Government's rail control shifts from hostile to constitutional
The piece argues the government has moved from opposing transportation projects to asserting broad constitutional power over railroads, canals, and public works. It contrasts early federal limits under strict construction with later expansion, praising private tact and condemning perceived runaway paternalism and inefficiency in post office and rail operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
John Stevens
New Jersey
Benjamin Dearborn
Congress
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Charles Carroll
Carrollton
Senate
Cumberland Highway
Monroe
Madison
Cumberland Road
Italy Refuses to Sign Peace Treaty Over Fiume Demand
Italy declines to sign the peace treaty citing loss of Fiume and reports that France is not enthused about the revised covenant. President Wilson’s fourteen points are cited as the barrier to Italian demands. A non signing could doom the league of nations as a rope of sand and fail to regulate ambitious nations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Italy
Fiume
France
Wilson
London Express Praises Wilson Adviser Signor Orlando
The article notes criticism of Mr Wilson's course, but cites a British paper praising Signor Orlando for leaving for home and commending his example to Mr Wilson. It highlights mixed international reaction and marks Orlando as an example for Wilson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
London Express
Orlando
Taft to Speak at Oxford Junction Chautauqua
Oxford Mirror reports a guarantors meeting set the July 1st Taft appearance for the chautauqua week June 30 to July 4. Taft, booked by guarantors for an additional regular program, travels from Fairfield to LaCrosse after his Oxford stop. Season tickets remain the same price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oxford Mirror
Wm. Taft
Taft
Oxford
Fairfield
LaCrosse
Wisconsin
Cannot Forget Us in Hohenzollern Message to US
William Hohenzollern told Ambassador Gerard he would not forget the United States after the war according to Rochester Post-Express reporting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rochester
Some Consolation
An editorial note from the Springfield Union reflects on Bolshevism offering consolation to war-suffered people by suggesting worse fates elsewhere. The piece weighs morale and perspective in troubled times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield Union
Just a Beginning Indemnity Proposal Sparks Debate
The Omaha World-Herald reports that an initial indemnity figure of 25 billion dollars is named for Germany. Viewers consider this a starting point in the broader postwar reparations discussion, with leaders signaling further negotiation ahead.
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Omaha World-Herald
Germany
Monticello Methodist History Tracks 1860s Circuit Origins
The history outlines Monticello’s Methodist Episcopal beginnings within Langworthy circuit, noting organization in 1858 funding details, early stewards and preachers, rising payments, and the transition to Monticello station by 1865. It cites Rev. Samuel Pancoast and Rev. J. G. Dimmit among influential leaders and records the growing church in Wayne Township.
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Jones County
R. M. Corbit
Methodist Episcopal Church
Monticello
J. H. Barr
Samuel Pancoast
Iowa City
West Cass
Prairie Hill
Langworthy
Schoonover
Wayne Township
Samuel Kelley
Minor Davis
Isaac Sweezey
Sanford Robinson
M. Tippin
A. P. Himebaugh
Bishop Isbell
Isbell
Schoonover School House
A. King
G. Slade
B. A. Shepherd
M. Davis
J. Sweezey
J. M. Neal
Edinburgh
Bowen's Prairie
Fletcher Burnight
Monticelli
Amos
Brother Williams
Mineral Creek
Pancoast
Geo. Stanley
G. Stanley
Journal of Proceedings
Grove Creek
Methodist Church
Morribcello
N. W. Austin
Eberhart
H.C. Brown
Monticello Station
J. Tibbits
H. C. Brown
R. C
Burleson Seen as a Central, Controversial Wilson Ally
The New York World portrays Albert Sidney Burleson as a volatile but effective postmaster general. It argues he polarizes leaders and public alike, clashing with Congress, cabinet colleagues, and both major parties while advocating a permanent federal telegraph and telephone policy despite disarray in the postal service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burleson
Post Office Department
New York World
Albert Sidney Burleson
Wilson
Egg Dealers To Be Licensed After May 23
After May 23 licensing becomes mandatory for all egg dealers except certain retailers who purchase directly from Iowa licensed dealers and sell in small lots. The annual license fee is $1 for the period ending March 1, with a license required for each business location. Violations incur fines from $10 to $50. Farmers selling their own eggs are exempt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Monticello Seeks Bids for Sew er and Water Lines
The City of Monticello invites bids to lay 1600 feet of sewer pipe and construct four manholes along Seventh street and near the City Park, plus 1000 feet of water pipe on South Cedar street. Bonds and a 10 percent certified check with each bid are required. Bids due by noon May 5, 1919 in the mayor’s office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City of
Monticello
Seventh Street
South Cedar Street
J. A. Voorhees
Bond Drive Set for May First in Delaware County
Delaware county will hold a bond drive on May 1. Obituaries note Mrs. Mary Quinn died April 21 at Coggan, formerly of Vinton. Mary Harvey, widow of Orrin R. Harvey, died last week in Anamosa at 86, survived by daughter Mrs. Mary Barnes and member of the Daughters of the Revolution. A war history bill with 20000 dollars appropriation and ten thousand copies per volume is advancing in the 88th general assembly. A U S secret service officer will visit Iowa City to probe alleged attacks on Victory loan sellers and a rural pledge to refuse bonds, linking the case to a wealthy farmer’s son, amid loyalty league claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delaware County
Mary Quinn
D. D. Johnson
Coggan
Vinton
Mary Harvey
Orrin R. Harvey
Anamosa
Ohio
Jones County
Mary Barnes
Daughters of the Revolution
United States Secret Service
Iowa City
Victory Loan
United States
Loyalty League
Germany
Lost gold hoop earring last Friday
Lost A gold hoop earring reported last Friday. Contact 146. For sale or rent four lots in Davidson's 1st Addition to Monticello. L T Arduser, 40 South 6th St., Minneapolis, Minnesota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davidson
Monticello
L. T. Arduser
South 6Th St
Minneapolis
Minnesota
The Eclipse Corner Weekly Shavings Prospectus
The notice promotes prosperity minded action urging readers to build now for a homelike home and concrete farming improvements. It touts good wages for farm work while noting living conditions for workers remain lacking and encourages readers to campaign for home upgrades.
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Monitor
John Ericgson
C. S. Bushnell
New Haven
Navy Department
Treasury Department
John Boyer
Boyer
West
Missouri Valley
Antonia
Willa Cather
Atlantic Monthly
Oxford Junction
J.S. Eberhart
J. P. Tibbits
W.w.peck
Neighborhood News
Eyhs
L. G. Stuhler
Redmond
Salh
Newton Parrott
I. J. Farley
Lovell Hotel
Laude
Chas. Huene
C. W. Balsiger
Joe DeBoest
FORD
Bosch
W. R. Balster
Mrs. Laude
Juli Husmann
First Street
Lanigan Millinery
Newton's Chocolate Shop
Esther McAleer
Steve Petersen
A. Hhrisman
North Cedar Street
Heith S. Brazelton
Vergennes, Vt
Richland Township
C W. Balsiger
Frank Vernimont
Liberty
Geo. T. Hedges & Co
Cedar Rapids
Des Moines
M. G. Alsever
Center Junction
Call of the State Superintendent of Banking
United States War Savings
Federal Reserve Bank
The
Monticello State Bank
Jones County Trust and Savings Bank
Splinters
Prosperity Club
Harry I. Rodman
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