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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1918
Page
5
The article outlines a city and county Red Cross contribution drive next week. It emphasizes donations of 5.40, 10, and 50 cents, and notes that those unable to give may still support via thrift stamps, war savings stamps, and Liberty Bonds. It also mentions Army Y M C A and stresses every citizen should do their bit for the war effort.
The article notes why Foch delays a major offensive after German advances slowed. It casts him as a master of war theory and questions why the Allied commander in chief did not launch a heavy blow weeks earlier, suggesting German high command grows anxious as patience wears thin.
A discussion traces the shift from traditional backfield kicking to the quarterback punt and its disruptive effect on defenses. It contrasts early 20th century war tactics led by Foch at the Marne with contemporary methods that foretell decisive, center-driven breakthroughs. The piece blends athletic analogy with military history to illustrate strategic patience.
A candidate in the Sixth Judicial District announces their run for judge and asks voters in Oskaloosa Iowa and surrounding areas to support them at the June Primary Election IRVING CC JOMINSON.
T A Michels announces candidacy for county attorney on the Republican ticket in the June primary, subject to Republican voters of Washington county.
Don Esteban Varona guards a hidden wealth hoard on his Cuban estate learned by slave Sebastian. Donna Isabel schemes to seize it by harming Evangelina, risking life and loyalty as Esteban and Rosa navigate love, revolt, and treachery amid the Insurrectos.
Harry McCall announces candidacy for the office of county treasurer, subject to Washington county Republican voters at the June primaries. He asks for favorable consideration from the voters of the county.
George F. Morrison declares intention to run again for county attorney, subject to Republican voters' will at the June primaries. He frames the campaign as continuing public service and loyalty to party goals.
J L Brooknart announces candidacy for state senator in the Republican ticket for the June primary, subject to voters of the tenth senatorial district.
W. H. Butterfield states his intent to run in the June Republican primaries for county attorney and seeks support from friends. He emphasizes campaigning in line with the will of Republican voters.
Comic skit in the London Passing Show jokes about gender intelligence and grooming. A bald man buys hair restoration by the bottle, while a woman buys hair, highlighting light humor on women’s efficiency.
A New York Evening Sun quotation cites Kaiser remarking to his subjects that relief will come but warns that the worst is yet to come. The line frames a grim tone of leadership during hardship.
The remark voices a caustic stance where the speaker says life loses appeal once fools are gone. It implies misanthropy and a desire for relief from folly, suggesting deep fatigue with social pretenders.
A lighthearted exchange in the St. Louis Globe-Democrat features a proposal joke about marriage. The reply notes practical benefits such as doubling tire life and halving gasoline costs as part of the banter.
A local Akron Times commentator quips that education remains disputed, likening belief in hair tonics among older men to confidence in women’s promises among younger men, reflecting social skepticism.
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