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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1918
Page
2
Estimated receipts total 23 000 with heavy activity in cattle and sheep markets. Prices ranged with light and mixed hogs around 17.15 to 17.70, heavy hogs 16.10 to 17.45, cattle slow and weak, sheep prospects steady to lower, and various figures for calves cows and yearlings.
Mrs T Neurever of Fau Claire Wisconsin reports her boy recovered from a severe croup after other remedies failed. Mrs Dr Gilkeson of Youngstown Ohio cites rapid relief for her daughter’s persistent cough after Foley's Honey and Tar was used. The ad claims the remedy works for adults too and relieves irritated throats chest tightness and bronchial coughs. Lemmon's Pharmacy Washington.
Lieut. Col. Charles B. Hatch of the U S Marine Corps is dispatched to Philadelphia by the secretary of the navy to root out vice. Police Captain Mills is appointed acting superintendent to lead the city police in the cleanup effort per navy department wishes.
The Journal reports alfalfa stands thinning due to lack of inoculation and lime. Soil tests show lime deficiency needing 2 3 tons per acre. Farmers consider replanting with lime and inoculated seed, using soil from sweet clover patches, and careful timing to avoid sun exposure.
London reports the Finnish government forces captured Viborg, 75 miles northwest of Petrograd, after a battle that killed nearly all of the 6,000 red guards. The red guards attempted a final breakthrough toward Frederiksham but were wiped out, per official announcements.
Dr Carlos Matinas De Pena the Uruguayan minister died in a Washington hospital. The report appeared in The Evening Journal.
Editor Hugh G Van Pelt urges farmers and all Americans to support the Third Liberty Loan. He argues national prosperity rests on bonds, noting farm output and wartime needs, and calls for broad participation to fund victory.
Glenwood A. Wilson dispatched a load of fine horses from the Milt Denison barn this morning. The animals are bound for Williamsport Pennsylvania.
Tank Beverly argues the labor and training for a pig to perform on stage would yield 1,000,000 pounds of bacon 400,000 hams and proportionate sausage and leaf lard. This reflects the Topeka Capital's humorous take on show business costs.
Reports from Scandinavian sources state no counter revolution occurred in Russia. They claim Alexis, son of the former czar, has been proclaimed emperor with Grand Duke Michael Alexandrovich serving as regent.
National League standings summarized with team positions and records from recent games. Indicates current leaders and lose patterns within the circuit.
In the American League results Philadelphia defeated Cleveland 3 to 1 while New York beat Chicago 2 to 1 and Boston topped Washington 6 to 1. Cincinnati and St. Louis had no games reported.
A patriotic appeal urges readers to support the war effort by buying Liberty bonds and backing the soldiers. It frames the nation as a team facing a tough opponent and calls on the public, especially the “boys in the bleachers,” to contribute to victory through financial support and moral backing.
Cyrus H McCormick urges prompt Third Liberty Loan subscriptions as a patriotic duty to support wartime effort. He frames funding as a direct pledge of democracy, linking financial support to victory and the nation’s liberty for all.
A wartime appeal urges men to buy Liberty bonds to share in national costs. It frames bond ownership as gentlemanly and sportsmanlike conduct, implying financial support reflects personal integrity during the conflict.
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