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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1918
Page
10
Poem satirizes wartime food rations under Hoover’s pledge. It mocks sugar limits and meatless days, urging thrift as Kaiser Bill is blamed, with a call to “All Help Out” against shortages. Attributed to Mahle J. Clapp.
The board of education met in special session with members Stuhler Kehoe Brainerd Reed present and Redmond absent. They approved last minutes and scheduled the electors meeting for March 18 at city hall from 1 to 6 pm. A tax of 5000 to fund interest bonds and improvements was proposed and the finance committee’s funds estimate was approved before adjournment.
Notice to qualified electors of Independent District of Monticello Iowa warns of the annual meeting at Monticello City Hall on the second Monday in March 1918 from 1 to 6 pm. A three year director term and a treasurer term are up for election plus a $3000 tax levy proposal. Dated February 28 1918. Charles A Coxsee secretary. Also notice for city election on March 25 1918 listing officers to be elected and polling hours 6 am to 7 pm.
Preliminary organization is formed in Iowa to push the third liberty loan. The next drive targets six billion with Iowa likely contributing about 175 million. A Coun cil Bluffs meeting on March 8 will set arrangements for active work. Bonds will bear 4 1 2 percent interest for five to ten years. Earlier issues at 3 and 4 percent may be exchanged for the new bonds.
A traveler in the Arkansas Ozarks encounters an ancient man in a cabin doorway. When asked about the war, the reply confuses the questioner by asking about the war with Germany. He notes the conflict has endured for years and remarks on feeding two travelers who could have been German.
The exchange shows a patient citing a single in-wall pane and fear of provoking an old maid neighbor as a doctor suggests breathing exercises in the morning. The Birmingham Age-Herald excerpt reflects a humorous, clipped dialogue about privacy and propriety in urban life.
In Cornwall a case over ownership of an eight day clock concluded with the judge telling the plaintiff to set the clock while the defendant asked what he would receive. A farmer faced a telegraph pole hitching dispute with a cop and a sign prompting a humorous exchange about kine for hitching. Nellie’s June marriage sparks family jokes as a June bride and a June bug.
A Baltimore American quip compares average juries to a self cocking revolver and a Passing Show cartoon uses a piano tuning anecdote. The exchange highlights sharp, period humor about justice and social courtesy.
Des Moines, February 26, 1918. Governor W. L. Harding declares he will run for a second term in the Iowa Republican primary on June 3, 1918. He emphasizes wartime duties and unity, credits Iowa citizens for support, and says the party platform will be drafted by June primary delegates.
Burns Lodge No. 178 A F and A M announces a regular communication on Tuesday evening March 5 at 7 45 PM with full attendance urged by secretary D P Young.
Monticello man W. W. Stickford a local druggist shares a testimonial about Mayr's Wonderful Remedy. He claims two years of stomach pains belching and coated tongue resolved after the first dose and urges other sufferers to try the harmless preparation. The ad notes a money back guarantee.
Bert Walker argues that nine of ten men would choose raisin or gooseberry pie, using the preference as proof that the average man is unfit to govern himself. The remark frames a debate on decision making and authority.
A collection of notices including a sale of household goods at South Stain street at 2:00 p m March 4. Also listings for a Nereford white faced bull for sale near Monticello, a dissolution notice for Staunson & Skelley, and a 7 room bungalow on Sycamore street for sale with possible auto trade in. Additional items include teams of heavy farm colts for sale, unused books redemption after dissolution, and an asthma remedy offer from Geo D Hoover Mtg Pharmacist Des Moines Iowa with no money upfront.
Galveston News notes a young boy’s unusual patriotism by advocating soapless days seven days a week, reflecting a curious local sentiment. The item presents a quirky civic-mentality snapshot from the period.
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