One Hundredth Anniversary of Savannah Steamship Voyage
The piece notes the 100th anniversary of the Savannah's 1819 Atlantic crossing from Savannah to Liverpool under Captain Moses Rogers. It compares early steam power with modern flight ambitions, reflects on Rogers as a pioneer, and recalls his ties to Fulton and the Clermont and Phoenix voyages. It also counsels attention to maritime progress while contrasting past and present travel speeds.
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Atlantic Ocean
Savannah
Georgia
Liverpool
Moses Rogers
Rogers
Columbus
Robert Fulton
Clermont
Robert L. Stevens
Phoenix
New York
Philadelphia
England
South Carolina
Despairing family seeks word on wounded soldier Otto Wosoba
A Chicago Tribune plea asks readers for any knowledge of Otto Wosoba of Co D 358th Infantry, listed severely wounded on Nov 11. His parents Joseph and Mrs O Rourke, of Oxford Junction IA, still await news after months with no casualty records from the War Department.
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Chicago Tribune
90Th Division
Otto Wosoba
Elizabeth Wosoba
Oxford Jct
Iowa
War Department
Monticello
Joseph O'Rourke
France
Red Cross
Congressman Good
Wood Delivers Best Speech to 2000 Editors in Chicago
General Leonard Wood gave the standout address before a 2,000 editors in Chicago. He received a standing ovation twice, signaling strong public support and positioning him among presidential possibilities. The text notes the administration did not give him a square deal, yet people acknowledge his ability and balance.
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Chicago
Leonard Wood
County road law dampens hopes for quick progress
The passage suggests slow road work under a new law. Voters in the county may resist funding hard surfaced roads unless every community benefits. Local jealousies are likely to stall any major projects.
Iowa Bans Red Flag Emblem Amid Socialist Riot Concerns
During the legislative session Representative Fleniken introduced a bill to forbid the red flag as a symbol of disloyalty. The measure passed unanimously, reflecting Iowa’s stance on perceived anti patriotism from socialists and the I W W faction.
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United States
Iowa
I. W. Ws
Fleniken
Zeal for Liberty Bond Drive Dims After Armistice
The passage notes reduced enthusiasm for subscribing to the fifth liberty loan as veterans and citizens reflect post armistice sentiment. It laments that many, who once urged action, now defer to others and question ongoing sacrifice.
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George
High School Notes Recap Of Events And Talk
The notes cover a four course mock dinner by home economics, basketball photos, a substitute teacher in for Miss Williams, a junior news piece about a nap, the junior senior banquet at the Presbyterian church, a talk by Mrs. Lemon of Cedar Rapids, exams over, resolutions for better conduct, arrival of community song books for opening exercises and a forthcoming community sing. Also mentions a bell ringing incident and a vaccination questionnaire activity led by Mr. Dunlap.
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Saraphine Schweitzer
L. G. Stuhler
Monticello
Employment Bureau
Cedar Rapids
Miss Williams
Taxing Railroads to Cover Government Deficit
A Sioux City Journal note argues the luxury tax on goods serves as the common citizen’s contribution to cover deficits from government railway mismanagement. It frames the tax as a burden borne by consumers to offset inefficiencies in railroad operation.
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Sioux City Journal
Farmer George Briggs Held on Murder Charge Near Edgewood
George Briggs a farmer near Manchester is held for the grand jury charged with the murder of James Waite near Edgewood on April 9 Waite was shot at his door and died April 27 without naming the shooter the case hinges on the grand jury indictment and investigation
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George Briggs
Manchester
James Waite
Edgewood
Waite
German Delegates Travel to Paris Likely Curtain Incident
The Minneapolis Journal notes German delegates went to Paris via Belgium and suggests a curtain incident may have occurred, implying a possible disruption or concealment during travel.
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Minneapolis
Paris
Belgium
Conditions of German Treaty Demands and Reparations
The document outlines postwar terms forcing Germany to cede territories Alsace Lorraine to France and Silesia to Poland, demobilize, dismantle forts and submarines, surrender cables, and accept heavy reparations. It envisions international policing, neutral Belgium, and broad German economic deployment for rebuilding devastated regions, with penalties for violations and potential future Russian reparations.
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Alsace-Lorraine
Saar
Danzig
Belgium
Denmark
Silesia
Poland
Europe
Morocco
Egypt
Siam
Holland
Germany
Hohenzollern
Alsace Lorraine
France
Malmedy
Schleswig
East Prussia
Luxemburg
Japan
Shantung Peninsula
League of Nations
Austria
Czecho-Slovakia
Rhine
Rhine Zone
Helgoland
Kiel Canal
Brest-Litovsk
Russia
Delaware county and nearby notes from the era
DeWitt plans paving for 30 blocks this season. Louis Mackey farm in the county sold at 265 dollars per acre. Charles F. Edmunds of Manchester dies from Brights disease and apoplexy. Major General Leonard Wood to speak at Cornell college June commencement. Mrs. George Littlefield of Hopkinton dies April 24. Dubuque to launch a new daily newspaper this July with J. H. Wallis as editor. A. H. Guzeman turns 101 on May 2. A. J. McAndrews buys Langhurst farm near Lost Nation for 40 500. Dubuque adopts new teaching salary law plus 100 dollar bonus for teachers. Curtis Blanchard and spouse celebrate 50th wedding anniversary with gold gift. R. W. Waite named State Bank Examiner. Anna Langher of Monmouth arrested for extortion pleaded guilty. John and Peter Denure return from overseas with 91st Division. Maquoketa ends hospital idea after shortfall of 3 000. Doris Zuber attempts suicide in Dubuque juvenile court after harsh sentence. Miles town to revert to standard time after one month of advanced time. Hopkinton hosts reception for Lenox College president-designate J. F. Hinkhouse and trustees plan 10 000 start fund for Lenox college expansion.
