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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1918
Page
4
The text envisions a future of peace and broad readjustment for millions of men returning to civilian life after war. It urges thrift and preparation for a new reconstruction period and promotes Liberty Lean Bonds as a safe savings option.
The article cites claims of large allied reserves ready to be deployed. It quotes Do George Harvey noting 0,000 French and American troops and about 600,000 English trained men, with 400,000 able to reach the line within twenty hours, plus U S forces under General March during Baker's absence.
ABE MARTIN notes a letter from Mrs. Sis Moots's nephew at Mineola stating plans to attend a dance tonight. A silk service flag with one star decorates the home of Mrs. Sue Tang er, whose husband is working at Hog Island.
The text argues that General Goethals will dispatch 250,000 more troops to France in addition to 150,000 already there, with 200,000 in May and 500,000 in June unless intervention occurs. This would add nearly two million fresh fighting men to the Western front for the Allies, while the enemy has under a million reserves. It claims Britain and France can hold on briefly, and asserts the foe is then defeated once America deploys fully.
John Irving of Oskaloosa Iowa announces his candidacy for Judge of the Sixth Judicial District and asks voters for support at the June Primary Election.
A political notification states one candidate will run for state senate in the Washington Ileary county district, pending Republican primary voters guidance at the June election. The entry credits H Dunlap as the candidate.
A political notice announces one candidate for the office of state representative from Washington county subject to Republican voters will at the June primaries. The candidate is Walter S. Boyer.
June primaries proceed subject to voter will in the twenty third representative district and the election will determine the candidate to succeed Hugh H. McCleery.
A brief political notice announces a candidacy for the office of county sheriff subject to primary outcomes. The statement names James S. Stevenson as the prospective candidate and notes the election will be decided in the primaries.
J Dodds submits as a candidate for county treasurer pending the will of the Republican county committee at the June primary. He emphasizes party backing and official intent to run in the primary election.
A Cumberland clergyman, covering a friend's Moorland church, witnesses the verger steal a half-crown from the offertory. After service the man reveals he has used the same coin for fifteen years, sparking a comic misreading of the theft.
A Popular Science Monthly blurb explains a flash powder can make a dazzling light by mixing magnesium dust with potassium chlorate on asbestos paper and igniting with a taper. It also notes a candidate may run for representative on the Republican ticket, promising a startling effect.
Poem reflects on the futility of predicting the end of war and mocks fortune telling as unreliable. The speaker admits limitation in foresight while noting political speculation and a past odd anecdote about guessing peas in a jar as a humorous aside.
Don Esteban Varona guards a hidden treasure on his Cuban estate with slave Sebastian. After Donna Isabel schemes to expose the secret, Evanglina is endangered, leading to murder-suicide. Years later Rosa and Esteban flee as rebels rise, with OReilly racing from New York to help.
The quiet spy reports O Reilly’s new Cuban contact outlines a week‑hence escape route from Havana. At ten o’clock in Manin’s drug store the plan begins with two black riders and three horses, a hospital edge, and a signal when the lead horse’s saron is adjusted.
O Reilly braces for action as Rebels attack while San Rafael street fills with mounted troops. A Spanish lieutenant warns of midnight arrest and danger, urging caution as Manin and the druggist contemplate treachery and escape.
A tense scene unfolds as a figure pleads for heed and warning. At midnight O'Reilly is seized and taken to government headquarters where Leslie Branch awaits. The invalid appears gaunt and gloom surrounds the room as authorities focus on the case before continuation.
The artesian basin of Australia covers 460 000 square miles and is claimed as the world’s largest. It comprises 876 000 square miles in Queensland 90 000 in South Australia 83 000 in New South Wales and 20 000 in the Northern Territory.
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