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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1917
Page
1
A proposed permanent highway patrol would inspect and repair roadbeds similar to European systems, with quick mending to prevent rough patches. A new dog restraint law aims to curb nocturnal sheep attacks but may be hard to enforce. code revision faces time and study limits.
The text notes Indiana’s tornadoes causing loss of life and property damage, reflecting on windstorm risk nationwide. It also mentions railroads seeking higher freight rates after the Adamson law and Supreme Court support, arguing costs require offsetting income.
The East shows strong interest in Germany hostilities and disapproves of neutrality. The Midwest feels less, owing to distance from potential combat zones. When war escalates, the West will rise in patriotism as it has supported the government in times of need.
The piece notes brewers adapt to prohibition by converting to fruit juice production at the same plants. Despite anticipated hardship, brewers remain financially buoyant and appear resigned as they transition from beer makers to juice producers.
Lincoln Journal notes growing concern over economic strain and food scarcity with warnings that many may be forced to return to farming as a path to survival. Strong language emphasizes urgency and the potential for widespread hardship.
Guidance outlines holidays to display the flag at full staff and rules for half mast use Memorial Day and sunset timing. Observances include Lincoln and Washington birthdays, battles, and Independence Day. It also covers conduct at retreat parades, salutes, and the stacking of flags when flown together.
Dubuque Times Journal condemns the money getting spirit shaping postwar commerce. It cites bribery, railroad manipulation, and stock watering as hallmarks of reform era greed, urging citizens to uphold justice and mercy while condemning the profit driven mindset.
Anamosa Eureka reports the Burleson method of postal economy cuts route agents, shifts mail to terminals, and relies on cheaper help. Delays of a day or more spark business complaints as towns depend on pouch service from nearby cities. Overworked route agents worsen service, newspapers face more delays and lost papers.
Leslie's Weakly urges preserving the Sabbath as a national safeguard and source of stability. It argues reverence for God's day prevents license in moral life and warns against turning Sunday into a day of amusements, advocating keeping it for worship and rest.
The Manchester Guardian notes in Souvenirs du Chevalier de Cusay that an ancestor of Count Bernstorff opposed the American colonies before independence. It recalls Count Bernstorff as a 1820 acquaintance of Chevalier de Cussy in Berlin and mentions Countess Bernstorff named America for her birthplace during the war.
A Cedar Rapids Republican essay lauds a president who plays golf as a sign of vigor and alert thinking. It argues a golfing president is not worn out by office and remains mentally sharp.
Election returns for Tama show P Hixon elected mayor 420 to 142 over O J Wonser. Obituaries note Mrs P B French of Manchester died aged 74. Ed Levien city marshal of Anamosa died after a short illness. The Walker News sold to ML A Mills of Iowa City. Triplets born to Mr and Mrs Irving Bowdish Jr near Wanbeek. Iowa City mayoral vote yields Frank K Stebbins by 306 over George W Kuventz. Several local officials indicted for liquor law violations. Captain Erastus B Soper of Immersburg dies in Kansas City. survived by widow and three children.
A Marshalltown Times-Republican playful analogy uses two roosters circling each other to illustrate armed neutrality, noting the tense standoff is nearly bloody with combs and feathers as the birds bluff and wait for a move.
Washington Star notes that a habit of smiling can mislead others about empathy. It argues that smiling during others' misfortune can make a person seem indifferent and hard hearted.
In Des Moines March 24 1917 lawmakers in Iowa advance and defeat various bills. House bills include railroad controlled telephone regulation and county superintendent elections while the senate considers universal military training and state code revision. The House approves funding a hospital for crippled children and workman compensation amendments. The Senate backs universal military training measure and the Balkema highway aid bill amid debates on insurance and chiropractic bills.
The piece argues food value beats mere purity and urges stamping nourishment on packages. It cites Prof Graham Luck on beans versus tomatoes and notes corn products offer best nutrition for money, recalling how mush and milk formed a full meal and memory of Kansas City breakfast traditions.
The Cedar Rapids Republican warns that Germany must prove the von Zimmermann von Bernstorff von Eckhardt Mexican documents are bogus to regain sympathy. It argues German Americans cannot side with their homeland as Germany plans war with Mexico and to recover Texas and other territories.
The Washington Star notes the prohibition party has gained such broad endorsement that it may be forced to seek a new political issue. The piece highlights shifting priorities and the party’s challenge in sustaining a unifying platform.
A Baltimore sourcing notes a decided leak in the congressional programme aimed at expediting business. The remark points to friction and possible rearrangements as lawmakers push to move matters quickly through the chamber.
A discussion on housing costs shows higher prices due to incomplete material bills and unplanned extras. The piece urges careful planning, home comfort, and suggests new house plans to fit budgets. It blends domestic commentary with a call for better buyer awareness and practical improvements.
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