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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1918
Page
4
A column argues the United States will use its power to stabilize Mexico after European conflict ends. It contends Mexico remains unstable, with a pro German president and brigandage, and asserts U S influence could bring prosperity, open resources, and lift peonage as Mexicans gain awareness of rights.
The Journal announces advertising rates increase after May 15 1918 with Local Display at 20 cents an inch and Local Readers at 10 cents a line. It cites rising costs of paper ink machinery and labor and argues higher rates are needed to maintain quality and circulation. It notes current local circulation over 2800 and promises added value with the rate change.
The speaker argues for overpowering influence over Mexico to teach the population moral suasion has failed. He contends Mexicans misunderstand restraint and must be shown strength through force, insisting only a firm, punitive approach will enlighten them before a larger war arrives.
A lyrical piece contrasts optimism with doubt and fear. It celebrates cheerful resolve, urging resilience and shared hope, using playful imagery like a Reuben sandwich and taffy to evoke a lighter, upbeat view of life.
A Fresno widow, 66, reports lasting winter coughs improved by Foley's Honey and Tar. The ad notes the product helps bronchial and similar coughs and mentions Lemmon's Pharmacy as the retailer.
An OCR fragment presents Walt Mason verses about rain and optimism. The speaker contrasts gloom with the optimistic refrain that rain could save the wheat, noting repeated attempts to stay cheerful despite gloomy mood and war references.
The custom of giving Christmas presents traces to the biblical gifts of gold frankincense and myrrh brought by the Wise Men to Christ, illustrating early gift exchange themes and religious symbolism.
A concise maxim asserts that optimism sustains rights against ongoing encroachments. It declares a remedy exists for each infringement, urging steadfast belief in justice and resilience amid threats to rightful liberty.
Don Esteban Varona guards a vast Cuban cache hidden by his slave Sebastian while his wife Donna Isabel schemes to seize it. Rosa and Esteban, twins, face danger as O’Reilly learns of Cuban unrest and the siblings discover a shared resistance to tyranny.
T A Michels announces candidacy for county attorney on the Republican ticket in the upcoming June primary, subject to Republican voters' will in Washington County Court.
Harry McCall declares he will seek the Republican nomination for county treasurer in Washington County at the June primaries. He asks voters for favorable consideration and outlines his candidacy ahead of the primary election.
The candidate announces intent to run for re election as county attorney in the upcoming June Republican primaries. George F Morrison is named as the subject of the filing and campaign.
J J Prookuart declares candidacy as a Republican for state senate in the tenth district and submits to voters in the June primary.
W. H. Butterfield announces candidacy for county attorney in the June primaries subject to Republican voters. He asks friends and supporters to back him in the election and office.
Washington county residents are informed of a candidate filing for the June primary seeking the office of county treasurer. The announcement lists J. W. Squire as the sponsor of the ticket.
J. D. Glasgow declares candidacy on the Republican ticket for the Clerk of the District Court in the June Primary.
A brief quotation from Shakespeare asks readers to be true to themselves and honest with others, presenting a timeless moral about integrity and personal conduct.
Advert says 8S. 8. S. a vegetable blood remedy cleanses scrofula and impurities. Claims to reach every case and purify blood, with medical advice offered by Medical Director at 30 Swift Laboratory Atlanta Ga.
O'Reilly tells Rosa and Esteban he must leave for an uncertain time. Esteban expresses regret and vows to be careful, while Rosa questions the departure, sensing the emotional tension as he bids them goodbye.
A grandmother recalls a grandson sent to call his grandfather to dinner. The grandfather, absorbed in work, paid no heed. The child returned inside and said the old man did not speak he only wandered in thought.
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