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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1917
Page
7
President Wilson calls all Americans to unite for victory in world war by boosting food production and ships. He urges farmers to grow abundant staples, workers to increase efficiency, and middlemen to ensure fair, swift distribution, stressing unity and sacrifices at home.
Times correspondent reports German forces desecrated a French church as they retreated. Graves were robbed with tomb slabs lifted by hand, leaving empty graves. The destruction is framed as deliberate malice toward sacred sites, not the result of an explosion.
Paris reports seventeen year old Gounod receives promotion to sergeant and the military medal after volunteering for a bold raid. He enlisted at fifteen in the chasseurs and led a solo assault that captured two prisoners and killed three enemies in close combat.
A car owned by D. R. Maltby caught fire due to static electricity from a chamois skin strainer. The incident occurred in Salins Kansas when gasoline in the tank ignited. Fire crews responded to contain the blaze and prevent further damage.
A Des Moines blaze at the East Fogarty flour mills caused initial explosions on the main floor with roof breaks in upper floors. Authorities guard nearby elevators and depots as investigators from fire marshal, city detectives, and militiamen probe possible incendiary causes amid widespread precaution. Loss estimated 125000 to 150000 with 75000 insurance.
Des Moines city and the state increase garden space to ease the food shortage. Eighteen acres from city property plus two blocks of capitol extension grounds donated for garden sites. City Gardener Hendriks to divide plots for gardeners without vacant lots. McCurdy to clear and plow. six feet of sod to remain along sidewalks. borders to be planted with flowers. aim to balance beauty and practicality.
The Secret Service in Des Moines warns Iowa employers especially in food production to ensure workers are loyal Americans. A single disloyal employee could ruin plants, destroy food, and cause job losses amid past grain elevator fires and the Fogarty mill destruction prompting inquiry into possible incendiarism.
Miss Virginia O Beirn of Ladoga Indiana responded to a pupil calling the American flag a dirty rag by a rapid lecture on respect and forcing the offender to kneel and kiss each stripe. Gravity residents praised the act and raised 12 dollars to buy the teacher a fitting present.
Sage hall home to Drake University science department in Des Moines has been offered to the U S government as an experimental station for wartime use. A government inspector reviewed the premises and approval may come in summer. Prof Charles N Kinney head of chemistry has corresponded with the War Department.
Anita held a large welcome for heavyweight wrestling champion Earl Caddock with a parade from the depot led by the Anita band and scouts. Guests dined at Victoria hotel and a banquet at the White Pole garage, followed by a big dance with visitors from nearby towns, including Mr and Mrs Frank Gotch of Humboldt.
State University of Iowa cadet officers will teach military drill at Grinnell and Cornell colleges in Iowa City men. Cadet Major L. G. Raymond and Cadet Captain A. G. Brown lead Grinnell instruction while Cadet Lieutenant Colonel Jesse Beer and Cadet Major Carl Judson head Cornell college instruction. A national guard lieutenant may assist at one college.
Nick Krooes a Des Moines cook and Croatian national was held on suspicion of espionage after a Grinnell police tip. A bottle in his suitcase tested not nitroglycerin but holy water, leading a federal agent to release him after a five day county jail stay. Krooes has lived in Des Moines nine years and visited Grinnell last week.
Des Moines reports Adj. Gen. Guy B. Hoggan received war department instructions stating all enlistments since the declaration of war will expire at the war’s end. The policy applies to regular army and national guard as the emergency period concludes.
Callendar and G. Fisher of Clay township show patriotism though of German descent. Fisher says his grandfather fought in the war of 1812 and there has been a Fisher in every war since, declaring his son an American as he accompanies him to Fort Dodge where the boy enlists in the Second Iowa.
Two fires in Griswold, Iowa, likely arson destroyed the Seeley flour and feed mill and the C B & Q depot. The mill burned quickly, consuming flour and grain stocks, with losses in the thousands. Thirty minutes later the depot burned almost entirely, amplifying the damage.
One twentieth of Ira's population enlisted with the United States army. Five stout young Americans went to the recruiting station, three were brothers. They all passed physical tests and were accepted into the infantry. The patriots are William Castor Seward Castor Clifford Castor Zena C Jones and Russell Rippey.
Seven youths in Cedar Rapids including three of German parentage were fined 25 to 100 dollars each in police court for destroying two American flags. Judge C B Robbins lectured them and offered remittance if they enlist. five promised to enlist, others too young.
Iowa State college president and board of deans approve immediate organization of all 3,000 students for war service training. The plan does not compel enlistment, but provides preparation to enable participation in military or Red Cross efforts.
Warden W. R. Painter and inmates of Peaceful Village dedicate a new playground at the penitentiary. A flag raising to the Star Spangled Banner, with the prison band, is followed by white prisoners testing the new baseball diamond. Regular Saturday use to follow.
Iowa governor urges boys and girls to plant gardens and help expand food production during wartime. He calls on all youth to enlist in the food campaign and pledges state support through agencies to grow and harvest more food.
Des Moines reports show widespread farm activity across the state in response to the president's plea. Marion county near Knoxville plans larger corn plantings, spring wheat acreage increases, and gardens are being planted. Story and Appanoose counties invest in tractors and tillage, with incentives for miners to work on farms through July.
Union labor leaders in Sioux City join in urging 600 local unions to back national guard recruitment. A circular signed by President Y. L. Strief and the town federation executive board asks unions to secure employer pledge cards ensuring workers regain jobs after wartime service. The 40,000 Iowa union men are urged to answer the call and set aside divisions in this national crisis.
Iowa failed by sixty recruits to meet the 400 man quota set by the navy department for the first twenty days of April. Since April 1, 340 Iowa men have enlisted for sea service. An extension to May 5 is expected to push the tally past the target as towns like Sioux Rapids contribute strongly with 21 recruits while Des Moines trails with 19.
Washington reports military authority states married status will not grant discharge from the national guard. Enlisteds with independent means to support families will not be mustered out. The war department has faced many inquiries and protests following the original order.
London dispatch reports about ten thousand munition workers attempting to burn Magdeburg town hall. Soldiers fired on rioters causing many deaths and injuries. the city is under siege. Magdeburg, capital of Saxony Prussia, hosts large steel works and lies near Berlin.
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