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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1918
Page
4
The piece discusses postwar challenges including rebuilding economies, readjusting armies to civilian life, managing war debts, and balancing political systems. It warns of clashes between conservatism and radicalism, autocracy and democracy, and calls for measured leadership to guide society toward ideals without further bloodshed.
A wartime verse condemns greed and boasts of saving kopecks to support the war effort. It warns that those who hoard wealth while others sacrifice will be shunned and cast out. The piece targets war profiteers and urges loyalty to Uncle Sam.
The speaker stresses nearing a noble standard yet warns that victory alone cannot set the nation at a lofty station. Emphasis is placed on the reconstruction era being essential and carefully perfected to secure enduring progress.
The Brighton Enterprise features the Fairfield Merchants Association claiming Fairfield is the best trading center in Southeastern Iowa. The piece notes local pride, calls for regional trade competition, urges prompt Liberty Loan responses, and references Iowa's Rainbow Division highlighting the 168th unit’s heavy combat losses. It also mentions Washington county's anticipated record corn crop.
Des Moines Sept 27. An order from headquarters directs issue of reclaimed garments to all recruits at Camp Dodge this fall to conserve clothing and avoid shortages for troops going overseas. Recruits will receive renovated and disinfected uniforms rather than fresh ones, with surplus supplies aimed at ensuring adequate gear for overseas service.
Sergeant George White of Co L 168th Infantry told about 250 relatives in Council Bluffs and Sioux City that only home letters affect soldiers morale in France. He praised Iowa troops for courage despite hardship and said the war may end this winter with allied crews eager to finish the fighting.
A testimonial from Miss Sara Western of Belvidere Illinois describes kidney trouble and extensive pain from overwork. She reports relief after using Foley Kidney Pills and recommends them, noting improved strength and mobility. Lemmon's Pharmacy advertises the product.
Amsterdam reports the Dutch government will resume economic talks with Entente powers. German papers warn of danger to Dutch merchant marine, citing guarantees against ship seizures in America, amid U.S. ship seizures last March and accusations of perfidy from an American note.
The first American tank battalion, trained in England by British veterans, prepares for Western Front deployment. Men are selected for fitness and adaptability, taught to operate machine guns and heavy ordnance, and drilled under harsh conditions to endure the tank’s confined, loud, smoky environment. Salamander insignia symbolizes their resilience against flame and smoke.
Copyright information appears from 1918 credited to the McClure Syndicate.
Sioux City is poised to become a major hay market after an Interstate Commerce Commission ruling. The decision allows hay billed to Sioux City to be shipped in from Nebraska the Dakotas Montana and Wyoming and then re billed and shipped east without extra costs, potentially tripling local business.
A brief quotation note references Shakespeare’s line on turning danger into a constructive outcome. It presents the maxim without additional context or events.
A physician recalls scheduling disruptions by German royalty including the crown princess frequent visits from 1918, and the crown prince aged beyond his years amid criticism from army circles. He quipped about manpower and leisure for women as officers grew dismayed by his leadership at headquarters.
The narrator recalls conversations with German princes including Adelbert and August Wilhelm, noting war weariness and the looming global conflict. He reports private skepticism about American troops and hints at peacetime lessons from the European front. The excerpt ends with a cryptic continuation promise.
The article extols the whale's blowing apparatus, noting its perfect design that prevents water from entering the lungs as the whale breathes constantly. It emphasizes the relentless function of this natural mechanism.
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