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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 15, 1918

Page

4

Peace and prepared strength in Julius Kahn speech

In Chicago Julius Kahn argues universal peace is desirable but unlikely while human nature and individuals lack restraint. He cites Octavius Caesar to warn that historical peace efforts fail without readiness to deter aggression and that nations mirror personal violence.

Chicago Julius Kahn Committee On Military Affairs House of Representatives Octavius Caesar Mr. Kahn

Rippling Rhymes by Walt Mason Revisited

The verse lampoons a guileful ax grinding figure as genial yet sly and self serving. It contrasts the speaker’s blunt tolerance with critic’s smiles and hints at political pressure and looming confrontation over the vote.

Toward Peace Enforced by Law Not by Force

The text argues that violence has diminished with courts replacing weapons in resolving disputes. It notes a trend toward peaceful means but acknowledges work remains to enforce peace, urging readiness to uphold lawful order in the meantime.

Peace aims and local notes from Washington area

The passage notes hopes for peace as Kaiser’s fate is tied to a program. It mentions harmony between the weather man and the adjutant, coal usage, job opportunities in 60 bush el to the acre corn fields near Washington, and pigs as money with a sale price over 1500 dollars. Health officials say the flu poses no local alarm, urging precautions and ventilation.

Washington

Influenza Delays Iowa Troop Move From Camp Pike

Influenza epidemic at Camp Pike slows shipment of about 12 000 Iowa soldiers bound for France by at least four weeks. Other states’ troops training there 20 000 strong will receive overseas orders earlier as they complete training. Draft calls from September and October delayed. arrivals and last training courses halted by quarantine. Mild fall aids training as roses bloom and frosts are rare.

Camp Pike Ark Iowa France Missouri Oklahoma Louisiana Arkansas Tennessee

Wartime Business Conferences Urged to Stay Focused

A wartime official calls for conventions to be strictly business only. He urges participation by decision making representatives from member firms and demands removal of extraneous entertainment, banquets, and junkets to conserve resources and time.

Acceptance of German Note Means Allied Defeat Says Lodge

Senator Lodge declares any German note including an armistice would cost the allies the war and demands unconditional surrender. He argues the German reply is conditional and warns acceptance would leave the Allies to defeat by a bargain peace. He cites President Wilson’s inquiries as non-binding and stresses victory requires unconditional terms.

Washington, D. C Wilson Senator Lodge Massachusetts Foreign Relations Committee The Senate Germany McAdoo Lodge Tiler

Wilson Says No Peace For The Kaiser

The allied governments reject an armistice while German forces persist in illegal submarine warfare and atrocities. President Wilson’s stance on unconditional terms remains firm, demanding complete German disarmament and accountability before any peace talks can begin. The message stresses reparation, territorial questions, and the need for a credible German commitment to lasting peace.

Digestive Tonic Promoted By Local Drug Store

Advertisement notes fullness after meals and suggests taking one Chamberlain's Tablet to aid digestion. Mentions Lemmon's Drug Store as the seller.

Lemmon's Drug Store

Saxon Province Slams The Kaiser

Paris reports the Volks Zeitung of Leipsic Saxony urges Emperor William II to withdraw and accept peace terms. It says the German people see the emperor as the cause of the crisis, and that his sacrifice would set a noble example and lead to better peace conditions.

Paris Volks Zeitung Leipsic Saxony Switzerland William

Remedy Promises Rapid Pain Relief and Cough Cure

An advertised oil claims to relieve rheumatism neuralgia lumbago and other pains after one application. It is offered for internal and external use for coughs colds croup sore throat diphtheria and tonsillitis. The oil is described as penetrating to affected parts with a money back guarantee. prices 60c and 1 20. Sold at Sherman Brothers Druggists in Washington.

Sherman Brothers, Druggists Washington

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