18 Apr 1918
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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1918
Page
1
The article recalls Treasury Secretary Leslie M. Shaw who urged strengthening the US merchant marine to defend sea traffic. He warned against relying on subsidized rivals, urged readiness for war, and noted congressmen’ s opposition. His vision was for lasting commercial and strategic advantage beyond immediate war needs.
The Anamosa Journal reports county head Mr. Cash blocked Brother Lanigan's Dallas Rorick nomination as Democratic candidate for representative, criticizing the Times for targeting past legislators. The piece contrasts local loyalty and third Liberty loan efforts with farmer price speculation and potato storage woes.
George Creel the governments publicity chief faces criticism after claiming there was no rush of preparation before the presidents congressional address. Critics say the remark exposes poor judgment in publicity leadership and could invite disloyal pressure against further bond drives.
An order barring sending packages to French soldiers without commandant approval appears not to apply to McAdoo's speeches, implying a loophole or exception in the policy as discussed in the article.
Citizens are realizing the high quality of securities they buy by subscribing to Liberty bonds, recognizing the strong backing and security of government bonds as sound investments.
The New York Press argues that critics should speak freely about government errors while supporting the war effort. It stresses trust in assistants and experts, urges truth about America’s role, and warns against inflated promises as the nation presses on with wartime determination.
The St. Louis Star argues Senator Reed’s attacks on the food administration hinder progress and misstate the benefits of Hoover’s leadership. It contends the administration saved millions, stabilized supplies, boosted production, and framed conservation as patriotic duty, urging Reed to drop his criticisms.
The piece honors American soldiers in France as they fight for a world decision. It lauds their courage and sacrifice, saying they answer the call with pride and heroism. It stresses gratitude and the nation’s duty to remember their role.
Chicago notes compare gardening with writing to battlefield effort describing a machine gun unit report from the French front last Friday. The message says all emplacements were shot away yet every gun is working like hell reflecting American resolve and bravery.
News from Tipton reports six teachers to leave next year while Tipton area incidents include a Salem arrest for hoarding flour and local fire and crime updates. The town also notes school changes and local political actions amid broader Iowa events and university outcomes.
Jones County nearly completed its Third Liberty Bond drive last week. By Friday and Saturday subscriptions totaled $861,150 against a $682,050 quota, later reports raised to $927,250 with further additions expected from townships. Monticello Lovell combined reached $167,160 against $78,550. Fairview including Anna Moskwa and Wyoming also far exceeded targets.
Hazel Harrington reports on Riess Stuhler visiting Friday morning. Junior Red Cross enrollments peak with all members joining last Friday. Senior fund backs juniors with 25 percent of raises. Liberty bonds total 2150 and stamps 972.79. Hartland superintendent Hila Duggan visits with Mrs. Frazer. Libyline program features nature music and papers. May Day fete plans and examinations loom amid varied student moods.
The government aims to secure the services of draft age Americans with mechanical or skilled trade abilities at Anamosa local board. Prospective inductees may include bricklayers, blacksmiths, carpenters, cober s, engineers, linemen, photographers, stenographers, tailors, switchmen, railroad clerks, electricians, machinists, plumbers and others.
At a Missouri Synod ministerial conference in Towa Hidera a unanimous resolution pledged loyalty to the United States in its war and was sent by telegraph to President Wilson Governor Harding and the Iowa council of defence. A five member committee was named to aid the state council of defence to promote loyalty among church members. The committee includes Rev H Hartmann Ft. Dodge Rev Theodore Stephen Vincent Rev H Koenig Webster City Rev C Erbe Boone and Rev W H L Schuetz Monticello.
The Jones County Times notes several area Democrats favor Dallas Rorick for representative while the Anamosa Journal editor says Rorick’s chances were damaged by the Times. The piece questions Mr. Cash’s own nomination aims and hints at deals to secure backing.
Farmers in Jones county face a seed corn shortage with hundreds of bushels needed beyond on hand. County agents urge neighbors to test and donate ears or coin that yield good tests so seed can be selected for planting this season.
A quirky note from the Pittsburgh Gazette Times links a bari tone to family life and jokes that a tenor voice helps push income tax into headlines. The item blends humor with local newspaper flavor and public finance quip.
John Ross Jr at San Antonio aviation school reports solo balloon handling after ascents to 1000 feet and 50 mph over Kelly Field. He notes drill grounds guarded by day and night, daily training, Morse code learning, and readiness for France. He also debunks a local hoax about a soldier’s death as antiwar propaganda.
A meeting of Group Eight of the Bankers association of Iowa will be held in Monticello on Tuesday May 7 with territory including Muscatine Clinton Scott Jackson Cedar and Jones counties Delware Dubuque and nearby counties invited if weather cooperates about 150 bankers are expected. A business session will feature a distinguished banker address at the K of P hall followed by a welcome dinner at the Lovell house with Mr Nolan of Minneapolis as entertainer and outdoor events to conclude the visit. Also noted are list of Mason members in Wyoming today for the funeral services of Dillon Franks including Young McNeill Hicks Gates Ricklets St Coon King Carlson Skelley Stockstad Ricklets Patrick Renk Carl Barr Richardson Jigger Lange Reed Burns.
A car from Monticello, traveling rapidly, struck a telephone pole near Mast Dubuque last week, splintering the pole. The vehicle was nearly wrecked, but two men and a woman escaped with only slight bruises and no serious injuries.
More than 40 merchants unite via broadside under the Improvement Club guarantee to offer a bargain next Saturday April 20. Each advertisement highlights price cuts to cost on various articles named in the circulars. About 3,000 circulars have been mailed to residents in a broad Monticello area.
Mr Hoover insists no killing of hens until after April thirtieth. The narrator protests, arguing about neighbors’ hens damaging a garden and seeking permission to act.
Poem warning of endless war as Mayon battles rage and soldiers die. The speaker sees red rivers and fallen men, their souls like stars ascending under a pale moon. The verse honors a lone warrior who fought bravely and died unreconciled for his country.
In The Eclipse Corner weekly shaving column, a child’s prayer asks for divine protection for a brother fighting in France and urges readers to support liberty bonds. The piece encourages home front effort to fund the war, boost morale, and ensure supplies, promising to bolster the war effort and defend liberty.
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