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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1918
Page
1
The piece argues Germany's state socialism harmed individual freedom, citing insurance costs, strikes, crime, and controls. It contrasts with American values, warns against industrial slavery, and notes disapproval of Bernard Murphy and La Follette's disloyalty censure in Wisconsin.
The article notes rising inflation fears among bankers and Congress, highlighting Senator Smoot warning that continued war debt could force paper money and potential changes to the Federal Reserve Act. He argues inflation is real and argues for the War Finance Corporation bill despite its faults to protect the business structure.
New York roils over a proposed national constitutional prohibition amendment. Politicians fear the temperance push as liquor interests weigh in. The state may oppose the measure while supporters argue for personal liberty and states rights amid broader national debate.
The piece notes Liberty Bond and Red Cross campaigns flood newspapers with propaganda, prompting government departments and philanthropic agencies to pummel the press weekly. It argues the overabundance mirrors redundancy and that waste baskets are now more useful than ever.
The Cedar Rapids Republican argues newspapers have limited role in city campaigns due to primaries. With elections active in Des Moines and Sioux City, papers seldom publish candidate details, leaving voters to decide. Newspapers note they may intervene only if a candidate is clearly unfit. Voter responsibility rises as the press role shrinks.
London Chronicle argues Germany cannot justify submarine killings by numbers. The piece notes Handelsblad and German officials misread moral force versus might, saying Nemesis grows from universal condemnation. It says Germany is now more hated for its massacre of civilians than before Lusitania.
The Des Moines Capital notes a marked transformation in recruits at Camp Dodge since last September. It contrasts the first call’s trained veterans with the newest arrivals, praising the value of military education for national protection. It asserts universal military training has overcome sentiment against it through practical demonstration.
A critical portrait mocks a loud patriot who feigns concern for the poor and conscience while opposing measures aiding allies. He idolizes anti Prussian rhetoric, chases peace societies, and frets over Luther’s quadricentennial while neglecting Belgium and Armenia. He cites history to claim England started the war.
Local farmers adopt the cloth rag doll method to test seed corn with tips to improve ease and reliability. Use heavy muslin, test no more than 40 ears per roll, soak briefly, and invert containers to avoid gas buildup. For full method write to Iowa State College Extension or the county agent. Dallas News notes a separate question about conductors and passenger cussing.
The article notes that 22 Olin boys mustered into service last April and many others from Delaware county. It also covers typhoid cases in Dubuque, local obituaries, marriages, and wartime efforts including the Olin Red Cross, rail liquor seizures at Waterloo, and a critical view of the National Nonpartisan League in Iowa.
Governor W L Harding issues a proclamation urging Iowa farmers to plant more spring wheat amid record low winter wheat conditions in the United States. Iowa is asked to increase spring wheat acreage by at least 500000 acres, with seed wheat agents in each school district and Warren Garst overseeing the campaign assisted by R K Bliss and extension leaders.
Mrs. Frank Hilers was admitted for treatment last Monday. J. H. Gilroy underwent a hernia operation last Saturday with favorable results. Henry Kray has recovered sufficiently to return home after a serious operation. Mrs. Rorick left the hospital on Wednesday and traveled to St Paul to visit her daughter.
Surgeon General Gorgas, in the March American Magazine, argues that war danger today is far lower than Civil War risk. He notes Civil War mortality at about five percent over four years, contrasts with early World War I losses, and cites French mortality dropping to two percent in twelve months. He says three days of Gettysburg were exceptionally disastrous, unlike current battles.
Jones County faces a repeat white grub year with potential million dollar losses in 1918. Farmers are urged to avoid corn on timothy or blue grass sod and instead plant on old ground or clean clover sod to reduce grub damage through the growing season. Fred F. Clark, Co. Agricultural Agent.
A Rochester Herald commentary asks how much secret evidence remains hidden from public view and what the meat trust guards beyond reach. The piece challenges transparency and accountability in industry practices.
The piece urges farmers to begin spring construction now to beat later costs and labor shortages. It promotes Eclipse yards for blueprints lumber roofing cement and materials for hog houses stables milk houses feeding floors silos and chicken houses. It cites sun shine windows and warns of wartime supply issues while praising Emma Rickless and Mrs Laura Arnold for ongoing projects.
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