Unconditional Surrender Letter Urges Hardline Postwar Terms
The letter by W. M. Grosvenor calls for peace only after German soil invasion by the allies, full reparations, and a moral purge to prevent future aggression. It condemns German society as a trained force of ruthless self-interest and argues for destruction of its cod Micht and strict postwar terms.
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Germany
W. M. Grosvenor
New York City
Mr. Bilster
Hun
Austria
United States
Gerard
Belgium
Whitlock
France
Italy
Serbia
Romania
Poland
Russia
Hohenzollerns
Wr. M. Grosvenor
Regeneration of the German Mind and Unconditional Surrender
Letter argues for Allied control of Germany for a year, complete disarmament, return of looted art and equipment, and personal restitution through forced service and education abroad to end militarism. Calls for widespread reeducation of Germans and a global program of compensation to prevent future war.
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Germany
America
Royal Teuton laments ruined war dreams and isolation
The speaker, a dethroned monarch named Wilhelm, laments failed war aims, losing public support, and personal isolation. He recalls grand visions of conquest and crowds, but accepts a grim reality of hatred, loneliness, and the prospect of death.
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Tam
Iowa Citizens Urged to Gather Pit Carbon for Gas Masks
The United States Army and Food Administrator Deems urge Iowans to collect pits and shells from peaches prunes plums apricots olives cherry date brazil nut and hickory and walnut shells to provide carbon for gas masks. Counties clubs lodges schools and merchants are asked to organize drives and ship dried materials to Red Cross offices.
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Gas Defense Division
United States Army
Iowa
Iona
Red Cross
United States Food
Deems
Food Administration Staf
Woman's Committee
Pastor Defends Lusitania Sinking as German Victory
The commentator cites Pastor Baumgarten’s remarks on the Lusitania disaster, arguing that true Germans must approve the sinking and feel no cruelty toward the innocent victims. The excerpt frames religion as subordinate to nationalistic defense.
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Germany
Pastor Baumgarten
Lusitania
General Coanda Leads Second Romanian Army Corps
General Coanda commands the Secound Romanian army corps and would play a prominent role in operations if Romania enters the conflict again.
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Coanda
Roumania
Thelting
Flu Fight and October Reflections in a Clean City
The article urges families to gather indoors during bans on theatres and gatherings to guard against the flu. It extols cleanliness, regular meals, rest, and calm as defenses, notes a bright October, and mentions German priests and ministers calling their people to special prayers.
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Germany
War Industries Board appeals to housekeepers to save paper
A 1918 wartime appeal urges every home and shop to conserve paper and coal. It explains paper bags use sulfur from two commandeered mines in Texas and Louisiana and urges repairing market baskets and carry-alls to deliver unwrapped parcels, calling households parcels patriots.
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War Industries Board
United States
Berlin
General Pershing
Texas
Louisiana
Shopper
Boston
Turley Announces Shipyard Staffing Cuts
Chairman Turley of the navy yard said inefficient labor in the shipbuilding area will be eliminated. The move targets workers building wooden ships to streamline operations and reduce excess manpower.
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Washington, Dct
Turley
Ning Heard
Washington County Evening Journal Highlights Local Events
The Washington County Evening Journal reports on community happenings, including city meetings, school news, and upcoming events. Readers are kept informed about local developments and notable announcements impacting residents.
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Evening Journal
Washington County
Penetrating Oil Promises Quick Pain Relief
An old advertisement touts a universal oil for rheumatism neuralgia lumbago and multiple pains with claims of instant relief after one application. It markets internal and external use for coughs colds and throat infections and boasts deep penetration from ten drops on leather to prove efficacy. Available at Sherman Brothers in Washington Iowa.
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Sherman Brothers, Druggists
Washington
Iowa
Train Schedule Fragments Show Mixed Express Times
Partial timetable lines indicate departures and arrivals for several trains including No 12 Express at 4 10 am and No 30 Lo Pasa 6 10 pm with 6 30 pm, plus other westbound and eastbound entries. Fragmentary times list routes with no complete context or destinations.
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East Main Street
Mutual
Etree
Advaz
THE
WHO
Abe Martin
Leslie Tanger
Henry IF. Wagner
Johnson
Irving C. Johnson
Wm. Sutherland
Pershing
J. Wilson
CO. C. Wilson
Wilson & Wilson Lawyers
Journal
Washington, Iowa
Morrison & Morrison
Morrison Building
Charles A. Dewey
Owa
Eicher, Livingston & Eicher
LAW Abstract
W. M. Keeley
W. H. Butterfield
Special Collection Department
Crafl’s
Frank Rogers
Hurley
Shipping Board
Miller
Will
Physicians and Surgeons
A. John Droz, M. D
Eyd
Farmers & Mer. Bank
Irvin E. Huston
Lemley
Washington, I
H. Bateman
Chiropractors
M. H. Sartor
Sartor & Sartor Chiropractors
Square
Klein Klothing Co
Red Washington
J. D. Dayton
Westchester, Iowa
Austin Rutherland Auctioneer
R. R
Washington Lodge
A. M
Ralph L. Bunce
W. M
B. Cc
J. W. Morton
Recorder
BE. S
R. H. Walker
I. O. O. F.—Covenant Lodge
Iowa Ave
J. G. Mortary
Noble Grand
R. S. Keller
Rla
Sunch! Bros
W. Nuevkl
Excey J. EB. Kuna
Lindsay
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