Political clash over county attorney nomination and moral character
Supporters accuse Wilkerson of crowding a Republican primary ballot with his name while detractors accuse him of impropriety after a hotel arrest with a young widow. The piece notes debates on patriotism and vacation rules from Governor Harding to Taft, and cites Cyranus Cole on recreation for workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nied
Wilkerson
Wilker
Montgomery County
Harding
Taft
Iowa
Cyranus Cole
Cedar Rapids
Minnesota Voters Back Burnquist Amid Non Partisan League Debate
The editorial urges citizens to stock coal this summer to sustain mines and transport. It praises Gov J A A Burnquist’s renomination by a 75,000 majority, condemning the Non Partisan League as disloyal and socialistic and endorsing Burnquist against Lindbergh who had league support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patriotic Republicans
Minnesota
Nonpartisan League
Governnor
Guv
J. A. A. Burnquist
War expert debates Kaiser aims Paris as sole objective
One expert says Paris is the German emperor's target while another contends the lords feint and Paris may not be the objective. The Kaiser seeks to whip the allies and gain a first great success, choosing the route of least resistance if it avoids Paris, with plans evolving as resistance continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Fireworks spark patriotism in Young America on July Fourth
Those who object to burning fireworks should note that the sunpowder explosion at home fuels patriotism and stirs a zealous desire to defend the country. Powder burned during Fourth of July celebrations is not wasted.
Tender beefsteak should be pounded six days then eaten
The quoted guidance states a beefsteak to be served in hotels and restaurants should be highly tender, achieved by pounding for six days and only one day for eating. The rule emphasizes extended tenderizing before serving.
Buy Your Saying Stamps Before June 28
Readers are urged to purchase saying stamps by June 28 to meet official deadlines. The notice emphasizes timely acquisition and notes potential penalties for late submissions.
War Department urges supportive letters to keep troops loyal
The War Department warns against discouraging letters from home to soldiers. Divisional reports show alarming wordy letters can spark absence without leave and desertion. Encouraging, cheerful missives reinforce soldiers during service and counteract home life anxieties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
War Department
Adjutant General’s Office
Roosevelt's Bellicose Call for Preparedness and Patriotism
The speaker rails against alien flags and 50-50 Americanism urging Washington Lincoln as symbols, demands entrance only on our terms, and calls for universal military training. He condemns pacifism, stresses national strength to deter war, and asserts readiness with decisive action to Berlin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Lincoln
Washinton
Berlin
Iask
Wood kept in country while division departs under second in command
The New York World argues Gen Leonard Wood should face punishment for his aggressive stance toward the administration. It contends permanent retention in the United States is improper and notes many generals have gone abroad, suggesting others may rival Wood in talent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York World
Leonard. Wood
Grain Used in Booze Sparks Critique of Hoover Policy
The Wallace's Farmer column argues it is better to save 3.15 million bushels of grain monthly for food than diverting it to alcohol. It questions Hoover’s role and urges Congress to take responsibility while criticizing the food administration.
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Wallaces
Hoover
Congress
Wilson
Senator La Follette Speech Prompts Whitewash Talk
The New York Globe notes Senator La Follette’s St Paul remarks urging defense of the constitution and institutions. His counsel calls it an earnest exhortation to stand firm. Wisconsin statesman is portrayed as ready to appear patriotic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Globe
la Follette
St. Paul
Wisconsin Statesman
Wheat crop estimate signals huge impact on farmers
The government estimate places the U S wheat crop near one billion bushels, seen as a major boon for farmers. The figure underscores the scale of agricultural output and its geopolitical implications, casting a critical light on wartime food supply and policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln Journal
Dubuque Briefs Cover Fires Deaths and Local Notes
Reports from Dubuque and surrounding towns note ten men killed or wounded in fighting, a township renamed Hughes, bank association meetings, and a Cyclops disappearance with no further word. Also covered are drownings near Manchester, a July Fourth pay as you enter plan, an intoxicated driver fined, Mason lodge choices, and Archbishop Keane’s critical illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dubuque
Berlin Township
Clinton County
Hughes
State Bankers’ Association
