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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1918
Page
1
A 25 year military alliance between Germany and Austria seeks uniform armament and shared staff planning to prepare for future conflicts. The text frames regular instruction and cross training, while praising American troops fighting in France and noting their impact on the war’s direction.
Des Moines correspondence in the Marshalltown Times-Republican contends the primary law is a failure. It argues the old caucus system produced better office holders and that many primaries were funded to keep polls open, rendering the law an expensive experiment.
The piece argues that McAdoo raised passenger rates to three cents a mile and Pullman charges to three and a half cents plus tax and tips. It claims the move funds war needs and questions whether the government will relinquish control after hostilities, warning of continued prices under public ownership.
Iowa troops remain in frontline ranks amid heavy combat and sacrifices. The casualty list now shows missing and wounded after earlier reports of deaths, with Rainbow division members among those overseas. More casualties expected as Iowa national guard members take front line positions.
General Crowder orders a revision of classifications due to small class 1 numbers in many areas. Registrants in classes 2 and 4 may be moved to class 1. In Jones county class 1 is nearly exhausted but not yet, implying broader changes nationwide.
The Nonpartisan League, long influential in North Dakota politics, is ordered to halt activities in Nebraska by the council of defense. Several top officers have been convicted of treasonable utterances and jailed. The league, seen as socialist, is linked to men viewed as suspicious as the I W W, with loyalty to the government in wartime demanded.
The secretary of the treasury calls for raising eight billion dollars through taxes in the coming year. He argues there should be no opposition to the proposal and that those earning money must contribute to the government via higher excess profits taxes or extra income taxes. The wartime gains should be shared by those who prosper.
Air mail routes show poor results due to the frailty of the airplanes used. Shortcomings in regular mail service stem from a frailty of a factor New York merchants urged Congress to locate.
The campaign messages stress that victory cannot come from fear of opponents and that fair play remains a guiding principle in several congressional primary contests.
The former president supports full disclosure by the administration about why General Wood was not allowed to depart with his division. He warns that rumors of political or personal motives could undermine national morale during the war effort and urges the administration to publish its reasons to avoid doubt and discouragement.
The Chicago Evening Post quotes Sir R. B. Finlay on wartime rage citing Revelation xii. 12 about the devil knowing his time is short. The note suggests the verse fits German hospital bombings and the wider German offensives on the western front and Atlantic coast raids.
A novel attachment enables a standard telephone to function as a fire alarm device. The addition adds alerting capability without replacing existing telephony hardware.
The German Mutual Insurance Company of Tama county votes to rename American Mutual and switch to English policies. Other items report oil prospects in Jackson county, a fatal accident in Maquoketa, a Cedar Rapids editor’s WWI service promotion, a Guttenberg name change to Prairie-La-Porte, school wartime suspension at Leander Clark College, casualty lists with several Iowa soldiers, and a severe oil-town flooding and transport disruptions near Chelsea and Belle Plaine.
The column references Lieut. Col. MacChesney's earlier and later service flag recommendations. It notes blue stars for service members silver stars for wounded, gold stars for deaths or killed in action, and cites semi official status per The New York Times. The Indianapolis News calls for clarity over war plans and less talk, more action.
The Monticello Express records June 1898 events: Doc Sisson dies of malaria fever. Rev. Warner begins as Congregational pastor. marriages include Charles Cash to Maggie Kennedy and Orlando Brazelton to Anna Burrichter. births in Minneapolis to former residents. several local weddings. Rudolph Bohren buys the Wilson farm at 50 per acre. Ray Curtis drowns bathing in Maquoketa river. Harriet Cummings dies. Andrew Baer dies by his own hand while insane. Rev. John Magee ordained in Milwaukee and first mass in Monticello. Stuhlers attend sister Neliia Dunham’s wedding in Wayne. high school graduates listed with valedictorian Maud Wheelock and salutatorian Marcus Matthiesen. Monticello and Jones County youths enlist for Spanish-American War.
The provost marshal orders re examining registrants questionnaires to move some from deferred classes to Class I. Government appeal agents and the legal advisory board assist local boards in re examining. Local boards may summon registrants for examination on their deferments. Emphasis to Classes 2A B 3A B GC and moving thousands from class 4 upward. Doubtful cases in 5 or limited service are to be re examined for possible Class 1 general or limited service placement.
The Atlantic Monthly portrays German deportation camps as brutal and deliberate starvation. It cites Russian, Romanian, and British prisoners starved or dying in 1916 1917, condemning Germany as lacking moral sense and humanity in its treatment of prisoners.
New York World notes worsening food conditions in Russia and predicts deterioration for about a year. Baltimore American suggests converting currency to bullets against Germany. Chicago Daily News quips about Lloyd George seeking frequent crises.
Mazie Meyer pupils contributed a Belgian blanket and others donate handmade items for the Red Cross. Henry P. Davison notes 168,628,907 in second war fund subscriptions with expectations near 170 million and broad national participation. Dr. Pierce reports 950 hot drinks served. Mme Maynard discusses mask work for disfigured soldiers using Captain Derwent Wood methods, with masks priced at 100 francs and weighing 120 grams. A 5,000 mask dressings requisition arrives for June, reflecting steady Red Cross effort.
A church concert and sermon are planned with a regular chorus, duets, solos, and a violin piece. The program includes selections by Coffee Crane Balear DeWitt Iverson and Morris, plus an illustrated sermonic address on The Only Abiding Peace. Morning service features Caleb Simper anthem Make a Joyful Noise and a sermon on The Influence of Personal Contact. A June meeting and picnic are set for June 19 at 2:30 at Mrs Matthiessen’s home with a 2:00 library gathering.
Frank Conley of Hale township records a local corn feat after planting forty acres in April and plowing the crop for a second time as he harvests the shielded plow.
Egypt reports self-sufficiency in sugar potatoes beans fowls and eggs, highlighting local agriculture as meeting national needs without imports. Government data show steady production across staple crops and poultry with sufficient supply for domestic consumption.
The column urges building weather proof farm structures to boost property value and crop quality. It highlights durable lumber to cut first costs and promotes Welrose plans for modern farm houses and sleeping porches with guaranteed quality. It invites readers to visit and discuss details today.
The warning notes that coal supply will tighten as winter approaches and urges immediate action to secure coal while it is available. Residents are cautioned they will face harsher conditions if they delayPurchasing coal now is advised to avoid winter hardship.
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