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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1918
Page
4
The piece contrasts Germany’s shift from a war-driven might to a peace by mercy stance. It cites Kaiser statements from 1914, von der Glotz’s harsh views, and 1915 boasts of Greater Germany, arguing the so-called defense motive hides conquest aims and criticizes the Hun’s duplicity.
A lively WWI verse extols American troops breaking a stalemated conflict. It mocks German propaganda while praising U S fighters for boosting Allied morale and driving the Bulgars, Turks, and Fritz toward retreat as British and French allies praise their courage.
The article notes advance claims Germany will deny wartime atrocities in France and Belgium and try to shift blame. It contrasts Washington's flu experience with nearby towns, mentioning Sigourney and Iowa City case counts and urging precautions. It ends noting the Afternoon Bridge Club prize system.
The article notes men contribute 50 cents to a Red Cross fund through the Bridge Club while enjoying invitations to club events. It argues German spies misread Allied resolve, thinking air raids would terrify London and Paris, but world spirit remains unbroken despite German miscalculations.
Poultry dealers report a serious shortage of turkeys for Thanksgiving. Those available come at high prices, with buyers noting a strong flavor of ten dollar bills in Cedar Rapids.
A Cedar Rapids Republic an editorial notes that China is witnessing a new conflict over a president accused of accepting the election through a sham parliament. The piece reflects on how modern Chinese politics appear to be evolving.
Des Moines Capital notes that Turkey should reflect on past errors in permitting German influence as Turkish warships under German command threaten to open fire on Turkish towns if Ankara ends its alliance.
The Ohio newspaper editorial labels Kaiser William and the militarists as war criminals who planned and ordered the war. It calls for the German people to surrender these leaders as hostages to civilization before peaceful relations with Germany can be restored.
Private John Schwartz writes from Somewhere In France dated July 24 1918 to his wife and daughter describing a battle with the Germans that pushed them back five miles. He mentions taking prisoners artillery and machine guns and surviving the engagement without a scratch. News is scarce as the unit hopes to hear back home from Freeport Journal-Standard.
Hoover's Food Administrator J Deems calls for 15,000,000 tons of food this year up from 10,000,000 last year. He cites conferences on supply and shipping in Europe and outlines required rounds of meats and fats breads sugars and feed grains for allied civilians armies Belgian relief and neutrals dependent on U S wartime aid.
Farmers meeting the Food Administration program in Iowa will certify to using substitutes for wheat flour. The pledge requires ground flour be produced for home use and states a ratio of substitutes to wheat flour for bread baking. It urges constructive home effort to support wartime front line needs.
A clipped exchange recalls phonetic spelling and past discipline, while a Jersey City Journal quips that Perkins has a favorable self view. The Evening Journal notes Washington County’s only daily publication.
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