Kossuth saga sparks debate on American aid and policy
The piece recalls Kossuth as a Hungarian liberty advocate who sought U S support for independence, faced mixed reception, and ended his visit amid controversy over his meddling in U S politics. It argues for Congress to authorize aid to Europe while cautioning against overreach and private profit.
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Louis Kossuth
Congress
The
Independent
Kossuth
Wilgson
Hungary
Turkey
Austria
United States
America
Corporation of New York
Russia
Great Britain
Washington
Fillmore
Henry Clay
Europe
New York
New York Herald
McMaster
Trotzky Styles Dictatorship with Mexican Political Flair
The wild-eyed Bolshevist Trotzky, once a socialist paper worker in New York, now mirrors Mexican politics by imprisoning Lenine and executing opponents. The piece portrays little men as the bitter source of tyrannical power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trotzky
New York
Lenine
Roosevelt's Vast Knowledge Highlighted by Speaker Clark
Speaker Clark praised Theodore Roosevelt as having unparalleled knowledge across statecraft history theology zoology and woodcraft. He noted Roosevelt's omnivorous reading exact memory and ability to recall details instantly, enabling him to accomplish much by saving others time on review.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark
Theodore Roosevelt
Roosevelt
Col. Roosevelt
Jury Convicts Victor Berger and fellow socialists
In Judge Landis court Chicago the jury found Victor Berger and other socialists guilty of violating the espionage law for antiwar writings and actions. Berger, from Milwaukee, warns of a future run for Congress, while the U.S. will not accept a disloyal socialist representative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marx
Congress
United States
Prohibition sentiment grows despite brewer meeting influence
The article notes that a large gathering of liquor makers boasting vast wealth will not deter the rise of prohibition support. It recalls past brewer influence on elections and pro German societies, but argues their sway has faded as lawmakers advance a constitutional amendment and the reform movement gains momentum.
Dangers of Bolshevism Cited by Bob La Follette
Sioux Falls Press quotes Bob La Follette warning that Bolshevism is an international threat. He argues Russians seek to spread their doctrine worldwide and would impose it on every people if allowed, deeming the situation dangerous.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux
Hflls
Bob la Follette
Local Obituaries and Civic Notes Across Iowa Towns
F A Hodoval died at his Oxford Junction home last week leaving a widow and six sons and a daughter. Mrs David Chadwick died in Anamosa after residence in Monticello years ago. Frances Green died in East Cascade at her brother Jacob’s home after influenza. Road oil purchased for town roads next summer. Francis McAreavy died in Ryan at 15 after influenza and pneumonia. Miss Lillian Maire’s friends hosted a surprise shower. Dysart reports over 100 influenza cases with one doctor. A daughter was born to Albert Tucker and a son to Thomas Reddin in Cascade. Rev H C Boissier resigned in Maquoketa to serve Cedar Falls. Springville displays a service flag with 82 stars, three gold. Barnette, Jr welcomed to newspaper fraternity in Farley. Bronson block in Wyoming sold to C G Hanold. Byrle Greene named special messenger to Secretary Lansing. Leo Pohlkamp married Eva Hubbard in Ryan. Maquoketa considers a city hospital by public subscription. Ed Ainsley reassigned on the C M & St P line. Frank Van Vleet killed by a train near Dubuque. Henry W Fields died at 87, Civil War veteran. Conrad Wendel of Honey Creek dies. George Hostert injured. finger amputated. Dr John McMaster Ristine dies at 71 in Cedar Rapids after ptomaine illness and son’s death. Mrs James Templeman funeral. husband ill. Mrs Truman Peet ill in Hillsdale. Charles J Northrop called to Marion for Bright’s disease. Farm Bureau in Jones County holds annual meeting in Anamosa with new officers elected and county federation joining state group. Dr K W Stouder warns on tuberculosis costs to farmers and hog shipments.
