Banks Back Government Cash Drive For War Finance
The banks will supply government cash during war stress, buying five percent of resources in short term certificates monthly for four to five months. Example banks with one million in resources must invest $50,000 monthly, totaling about $250,000 before November. Banks will also exchange short term government certificates for bonds issued in October, aiding customers to purchase them. In Monticello, loans to Uncle Sam are expected at about $150,000 per month over four months, with future steps to be determined. Joseph John Keane, former archbishop of Dubuque, died last week. he was noted for temperance work and support of Washington University.
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Uncle Sam
Monticello
Joseph John Keane
Catholic Church
Dubuque
Washington University
Archbishop Keane
France
R. B. Chaney
Oakland
B. Kapparo
EH. S. King
Waterloo
I. R. Nichols
Strawberry Point
William Schumann
Pomeroy
Iowa
Fort Dodge
Germany
Schumann
John Joseph Keane
James J. Keane
Mt. Olivet
Keane
Baileyshannon
County Donegal
Ireland
Catholic University of
Plestina
J.C. Marsh
Chicago
Caddock
Stecher
Lewis
Red Cross
Freberg
Iowa Draft Calls 17 820 Men for Camp Gordon and Camp Pike
Iowa must furnish 17 820 new men for war service starting July 22. They will be sent to Camp Gordon and Camp Pike. Adjutant General Logan says class 1 registrants may force Jones county to supply more than 300 men, potentially over twice its previous drafts. The plan calls for proportionate calls by locality based on Class 1 registrants.
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Iowa
Camp Gordon
Camp Pike
Logan
Jones County
Critics Attack Government Ownership of Railroads
A newspaper critique argues that government ownership would raise fares and worsen losses, noting wartime support but predicting business shyness after the war. It cites Minnesota tensions with the non-partisan league, loyalty retractions, and pressure from home guards amid alleged misrepresentation of the league’s aims.
Allen Dominates Primary With 40 Percent Share
The secretary of state Allen faced three rivals in the recent primary and secured 40 percent of the party vote. Analysts note his position as first on the ballot aids some, yet he carried 31 of 55 counties where his name was listed second or lower.
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W’s. ‘Allen
Allen
Ford converts from trench talk to statesman praise
Three years after Henry Ford mocked military policy with a Christmas trench plan, the president approves his stance and critics hail him as a potential senator, illustrating rapid shifts in public opinion.
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Henry Ford
O. K
Indiana Democratic Convention Roasts Republicans Over Nomination
The adjournment of politics did not last long as Indiana Democrats roasted the Republicans and announced the possible candidacy of the president for re nomination two years hence.
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Indiana
Monticello June 1878 in Review Records
Monticello Express items from June 1878 note Kinsella Wall arranged for church services, John W. Green to deliver Fourth of July oration, Whiting & Garlock dissolved, Duer block under construction, Mrs. Chauncey G. Butler dies at 66, George W. Garlock as mayor, council members listed, J H Winsor becomes Dubuque Southwestern Railway agent, Mrs. Drummy killed in oil can explosion, Jones county delegates to Davenport republican convention with Hiram Price nominated, Luther Foster reelected head of schools, Kate Curtis named high school assistant, Monticello militia company organized with officers listed.
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Monticello
Chauncey G. Butler
New York
George W. Garlock
S. Y. Bradstreet
Samuel Kahn
Isaac Rigby
B. D. Paine
H. H. Starks
J.H. Winsor
Mr. Nash
Dubuque
Congress
J. C. Dietz
T. W. Shapley
W.T. Shaw
G. A. Armstrong
G. W. Condon
F.C. Bjlison
T. E H. Patterson
J. H. Chapman
L. Schoonover
G. W. Lathrop
W.H. Holmes
Board of Education
Luther Foster
Kate Curtis
J. Q. Wing
I. M. Thompson
D. McDougal
W. ©. King
J. Wilson
B. W. Brintnall
T. T. Smith
Dennis Liddy
Fred Simons
Thomas Cassidy
M. Kenyon
B. White
F. Hogg
C. A. Graves
Good News for Civil War Veterans Pensions Raised
Veterans and friends learn that the Smoot bill increases Civil War pensions by ten dollars monthly. The act amends the May 11 1912 general pension law, setting rates from 30 to 40 dollars per month based on service duration and age, with protections against reductions and no extra attorney fees for existing claimants.
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Congress
Senate
House of Representatives
United States of America
United States
Bureau of Pensions
Hard On Stock Shippers Faces New Rail Ruling
Des Moines capital farmers say a federal railroad administration order blocks damage claims when cattle arrive at market after the promised delivery day. Shippers gain no recourse for stale stock, must cover feed and demurrage costs and accept lower prices.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Federal Railroad Administration
H. C. Wallaces
Golden wedding joy as McClellans mark 50 years
Mechanicsville couple John and Mrs. McClellan celebrate their golden anniversary on June 14. The item also notes service flag stars for Tipton families and wartime losses among locals, plus local land sale and Liberty Bond quotas ahead.
Celebration Near Center Junction Fourth of July
A community Fourth of July celebration is planned in Moses grove 1.25 miles southwest of Center Junction. Music by the Scotch Grove band and a patriotic address by Dr. Foster of Cedar Rapids will be featured. Attendees are urged to bring basket dinners and spend the day in a notable local celebration.
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Moses Grove
Center Junction
Foster
Cedar Rapids
No Cheap Excursion Rates
Mt. Vernon records note westbound excursion rates higher than eastbound options. Denver trips cost 35 dollars plus 8 percent war tax, about 38 dollars total. Portland and coast points about 84.60 plus tax, around 91 dollars. Yellowstone 53.10 dollars. Rates aim to curb vacations per Governor Harding.
