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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1917
Page
5
The article quotes leaders describing Germany as a trained, obeying army bent on conquest. It argues the Kaiser will not yield without victory and warns the war will continue to a finish, contrasting with mere border skirmishes and urging serious resolve.
A columnist condemns metropolitan papers for proposing to drive vagrants from the city to farms. The piece argues farming is a business for farmers and ridicules the idea that derelicts can contribute usefully in agriculture or other urban industries.
The draft duty of defending the country rests on every citizen of military age. No one is exempt from duty whether they volunteered or not. Officers will be trained in advance and assigned to units as prepared for service. A military census and draft are planned with about half a million men in training camps by September 1.
A wartime call urges men to join the regular army navy and national guard to defend American rights in the conflict with Germany. It argues enlistments alone may not meet needs and that a draft could be required if volunteers do not rise quickly enough to fill ranks. It notes misunderstandings about volunteer service lengths may have deterred enlistments.
The secretary of war notes that the conscription plan cannot curb volunteers aged 18 to 45. He says regular army is 161,519 men short and national guard is 206,349 short of authorized strength. Until filled, volunteers remain open for service with the same status as draftees and will be discharged after the war.
The article argues eastern papers misunderstand the West during wartime. It notes the West leads in enlistments and shows strong support for the nation. It describes the middle west as the rigid backbone, tolerant of prevailing conditions and superior in moral conduct.
Roosevelt aroused Chicago with a fervent war speech and seeks to volunteer or be conscripted. Military authorities insist on trained seasoned troops before deployment to France. Marshal Joffre voices accord based on two years on the front in France.
The senate passed a bill on last Saturday prohibiting sale of intoxicants in training camps and to soldiers in uniform. Proponents argue it benefits soldiers morale and business life, while critics blame appetite for resisting the truth.
The April naval enlistments varied sharply with Kansas City posting 1,062 enlistments while Cincinnati managed only one. Des Moines recorded 418, outranking Detroit Cleveland Denver Milwaukee and St. Louis, fueling belief in the fairness of Conscription.
Senator LaFollette once drew crowds but his latest senate speech on the war measure saw dwindling attendance. Those who oppose government war policies will find empty benches as they rise to speak.
The legislature refused to modify Sunday amusements laws and Attorney General Havner says enforcement is expected. Monticello will not be affected as pictures shows have never attempted to keep open house on Sundays.
President Wilson selected an Iowa expert, praising Iowa State College’s Pearson for wartime service. The emphasis is on securing expert leadership to boost national agricultural efficiency, with Iowa praised for supplying the cabinet pick.
A Iowa City Republican argues against conscription for farm work and defends personal freedoms. He claims loafing at pool halls, using cars, and cigars are inalienable rights and condemns forced farm service as a step away from independence. He also calls for farmer considerations in policy.
Senator Nelson cited a Civil War era age breakdown for volunteers. The figures list drummer boys aged 10 and older, with thousands aged 12 to 18, then 22, 25, and 44, illustrating youths in the federal army.
Berlin reports that Turkey has broken off diplomatic relations with the United States. The question arises whether the Turkish public has been informed and what the next steps may be for both nations.
Neighborhood News reports Vinton has bought a motor driven fire fighting apparatus replacing old hook and ladder carts. The item notes other regional changes and civic events across Dubuque county and nearby towns including church moves, bids for funding bonds, and notable incidents and deaths.
The Kansas City Star reports women economists urging thrift and frugality to aid the war effort. They stress saving money and avoiding waste, and call women to lead home economies, reduce consumption of food and luxuries, and plant vegetables over flowers to boost munition and supply production.
Peace discussions dominate Wall Street thinking as market letters weigh probable postwar conditions. Economists debate whether interest rates will rise or fall after the war, with views ranging from a higher rate to a slump or stable low levels during reconstruction.
The piece notes editor contrasts between Fatherland and Irish World, suggesting the latter needs a summer retreat. Shirley Miskimmons, 19, of Vioton, died after a speeder accident near Cedar Rapids when a brick on a switch caused a derailment. Two other men survived. Miskimmons died 20 minutes after reaching Cedar Rapids. The Des Moines crop bulletin reports a week of 12 degrees lower temperatures with freezing in many mornings, some wheat fields plowed up, corn acreage increased, and fruit prospects remaining good.
Attorney General Hayner orders special agents to enforce the cigarette law across Iowa. A raid targeted Des Moines cigar stands selling cigarettes illegally. 120 people to be prosecuted and tax collection pursued. District Judge T S Stevens of Hamburg named to Iowa Supreme Court to replace Horace F Deemer. Shelby Cullison of Harlan named as Stevens successor.
Manchester now operates under a newly elected manager, T. Wilson, who heads the city’s governing body.
Dover New Jersey April 26 Dr Quy Otis Brewster unveiled his bulletproof headgear and jacket and wore it as sharpshooter Sergeant George Chiswell fired at his heart from sixty feet the jacket showed no dent or shock The test was witnessed by army officers from Picatinny arsenal and New Jersey militiamen including Gov Edgars staff with Major J C Nichols Captain C Harris and many others The armor reportedly absorbs impact like a pea from a pea shooter and may bring Brewsters name lasting fame
The Eclipse Corner urges planners to use a new plan service for building projects and promotes poultry farming as a fast meat source. It touts a free planning aid, better lumber service, and shelter importance for 12,000,000 potential extra chickens in town, aiming to boost land values and community pride.
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