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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1918
Page
4
A wartime message urges strong homefront support for the Fourth Liberty Loan. It stresses that American soldiers battle in France toward Berlin and that every dollar contributed funds the war effort, offering sacrifice comparable to those on the front. The appeal frames subscribers as striking a blow for Liberty and Victory.
The piece reflects on England's role in the war and its national character. It argues England has often shown modesty about its contributions and critiques English manners as gruff and blunt, noting a mix of ego and sociability in heritage.
The poem recalls shared hardship since Valley Forge and praises revived ties between Britain and the United States. It envisions a future where German rulers fade and Brit and Yankee friendship strengthens with banners united and songs of God Save the King and Yankee Doodle.
The text defends England and its colonies as fair and honest. It argues the English character is trustworthy, notes their restraint yet leadership, and asserts Britain and its dominions supplied over 7.5 million soldiers in World War I with 500,000+ dead and 2,000,000 wounded or missing, while England proper bore the majority of casualties.
Washington gears up for state ad club delegates to Marshalltown this week. A wartime joke circulates about Charley and Alf in a shell hole amid exploding shells. The wandering tramp dwindles since the work or fight law, with Charley Pauls noting a recent doorstep appeal and questioning a tramp’s choice to work or fight.
Wilhelm notes war demands raise costs not prices as vacant rooms appear near the square. Merchants drafted or short handed lead to closures. similar shortages hit nearly every town, though overall business may stay strong due to wartime conditions.
A Minneapolis Tribune item presents a quiz exchange where a recruit names his aunt as a close kin when asked who to notify in an emergency. The officer challenges the answer as the drill proceeds, exposing confusion about next of kin and official procedures.
A Pittsburgh Chronicle-Telegraph humor piece recalls a recruit Wadkins who answers a question about kinship and distance with precision. Wadkins, a careful porter, handles a blunt inquiry about a train to Mud Slush On Sea by explaining that the locomotive determines the destination.
In a quirky column the Fargo Courier-News notes a mistaken gas bill with a credit and a 75 cent rebate. A ballplayer quips about a called-out play. a servant vows long tenure. a judge grants discharge. a butcher notes steak prices at 18 cents per pound.
A Chicago Tribune blurb recalls an elderly peasant telling a city man to avoid drink and smoke and stay in the open air. The man notes his father kept those rules yet died at 60, to which the reply says the father did not observe them long enough.
An old colonel, overheated on a hot day, sits in a club chair and orders water. A cold-hearted scoundrel tries to dismiss him but the ancient warrior remains defiant and clarifies his thirst.
Dr Caroline Finley of New York City and two fellow women physicians received high French honors for exemplary surgical work under heavy bombardment in France. The overseas unit was funded by the National Suffrage Association, with Dr Mintey tied to a New York infirmary for women and children.
The note credits the McClure Newspaper Syndicate for the year 1918 as the copyright holder.
The Kaiser discusses global rule through Turkish alliance and German colonies, training of Turkish forces, and vast armaments. He predicts Turks reaching Constantinople, seeks Balkan dominance, and advocates maintenance of a large army and navy to deter England while expanding world markets.
The Kaiser studies American leaders, doubting Wilson’s fitness and favoring Roosevelt. He questions a college professor’s grasp of international politics while expressing disdain for American government. The narrator records the Kaiser’s fixed opinions and his habit of challenging others to change them.
The Kaiser doubted Wilson’s leadership and mocked his pro growth stance. He urged annexing Canada and Mexico to join Germany against Britain, opposed U.S. restraint on Mexico, and blamed Wall Street for Wilson’s policies. The interview notes his volatile mood after the U.S. entered the war.
The Evening Journal covers local news in Washington County with updates on community events, police notices, and school happenings. Readers find succinct briefs and timely reporting from the county seat and surrounding towns.
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