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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1918
Page
5
The piece notes that German peace sentiment rises as Allied forces push back to the Hindenburg Line, with softer terms and talks of smaller seized goods. It condemns Germany’s wartime aggression and calls for a defeat that ends future war plans, while urging public push against “tightwads” in liberty loan drives.
The Senate committee on aviation production criticizes boastful claims by Hearst style yellow journalism. Officials on land and sea are praised for achievements while aviation progress is questioned. Senator J Ham Lewis in France is blamed for dispraising remarks about peace talks and relations with Colonel House are contrasted unfavorably.
The piece notes paper rations hit newspapers and publishers cut output by 25 percent while Congress trims speeches. It argues the Creel propaganda board produces prolix material wasting resources and filling wastebaskets with impractical content.
The Fuel Administration has ordered the public to halt gasoline use for passenger cars on Sundays east of the Mississippi to conserve fuel for overseas use. The measure may upset drivers but is justified by the accident reports in Monday papers.
The president shows strong influence in defeating a Mississippi candidate named Varda man. He performs better in Democratic states than in Republican states when directing electors which way to vote.
A critique notes Colonel Harvey's War Weekly loses favor with the White House and the Metropolitan if it keeps airing inconsistencies by certain people.
Sixty six men are to be summoned for full service between September 3 and 8. The local board has not yet received official muster dates, but a list of those eligible and next in line is provided, with possible minor changes aligning to the official call. Also listed are five men called for limited service.
Forty men who reached adulthood between June 5 and August 24 registered at the Anamosa county board last Saturday. Names include Henry D. Dirks Langworthy Clifford Niles Peirce Anamosa Wilbur Cartano Monticello Robert Phillips Monticello Harvey Kammerman Monticello Louie John Womachka Wyoming Albert Henry Schmidt Onslow Louis B. Schaladetzky Oxford Junction Louis Kalouse Olin Riess George Stuhler Monticello Cecil Garland Blayney Martello Frank A. Remmington Anamosa James L. Delay Monticello August Rittmer Mechanicsville John Walter McNamara Anamosa Grant Brickley Olin Roy Schwab Oxford Junction Ralph Norton Olin Warren Pratt Lawrence Anamosa Vernon Dewell Freeman Clarence Cart Lazare Oxford Junction Joseph Marek Anamosa John Louis McDonald Monticello Leslie James Doylé Monticello George Anton Johnson Onslow Cyril Albert Hayes Bernard Leo Joseph Moran Cascade William James O'Brien Cascade Louie Fred Holzinger Wyoming George William McGovern Cascade Willie Jennings Lewis Anamosa Lewis Norris Monticello Harland W. Hopkins Monticello Carl John Stahlberg Scotch Grove Henry Bennie Bower Monticello Alfred Andrew Erickson Stone City Edward F. Hodovel Oxford Junction Louis Shedek Oxford Junction William Green Stone City
The Thursday fair drew a large crowd with box office near last year’s figures, many stalls sold out before afternoon end, and automobiles parked for the night carnival. A mid evening rain interrupted events at 7:30 causing cancellations of concerts and delayed fireworks, though spectators remained until rain ceased.
Forty one motorists were jailed in Clinton for failing to use dimmers. Notable items include Dr. Guthrie elected honorary president of the Tri State Medical association. Lt. Col. Fairchild named chief surgeon of the Rainbow division in France. Miss Beck resigning Maquoketa high school post for St Louis schools. multiple Iowa soldiers killed in France. county and state legal actions and county supervisors resignations amid corruption probes. contraband liquor case in Delaware county. and a painting incident at W F Drummy farm involving delayed classifications and a draft inquiry.
Forrest D. Deischer of Castle Grove township in Iowa writes from base hospital in France after gas exposure with the 168th infantry M G Co 42nd Division AEF. He recalls trench and open ground work, gas sickness, and longing for home as his unit moves and awaits mail. Another letter from August 6 details hospital conditions, clothing losses, and hopes of return home next spring with notes on local housing and everyday life near a large city.
A soldier writes from somewhere in France about attending services at the YMCA and a Bible class, praising the organization as a home life link while detailing pay, currency, and the high cost of living. He notes 199 francs and 95 centimes, explains francs to dollars, and mentions meals and a Sunday off.
Homer A. Miller state director of sales says Towans fail to meet their early year pledges to buy War Savings Stamps. He notes Towa dropped from third in June to twenty second in July and July sales totalled 4 644 292 76, over two million below June.
An editorial argues for applying decisive force on the French front to shorten war costs and hasten a lasting peace. It contends the right-quarter use of power aligns with humanity and prudent economy, reducing suffering and conserving resources for postwar reconstruction.
Classified listing seeking a reliable woman for Lovell House. Also multiple sale notices include a brick house near Hall factory with large lot and transfer in 30 days, properties in Monticello and Albuquerque, a Ford touring car, and a 260 acre farm in Lovell township with possession March 1 1919.
The piece argues corn cribs dry and preserve corn, boosting value and reducing spoilage. It cites USDA and Food Administration on essential farm buildings and urges immediate construction amid wartime material and labor shortages. Eclipse feeders and self feeders are advertised as reliable, with sheds reducing equipment breakage.
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