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Newspaper

Monticello Express

Location

Monticello, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 15, 1920

Page

6

Evolution of world religions and cautious finance themes

The article discusses religious evolution from heathenism to monotheism, praising Christianity as highest form while recognizing other faiths as worship of the one God. It warns Iowa stock scams and urges prudent investments, then cites Mondell urging budget cuts to curb federal debt and oppose new bonds. Senator Ben Gilson of Corning gains favorable notices.

Egypt Africa Lfe Earth Iowa Ben Gilson Corning State Bank

Prohibition's Industrial Impact Draws Mixed National Views

A review notes foreign visitors see prohibition as improving wages and labor efficiency in U S industry while acknowledging the drastic liberty infringement. It cites better food, higher savings, and local factory gains, but warns public acceptance hinges on views of liquor harm and policy finality.

United States

A Bad Day for the Administration in Michigan Primary

The Michigan primary produced a sweeping repudiation of the administration with Attorney General Palmer finishing last and Senator Johnson leading the field. Palmer faced defeat amid candidates who claimed they were not candidates and amid a League of Nations outcome seen as a setback for the president. The league’s referendum again failed to gain traction, leaving the president with little recourse beyond public sentiment.

Kansas City League of Nations Senate

Secretary Meredith Declines as Candidate in Agriculture Post

The country accepts that Secretary of Agriculture Meredith will not seek the position. He has voiced opposition to free garden seed programs and maintains a stance on agricultural policy.

Washington Post Meredith

United States and Versailles Treaty Partisan Debate

An editorial warns that rejecting the Versailles Treaty and the League would desert allies and invite renewed wars in Europe. It urges President Wilson to back ratification, noting European acceptance and American benefit. It argues peace requires US leadership and fears consequences of inaction.

Chicago Daily News United States League of Nations Europe Wilson United States Senate America

France and Germany under renewed war tensions in 1919 notes

In a Times commentary the writer warns that France views as hostile actions what others call a breach of restraint. France sees continued German force toward the Rhine as ongoing war while Germany violates Versailles promises. The piece assigns blame to the United States for treaty adherence.

New York: Times France Rhine Germany Versailles United States

South Dakotans See Record Campaign Spending Rise

Iroquois Chief notes a reform law spurring public belief in change and reports lavish campaign spending in the state. If the pace continues, even modest donors with few connections could fund campaigns, signaling a broad surge in political finance.

South

Hoover Described as Republican With Reservations

The Chicago Daily News notes from his own statement that Mr. Hoover is a Republican, though with reservations and interpretive declarations shaping the stance.

Chicago Daily News Mr. Hoover

April 1896 Monticello Chronicle of Local Happenings

Twenty five years ago Monticello records note clergy changes Rev A M Case pastor election at Congregational church and Rev J Z Dickensheets return to United Brethren. Local births, deaths, real estate sales, bank reorganization to Monticello State Bank, street lamps in Center Junction, and population surpassing 2000.

Monticello Center Junction W. A. Smith A. W. Cramer Castle Grove Township J. M. Kink J. F. Laude Coggan Robert Delay Dixon Nebraska Charles L. Faton Andrew Robertson Henry Poppe Wayne Township Gearhard G. Zimmerman Germany A. G. Zimmerman Frank Smith B. D. Haeussier Hts Fred Sarles Mal Magee William Davis Magee Kettlesen Brothers Oxford Junction Wyoming D. A. Sherril Madison Township William Allen Sycamore Street Sycamore Street To Mrs. Terrill Jacob Mangold Henry G. Vernimont

Trotzky Calls Militarism Key to Russia’s Manpower Mobilization

Moscow dispatch reports Bolshevist War Minister Leon Trotzky at the ninth Communist party congress urging militarization to mobilize industry and rehabilitate Russia. He warned 30 percent of peasants and unskilled workers cannot be reached by unions and endorsed centralized government control to combat speculative behavior.

Moscow Russia Leon Trotzky Communist Party Trotzky

Turkey in Europe Upset Seen as Anomaly

The article notes that the entente powers may call Turkey's position in Europe unusual while hinting that U S intervention in the eastern settlement is also a delicate matter given current circumstances.

