Patriotism and Unity in War Time Debate and Action
The piece defends orderly criticism of government while opposing imperial overreach and suppressive laws. It contrasts American debate with German wartime losses and mob violence, urges justice for traitors, praises Third Liberty loan progress, and calls out German sympathizers to fulfill their duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Collinsville
Illinois
United States
Iowa
Worth
Mahaska
Sioux
Clay
Page
Rockwell City
America
War Echoes Divide Loyal Americans and Allies
The Sioux City Journal notes that many Americans express mixed feelings toward England and the war. It highlights the clash between love for America and hostility to the British ally, urging readers to listen to the conflicting viewpoints and the difficulty in reconciling them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux City Journal
England
America
Iowa to Furnish 3412 Men in Draft Call This Month
Iowa will furnish 3412 men in the draft call by month end with 27 to be drafted from Jones county. The county reports ready volunteers who filled gaps from earlier calls and hope to maintain a good record. Selectives are to entrain at Anamosa on April 26.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Jones County
Anamosa
Government urges borrowing for Liberty bonds
The writer argues that government ads urging Liberty bond purchases are not propaganda but a plan to raise funds via private credit. The piece asserts the government needs money and expects all citizens to contribute through loans.
Call to Unyielding Force in Defense of Global Peace
The speaker argues for a total, unlimited force to enforce justice and liberty worldwide. He contrasts Western aims with German use of force in Russia and states the only acceptable response is righteous, triumphant force to redefine global law and crush selfish dominion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
Germany
America
Jones County Urges Quick Third Liberty Loan Subscriptions
Under the county plan every taxpayer should visit township headquarters next Saturday to subscribe. The appeal calls for prompt action, warning against procrastination or being labeled a slacker. Public meetings are deemed unnecessary to support the government loan effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones County
Massachusetts Ratifies Prohibition Amendment Trend
Massachusetts moves away from Puritan roots toward cosmopolitan stance and appears to ratify the prohibition amendment to the national constitution. The piece asserts the amendment may pass enough states to end liquor traffic, despite brewer influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts
New England
Union
Congress Questions Swivel Chair Officers in Washington
Congress probes why 62,000 officers of draft age hold desk jobs in Washington. Many lack field assignments and some older men serve without commissions. Congressmen are annoyed to see department clerks in uniforms and seek an explanation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Congress
Davenport Near Miss for Socialist Mayor in Local Vote
Davenport came within 24 votes of electing a socialist mayor. The result shows pro German sentiment in the community remains latent and could surface covertly at the ballot box when the occasion arises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davenport
After buying third issue liberty bonds
Citizens urged to support U S efforts beyond purchases by finding additional ways to aid the government. Possible avenues include volunteering, local drives, and promoting Liberty Bond campaigns in communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uncle Sam
Porter to Run Against Governor Harding in Future Race
Gedar Rapids Republican notes Claude Porter plans to enter the gubernatorial contest this year. Porter, a United States attorney, is described as a good fellow unlikely to resign his office to chase political fantasies. Once a young political figure, he is now past middle life and framed as a clean, principled candidate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gedar Rapids
Claude Porter
Harding
United States
Porter
Claims and notices from Jones County records
The document lists miscellaneous claims and notices from Jones County including Lumber Co. and Local hardware firms, and county engineer Joe Whalen. It covers township officers including A Ray Fairbanks and T W Day attending trustees meetings and quarantines, a state case in court, and sheriff W J Mills with listed sums. creature entries show disjointed financial lines and public proc references.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Ray Fairbanks
Tees
Henry Uhr
T. W. Day
Post
Fred Chipman
D. M. Strawman
mMeetiNs
Anesaceeermnenenteteny
G. A. Que
Mocha Eens Nesnpancreesenersteneeneess
A. A. Clarke
Weeenesestenerreeee
Diverse Local Notices from Iowa Paper Include Deaths and Trials
Obituary note announces Mrs. Ann Kulhavy of Oxford Junction died March 29 at age 93. Other items report a 43 star service flag for Manchester church members, indictments against seven Maquoketa bootleggers, a minister’s relocation, a Cascade wedding, diverse court actions, a murder verdict in Dubuque, a Clarence preacher dispute, and probate notices including a will adoptions and estate settlements.