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F. A. Hodoval
Oxford Junction
David Chadwick
Anamosa
Monticello
Frances Green
Jacob
East Cascade
Ryan
Francis McAreavy
Lillian Maire
Dysart
Albert Tucker
Cascade
Thomas Reddin
H. C. Boissier
Maquoketa
F. L. Gordon
Reinbeck
Bronson
Wyoming
C. (. Hanold
Byrle Greene
Traer
Secreary Lansing
Greene
Leo Pohlkamp
United States Army
Gordon
Atlanta
Georgia
Eva Hubbard
Ed Ainsley
Farley
Cedar Rapids
Freeport
Clinton
F. A. Warner
Henry W. Fields
Tipton
Iowa
Co. D
64Th Ohio Volunteer Infantry
Conrad Wendel
Honey Creek Township
Delaware County
Germany
George Hostert
John McMaster Ristine
Richard Ristine
Gerstner Field
James Templeman
Farm Bureau
Jones County Farm Bureau Association
M. EB. Church
Faror Bureau
J. W. Morse
C. H. ‘Hale
J. R. McNeilly
Clayton Hartman
John Neeland
W. H. Buckner
W. .D. McLaughlin
J. P. Morrill
John Bodenhofer
H. Jensen
A. B. White
Thos. J. George
BE. F Rohwedder
Henry Westphal
C. G. Schneiter
Duane Rigby
J. W. Livingston
Leslie Dunn
Charles Athertown
Bureau
Don. B. Fish
State Federation of Farm Bureaus
Mr. Fish
Agricultural Extension Department
Ames
Stouder
Iowa Legislature Ratifies Prohibitory Amendment
Both chambers approved the national constitutional prohibition amendment with the Senate 42 to 7 and the House 86 to 13. Iowa becomes the 30th state to ratify, with more than the needed 36 states likely ready before the night ends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Senate
House
Union
Year 1919 to decide peace or anarchy after Armistice
The 1919 peace conference faces Europe’s collapse and economic reconstruction. Bolshevik threat looms if German autocracy spreads. democracy battles autocracy and anarchy as nations seek lasting stability and a new era begins after Versailles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Europe
Great Britain
Germany
Russia
Versailles
Knocking the Booze Iawa Helps Ratify Prohibition Amendment
Thirty five states have ratified the prohibition constitutional amendment with Iowa Colorado Oregon New Hampshire and Utah completing ratification. The pace suggests Nebraska Missouri and Minnesota contend to be the thirty sixth. Ratification by five states yesterday brings total to twelve in two days and further action is expected in several legislatures. The amendment becomes effective one year after final ratification with additional federal legislation to outline penalties and enforcement agencies.
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Nebraska
Missouri
Minnesota
Iowa
Colorado
Oregon
New Hampshire
Utah
Federal Department
Virginia
Kentucky
North Dakota
South Carolina
Maryland
South Dakota
Texas
Montana
Delaware
Massachusetts
Arizona
Georgia
Louisiana
Michigan
Congress
Open covenants debate at Paris peace conference
The Paris peace conference faced a clash over secrecy as officials announced a daily public communique and a gentlemen’s agreement to withhold meeting details. British and American correspondents protested, citing President Wilson’s fourteen points favoring open covenants, with a decision expected to be revisited before Saturday’s sessions.
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Paris
Associated Press
Foreign Office
Lloyd George
Wilson
Tax lists for Monticello area available at Lowell State Bank
Tax lists for Monticello city and surrounding townships may be seen at the Lowell State Bank. Call to determine the amount of your 1918 taxes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello City
Lowell State Bank
Marriages and Divorces Reported in Jones County 1918
Jones County records show 91 marriages during 1918 and 10 divorces. The figures reflect civil ceremonies and dissolution actions filed within the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones County
Radicals Try to Seize National Labor Congress in Chicago
Socialists and I W W members who lost the fight to organize a national labor congress at Chicago yesterday moved to gain control in the afternoon session. Packed galleries cheered socialist lines while conservatives altered plans under the strong radical show. Delegates awaited today's report from the resolutions committee amid disputed majorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Labor Congress
Chicago
Thomas J. Mooney
Warren Billings
Committee On Resolutions
Berlin's Bolshevik Coup Ended After Week of Turmoil
In Berlin the long Bolshevik upheaval ends as scattered rebels retreat and Dr Karl Liebknecht's sister is arrested. Authorities report hundreds of rebels detained awaiting trial while both sides suffer heavy losses with over two hundred dead and around a thousand wounded, most on the Bolshevik side.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Karl Liebknecht
Blow to Bolshevism in Cedar Rapids verdict
The Cedar Rapids Gazette hails the conviction of Victor Berger Engdahl Kruse Germer and Tucker on sedition and disloyalty as a knockout blow to Bolshevism in the United States. It calls the radicals destructive and warns the world must cleanse itself before postwar benefits can be enjoyed, noting the peace conference will decide future actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Victor Berger
Engdahl
Kruse
Germer
Tucker
Germany
Herald Square
New York
Uncle Sam
Jackies
Red Flag
Eclipse Corner Guides Home Building and Barn Upgrades
The Eclipse column promotes practical home improvements and farm structures. It offers remodeling ideas for turning old houses into comfortable homes and suggests upgrading kitchens, cattle bunkers, hog huts, and shelters with durable painted designs while outlining planning help and cost estimates.
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Kenyon
Des Moines Register
I Neighborhood News
Frank van Vleet
Dubuque
Chicago Great Western
VanVleet
Charles J. Northrop
Marion
Mitchell
Bright
C. M
Iawa
Bolshevists
Red Cross
K. C
Salvation Army
Monticello State Bank
Jones County Trust and Savings Bank
Harry J. Rodman
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