Wrank’ Nigg
Maquoketa
Cyclops
Eugene Wendling
Manchester
Ryan
Edward Wachta
Dyersville
Guy Ackley
Local Briefs From Anamosa and Eureka News
Judge H M Ramley travels to Mason City for Senator John D Glass funeral. Father Pathode celebrates first mass at St Patrick's Church. Albert Mastin seeks camp in next county quota after army discharge. Charles P Atwood of Anamosa dies suddenly after health decline. Civil War service with First Iowa Cavalry noted. survived by widow, nine children two sisters and several grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. H. Webster
France
8. H. Webster
Baptist Church
Central City
Iowa Falls
Iown Grand Lodge of Masons
Cedar Rapids
George Schoonover
Anamosa
C. R. Sutherland
L. H. ‘Warren
Des Moines
M.R. Anback
Clarinda
N. R. Parvin
Aaron Cumonan
Clarence
Cumonan
St. Paul
Chicago
Irene Bickert
L. D. Bickert
Baltimore
Geo. McCluskey
Jesup
Iowa
Waterloo
John Joseph Keane
Dubuque
St. Patrick's Church
Washington
D. C
H. M. Ramley
Mason
John D. Glass
Senator Glass
Judge Ramley
Father Pathode
St. Patrick’s Catholic Church
Albert Mastin
Monticello
Flo
Charles P. Atwood
Susquehanna County
Pennsylvania
DeKalb
Illinois
Jones County
Co. K
Iowa Cavalry
Methodist Episcopal Church
Atwood
Sarah Jane Porter
Cass Township
Bert
Bancroft
Delhi
Harve
Amber
Charles Atwood
Amanda Patton
Traer
GC. A. Butts
Long Beach
California
Fountain Pen Patriots and the Bond Signing Scam
The Brooklyn Standard-Union condemns a new breed of citizen who signs Liberty bond pledges at public gatherings using false names and addresses. Federal authorities struggle to collect from these fountain pen patriots as agents uncover numerous fraudulent signatures during routine checks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brooklyn Standard-Union
Fountain Pen
Why Soldiers Are Changed
Nearly 240000 transfers of men between units occurred in Army camps due to War Department classification investigations. About 40000 transfers have taken place weekly. Committees classify enlisted men and officers by occupation, with camps receiving up to 2500 men daily and up to 200 interviewers gathering education experience and qualifications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
War Department Committee On
World Unity and the Global Coalition Vision
Dr Frank Crane argues that German aggression drives a unified global response with Britain France Italy and the United States forming a coalition against the Reich. He envisions one law one civilization one morality and one world government shaped by divine will as war reshapes destiny. June 28 is a warners stamp day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Crane
Germany
Great Britain
France
Italy
United States
Local notes on inductions and obits from Hopkinton
Lester Gearhart heads to Town City for several months of specialized instruction and government cement work service. Hopkinton mourns the deaths of Isaac Smith in California and Clark Shimeal in Kansas, a former local harness dealer. Lenox College enrollment for fall is confirmed. trustees report a strong financial position and dismiss past misrepresentations aimed at forcing a merger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lester Gearhart
Hopkinton
Isaac Smith
Perry D. Smith
California
Clark Shimeal
Kansas
G. de Shaw
Stephen de Shaw
de Shaw
Lenox
Board of Trustees
Lenox College
Iowa Casualties Reported From France Actions
General Pershing lists Iowa servicemen in France with statuses including killed in action wounded degree unknown and died of wounds among Pvt Charles H Reeder Sioux City Pvt Jens C Anderson Clear Lake Pvt Leslie H Smith Monona Sgt Rutherford Peterson Vinton Corp Charles Polton Nevada Pvt Herbert D Groves Des Moines Pvt Francis M Harrison Woodburn Pvt Ray I Labertew Milo Pvt Roy R Rees Webster City Pvt Olen B Shawhan Des Moines Pvt Earl A Sutton Nora Springs Pvt Teddy M Ziddnes Centerville Pvt John W Price Council Bluffs Pvt Harry Beatty Fayette Pvt David Paul Gilman Corp Willard A Gordon Winterset Corp Judson E Steele Edgewood Kenneth L Daugherty Centerville Pvt John H Ives Hedrick Pvt Ralph Aldrich Shenandoah Pvt Jens Thompson Rolfe Pvt James Stensland Boone and others listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles H. Reeder
Sioux City
Jens C. Anderson
Clear Lake
Leslie H. Smith
Monona
Rutherford Peterson
Vinton
Charles Polton
Nevada
Herbert D. Groves
York Street
Des Moines
Francis M. Harrison
Woodburn
Ray I. Labertew
Milo
Roy R. Rees
Webster City
Olen B. Shawhan
Fourteenth Street
Birch Avenue
Earl A. Sutton
Nora Springs
Teddy M. Ziddnes
Centerville
John W. Price
Council Bluffs
Harry Beatty
Fayette
David Paul
Gilman
Corp
Willard A. Gordon
Winterset
Judson E. Steele
Edgewood
Kenneth L
Six candidates for judges in nonpartisan district lead primary
In three counties the present four judges Ellison Smith Moffit and Dawley led the primary vote with Cedar Jones Linn Joet John Tf Moffit 733 502 2740 397. Four judges will be on the party tickets at the election and voters will choose four. Great Britain has 7700 miles of coast to defend.
