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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1918
Page
4
An essay argues the nation fights to defend world order and safety after German aggression. It recalls the Lusitania sinking, the duty to uphold laws of nations, and that American soldiers fight to end future wars and protect civilians at home and abroad. It emphasizes unity and responsibility in facing World War I.
Walt Mason reflects on road construction waste and recurring washouts. He mocks costly, inefficient repairs that fail after rain and laments muddy byways as he travels by auto, urging modern highways after the war.
A report notes South American sources boosting imitation ivory production to meet demand while traditional ivory supply faces scrutiny. Regulators consider curbs as conservation groups warn of market confusion and rising illegal trade risk.
Fairfield plans registration day on Thursday with an Old Settlers’ program marking Old Home Week in Hindenburg. Returns of former residents accelerate toward eastern homes, while warnings prompt readers to verify war rumors and avoid spreading German propaganda.
Last year over 32000 watched the opening game while this year fewer than 20000 attend. In Washington the slump is clear as game bulletins garner little attention next to war dispatches. Baseball is tame while the Yankees march toward Berlin.
A K Harper the airfield evangelist is sued for slander for remarks allegedly made before the city council opposing Sunday amusements. Plaintiff Mrs. Ralph Ward, wife of a Gamp Cody soldier, accuses him of damaging her character. She works as a soloist at a Fairfield movie house.
A note on headwear traces straw hats from ancient Greek use to European fashion adoption about 50 years ago. The piece links straw material with evolving styles and social acceptance across eras.
In 1918 memoir prose, a German visit reveals how an American dentist navigates loyalties as war looms. The Kaiser’s favor, von Sturm’s caution, and Prince von Pless reassure safety while submarine warfare and diplomatic break threaten exile or repatriation.
Arthur N. Davis, D. D. 8, writes that after 14 years as the Kaiser’s patient he faced a moral choice. Professional ethics initially bound him to silence about the Kaiser’s views and plans, but a world crisis and calls from his profession compelled him to disclose what could aid civilization.
A narrator recalls seeking to leave Germany due to food shortages and danger to his two year old child. He sought to warn America about the Kaiser’s plans, recounting a frank 1916 discussion in which the Kaiser questioned U.S. munitions policy and isolation of Germany.
A light exchange unfolds as two bachelors enter the ladies department for a playful look at stock and gossip, prompting humorous remarks about marriage and social norms. The snippet captures a witty moment reflecting contemporary shop floor humor.
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