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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1918
Page
4
The Cedar Rapids Republican denounces Soviet Russian treaties with Germany as a historic betrayal where Bolsheviks gain indemnities and German aid. It warns of a reign of terror in Russia and predicts the western armies will advance, ending Lenins and Trotskyists rule and nullifying the payments and treaties.
Voters race to register before polls close at nine tonight at the county jail with Sheriff handling registrations. Officials warn only strong excuses will be accepted for delaying signing up.
A verse poem mocks gloomy prophecies about wartime victory delays and economic ruin. It juxtaposes prior peace era criticism of government with wartime fervor, satirizing pessimistic forecasts and urging readers to send hopeful parcels instead of dwelling on doom. The speaker praises patriotism and resilience while lampooning dour predictions.
Registrants age noted at polling places as the piece hints at changing times. The text warns against excessive drinking amid looming prohibition and predicts football will dominate outdoor sports interest this year.
The Burlington Hawkeye notes it is a good moment for Hindenburg to send a message and remarks on the news that the Boston Red Sox have defeated the Chicago Cubs to claim the World Series title.
A local official notes the upcoming projects will ensure smooth transportation without delays. The plan emphasizes solid construction and timely completion to prevent frequent slowdowns for residents and commuters.
Some residents doubt the newspapers’ portrayal of Mayor Thompson as black while noting he carried Chicago in his U S Senate race by a strong plurality. McCormick is projected to win the state with a safe lead.
This morning at five o’clock American troops in the Metz sector were urged to advance. The dispatch notes indicate Pershing’s first large offensive, with cautious optimism about the possible results.
The Washington Star notes that while some youths fought, the Civil War was not fought by boys. It cites enlistment data showing about 2.159 million soldiers under 22 of 2.7 million total, with many under 15, arguing popular fables stem from vivid but misleading assumptions.
McCormick is nominated by the Republicans for United States senator by an undetermined plurality of at least 6,000, ahead of Mayor William Hale Thompson outside Cook County. Downstate results show a landslide for McCormick near 65,000, while Chicago results favor Thompson by about 18,000. Senator James Hamilton Lewis is renominated without opposition as voter turnout is described as light due to rain.
A World War I era observer cites official Civil War records to settle debates on soldier ages arguing that conscription of youths misrepresents the era and urging reliance on documented data to resolve disagreements.
A 1918 copyright notice credits the McClure Newspaper Syndicate as the issuing body for the work described, marking registration and ownership details.
In recounting conversations with the kaiser, the narrator recalls his keen attention to money power and art, his habit of visiting wealthy Jews and ennobling them, and his habit of sharing stories with humor. The Kaiser is described as trusting and talkative, with varied, often risqué tales and quick humor in discussions about Albania and other topics.
The Kaiser ridiculed rivals for a throne in Albania and flashed audacious humor about America and U boats. He boasted control over German projects, claimed decisive insight into war moves, and dismissed American resolve while plans for gas bombs on London loomed behind the scenes.
A Philadelphia Telegraph piece notes how figures like Shakespeare Napoleon Lincoln and others achieved fame without modern inventions. It asserts they lived rich, influential lives despite lacking steamships, electric lights, railways, or printing technology, highlighting contrasting inventions and timeless impact.
General Kayode directs French forces in the struggle for control of the forest of Bt Gobain near Laon as battles threaten to become a major turning point.
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