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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1918
Page
4
The Washington County Press marks sixty two years while Journal staffers Miss Dawson and Mrs. Merle Hebner, ages claimed as fifty nine and forty seven and a half, are questioned about the paper’s founding date. The piece notes rivalry, humor, and public ironies without malice.
A humorous narrative recalls Uncle James fearing autos after a crash that wrecks a wagon and injures him, while Uncle John lives frugally on lentils and mushrooms. The verses conclude that life’s plans fail and humor survives in a chair and shared meals.
The Journal concludes by congratulating the Press on its age and toasting that ladies, regardless of age, may live to be twice as old as the Press claims. The toast hopes they retain their teeth readers glasses and appetite and maintain steady circulation enabling them to walk the block.
Irving Johnson of Oskaloosa Iowa announces candidacy for judge in the Sixth Judicial District and seeks voter support at the June primary election.
O H Dunlap announces candidacy for the Republican nomination in the Washington-Kewry county senatorial district pending June primaries. He seeks voter support to secure the party nomination and advance to the general election.
Walter S. Boyer announces candidacy for the Republican nomination for the state representative seat from Washington county subject to June primary voters will.
Candidate Hugh H. McCleery declares his bid for representative on the Republican ticket in the June primaries, subject to voter will in the twenty third district.
A local resident declares candidacy for a public office, outlining intent to engage community issues, seek votes, and participate in upcoming elections. The announcement emphasizes leadership, service, and dedication to public interests.
A terse note states the county sheriff is subject to the will of James S. Stevenson. The item implies supervisory or executive influence without detailing actions or outcomes.
Republican activist W C Hotle declares his bid for the unexpired term of Mr Stevens on the Washington County Board of Supervisors, pending GOP voter support. He emphasizes adherence to party principles and county service.
Fragmentary notice indicates J. A. Dodds seeks county treasurer nomination subject to Republican voters will at the June primary.
An announcement states Samuel Anderson will run for re election to the County Board of Supervisors for the term starting 1919, subject to Republican voters in the June primaries.
The speaker announces candidacy for the Washington board of supervisors for the term starting January 1, 1919, subject to Republican voters at the June primary. AL Cocklin is named as the candidate.
Don Esteban Varona a Cuban planter hides a vast treasure with Sebastian a loyal slave. Donna Isabel schemes to seize wealth, strikes at Sebastian and Evangelina, while Esteban dies. Rosa awaits O Reilly as insurgents stir and a tangled pursuit ends with Donna Isabel’s sleep death near the treasure well.
A quipping exchange unfolds as nine year old Wise Mabel and seven year old sister Mabel question a father’s stag party. The mother’s blunt definition meets the girls’ playful wisdom in a light local humor vignette. A separate Detroit style gag about taxidermy parrot feathers mocks expert craft with a sly remark about moulting timing.
Colonel Cobo and Cueto raid a hut. Rosa watches Evangelina fight and Pancho Cueto drags Evangelina away. The ponies flee as Cobo interrogates Rosa about her brother and the black ally. Calvary fires set cane fields ablaze while Esteban’s group advances toward Yamuri.
A tense chase unfolds as a rider identifies a distant glare approaching through woods and hillside. Asteban orders his men forward, trying to keep calm amid fear and confusion while Asensio presses from behind, the scene rapidly escalating toward a dramatic reveal.
A voice in dialect urges not to overthink and to keep both feet moving until you reach your goal. The speaker emphasizes steady action over perfection and steady forward motion.
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