28 Mar 1918
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Newspaper
Decorah Republican
Location
Decorah, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1918
Page
1
A long column mixes local notices with war commentary and editorials. It discusses the U S Navy, German policies, political alignments, and public figures while weaving in local business ads and health notices from Decorah Iowa with broader wartime rhetoric and historical references.
Allied fronts report German attack on a fifty mile front near Cambrai to Chauny with 1.164 million troops and heavy artillery. British and French lines hold with counter actions as casualties mount. fresh German divisions arrive while air superiority aids Allied disruption.
The paper asks relatives to notify if Decorah or Winneshiek county boys are named on any casualty list. Readers are urged to call the office immediately if they see a local serviceman’s name.
Des Moines reports that Porter of Centerville Iowa U S district attorney has consented to run for Iowa governor if he can settle personal affairs. Party leaders Nick Reed Ottumwa and Dr J W Reynolds Creston say Porter will likely enter the race. A state wide Democratic conference March 28 will nominate a ticket and draft a platform.
The message urges citizens to prepare for a new Liberty bond issue by combining modest meals with thrift stamps and stamps purchases. It emphasizes budgeting and civic duty through incremental actions such as buying thrift stamps and planning to buy the upcoming Liberty bond.
The article urges farmers and the public to buy bonds and conserve food to support the war effort. It notes Russia’s rural population, rail transport strains, and limited industrial expansion while highlighting meatless days and shipped pork and beef to allies and soldiers.
The piece surveys Easter as a global Christian celebration tied to the Resurrection, noting ancient origins, baptismal robes, the greeting Christ is risen, and diverse rites from eggs to fires and ball games in France, all expressing joy at Jesus Christ’s rising.
USDA figures show total meat animals up by about 6.31 million from Jan 1 1917 to Jan 1 1918. Cattle total 66,890,000 with slaughter inspections up 2,090,651 head and average Chicago weight at 933 pounds, down 48 pounds.
Public advisory urges bond owners to convert Liberty bonds into certificates of deposit through a country banker. Do not hide bonds at home or hoard cash. keep funds in circulation to support the war effort and help the country through the crisis.
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