robbing the dead.
A reflective quote from W. G. Jordan extols patience as a reserve to endure daily trials and sustain calm in crisis, urging steady fortitude and inner strength for life’s challenges.
The fragment shows several trains with numbers and times for westbound service including No 25 No 3 No 91 local No 26 and No 92 daily schedule corrections dated January 20 1918 for the M and ST P routes with low or restricted limits noted. The text suggests a scanning error but preserves train identifiers and times.
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