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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1918
Page
2
President Wilson outlines a plan to place all U S rail and water transport under federal control for wartime mobilization. He praises railway executives, urges prompt congressional action, and proposes guarantees to owners while preserving public interest and avoiding disruption to commerce.
The passage compares the reliability of a watch that works only intermittently with the steadiness needed in work. It argues that both a faulty timepiece and an inconsistent person cannot reach the highest level of achievement, stressing constant accuracy as the key to true reliability.
The old-time minuet derives its name from minutes meaning small and refers to the dance’s short steps. This etymology links the term to its concise, measured movement style.
A Kansas City court rules that a woman may lie to her husband if provocation is great enough. The remark prompts satire on marital disputes as tales suggest wives become angry when the subject of ages is raised and provocation appears common.
A short proverb-like line notes that a woman resembles the reed bending to every breeze yet breaking in storms. It attributes the sentiment to Archbishop Whately and casts a poetic lesson on resilience and flexibility.
The hardiest palm is Trachycarpus excelsus known as the windmill palm. It withstands low temperatures and rough handling but does not thrive when boxed or confined.
Starfish contain about five percent nitrogen and small amounts of phosphoric acid. In Japan they are used as a manure.
A fifteenth century manuscript with letters and minor works of St Cyprian, bishop of Carthage and martyr in 258, became a key artifact as Groves library dispersal began in Boston, Massachusetts.
The article states Canada's extent of forests surpasses 865000000 acres, highlighting vast woodland coverage across the country. It emphasizes the scale of forested land and implications for resources and land use.
In Petrograd on January 5 Leon Trotzky told the central committee that the Soviet government would not accept German peace terms. He warned that unless the Poles and Lettish nations gain release, it would be necessary to defend the revolution even if front needs rise. Trotsky stated bread and boots were needed, and delegates discussed moving peace talks to neutral soil. The article notes a potential 3,000,000 man German-backed fight if negotiations collapse.
The article explains that unmarried individuals with net income of 1000 dollars or more and married persons or heads of families with income of 2000 dollars or more must file a tax return by March 1, 1918. It warns that failure to file a correct return on time incurs heavy penalties.
Eight killed and twenty injured in a head on collision between Baltimore & Ohio passenger trains No 2 from St Louis to New York and No 23 from Cincinnati to St Louis a mile east of North Vernon Indiana. The railroad general manager blamed disobedience of orders for the wreck.
Paris reports six German airplanes were shot down by French forces. Artillery fighting persists at multiple front points with no large infantry actions reported.
London January 4 seven people were killed and 24 injured when a mine washed ashore between Ramsgate and Deal exploded as rescuers attempted to haul it onto land. The incident occurred during the attempt to recover the device from the shore.
Maud Hudson Smith of Portland is dead in San Francisco and her husband RodKE Smith an insurance executive remains in critical condition after a three day New Year celebration. Both were involved in the same events and are connected to the celebration and its aftermath.
Army confirms Major General Leonard Wood and Lieut. Col. C. E. B. Kilbourne have landed in France to study war problems at first hand. They arrived in France from Camp Funston in December and will observe Allied operations and logistics.
Harry P. v Orie of Chicago has been appointed master baker of the United States Food Administration Hoover announced. He will supervise and regulate baking nationwide.
Brig. Gen. H. J. Elles D S O commanded the tank squadron at Cambrai. His message urged the corps to do its damndest as tanks smashed through German lines and British forces gained without artillery preparation.
Norfolk under martial law after a series of fires causing five million in damage. German agents Hugo Schmidt and H K Lessing arrested for arson. fifteen others questioned. Fires devastate two blocks of the business district as navy bluejackets and Home Guard patrol guarded streets. one fireman killed and several injured.
Washington and January 1. Charles J. Brand of the U S Department of Agriculture urges all dealers and holders of foodstuffs in quantity beyond family supplies to report their December 31 holdings for the war emergency survey. He notes the bureau cannot reach all firms by mail and instructs heat ers manufacturers and warehousemen and hotels with more than 250 dollars in food to report whether they have received schedules or not.
Rome January 5 officials say Teutens began sudden bombardment on the Italian front targeting two hospitals at Castelfrance and Veneto. Aerial attacks caused casualties among 18 patients and raised alarm over hospital safety.
Ambassador Wellington Koo told the New York Chamber of Commerce that China already has about 125000 troops positioned behind front lines in Mesopotamia and France. The figure was cited in a New York report dated January 5.
Svenska Dagbladet reports the Swedish foreign office says negotiations with the United States are concluded satisfactorily. Coffee petroleum and drugs will arrive soon in Stockholm.
