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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1918
Page
4
Advertisement listing the Evening Journal publishers and city editor contact at 108 East Main Street with two phone numbers Washington 6 and 54. Includes subscription terms in city by carrier rates 12 percent 1.25 0 4.00.
A poem laments age and fitness requirements for military service in wartime. It jokes about the idea of drafting men aged fifty and older, mocks fat and deaf applicants, and imagines a sergeant tolerating varied physiques. The speaker contrasts earlier harsh rules with a now more lenient stance toward older fighters.
Mr. F H H T Ritchie of New York and Harry Goodrich of New York State spoke at the local Y M C A with the board and faculty about youth problems. He cited a 33 percent rise in moral lapses among Chicago youths and urged strong Y M C A work at home and abroad to guard soldiers and families.
A fragment echoes Thoreau urging mindful conduct so actions shape the surrounding atmosphere and sweetness of life. The line suggests personal responsibility affects broader mood and environment.
Irving C. Johnson of Oskaloosa Iowa announces his candidacy for Judge of the Sixth Judicial District and asks voters for support at the June Primary Election.
C H Dunlap declares candidacy for Washington Kewry county state senate district. He seeks Republican primary support in June.
Walter R. Boyer announces candidacy for state representative from Washington County. Nomination subject to Republican voters at the June primaries.
A notice states that Hugh Sh. McCleery will be a candidate for the Republican ticket in the June primaries, subject to the voters of the twenty third representative district.
James S Stevenson announces candidacy for county sheriff subject to primary results. He state his campaign aims to uphold law enforcement standards and serve the county, seeking voter support in the upcoming election cycle.
Political notice states C. Hotle seeks the Republican nomination for the unexpired term on the Washington County Board of Supervisors, replacing Mr. Stevens, subject to GOP voters of the county.
A Republican candidate announces intent to seek the office of county treasurer in Washington County. The bid is subject to the will of Republican voters in the June primary.
Don Esteban Varona and his slave Sebastian hide a vast treasure in a well on the estate. After a chain of marriages, murders, and plots led by Donna Isabel, the treasure drives vengeance, love, and rebellion across years as Rosa and Esteban seek wealth while insurrection brews.
Fragment describes armed Cuban rebels including Esteban and Antonio Mageo guiding a mixed crew of negroes with machetes and rifles. It notes the guerrilla fighters’ discipline, bravery, and harsh conditions, highlighting how leadership and unity bridged social divides in the fight for independence.
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