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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1918
Page
6
At a convention Dr Roswell H Johnson proposals four children per woman to avoid being labeled slackers sparks backlash. Florence King, a childless organizer, calls him hysterical and questions the fairness for unmarried women. The debate surrounds gender roles and reproductive expectations.
The article portrays Creel as unpopular and accused of planning to censor press dispatches for a presidential party member in France. It argues the proposed rationing of cables could be abused and inflate costs for newspapers sending abroad correspondents.
A columnist argues for cutting government waste as World War I concludes. He notes 16 000 American deaths in France awaiting cable, criticizes Paris restaurant bills for the presidential party, calls for demobilizing easy posts with soldiers, and questions post office efficiency as the war ends.
A Ottawa Country Club cook’s helper learns her son earned the military cross after bravely rescuing wounded in battle. Her pride runs with duty as she returns to peeling potatoes, symbolizing America’s ongoing war effort and the need to keep morale steady by tending daily tasks.
Lincoln Journal urges all Americans to support peace delegates traveling overseas and hopes for a lasting treaty that would resemble a Magna Charta for a world of free peoples. The item emphasizes unity and the desire for a widely supported, enduring peace agreement.
A Davenport Democrat reflection argues European observers view the Hohenzollerns’ downfall as due to military failure rather than broad moral crimes. The wartime elite are labeled junkers, with disgrace tied to defeat rather than conduct.
The Toronto Mail and Empire argues it would benefit President Wilson to attend the French peace conference in Europe. It says meeting leaders like Poincare Clemenceau Lloyd George and Balfour as an equal will bring him closer to realities and aid mutual understanding with the Allied powers.
The state canvass reports 5,953 soldiers voted in November with 4,101 for Gov. Harding and 1,803 for Claude Porter. Military ballots favored Republicans strongly with Harding securing over 72 percent, Camp Dodge and Camp Pike contributing the bulk of votes.
Collier's Weekly recounts how French and Belgian resilience during four years of German occupation fuels hope for liberation. Citizens learn English phrases for welcome, sing for British troops, and endure hunger while preserving the spirit of freedom. The piece argues that the German tyranny cannot crush that indomitable will and that civilized nations must safeguard enduring liberty.
The Sioux City Journal argues that any Republican push for Gen. Pershing as a presidential candidate is premature and may hinder rather than help his chances. It cautions that now is not the right moment to elevate his name or commit to a nomination strategy.
Obituaries and notices recount deaths from influenza and pneumonia in Anamosa Cascade Worthington Worthington and Delaware County. Wartime losses include Private Andrew Marbach and Private Mathew Mar bach in France. Local civic topics cover Marion blue sky warnings and Atkins terminal shift, Major Maurice Connolly aviation work, and a large Pettson Pettlon family funeral in Dell Rapids.
In Springfield the question arises what news will follow the war. The author argues there will still be daily stories, good or small, and that journalists face a challenge fitting to a world settling after large events.
The Sioux Falls Argus Leader questions Secretary McAdoo’s management style comparing his private finances to his railroad administration. The paper suggests he may be in strained circumstances, reflecting on his public and private conduct.
A town report notes flu cases rising but not severe, with John Cook returning from service and receiving a warm welcome. Tom Coughlin is reported seriously wounded, while Seward Merritt also sustains injuries. A peace conference at Masonic lodge discusses church tensions with the Lutheran pastor, ending in apologies and renewed unity as all sing America.
Iowa Forum discusses the president’s drive for visible leadership in shaping world peace terms, noting his frequent speeches to Congress and his handling of Germany’s peace notes as he faces a large European conflict. The piece suggests constant public posing to sustain influence.
The piece blames Lafe Young a Washington Democrat for Harding's poll slump in the last election. It says Young intended good for the governor but pushed an unreasonable language proclamation that voters resented, nearly costing Harding reelection.
The president selects aside from himself his secretary of state his personal confidant a veteran diplomat and a military expert to represent the United States at the peace conference. The group is competent for drafting the president's detailed formulas but not seen as broadly representative of the American people.
The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports rising railroad travel, while the Sioux Falls Argus Leader notes persistent high prices in Germany with an iron cross costing nearly a cent, reflecting widespread price concerns.
At a board of health meeting last evening the decision was made to permit churches and other public places to open starting Friday. The rule bans admission of children under 14 to moving picture theatres until regulations change.
The service flag of Zion's Lutheran church of Wayne township will be dedicated with appropriate services next Sunday.
Henry Harms died December 2 after influenza followed by pneumonia. He was born October 29 1891 in Barnston Nebraska and aged 27. He married Mary Ricken September 6 1913 and farmed on the M Holst farm in Scotch Grove. He is survived by a wife two daughters and his mother two brothers and three sisters. Funeral services were December 6 at the house, with interment in Wayne cemetery.
A Sioux City Journal comment argues it is more creditable for French girls to fall in love with American soldiers than to loathe them as they do German soldiers, framing it as a matter of nationality and soldier honor.
A London Daily Chronicle correspondent recalls a boy scout's remark about birds and maps his awe at an airplane gliding through the sunset. The piece contrasts youthful critique of birds with adults’ timeless fascination for flight and machines that command the sky.
China seeks to revive its tea industry using scientific cultivation and machinery. A model farm produced the first market tea this year, praised for quality though details are sparse. Foreign experts doubt China can regain leadership, noting lower tannin and perceived decline in flavor versus Indian and Ceylon teas.
Final reports of executors administrators guardians and trustees in Jones County estates have been filed. A hearing is set for January 6 1918 before the district court at which interested parties may appear and file exceptions.
A table compiling leading nations' armed forces casualties with the New York Evening Post figures and corroborating lists from the New York Tribune. Official reports issued since the original estimates are used to correct totals for major powers including the United States Great Britain and Italy.
Edited by Splinters notes Eliza-Mandy Jones planning another cabin expansion while farmers face higher used-material costs. A self feeder ad promises a 30 day free trial. Department of Labor data shows farm product prices up sharply, while building materials rise more modestly. Farm houses modernize interior spaces replacing old parlor halls with open living rooms and built in kitchen features.
A polished hardwood floor would improve sanitation and aesthetics, easing chores for the homeowner’s spouse who deserves care and comfort. The note frames flooring as a valuable upgrade for a well-kept home and a happy household.
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