Six months after leaving for Canada and enlisting in the Canadian army Thomas Cashion of 5324 Lake Park Avenue was arrested in Chicago on a Canadian government request for desertion.
Washington reports a Paris inter allied war council plan to rush American troops to Europe, expand naval support, pool war resources, and unify command. Britain France and Italy will coordinate food control and shipping to maximize troop transport and anti submarine operations under a supreme war council.
Director General McAdoo will withdraw hundreds of passenger trains east of the Mississippi based on recommendations from a committee of Eastern passenger traffic officers. The order is expected to be issued soon as the railroads adjust to reduced service.
In Streator Illinois on January 5 a 14 inch stick of dynamite was found in a coal car belonging to the American Bottle company. Officials suspect the dynamite was accidentally mixed with the coal at the mine and warn a gas producer could have caused major loss of life and property.
First Lady Mrs Woodrow Wilson arranged a truck for the relief effort aiding Washington's poor hit by a coal shortage. The charitable drive distributes coal to households in need across the city, reflecting the administration's support for local relief.
A Russian correspondent on the north front notes brisk trading exchanges between opposing troops, with both sides busy in barter as described in dispatches from Petrograd dated January 5.
In Chicago a father Edward Goldsworthy aged 45, a chauffeur, and his twelve year old son Thomas were found seated in an automobile truck inside a barn at 8125 Union Avenue. The bodies were discovered in a suspected incident.
Washington reports total gold production in 1917 reached 4,085,585 fine ounces valued at 84,456,000 dollars. Silver output amounted to 74,244,500 fine ounces with value not disclosed in this bulletin.
Washington reports Guatemala City destroyed by a December earthquake. About 1000 are dead and 125000 homeless as the American consulate and legation buildings are affected. The navy orders vessels off the Gulf of Honduras and Pacific coast to aid the stricken population. Secretary Lansing dispatches aid messages to President Cabrera.
Provost General Crowder told Congress on January 5 that the government will not call any men beyond those in class one of the new draft questionnaire. The policy excludes married men with dependents and other dependents from service. Crowder estimates about 1,000,000 physically fit men will be available from class one.
Washington January 5 Herbert Hoover food administrator wound up his storiety session before the senate manufactures subcommittee with the declaration that America will have a fair sugar supply this year with reasonable prices The question of Cuban Louisiana beet sugar and Hawaiian sugar prices was thrashed out again Hoover continued The whole foundation of the food administration is based on cooperation of the American people.
Zurich reports that Emperor Karl of Austria Hungary has approved the creation of an autonomous Hun army. The Vienna dispatches confirm the approval and outline the organization.
Harry Hamilton president of Standard Coal company was brought from Butler to Pittsburgh on January 5 charged with selling coal above the 2.45 dollar per ton price fixed by H A Garfield.
In Petrograd a mysterious blaze at the Gutuyevsky base killed twenty people and destroyed eleven hundred airplane machine guns along with ammunition. The incident remains under investigation as authorities search for a cause.
The department of commerce estimates exports for 1917 at 6 billion dollars, a new high, while imports total just under 3 billion nine hundred dollars.
A severe cold snap grips New York and nearby areas with ten deaths attributed to the cold, highlighting a worsening winter crisis and dwindling clothing and shelter resources.
Des Moines report says United States District Judge Martin J. Wade dismissed Daniel B. Luten’s suit seeking 10 percent royalties on Iowa bridge and culvert contracts for 13 years. The judge ruled the patents invalid and based on common construction methods, ending a bid to collect millions from taxpayers.
Des Moines reports Carl H. Duede and William Couch of Stuart are among Iowa’s two civilian air instructors aiding U S efforts. They describe tail spins as deadly for beginners and note eight hours of air instruction plus 15 to 20 minutes daily per student to reach solo flight.
The Hawarden municipal electric light plant suffered severe damage when a large fly wheel tore loose from machinery, ripping through roof and walls. Estimated damage is $4,000 with no injuries reported.
In Des Moines Lee Eksell a 9 year old boy shot and killed his 14 year old sister Laura while handling a shotgun in their home. Sheriff Griffin said the gun fell and exploded prematurely. A neighbor boy Lee Morgan 10 testified Eksell was fooling with the weapon and pointed it at his sister saying I guess I'll shoot you before the blast.
Chris Peterson a 28 year old Elkhorn hardware merchant died from burns after a gasoline torch exploded while he assisted Sorren Jensen installing a furnace. Jensen was badly burned and rushed to a hospital with a chance of recovery.
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