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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1918
Page
4
A contemporary analysis notes German talks of a shortened defense line toward Antwerp from 300 to about 150 miles, aiming to delay Allied operations but exposing Germany to air attacks and Rhine reach by Allied en route forces. It argues Allied control of key resources and calls for awakening the German populace from Pan German influence amid a wider war assessment.
The poem mocks calls for peace with Kaiser Wilhelm and German negotiators, urging continued resistance and warning against deception. It contrasts Allied victories with German lies, urging decisive action against German towns to demonstrate war’s destruction. The piece lampoons armistice talk and promotes hostility toward the enemy.
A tongue in cheek collection notes influence of the Flu on business and politics. It mocks Kaiser Wilhelm II as ineffectual and criticizes German actions in Belgium and France. The piece laughs at wartime shortages, fuel fears, and even urges readers to secure fuel while joking about cinema and royal retreat chatter.
Deputy Justin Godart extols thrift as the backbone of wartime finance and urges Americans to buy the Fourth Liberty bonds. He compares thrift to France’s wartime resolve and emphasizes that new loans fund fighting efforts and ensure a strong nation against German aggression.
The speaker asserts that the Allies are being misled by a German peace offensive to portray themselves as democratic and reliable. He urges relentless strikes to prove the Kaiser is defeated and that the enemy will never change.
A German paper laments human lives sacrificed while Wilson holds the power to halt the carnage, criticizing the president's framed response as decisive yet unfulfilled.
An Outlook article argues recoverable assets totaling 16 billion dollars stand against presently authorized war loans of 2.4 billion. It estimates two year outlays to June 30, 1919 at 36,096,707.4, with assets including 10 billion for Allies loans and 2.75 billion for ships and yards.
A wartime exhortation praises heroes and condemns civilians who resist sacrifice. It quotes Captain Cochin who died at Verdun, arguing duty to buy Liberty Bonds through personal privation. The piece contrasts frontline valor with civilian cowardice in reducing sugar and gasoline use for the war effort.
A wartime home front appeal from a Marne front artillery commander praises a Renault tank No 66044 and asks readers to sponsor Liberty Bonds as a “mendekier” gift. The letter links battlefield valor to bond purchases and urges support for the Fourth Liberty Bend fund.
Lieut John Philip Sousa mates a fourth Liberty loan song with words by Guy F Lee Chicago newspaper man The title is Pushing On The last verse and chorus praise Allied troops Pershing and the war effort urging support and funding with vigor The Hun is on the run and the call to shell out is repeated
A concise note explains that saving bonds increases annual income over time. It emphasizes disciplined saving and steady growth, suggesting that consistent investments in bonds can raise future earnings.
Poem fragment praising the flag as emblem of liberty and resistance against tyranny. It references children ready to defend the flag and confront foreign threats, invoking enduring national values and resolve under a starry banner.
New recruit explains why he did not challenge a man, noting that the sergeant Kaye Hogan outweighs him by ten pounds. Humorous Jersey City Journal item reflects casual military humor about rank and physique.
An advertisement touts Rheumatism Neuralgia Lumbago and joint pains being cured after one application, with claims of internal and external use for coughs colds and throat issues. It describes rapid penetration through thick leather and asserts a golden red oil sold by Bherpar Brothers Washington Ohio with a money back guarantee and prices of 50c, 60c, and $1.20.
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