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George Littlefield
Hopkinton
Delaware County
Dubuque
the News
J. H. Wallis
A. H. Guzeman
Washington
Iowa
A. J. McAndrews
R. W. Waite
J. W. Waite
Wyoming
Jones County Savings Bank
Morley
Anna Langher
Monmouth
Jerome Mitchell
John
Peter Denure
Castle Grove
Argonne Drive
Maquoketa
Maguire
Doris Zuber
Little Tun
Miles
Jackson County
Monticello Knights Initiate 46 Members in Third Class
Knights of Columbus council in Monticello initiated 46 candidates last Sunday in the Knights of Pythias hall, the third such class, raising total council membership to 200. Most new members came from nearby townships with some from Prairieburg Ryan and Coggan. A high mass at Sacred Heart church preceded the three degrees. a St. Elizabeth society banquet followed.
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Knights of Columbus Council
Knights of Pythias
Knights of Pythias Lodge
Monticello
Pratrieburg
Ryan
Cogga
Frank L Britting
Henry J. Lawrence
John R. Brady
Bernard I. Lawrence
John A. Brown
Grover J. Lawrence
Frank J. Corcoran
John Lawrence
Mathias Connolly
Hugh Lawrence
Louis E. Crilley
James F. Leibold
Joseph J. Kruse
Howard McElmeel
Peter H. Doyle
Thomas
Joseph L. Holub
Joe M. Miller
Frank Holub
Victor A. Murray
W. J. Kehoe
Marcus J. Oeschger
Bernard Kehoe
Paul Oehler
Geo. Kennedy
Owen E. O'Neil
Thos. W. King
Chas. BE
Philips
J. I. Kula
F. RB. Simmons
J. M. Kula
F. A. Smith
Frank J. Vojacek
Ridicule. For Mexico to Remember.
A Chicago Daily News remark argues Mexico would not have a republic without the Monroe Doctrine noting the doctrine’s role in shaping Mexico’s nationhood. The comment frames the doctrine as a safeguard against regional domination.
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Mexico
Chicago Daily News
Republic of Mexico
For Sale 80 Acres Improved Farm in Jones County Iowa
For sale 80 acres in Jones County featuring a good house large barn cattle shed corn crib granary with driveway machine shed garage chicken house fruit and good water for house and stock farm well fenced hog tight. Bargain price and terms available by contacting M G Alsever Center Junction Iowa.
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Jones County
M. G. Alsever
Center Junction
Iowa
Monticello Sewege and Water Pipe Bids Opened
City of Monticello Iowa invites bids for 1600 feet of eight inch sewer pipe four man holes along Seventh street and south side of City Park and 1000 feet of four inch cast iron water pipe on south Cedar street. Bonds and ten percent certified checks required. bids due by noon May 19 1919.
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Monticello
Iowa
Seventh Street
Cedar Street
Fall of the Hohenzollerns Reveals Weak Leaders
The article criticizes Kaiser Wilhelm II and crown prince as cowards and weak figures. It labels the former ruler as a common drunk and a wife beater and argues the Hohenzollerns are average or below among real men.
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Sioux Falls
Argus
Hohenzollerns
Land Bargains Near Oxford Junction Iowa
Real estate listing offers 80 acre and 60 acre farms near Oxford Junction Iowa with black loam soil fences and road access, plus 2623 acres of timber land along a public highway 134 miles from Wyoming Iowa. Includes note of more farms in other states with Oxford Junction Real Estate Agency and Dr L Magruder.
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Oxford Junction
Towa
Iowa
Wyoming
Monticello Residence with Three Building Lots for Sale
For sale a premier Monticello residence facing Gill street with three building lots. The home features polished quarter sawn oak floors on both floors, two fireplaces, high quality oak birch white enamel and mahogany finish, barn, garage, 250 barrel cistern, electric soft water pump, and basement laundry. Possession about August 1, 1919. J. S. Hall.
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Monticello
Gill Street
J. S. Hall
Eclipse Corner sales pitch and housing notes in 1910s ad
A compact advertisement column urges adapting to new economic reality and selling or buying freely. It highlights Eclipse roofing and shingles offerings, mentions 5 inch cedar posts near North English Iowa, and contrasts home ownership with I W W Bolshevik stereotypes, linking improved hog houses to pork prosperity.
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Milwaukee Railway
North English
Iowa
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Sald
Chas. Hueng
C. W. Balsiger
F. Hiben
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J. G. Krouse
W. R. Balster
Tiw-Makhrs
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A. Chrisman
Davidson
L. T. Arduser
South 6Th St
Minnaanols
Minnesota
Gus Hudson
North Cedar Street
Edith S. Brazelton
Vergennes, Vt
Monticello State Bank
Richland Township
Frank Vernimont
Bertha Schatz
Carl Schatz
Dora Kelloge
Call of the State Superintendent of Banking
United States War Savings
Federal Reserve Bank
Aascance
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Jones County Trust and Savings Bank
Jekly Shavings
Splinterb
Eclipse
Mores Carlor
Harry L Rodman
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