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Mt. Vernon
Denver
Portland
Yellowstone
Iowa
Harding
No Hardships Involved in Beef Allowance Claim
The New York World argues a weekly beef allowance of a pound and a half per person is liberal for Americans and exceeds what middle aged and older people should eat. The food board orders involve no self-denial beyond gluttony, and none of the conservation orders has required abstinence.
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New York World
Food Board
Government wheat and flour price control report issued
D. G. Thompson of the U S Food Administration reports on wheat and flour control. He notes flour price fell from 16.75 to 9.80 per barrel in the year, and the farmer flour price margin dropped from 6.58 to 0.64.
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D. G. Thompson
United States Food Administration
County Bankers Meet Urges Liberty Loan Support
Jones county bankers gathered June 24 1918 at Anamosa under Coo J Schoonover Liberty Loan Chairman to endorse Federal Reserve plans for Fourth Liberty Loan certificates of indebtedness. They expect to place over 1.8 million dollars in county banks and urge public participation to back war funding while stressing economy and national mobilization.
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Anamosa
Jones County
Coo. J. Schoonover
Liberty Loan
Chicawa
Federal Reserve Bank
United States
Jonesy County
Fb. Schoonover
Chiairmivaur
Ita
Chicago
Gam
Sam
Tingland
France
America
Gko
Red Cross Notes on Garments and Quilts
The Castle Grove branch sent 11 hospital shirts 3 summer pajamas and 7 pairs of bandaged foot socks to the Red Cross. Monticello chapter received 8 pajamas 6 hospital shirts and 8 bed jackets from Castle Grove Branch 1. Junior Red Cross reports many donations from teachers including Mazie Meyer Josephine Meyer Emma Stadtmuller and Louise Leonard. Fifty quilts shipped last Tuesday with 19 knitted by pupils. HQ asked to discontinue quilts for now. About 5,000 Germans interned in the U S. Red Cross opens a gas plant in France producing 5000 gallons daily of nitrous oxide and oxygen for use in anesthesia with U S Army approval. A second plant capable of 15000 gallons is being shipped. Mrs W A Mirick named head of Junior Red Cross in northern Jones county. committee to sell donated articles. Mr Bidwell donated a motor boat and Mrs Marcus Wayden a dozen full blooded chickens.
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Castle Grove
Monticello
Josephine Meyer
Lovell No. 8
Emma Stadtmuller
Wayne No. 9
Louise Leonard
Temple Hill
United States
American Red Cross
France
U.s.army
United States Army Medical Corps
W. A. Mirick
K. D. Miller
Red Cross
Jones County
The
F. 5. Stimson
L. P. Waddick
Wm. Altman
Bidwell
Marcus Wayden
Cantaloupes Draw Gamble Talk From Cincinnati Women
A Cincinnati Enquirer brief notes that many women opposed to gambling still plan to buy cantaloupes and see no harm in the purchase, reflecting everyday attitudes amid social debates.
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Cincinnati Enquirer
Draft Drawing Sets Stage for 744,865 Men Draft
Washington hosts the second national drawing for the 744,865 men enrolled June 6 under the selective service act with use likely on a single draft by year end. Congress passes war funding bills totaling 6.5 and 3.8 billion, boosting fortifications and shipping. A British transport chartered by the US is reported sunk with 67 missing, while a circus train collision near Gary, Indiana claims 85 lives and injures about 160. Over 40,000 men to be in national army by late July. calls extend into late June and July with district quotas to be adjusted.
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Washington
Atlantic Ocean
Delaware Capes
Gary
Indiana
Haagenbeek-Wallace Circus
Austrians Defeated in Piave Retreat After Heavy Losses
In a week long battle the Austrian offensive stalled and the Austrians retreated after the Piave crossing was swollen by rains. Italian artillery destroyed bridges and 45,000 Austrians were captured. Austrian losses are estimated at 200,000. America in France Pershing’s force has grown to 900,000 with 1,000,000 expected by July. The army operates in six sectors with allied units.
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Piave
Rome
Austria
Italy
America
France
Pershing
Ex-Czar Nicholas Murdered Report From Copenhagen
A Copenhagen dispatch says Russian guards killed former emperor Nicholas Romanoff at his Ekaterinburg residence. Berne quotes Zeitung Am Mittag saying he was moved to Moscow for safekeeping.
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Nicholas
Copenhagen
Nicholas Romanoff
Wkaterinburg
Vjia
Berne
Zeitung Am Mittag
Ekaterinburg
Moscow
Americans Take Prisoners at Belleau Wood Offensive
American troops in an offensive at Belleau Wood captured 264 German prisoners last night, including 7 officers, according to a war office communication. One officer claimed German commanders spread rumors of an army landing in America and of capturing New York City, with submarines sinking ships in Long Island Sound.
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Belleau Wood
War Office
America
New York City
Philadelphia
Long Island Sound
Senate plans large draft call this year
Senator Chamberlain announced that August would see 300,000 men drafted, followed by 150,000 each in September, October, and November, and 125,000 in December, totaling 875,000 drafts for the remainder of the year.
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Chamberlain
The Eclipse Corner Promotes New Barns and Storage
A. H. Balster and Henry Bolken Jr plan new barns while Henry Stahlberg hauls lumber for a ventilated underground cellar. The piece urges concrete storehouses and storage to cut waste, raise prices, and secure coal storage this winter.
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Food Administration
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Vinton
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Mdgerton
Wisconsin
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National Army Service
Camp Dodge
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Henry Stahlberg
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