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Messrs. Ellison
Smith
Moffit
Dawley
Cedar Jones Linn Joet
John Tf. Moffit
Ellison Te
M. P. Smith
M. D. Porter
Co. J. Haas
Jones County Supervisors Open Bids and Adjourn to June 17
The June 8 1918 regular session accepted bids for county coal and road work awarding the Anamosa Lumber Co 20 tons of Franklin county coal at 6.40 per ton and 170 tons of Bidwell lump coal at 5.00 per ton. The board also approved bonds for county officials and scheduled bid openings for grading the county road system and a survey of road petition changes. On June 12 the board canvassed primary election returns and listed Republican and Democratic nominees for county and township offices.
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Anamosa
Board of Supervisors
Charman Wowring
Streeper
Bohran
Shimerda
Kruse
Mn 7
Anamosa Lamber Co
Bloomfeld
B. Anamosa
Fuantiin Co
Sclipso Lumbar’ Co
Bohren
Aimunesa Lumber’ Co
Wranklin County
Bohron
County Parts Chase
Bidwell Etunk
Ae Helip
Lim
J. CG
Frerich Et al
Bord
Stradper
Bunney
Porter
Shimerdal
Streeaper
J. J. Meade
Oxford Township
J. J. Hines
Jones County
Iowa
Equalization Committee
Streepoer
Forreat Watton
Stresper
R. L. Clark
B. J. Clark
P. J. Strong
Wyoming Township
Finance Committee
Arade
Chaiman Downing
Boehren
Bichmnerda
Ptoeed
Canvana
I.t. Vines
Republican Party
G. W. Walker
W. J. Mills
Lloyd Soper
B. J. Rhinehart
John T. Bodenhofer
Fairview
Justice of the Peace
Geo. C. Lawrence
H. H. Soper
C. D. Stout
G. A. Thomas
D M. Strawman
G. A. Peet
Monticello
J. Northrop
H. 8. Lee
Red Kellum
Scotch Grove
Geo. Oltmans
J. Rice
Trunlees
D. O. Sinclair
H. Hl. Carson
J. W. Livingston
G. J. Hughes
J. W. Callahan
Wyoming
W. N. Morse
Trustees
Ibang
Luther Inglis
Don Lala
Hy Jackson
R. A. Russell
F. BD. Taylor
A. B. White
Madison
H. G. Manual
J. A. McDonald
Geo. D. McDonald
Richland
Len Buol
Democratic Party
Henry Shimerda
J. J. Locher
T ' Oxford
John Quirk
Lambert Cave
J. Ig
Meade
J. Ks. Coon
B. J. Hansen
Ismerson Cave
Manford Jeffrey
J. A. Mulvihill
Rome
T Justice of the Peace, J. W. Coppess; Trustees, W. E. Freeman
A. M. Taylor
Castle Grove
James Howle
Joseph J. Delay
George Specht
EF. C. Cramer
Frank Parks
A. A. Clarke
Jas. McConaughy
Greentfield
J. S. Armstrong
Lewis Kohl
R. H. Russell
Hale
Henry Nigsen
A. B. Christophersen
E. H. Levsen
John Schladetzky
Nick Manternach
J. B. Fagan
J. N. Kremer
Geo. P Rogers
A. Fagan
Washington
Geo. T. McQuillen
V. Manternach
J. B. Skahill
Better Living Conditions Keep Help On The Farm
The Eclipse Corner urges farmers to improve housing to attract and retain workers. High wages draw labor but may drive it away. comfortable, well ventilated cottages keep hands and even their wives available. The piece warns to repair screens and orders coal supply per U S fuel administration.
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Filso
Roosevelt
Wood
Eureka News
Fountain Pen Patriots
World Unity
Hopkinton Leader News
Pershing
Abus
Supervisors’ Proceedings
RED Cross
The
Richardson
Monticello State Bank
Jones County Trust and Savings Bank
U. S. Fuel Administration
Eciladnen
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