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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1918
Page
4
A harsh editorial questions Germany’s sincerity in a peace note to the president. It argues Germany must be eliminated from postwar decision making, denounces imperial leadership, and calls for rehabilitation of the German people while警 examining Germany's alleged arrogance and wartime atrocities.
An editorial admonishes a young woman for judging others and argues that over the past fifty years she has lagged behind neighbors in vital matters. The piece urges humility and a shift in perspective toward communal equity.
The piece mocks imperial pretensions and wartime phrases while quipping about a Lille cow hiding from German soldiers and a portly man losing weight. Washington County leads Iowa in the Fourth Liberty Loan drive as the state readies a final War Savings push to keep Iowa at the top.
The armies originally ordered to strike for their country now seemingly concentrate all their energy on striking for home. The text notes a change in objectives toward defending home and homeland.
The Davenport Democrat notes German assurances that loss of the Flanders coast harms nothing as submarines become less useful there. It cites enemy measures that complicate U boat warfare from that base and suggests conduct has declined for some time.
An editorial stance argues the war should continue until Germany faces the same ruthless destruction it has inflicted on Belgian and French cities and civilians. The piece in the Fagle Grove Eagle asserts this retaliatory objective.
Mrs. Mary Hunteh Willard, president of the surgical dressing committee of New York, awarded a gold medal by the French government. She formed the committee locally, it became a national organization, and last spring merged with the Red Cross.
A brief Sioux City Journal quote notes scarce public discussion in Germany about the mailed fist and the shining sword, reflecting limited commentary on strong national rhetoric.
A collection of light quips and anecdotes includes a British paper noting a baseball score “two love” in a royal game, a wartime sailor’s wakefulness saying, and a comic exchange over wall decoration. The items mix sports humor and domestic banter in a dated, newspaper-voice tone.
Washington October 22. The Shipping Board asked Congress for an extra 120 million dollars to raise the total ship construction appropriation to 83 004,000,000. The Senate appropriations committee was asked to include the increase in the military deficiency bill for new consideration.
A remark by Uncle Eden condemns a loud soloist who spoils the choir and the congregation with off key singing and the unwanted disruption of communal worship.
It is believed the Kaiser will resign the imperial throne of Germany and abdicate in favor of Prince William Frederick, eldest son of the Crown Prince.
The Rainbow division brought nearly three thousand Iowa boys who helped inherit the glory of recent days. From the Marne to the Ourey and the Aisne, Iowa boys lie buried, Cedar Rapids Republican notes.
Washington October 22 Senator Martin of Virginia Democratic leader inserted in the senate record no statement showing the achievements of the second session of the sixty fifth congress It cites 29 specific acts of importance to the prosecution of the war and says appropriations totaling 405122 have been authorized
The OsKaloosa Herald notes the Kaiser who aimed to build a Mittel Europe empire now confronts the urgent task of defending his own Mittel Germany. The shift signals a strategic pivot amid mounting geopolitical pressures.
Amid rising calls for action a broad alliance presses for rapid deployment of support to Europe. Officials, veterans groups, and civic leaders coordinate fundraising and lobbying to aid allied forces as public interest intensifies.
Observers report collar bone fractures are more common than other bone injuries. Medical notes highlight fragility of the clavicle and suggest cautious handling and reporting for accurate diagnosis.
A humorous testimonial extols the therapeutic powers of the crisp October air, claiming relief from chronic ailments that resisted various tonics and pills. The narrator describes renewed energy, light gait, and victory over disease, praising the air as a miracle cure.
Ambassador Sharp placed a wreath at the foot of Lille city statue and left a shield bearing a U.S. inscription of homage. The event was reported in the READ THE EVENING JOURNAL, Washington County's only daily.
An advertisement touts an oil remedy for triheumatism neuralgia lumbar pain and various ailments claiming pain disappears after one use. It claims internal and external use for coughs colds croup sore throat diphtheria and tonsillitis with rapid deep penetration. Sold by Sherman Brothers Druggists Washington Iowa with guaranteed refunds and prices 6e 60c and 1.20.
Railway timetable lists eastbound and westbound trains with arrivals and departures. Local passenger and freight services on Washington Branch show daily except Sunday operation and agent H W Russell noted.
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