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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1918

Page

4

Publishers City Editor Mutual

A brief notice referencing Publishers City Editor Mutual appears with partial figures 44 12% 50.

Publishers City Editor

The Browning Gun and American Invention in War

A 1910s voice extols American ingenuity in weaponry, crediting J M Browning for the repeating rifle and predicting the United States will produce a gas weapon and a powerful gun. It notes U S inventors and firms in Utah Iowa and Remington Winchester, stressing national pride and war effort.

United States Suman Germmn Germany Walfare Europe J. M. Browning Utah Iowe Browning Mr. Browning Remington Winchester

Browning Revolutionized Firearms Inventing Repeater Guns

A historical profile notes that Browning originated repeaters and became renowned as one of the greatest gun inventors. While hunting bears and small game in the west he sought faster loading, leading to innovations that boosted his success and wealth. A magazine cites leading gun experts endorsing his impact.

Hotle Announces Candidacy for Washington County Board Seat

William C. Hotle declares candidacy for the Republican nomination to fill the unexpired term of Mr. Stevens on the Washington County Board of Supervisors subject to Republican voters in the county.

Washington County Board of Supervisors Stevens Tu&th-Tf Ww. C. Hotle

J A Dodds Announces Candidacy for County Treasurer

J A Dodds declares his candidacy for county treasurer as a Republican, subject to the will of Republican voters at the June primary. He emphasizes his commitment to financial stewardship and local government efficiency.

J. A. Dodds

Dunlap Announces Candidacy for State Senator

H Dunlap announces candidacy for the Washington Henry county state senate district nomination subject to Republican voters at the June primaries.

Samuel Anderson Seeks Re-Election to County Board in 1919

Samuel Anderson announces candidacy for re-election to the County Board of Supervisors for the term starting 1919 subject to Republican voters at the June primaries.

County Board of Supervisors Samuel Anderson

Judge candidacy seeks support in June Primary

A candidate for Judge of the Sixth Judicial District asks voters for support at the June Primary Election. The message identifies IRVING, JOHNSON, and Oskaloosa, Iowa as the locality.

Sixth Judicial District Irving Johnson, Oskaloosa Iowa

Republican Candidate Lineup for Washington County House Seat

Walter S. Boyer is a candidate for nomination for the office of state representative from Washington county. The nomination will be decided by Republican voters at the June primaries.

Washington County S$eod Tf Walter 5S Boyer

McCleary Announces Republican Primary Candidacy

Hugh L McCleary declares intention to run as a Republican candidate for representative in the June primaries subject to voters in the twenty third district.

Twenty-Third Hugh L. McCleary

The Pilot’s Skill Under Calm and Storm

A quotation from Pliny the Younger notes that a pilot’s talent shows more in a storm than in calm waters. The calm voyage yields little attention, while creaking rigging and bending masts reveal true skill.

Pliny the Younger

James Stevenson Enters County Sheriff Race in Primary

The unnamed sender announces candidacy for county sheriff subject to primary elections. No further details on plans or dates are provided.

Verger Recalls People Using Church for Prayer

A city verger recalls a recent incident when two individuals used the church for meditation and prayer, confirming that such use does occur. The remark underscores the invitation’s open use for quiet worship within the city.

Candidate for Washington board seat in 1919 primary

A candidate will run for member of the board of supervisors for the term beginning January 1 1919 in the June primary subject to the will of the Republican voters of Washington. AL Cocklin is the nominee.

Board of Supervisors Republican ‘Voters of Washington I-Thif AL Cocklin

Apt to Come Embargo on Poetry Spotted

The Louisville Courier-Journal notes a looming embargo on poetry, with observers claiming it could arrive any day as if sealed with white paper high in the air. The quip frames a cultural debate over poetic works and censorship.

Louisville Courier-Journal

Wave the Skidding to Rush for Success

A columnist counsels bold effort while warning that rapid attempts can backfire. The piece cautions about skidding dangers in pursuing quick victory and urges cautious progress.

Hidden Treasure and Cuban Revolt Stir Dangerous Schemes

Don Esteban Varona guards a secret hoard hidden with a slave Sebastian. Donna Isabel schemes to seize wealth by exploiting Evangelina and Rosa while O'Reilly and the Cuban cause unfold. Miss Evans volunteers to aid the insurrection, upsetting O'Reilly as she pursues direct help for rebels.

Don Esteban Varona Sebastian Don Esteban Esteban Isabel Evangelina Donna Isabel Llvangelina Rosa Don Mario Cueto O'Reilly Cuba O Reilly Leslie Branch Cobo Alvarado Asensio Tle Junta Miss Evans Enriquez

Some Consolation for a Woman Mistaken Match

A brief reflection notes that a wife who regrets marriage may console herself by thinking she prevented another woman from obtaining the husband. The remark frames marriage as a deterrent in women’s social bargaining and hints at rivalries among spouses.

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