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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1918
Page
4
The piece argues that motherhood imposes a unique burden delaying women from equal participation in public life. It cautions against feminist plans for institutional childcare and asserts the mother’s central role in protecting the race, especially amid war, where mothers suffer most as sons die.
A humorous verse mocks the German war effort with inflated imagery of a broken war machine. Characters resemble Hindenburg and Wilhelm. The weary engine lies in the ditch as calls for peace and absurd boasts collide in a satirical wartime monologue.
War dispatches describe a heavyAmerican air attack north of Verdun and suggest the long dreamed Allied air campaign is near launch. The piece laments German sinking of civilian ships and notes air superiority could have shortened the war. A rumor of Spanish Flu in Washington is denied as unfounded. Crown Prince letter rumors circulate across newspapers.
A Kansas City passenger story describes a traveling man who yelled for passengers to open grips to inspect for bone dry law violations. An Atchison deacon took the joke seriously, reacting to the unusual interruption aboard the train.
A passenger on a moving train tossed a grip out the window as the train sped along at about forty miles per hour, causing a moment of nervous tension recorded by onlookers.
A local elder cautions that those currently prospering should save while money and wages rise. He warns that price declines and fewer job opportunities may come, urging prudent restraint and thrift to weather future shortages.
The London Journal notes Germans and Austrians debate what peace terms the allies might accept. It mentions the Bulgaria arrangement and hints at a potential crew of negotiators shaping an accord.
A Bulgarian group riding a wagon through a mountain road encounter a detached wheel on the verge. No injuries reported as the band halted to inspect the wheel and assess the situation.
From the New York World, Bulgaria joined the war under the belief Germany would win but now seeks peace, convinced that Germany must lose.
Bulgaria after careful study of all options has chosen the winner, a fact that deeply jars Germany. The outcome follows thorough consideration of the available hands and signals a decisive choice.
An Irish customer tests a $10 eight day clock in a jeweler shop. The clerk explains it runs eight days without winding and Pat asks how long it will go if you wind it, in a humorous exchange reported by the Washington Times.
October enchants with blue skies brighter sun and vivid colors, as sumac reddens roadsides and woodbine clings in royal hues. The forests shed summer garb to reveal bare beauty and a fragrant carpet of browns yellows and reds invites reflection on nature's changing cycle.
A reflective piece extols October as a time for calm walks, renewal of friendship, and spiritual connection with nature. It contrasts gentle sunshine and crisp leaves with a meditative mood, citing poets and urging a serene, contemplative approach to life.
Washington D C October 11 The United States says it will soon be able to manufacture sufficient potash to meet national needs within two years as private firms and the interior department report progress. Secretary Lane announced that dependence on Germany at the war’s start is ending.
The ad touts Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a gentler alternative to calomel that cleanses the liver and bowels without harming teeth or gums. It claims relief from dullness and heaviness by easing constipation, with tablets priced at 25 cents a box and available from all druggists.
An advertisement touts EATONIC tablets from Eatonic Remedy Co Chicago for indigestion sour stomach bloating and gas. It claims quick relief after meals and urges readers to buy from druggists or mail order, promising refund if not effective.
No clear event or details readable. The fragment mentions Ct B and Q, passenger numbers eight and nine percent, but lacks context to define a story, date, or organization.
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