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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1918
Page
4
A wartime editorial argues peace must be rejected now to prevent militarists in Germany and Austria from securing a lasting domination. It condemns German arrogance and asserts the allied powers must prepare for continued war to ensure a global, enduring peace without subjugating any nation.
A poem rails at the idle, contrasting past panhandlers with wartime demands. It mocks excuses for unemployment and urges able-bodied men to work, noting employers search for help and the war’s pressure leaves no room for idleness.
The text argues that Germany’s longing for dominance through force must be confronted. It states the world must prevent German premises of superiority by the sword and reject any peace overtures that leave the Kaiser in power or his regime surrounded by military forces.
The piece urges Washington residents to spot patriotism in front windows and push War Savings Stamps. It notes Uncle Sam needs the funds and highlights that 60 percent of American soldiers in Europe were moved by British transport and convoy, countering German propaganda.
A reader notes that tobacco in a clerk's mouth hardly drives female customers to buy. The report recalls coal use: one pound of coal yields one pound of print paper. Government newspaper restrictions aim to ease fuel shortages.
Observation suggests a large turnout in Ainsworth on Wednesday for a lot sale likely to attract one of the town’s biggest crowds. The new addition appears to be in good condition and visually completing the scene.
The line suggests female ambition shapes identity, framing dreams as a vision guiding future paths and self realization for young women. It emphasizes imagination as a driver of personal growth and potential.
The Des Moines Register reports Iowa may reach a billion dollar field crop year, driven by hay, small grains, and other crops. Last year Iowa hit 822 million with forecasted hay gains, while corn remains uncertain in the next thirty days. Illinois led as the top farm state with 842 million, but Iowa neighbors eyes may surpass them if crops hold.
The passage paints a seasonal countryside shift from daisies to brown grasses and red sorrel. Reapers bend among tall corn and hedgerows as fields yield to sheaves and fallow patches give way to plowed earth ready for new seed.
Copyright notice from McClure Newspaper Syndicate dated 1918. Indicates ownership and distribution terms for the periodical content.
A wartime interview recounts German attempts to sway U S policy and avert war by courting peace. The Kaiser’s hopes hinge on neutral rights and American votes, but naval aggression and deception unravel as the United States ultimately declares war.
The Kaiser discusses Belgian atrocities, dumdum bullets, and neutrality violations as he criticizes Allied actions. He claims England and Belgium had a secret pact, defends German tactics, and recounts alleged Russian and Polish depredations, with commentary on Captain Fryatt's execution.
The Kaiser described harsh treatment of Baralong crew captors and claimed the Baralong captain would be punished if proven. He contrasted loot versus legitimate booty in wartime and recounted German wartime justice and relish in getting something for nothing.
Socialist leader Eugene V. Debs was found guilty by a federal jury in Cleveland Ohio of violating the espionage act. The verdict marks a pivotal wartime case affecting political dissent and federal authority.
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