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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1918
Page
5
Pro vost Marshal General E H Crowder reports the selective service aims to keep Class I near one million physically acceptable men while avoiding broader invasions of deferred groups. He argues adding a younger 21-year class could add 700000 undeferred men, reducing pressure to extend beyond Class I.
A Littl Rock mother praises Foley's Honey and Tar for her sick child and credits the Army Y M C A camp at Camp Sheridan with boosting social service and boxing events. Morris Isaacs, a Cincinnati boxing enthusiast, built his son Stanley into a strong officer, raising funds and serving the Y M C A staff at the camp. He plans to follow his son to duty and continues to serve without pay for love of his boy and the Army Y M C A.
An old advertisement extols Mother’s Friend as a trusted preparation used by generations of women to ease pregnancy. It claims Muscles expand comfortably, reduces morning sickness, calms breast inflammation, and promotes quiet anticipation before birth. It urges readers to request the book from Bradfield Regulator Co and to buy the product from a local druggist.
Morris Isaacs of Cincinnati serves as boxing instructor on the staff of the Army Y M C A at Camp Sheridan Alabama. The piece notes the surprising fact with a light tone about a Jewish man holding this role.
An item listed in the Journal seeks a swift sale through a concise want ad. The notice emphasizes prompt communication and direct handling of the deal.
Iowa officials debate ending German language instruction as war hysteria grows. State Superintendent A M DeVoe urges burning German books and discontinuing German language teaching in all schools by year end. Terrill residents mockingly raise the issue, while the county defense council considers enforcing a ban without a legal clause.
A reflection on how sound reasoning reaches only a few, yet those few wield significant influence in shaping ideas and actions. The piece stresses the value of measured thinking in public discourse and decision making.
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