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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1918
Page
5
The piece recalls the Kaiser’s fall from divine ruler to a hunted fugitive as he faces trial, while noting influenza deaths erode life insurance surpluses. It condemns former admiration for him and contrasts public judgment with the war’s fatal toll on American policyholders.
Howells notes New York’s lost statue of General Worth and praises his military career from the War of 1812 through the Mexican War. Worth led the van at Rio Grande, planted the U S flag, entered Mexico City first, and earned swords from Congress and states. He died of cholera at 55, leaving a distinguished but underappreciated legacy.
The article argues the peace conference members may not form as strong a body as the president would have chosen, suggesting variability in influence. It notes that the principal position at the table could rest with McGregor, implying a leading figure may dominate proceedings.
Anxious readers complain that casualty lists arrive slowly while fatalities and injuries mount. A Des Moines father learned of his son's death eighty days after the event, highlighting widespread delays across branches including the ordnance service.
Members of the president's party disagree on his plan to attend the peace conference in Europe. Some fear his presence could boost reception prestige but later undermine influence by pressing into conference debates and affecting outcomes.
The Ames unit hailed the order demobilizing the student army training corps. Reports indicate students cannot balance studies with military duties and have fallen behind. Military restrictions remain unpopular in colleges, and the experiment is not considered entirely successful.
A liquor booster involved in buying a Washington newspaper with subscribed funds has moved on to acquire a Milwaukee paper. The exposé is framed as not bringing shame to those expanding liquor industry power, urging continued temperance advocacy.
The article notes that military college students will be mustered out this month. It suggests relief for those who avoided the draft and implies others who wish to continue schooling will find a way to stay at the college.
The government takes control of telephone lines and announces a rate increase. Officials say the move aims to stabilize services and fund public projects, though the public reaction is mixed as users report higher bills and reduced options.
The Philadelphia Public Ledger argues the president will head the U S commission to the Paris peace conference, with Lansing, Col. House, and White forming a harmonious team. It notes White is Republican and stresses Senate understanding in treaty matters alongside the president.
A fragment from the New York Sun notes the old fashioned signer who votes without reading. It mentions a Kansas resident with many descendants and cites Governor Capper receiving a petition signed by two hundred county citizens asking for a road paving order to Tipperary, highlighting that the petition itself was unread.
Neighborhood items list deaths from influenza in Anamosa Cedar Rapids and Dubuque areas. Also reported are military deaths in France Edward Harn and John Behnning. local appointments and legal cases including O J McManus liquor charge. Widespread illness and public notices conclude with commentary on government ownership debates.
Des Moines Capital reports Health Commissioner Robertson warns Chicago residents not to use stimulants for flu. He cautions against alcoholic stimulants and notes alcohol is not beneficial in any disease, including snakebite poisoning.
A comic exchange in Tit Bits where Little Jessie explains her cat’s changing name from Napoleon to Cleopatra after his kittens, amusing a visitor with a pun on grand names and animal lineage.
The St Louis Post Dispatch notes a great saving of paper in the upcoming Almanach de Gotha issue. The item hints at production efficiency or revised printing practices without detailing specifics.
The Cedar Rapids Republican rails at the president’s planned peace conference entourage of about 200, likening it to royal retinues. It calls the trip a public expense junket and contrasts it with Jefferson’s era, noting waste and naval coal use as the convoy sails across the Atlantic.
The article argues it will cost millions to halt the war effort started in 1917 as momentum carries it forward after demobilization. It notes one to two years to demobilize, cancellation of contracts with reimbursement, and that continuing production may be cheaper than canceling. Government spending cuts will take months or years to align with national income.
The New York Tribune honors Gen Leonard Wood and the Kansas training camp. It praises his courage and honesty in preparing the country for war and laments the backlash he faced for telling the truth.
The report states Bill Hohenzollern remains in a difficult situation described as a bad box. The condition is said to continue until the box is sealed with lead and hermetic protection, signaling a drastic confinement measure.
The Monticello Express records December 1898 events: multiple marriages including John Hasler–Anna Tager and Carl Reuter–Siebel. deaths of Albert Hubbard and Wilah Hubbard. private furloughs for Spanish War soldiers. Co operative creamery opening. four saloons prepared under mulot law. ice skating accident involving Emma Schneider. sudden death at W H Proctor & Co store. property transactions near the school, and building site developments for A J McNeill.
A collection of brief humor bits from the Boston Transcript with exchanges about allowances, finances, and stage life. Includes a mother son exchange about a home stretch and a pun on marrying for money, a father son moment on allowances, and a theatre quip about a star versus a meteor.
The Kansas City Star notes that even after fighting ends propaganda remains the sole tool of the foe as it lingers to shape perceptions and morale.
The Washington estimate from the public health board cites 300000 to 350000 civilian fatalities from influenza and pneumonia in the United States. Army camps account for about 20000 deaths, per war department records.
Brooklyn Hagle stresses the final burst of the Kaiser as Germany’s greatest artistic moment, framing it as a pivotal historical achievement and a defining display of leadership and influence.
A New York Sun poem chorus proclaims a lean American watch on the Rhine. It celebrates a red white and blue flag and the song My Country Tis of Thee as symbols of freedom and brotherhood.
Advert describes converting barn space to a garage for vehicles with benefits like cleaning, repairs, oil storage, and quick access. It promotes Sunshine Windows skylights, self hog feeders, and a 30 day free trial on feeders with return option.
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