This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 24 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1918
Page
4
Benjamin Franklin was born on Mir street in Boston and later moved with his family to a gambrel roof house on Hanover Street near Union Street. A sign reading the Sign of the Moe Ball marked Josiah Franklin’s soap and candle business.
The Indian penne, once grown as an edible malt, gains prominence through the seed crushing industry. Efforts target stock improvement to boost oil yield locally and abroad, highlighting its mounting agricultural and industrial importance.
The Venus fly trap catches insects with its leaves and then digests soft tissues using a peptide ferment secreted by the leaves. The mechanism was recently clarified beyond earlier reports of squeezing prey to death.
The Greeks in Homeric times knew tin and used copper tin and gold in ancient smithing. Hephaestus forged Achilles shield with tin alloy. The cuirass of Agamemnon reportedly had twenty layers of tin. No tin reference appears in the Odyssey.
A fanciful note suggests Jenny Lind’s singing could move a bird to join, imagining a cantatrice who might sing in the tenth octave. The piece envisions a concert of voices from crickets and katydids, lifting listeners to a higher harmony.
The statement contrasts good air with life threatening cold as two distinct conditions, noting public failure to discern the difference between favorable atmospheric quality and lethal exposure.
A terse note contrasts hospitality with robbery, describing a fellow's act that savors of stealing from the pigs, underscoring a moral tension in a historical vignette about generosity and deceit.
The saying contrasts views on retirement, labeling it as the fool's punishment and the wise man's paradise, reflecting a debate over leaving active work life. It hints at differing attitudes toward aging, work, and fulfillment without specifying individuals or events.
A wartime verse satire by Walt Mason reflects on hatred and the brutality of “the Teutons” portrayed as heartless killers. The speaker shifts from initial sympathy for soldiers to condemnations of violence, urging pity for the walnut and criticizing war’s cruelties while acknowledging lingering personal conflict.
Felix Frankfurter, a special assistant to Secretary, has been named administrator of war under activities. His task is central control of the libel activities of all government departments tied to war materials production. He recently returned from England and France where he studied these activities.
Elsa decides to entertain a carpenter by asking about his family. He confirms a large blended family with three half brothers and three half sisters. She then asks if any is the whole one, and the carpenter gives a puzzled look as the punchline lands.
A county attorney announces candidacy on the Hepab- Mean ticket ahead of the Jane Primary. The move positions the official for likely clashes with opponents in the local race and sets the stage for party alignment and campaigning.
The office of county attorney is to be decided by the will of Republican voters in Washington with candidate T. A. Michels presented as a finalist.
Harry McCall announces candidacy for the office of county treasurer subject to Republican voters at the June primaries. He asks for favorable consideration from the voters of Washington County.
George F. Morrison announces his candidacy for re election as county attorney, stating he will run in the June Republican primary subject to the will of party voters.
J L Brookhart declares he will seek the Republican nomination for state senator in the tenth district at the June primary, subject to voter will. The statement emphasizes the candidate’s intent to run and respect for the electorate.
A candidate announces intent to run for county attorney in the June primaries urging Republican voters to support him. The message, signed by W. Hi. Butterfield, asks friends for their backing.
Samuel Anderson challenges for a County Board of Supervisors term starting 1919 subject to Republican voters will at the June primaries. The item notes a political contest ahead without specifying further names or details.
A candidate for the board of supervisors for the term starting January 1, 1919 seeks the Republican voters of Washington in the June primary. The candidate is AL COCKLIN.
A political notice urges voters in the Sixth Judicial District to support Irving Johnson of Oskaloosa Iowa in the June primary election for judge. The mailing appeals to IRV to secure election.
In a Cuban estate, Don Esteban Varona guards a legendary treasure hidden by slave Sebastian. Marital greed and betrayal unravel as Esteban dies by Sebastian's hand after Donna Isabel schemes to seize the wealth and destroy Evangeline. Years pass with O'Reilly aiding insurrectionists while peril swirls around Rosa and Esteban.
A cryptic note lists two passenger counts as No 3 and No 9 with no additional context or details provided in the legible text.
Esteban watches his sister Rosa tremble at the mentions of Weyler Valeriano Weyler marquis of Teneriffe and the danger posed by Cobo. Rumors of the colonel’s machete wound and his vow to exterminate the Wasps fuel fear among the refugees, as Lea bean’s rest is interrupted by ominous oaths and threats.
A George Eliot quote extols fraternal bonds among children of a large family. It urges restraint in seeking sympathy for hurts and values modest culture, gentle care, and mutual help within the group.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.