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Ann Kulhavy
Oxford Junction
The
Methodist Episcopal Church
Manchester
Thomas Charles McQuillen
R. H. McQuillen
Richland Township
Sadie Jane Shaffer
L. Roache
Cascade
C. J. Haas
Marion
C. Allen Sinyder
Dubuque
Grace
Final reports approved in multiple estates and guardianships
Estate matters include approval of final reports for William Kreuger Wealthy Walsworth Melissa Sackrider Elizabeth Crissick and others. Executors and administrators discharged bonds released, distributions authorized, and guardianships discharged with bonds released. Parties and witnesses named as required by court orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Kreuger
Walsworth
Melissa Sackrider
Evelyn Brown
Addie F. Armstrong
Elizabeth Crissick
Orville S. Peet
A. J. Clark
Sarah Sams
Christ Quandt
Lulu Wosoba
Guardian
Patrick White
Heinrich Sage
Julia P. Feehan
B. HK. Rhine
War era agricultural guidance and home front tips
The piece blends poetry and wartime advice urging home readers to support victory by boosting chicken and egg production, improving farm housing, and building model farms. It cites Hoover on waste and urges urgent construction of sanitary barns, concrete floors, and better manure handling to save corn and aid soldiers abroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoover
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Kaiser
Avorkol Miducational Supplies Co
Metropolitan Supply Co
Gounly
Matt Parrott & Sons
Junties Court
State of Iowa
John Ambuehl
Olive Silvie Moss
Paul Lee
George C. Lawrence
W. J. Mills
Wee
Nene
S. Garrison
Wyoimne
Tr. A. Downing
Das
Henry Shimerda
B. W. Streeper
R. Bohren
I. J. Limes
Pearson
G. A. Fisher
Weese
Iowa Electric Co
Chas, Kidwell
Scott Hardware Co
Watson & Miller
Wilson
B. J. Rhinehart
Brainard
Ismerson Cave
Weeks
John BF
Alen
Don Allak
William Dolphi
Heton Ciltrap
A. B Hayes
Seige
Charles Moss
Ray Powers
He Day
Snider Geaien
Ton Bautmel
J A. Brummitt
Homer Smith Eeordie
Henke
Lemon
Cc H Brown
J. " Gooley
A Rees
Q. Yount
Ralph Poschel
RV Brickley
W. Pinherty
HH. Freeman
Ob How Dearbor
M Stalker
Wilbur Taylor
John Ambueht
Ben Dy
Louia Eby Wise
Mrs. TL
Ss. OW Clark
Greteene
Teddy Buleren
Minnie Harris
Anton Welhl
Florence Tubbs
Barker
Crispin-Hartman Co
Etsy Ene Ee
Wick Holtz
Lagomarcino Grape Co
James Mead
Rm V. Milter
Ay McDaniel
Niles Co
Ling
H. Freastler & Co
Olee Peeve Edeyers
I. Nichmaan
Mattresses Fund Mirror
A. i. Remley
I. Spohn
Stoughton
Muracle
Weynenan
County Dd
Watson & Millar
Ward
Norerrer County
Curtis Tong
Alspaugh
Brown
Anamosan _Worth county
P. H. Olsen
W. Port
Remey
Redmond
H. O. Young
Tnsarne
John O'Brien
W. Sigworth
J. Cash
George Coleman
Cc. V. Ingraham
J. L. Krominga
Ray Krominga
Jos. T. Kula
J. TF. Moss
Dragehng
A. B. Neilsen
Herman Souken
A. G. Toenjes
A. Waddick
J. R. Wry
Bohren
Bohlken
Charles Oley
J. H W. Gordon
Sam Humble
Sam Hoffman
Richland
J. N. Kremer
Alfred Morse
P. Matthiessen
George B. Nordman
Otin Lumber Co
Basil Propst
Ifredo Smith
Kruse
H. H. Freeman
Walnut Creek Bridge
Frank Mitchell
W. E. McCrea
J. Eugene Porter
G. W. Switzer
Im. Switzer
Cesar Eenes
Shimerda
Leo Allen
Otto Allen
L. FE. Bramer
Bramer
Js Hanssen
Heas Bridge
Eee
Semnan
Glen Lumber Co
Car Lumber
Arensesennnnay
J. G. Reid
General Russell Grader Co
I Neighborhood News
Jackson County
Maquoketa
Bellevue
Rev
Peschell
Olin
Hutchinson
Kansas
Philadelphia Public Ledger
Ship of State
H. D. Miller
E. V. Bickerstaff
District Court Proceedings
United States Bonds
United States War Savings
Hasta
Hanks
Monticello State Bank
Henry M. Carpenter
William Stubler
G. H. George
Richardson
Becker
Halstond M. Carpenter
Treasury Department
Delvery
Collector of Internal Revenue
Jones County Trust and Savings Bank
Monticello, Lowa
Splinters
Roum
Department of Agriculture
Harry S. Rodman
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