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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1917
Page
6
Quote attributed to President Wilson frames a wartime resolve to defend democracy and small nations. It asserts the United States must spend its blood and fortune for liberty, authority, and universal rights, with divine aid implied.
The piece discusses General von Bernhardt and his book on Germany’s ambition to seize territory and expand trade by force. It argues Germany’s militaristic program, U boats and naval power, and the perceived injustices toward the United States, Mexico plots, and German attacks prompting war, condemning autocratic aims and urging resistance to German dominion.
The article contrasts liberal government with autocratic rule, noting wartime loyalties and internment risks for aliens. It discusses naturalization limits for German subjects, expected political courage of Iowa congressmen, and the need to fund the war with a three billion dollar appropriation. It ends with advice to plant a winter garden to offset high living costs.
In a congressional address President Wilson frames World War I as a clash of democracy against autocracy and humanity against in humanity. Americans are urged to give full support to the government, with treason framed as a grave offense and loyalty demanded of every citizen.
In a wartime broadcast the president declares the path for Americans of German birth, urging them to declare where they stand between a free America and a future tied to Germany. The message frames the United States as moral leader against autocracy, rejecting long-suffering as cowardice.
The Kansas City Star argues for financing World War II through a bond issue and income conscription. It urges national service, with Americans contributing at fighting fronts and in supplies, while those at home should bear financial responsibility by paying the bills.
The New York Herald reports Dr Zimmer man persists in defending his Mexican Japanese scheme as not hostile to the United States while eager to seize the source who leaked it.
The Kansas City Star notes commentary suggesting Germany misreads Uncle Sam cartoons portraying a fat old gentleman. The piece hints at political misperception and propaganda implications in wartime imagery.
Des Moines reports a flurry of activity as the legislature nears adjournment Saturday April 14. Key actions include overturning Speaker Pitt on a supreme judge bill, shelving a four year term for county officials, passing a five year closed season for prairie chickens, and approving major military and education funding while debating taxation and flag desecration laws.
In a special April 9, 1917 session, the Monticello Board of Education passed unanimously resolutions to graduate senior students who join land or naval forces or engage in war supporting work. The board also offered the gymnasium for a military company’s drill, pending permanent quarters.
Miss Mildred Pierce visited school on Monday afternoon signalling vacation over and work resuming. The senior class play A Rose O Plymouth Town is set for Friday April 13. Miss Zellhoeffer did not return from vacation and Mrs. Dr. Stabler taught in her place. The physics class toured Winfred Slauson’s wireless telegraphy. he was told to dismantle within 48 hours. Baseball season opener is Cascade versus Monticello at the local fair grounds. Agricultural announcements urge seed corn testing with many weak ears. 40 of 80 ears tested below 50 percent germination, crib corn only about 8 percent grew.
The column urges maximizing every acre for crops as hunger and war shape outcomes. It notes grain shipment delays due to embargoes and car shortages, urges prompt building material orders, and cites Arnold Bader buying material for a barn addition and Mrs. London remodeling her home.
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