Kansas City Times Turkey Europe United States

Marriage Announcement for Dr McNeill and Edna Hamilton

Friends of Dr. 8 J McNeill of Chicago announce his marriage to Miss Edna Hamilton of Toronto on March 31. The report also mentions local business changes including Wheeless Bros closing their store and P R Wheeless teaming with H S Pierce in Sand Spring. An addition to the Bort factory nears completion and Archie Scheidler reports trapping a female wolf near Joe Miller’s farm after a night of heavy snowfall.

8. J. McNeill Chicago Edna Hamilton Toronto Warren Winch Wheeeless Bros P. R. Wheeless Canada M. Wheeless H. S. Pioerce Bort Archie Shiedler Joe Miller Scheidler

Germany and Europe Converge in Continental Economy

The piece argues Germans will seek friendship and a shared fate with Europe, acknowledging they cannot conquer the continent. It stresses that Europe must conserve a continental economy to compete with North and South America, Australia, Asia, and Africa, urging unity for economic strength.

Minneapolis Europe Germany North America South America Australia Asia South Africa

Yearless orator lingers in political limbo for presidency

The so called yearless orator is not a strong active candidate for the presidency yet he cannot be described as entirely passive or merely receptive in his political ambitions.

Sioux Falls

Hoover forces and the Inevitable in Chicago Tribune view

The Chicago Tribune quotes Mr. Hoover via B L T as saying that backing him is essential if the nomination pursues him. The piece suggests resistance to being pressured and implies Hoover would yield only to the Inevitable.

Hoover The Chicago Tribune

Monticello council considers street curb and gutter plan

Monticello Iowa proposes curb and guttering for multiple streets including Guckoye Orange Grand and Center from Chestnut to Warvel with assessments capped at 25 percent of lot value. Public hearing set for May 10 1920 with plans by II Brainerd on file and two notice publications required.

Wits Council Monticello Iowa Guckoye Chestnut Street Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul Arvel Street Walnut Street Clark Street Railroad Street Buckeye Street Second Street Chicago Milwaukee and St. Paul Orange Street Maple Street Cédar Street Grand Street Center Street Cedar Street Washington Street Main Street Warvel Street City of Monticallo Jones County State of Saily Council State of Town Sibder Brainerd A. D C.J. Northrop J. A. Voorhees

Missouri Lutheran Pastors Hold Semiannual Conference in Monticello

Northeastern Iowa Lutheran pastors met for their semiannual conference on Tuesday and Wednesday in Monticello on the third floor of the Jonas County Trust and Savings Bank building. Evening services were at St John’s Eylathoran Church with Rev Geo Koch delivering the confessional address and Rev M Russert preaching. A double quartet sang as ministers present included Geo Koch Garner J F Hempel M Russert KK Duerr Sherrill H Kettler Delawara Q Nertram Reinbeuk VL Proscot Bruch Mairbank O Dury EF Bonovscky Elna J Mathias Ricaville P Brammer St Ansgar Jno Bertram Osage Mrs Berdlyn Co Van Gemminger Hampton O Tows Lowa Falls W Hoda Sehuety Monticello.

Iowa Monticello Jonas County Trust & Savings Bank St. John's Eylathoran Church Geo. Koch M, Russert Garner J, F. Hempel Sumner Dubuque Jno Bertram Osage Mrs

Monticello City Ordinances On Animals And Vehicles

Monticello announces ordinances prohibiting chickens running at large within city limits and restricting automobiles and trucks in the city. Vehicles must have lights on after dark. speeding will incur fines. Mayor J A Voorhees vows enforcement in Sioux City Journal item.

Monticello J. A. Voorhees

Man Recovers After Stomach Trouble Illusion

A man credits Mayr's Wonderful Remedy with curing a decade of severe stomach pain and cancer fears after a final dose. The ad claims the product clears catarrhal mucus and intestinal inflammation, easing stomach liver and intestinal ailments and promising money back.

Mayr W. W. Stickford

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