No Surrender Yet Kaiser Wilhelm Stands Beside War
A critical editorial argues the armistice rumors were premature and Germany under Kaiser Wilhelm faces evident weakness. It contends the eastern front has crumbled, Germany fights defensively for a royalist regime, and Allied victory now seems inevitable with America fighting unselfishly for world peace.
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Austria
Hungary
Germany
Bulgaria
Kaiser
Gott
America
Kaiser Wilhelm
United States
Rippling Rhymes on Work and War and a Soldier’s Sweat
A narrator recalls idle days in town until Crowder demands labor and war ends. He endures toil under sun, missed by friends at games, stores, and kirk. He wonders if peace will honor his sacrifice with oak leaves or expose him as a foolish joke.
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Crowder
Sam
Premature celebration amid peace terms talk for Hohenzollerns
The excerpt notes no terms will be accepted from the Central Powers and mentions Fairfield hosting a livestock show on October 16th and 17th. It highlights Washington county's thriving livestock scene and potential for a large local show with proper organization.
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Fairfield
Washington County
Made in Germany and the war’s evolving trade battle
The piece argues for Germans destroying Western factories as they retreat, aiming to crush postwar competition with German goods. It recalls Russia’s armistice during the Carpathian campaign and claims Hindenburg’s forces exploited the moment, describing treacherous behavior and the old Hun habit of shouting Kamerad then killing captors.
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Western Front
Germany
America
Russia
Carpathian
Hindenburg
Wilhelm
Foley Harmoney Remedy Trial Offer Note
An old promotional slip invites readers to mail in for a trial package from Foley & Co. of Chicago containing Foley's Honey and Tar Compound and related products. The offer lists Foley Kidney Pills and Foley Cathartic Tablets and notes sale through Lemmon's Pharmacy.
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Foley & Co
Sheffield Ave
Chicago
Foley
Lemmon's Pharmacy
Child Welfare Meetings Set With Mrs Harvey In Charge
There will be no weighing and measuring on Tuesday at the club rooms. On Wednesday the rooms will reopen with Mrs D W Harvey of the fourth ward in charge, continuing for the two following days. Friday is the last day and any mother who has not yet attended is urged to come with her child on or before that time.
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D. W. Harvey
A Want Ad in the Journal Will Sei
A brief classified notice in the Journal announces a job or service offering with concise terms and contact details. The readable portion outlines the role and how to respond, reflecting a local ad style and period tone.
American Women Called Into Country's Service
Article by Mrs. Antoinette Funk urges American women to serve in Liberty Loan drives and support the war effort through financial sacrifice and labor. It emphasizes women’s pivotal role, the link between money and manpower, and families’ sacrifices for victory.
Liberty Day for Fourth Liberty Loan Observed Nationwide
Oct 12 designated Liberty day for the fourth Liberty loan drive to celebrate discovery of America. Schools urged to hold Harvest Home festivals uniting communities in a shared goal to reap dollars for democracy and invest in Liberty bonds.
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Liberty Loan
United States Bureau of Education
United States
Treasury Department of the
Atlantic
Pacific
Liberty Loan Organization
L. B.franklin
Wir Loan Organization
America
Bureau of Education
Big Welcome for U S Men Rome
American fighting troops arrive in Rome to a warm welcome as crowds greet the American troops with cheers and flag waving. Locals celebrate in towns along the rail line with holidays and open streets while many soldiers struggle with language but feel the hospitality.
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Rome
Get. T
Chicnge
Taly
Abo
Tutlan
Optimistic Thought and Reward for Noble Deeds
A reflective note asserts there is a sufficient recompense in the very consciousness of performing a noble deed, emphasizing inner satisfaction over external praise. The idea links virtue with personal growth and moral worth.
Kaiser Bids For Peach Armistice Visions Amid War Talks
Reported remarks discuss armistice terms tied to German and Austrian withdrawal from conquered lands. Officials demand guarantees that any armistice includes conditions acceptable to the United States and allies, including hostages and postwar occupation of Rhine fortresses.
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Rhine
United States
Alsace
Lorraine
Villa General Is Hanged Near Satevo Chihuahua
Jose Sedane a Villa general was captured and hanged by a federal patrol at Satevo Chihuahua on Thursday Sedane arrested here forfeited his bond and returned south to rejoin Villa The Villa column is reported on the Conchos river road opposite Presidio Texas
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Juarez
Mex
Jose Sedane
Satevo
Chihuahua
Sedane
Villa
Conchos River Road
Presidio
Tex
Train Schedule Fragments Note Multiple Departure Times
The notice lists several departure times including 4 19 a m 6 30 p m 9 45 a m and 8 40 a m indicating a transit timetable fragment with varied daily slots.
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the Evening Journal
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C. C. Wilson
Wilson & Wilson Lawyers
Journal
Washington, Iowa
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Charles A. Dewey
Eicher, Livingston & Ficher
LAW
Antoinette Funk
Woman's National Lib
Erty Loan Committee
McAdoo
Women of
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Napoleon
W. M. Kerley
U. S
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Italy
W. H. Butterfield
Special Collection Department
Crafl’s
Iowa
Frank Rogers
Maximilian
Villa General
Jose Sedano
Physicians and Surgeons
A. John Droz, M. D
Farmers & Mer
Irvin
Huston
Lemley
Washington, IA
8. H. Bateman Blair
Chiropractors
M. H. Sartor
Sartor & Sartor Chiropractors
Square
Klein Klothing
Red Washington, Iowa
J.D. Dayton
Westchester, Iowa
Austin Sutherland
R. R
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Ralph L. Bunce
J. W. Morton
Cyrus Chapter
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H. P. J. W. Morton
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R. H. Walker
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