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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1918
Page
4
Pay Up Week Reflections In A Merchant Row
A poet recalls Pay Up Week as townsfolk settle debts with local merchants. The narrator, once afraid to face creditors, notes embraces of conscience and the fall of one debtor, while walking the streets without hiding behind a tree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones and
Smith and Brown
Gregg
Michigan Bouleard
13Th Street
Chicago
Central Station
Illinois Central
Big Four
Michigan Central
Loop
Peresons
L. C. Pranz
Pres
Mgr
Southern Hospitality
New Southern Hotel
Good Roads and War Aims Rally Washington County
Road advocates praise improving Washington County roads after rain and urge conservation of scarce materials. The piece argues that good roads save time, fuel, and wear on vehicles, livestock, and machinery, aiding the war effort, while excessive joy riding harms national needs and efficiency. It contrasts republican efficiency with autocratic systems.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Washington County
German Propaganda Rumor Mongers Target Red Cross
The piece laments pro German agents and rumor mongers aiding the Kaiser and the Reichstag. It cites a New York knit sweater with a ten dollar note meant for a soldier as a hoax. Officials urge reporting suspicious persons to police or Justice, under the Defense Society motto Serve as the Front or Serve at Home.
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Reichstag
New York City
Red Cross
New York
American Defense Society
David Jayne Hill
Theodore Noosevelt
Vallance Corps
Department of Justice
The
Defense Society
Johnson Seeks Sixth Judicial District Judge Post
IRVING C. JOHNSON of Oskaloosa Iowa announces candidacy for Judge of the Sixth Judicial District and asks for support at the June Primary Election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sixth Judicial District
Irving C. Johnson
Michels Seeks County Attorney GOP Nomination
A candidate for the Republican primary seeks the post of county attorney in Washington County subject to Republican voters. T. A. Michels is the name attached to the bid.
Harry McCall Announces Candidacy for Washington County Treasurer
Harry McCall declares his candidacy for the Republican nomination for county treasurer of Washington County, subject to June primaries. He asks for favorable consideration from county voters. The statement appears to be a political announcement from the candidate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County
Harry Meccall
Tm&f
Morrison Seeks Re-Election as County Attorney
George F. Morrison announces candidacy for re-election as county attorney, asserting readiness to rely on Republican voters at the June primaries.
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Ifeed
George F. Morrison
Brookhart Announces Republican State Senate Bid for June Primary
J L Brookhart declares candidacy for state senator on the Republican ticket in the tenth district. He states the June primary will determine his fate by the voters.
Butterfield Seeks County Attorney Nomination in June Primaries
W. H. Butterfield states he will run for county attorney in the upcoming June Republican primaries and asks supporters to back his candidacy. He notes the race depends on Republican voters.
County Treasurer Candidate Seeks Republican Primary
A prospective candidate announces run for county treasurer in the upcoming June Republican primary. The filing and campaign plans outline support for fiscal oversight and transparent budgeting, with emphasis on responsible tax collection and county finances.
Potato Campaign Promotes Potatoes to Ease Wheat Shortage
Potatoes move freely from surplus states and markets clear as a national campaign seeks to double consumption. Railroads and dealers cooperate, offering potatoes to households and public feeding places to relieve a critical wheat situation, with 30 million bushels at risk of spoiling.
Potatoes Urged to Stretch Wheat Stocks in Harvest Campaign
The Federal Food Administrator outlines a state campaign to educate for using potatoes to conserve wheat until the next harvest. The effort will run as long as old stock lasts and new crop appears, emphasizing potatoes to ensure wheat can serve dual purposes.
Old Age’s Chief Blessing Quotation
Noted Roman philosopher Cicero reflects on aging, claiming memory and a store of blessings gathered in youth are the true riches of growing older. The saying emphasizes inner wealth over material gains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cicero
Treasure and treachery in a Cuban estate saga
Siblings Esteban and Rosa inherit peril as Donna Isabel schemes to seize a hidden hoard. The tale follows murder, disappearances, and a love triangle amid rebel unrest, with Evangeline and Rosa at the center as deceit and danger unfold across chapters.
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Don Esteban Varona
Sebastian
Don Esteban
Esteban
Rosa
Mateban
Isabel
Evangelina
Donna Isabel
Don Mario
O'Reilly
New York
Donna
Pancho Cueto
Cueto
McCleery Seeks Republican Nomination in June Primary
Dr. Robi McElroy of Princeton University comments on unity during wartime and endorses Republican candidate Huch E. McCleery for the June 3 primary. McCleery is noted as a Spanish-American War veteran.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robi. McElroy
Princeton University
McCleery
Mother's Friend Promises Relief for Expectant Mothers
An advertisement touts Mother's Friend as a safe external remedy for pregnancy discomfort. It claims to ease nervousness and bearing down, soften abdominal muscles, and help mothers undergo maternity with fewer symptoms.
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Mother
Bradfield Regulator Co
Lamar Ride
Atlanta
Hidden ally in a Cuban treasure quest
Enriquez confirms Rosa's letter proves the heiress rumor and vows support. He warns about risk and arranges covert help by a trusted associate with Cuban ties to locate Colonel Lopez, while noting their own secrecy under watch.
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Tnriquez
Varona
Rosa
Mr. Enriquez
Cuba
Matanzas
Havana
Colonel Lopez
Dle
A Cuban Connection Plays Out Between O'Reilly and Alvarado
A tense scene unfolds as a coded meeting with Doctor Alvarado assigns O'Reilly a path to reach insurrectos. Alvarado cautions against known cities and demands secrecy while a card with an address is passed. The dialogue hints at danger and planned action, ending with a cliffhanger.
Glass for Spectacles Quartz versus Plate Glass
Pebble spectacle glasses use pure crystal quartz and are harder than common glass. While quartz is not superior in optical properties, it polishes to retain luster longer than plate-glass, which is widely used but inferior optically.
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