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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1918
Page
4
A critical view argues Bolsheviks show general incompetence and misrule in Russia. It argues they hold power via delegates and remnants of the old army, while the peasantry remain passive and hungry. The piece links German influence to bolstering Bolshevik control and urges Allied resolve.
ABE MARTIN notes people are unsure what to trust between moving pictures and newspapers about air raids. Tawney Apple quips that folks fear missing something by watching one source.
Mr Baker reports losing a wallet containing $600 in New York City. A friend suggests offering at least a $700 reward to recover it, sparking discussion on possible return terms and incentive.
A brief exchange shows a sportsman shrugging off an awkward moment while delivering a genial, characteristic quip about sermons and hits. The dialogue captures a warm, informal sports setting with ready humor.
A conceited youth tells the bishop he dreams letters read Go Preach Christ. The bishop dryly notes the letters actually spell Go Plow Corn, implying a practical message over lofty preaching.
Irving Johnson of Oskaloosa Iowa announces candidacy for judge in the Sixth Judicial District and seeks support at the June Primary Election.
H. Dunlap declares candidacy for state senator in the Washington Henry County district. He seeks Republican voter support at the June 22 primaries.
A local candidate announces their bid for the office of county sheriff subject to the will of James S. Stevenson and requests support from voters. The message signals campaign intent and alignment with Stevenson.
A college roommate asks Bill about the language of flowers. Bill replies that a five dollar box of roses speaks louder to a girl than a fifty cent bouquet of carnations, capturing a cheeky campus exchange.
Political announcement states Walter S. Boyer will seek the Republican nomination for state representative from Washington County, subject to June primary voters.
An elderly stout woman struggles to board a street car. the conductor tells her to go sideways, she replies she has no sideways. The anecdote ends with her remark about lacking sideways to comply.
Hugh H. McClimery announces candidacy for representative on the Republican ticket in the June primaries, subject to voters' will in the twenty third district.
A statement by James W. Hotle announces his candidacy for the unexpired term on the Washington County Board of Supervisors. He seeks the Republican voters' support to succeed Mr. Stevens.
A visiting minister denounces horse racing in a town known for its races. The church patron, a frequent race attendee, later confides to the pastor that the sermon touched a personal weakness, prompting a careful reply to avoid offense.
J. H. Squire announces candidacy for county treasurer on the Republican ticket in the June primary, subject to the will of Republican voters of Washington County.
A rustic verse urges patience with disagreeable neighbors and warns against treason during wartime. It praises loyal moralists who sacrifice for soldiers, condemning skinflints and rash cynics while extolling national resolve and unity amidst a sea of distractors.
Don Esteban Varona, a Cuban planter, hides a vast treasure unknown to all but his slave Sebastian. After betrayal by Donna Isabel, Sebastian is driven to terrible acts and the estate unravels as Rosa, Evangelina, and O'Reilly navigate revolts, captivity, and a perilous filibuster plan in a Cuba torn by war and ambition.
A tense exchange reveals Esteban Cobo’s brutal raid and the fate of Rosa Varona. O'Reilly and Colonel Lopez discuss Cobo’s merciless methods, the killing of children, and the collapse of ethics in war as they face ongoing combat and revenge.
The passage portrays a grim view of Weyler's regime in Cuba, describing the population as dying under a swift, pitiless extermination. It sketches disaffected men hiding in the hills, with the majority overwhelmed and compliant with Spanish rule.
An Aftna Life Insurance Co booklet cites that 11,000,000 last year in the United States suffered injuries not fatal yet requiring home care. It promotes Chamberlain's Liniment for sprains bruises and rheumatic pains and notes Lemmon's Drug Store sells it.
A fragmented OCR note lists various passenger car numbers such as No 3 No 9 No 10 and 4 including No 92 and accommodation and train daily references. It mentions J E Kun Fasthen 4 No 26 Lo we and W E Li with Nos 91 92 daily.
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