23 May 1918
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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1918
Page
1
The article describes graft accusations over airship production and a public probe led by Charles E Hughes amid presidential concern. It urges Red Cross subscriptions as wartime aid, praising civic duty and condemning radical propaganda by George Creel.
The text condemns men who avoid military service during wartime. It notes slandered youths avoiding the draft, some communities dishonoring them with actions like night raids, and a concrete monument in Iowa honoring a whole family of slackers. It contrasts willing enlistment with those thwarting service.
The piece lauds the navy for an effective wartime role including convoying over a half million men through submarine danger zones and distributing supplies. It criticizes anarchist conspirators, urges strict action against Bolshevik agitation, and notes that men turning 18 since June 5, 1917 must register on June 5 this year for military service.
The article argues German demands for vast food imports from conquered Russian lands are greatly exaggerated. It states Russian chaos will prevent even half the land being cultivated as under normal conditions.
The Iowa City Republican accuses the state board of health of false reporting about draft related social disease rates. It cites Maj. Hugh H. Young from France noting only 500 venereal cases among over half a million examined, less than one tenth of 1 percent, and calls for clarity from authorities at cantonments. The piece asks how to reconcile these findings with the state board’s statements.
The Times denounces Germany’s recognition of Lithuania as a free state as a ruse to force Lithuanian men into war. It argues the Kaiser exploits Lithuania’s status to supply soldiers for the west front, while calling it independent. The piece condemns such bargaining with Germany and warns pacifists.
The article argues Germany cannot restore its internal economy to prewar levels without a decisive victory. It claims Germany finances are insolvent, paying interest from new borrowings, risking total surplus destruction if debt is fully paid. It warns that private and public credit are merged, and peace without indemnity would trigger universal financial collapse.
Aberdeen News notes Ole Knute Nelson advises young men aged 32 or 33 to join the army as enlisted men if they cannot gain entry as officers. He says the army needs fighting men and opportunities exist to earn commissions, rather than appealing to lawmakers.
The Duluth News-Tribune reports Emperor Charles has left home for the Italian front, where he is said to feel safer amid ongoing conflict.
Neighborhood notes report over 600 panes broken in the green house at Lincoln Gardens during last Sunday's hailstorm in Tama. The article also covers political candidacy talks, local obituaries, school administrator changes, a Maquoketa marshal's death, a Dubuque whiskey case, and federal bootlegging enforcement warnings along Iowa highways.
Henry P. Davison returning from a 12000 mile Red Cross inspection tour condemns German terror against France and Italy. He cites nightly bombing of towns behind lines to break civilian morale and praises Red Cross relief with 3000 Americans abroad and extensive operations across France Italy and England. He urges support for the Red Cross drive to reassure soldiers and allies.
A list shows 47 selectives departing for Camp Dodge from Delaware County tomorrow. Names include Alfred Barfuse Ryan, Frank Jasper Worthington, C B Bush Colesburg, Thomas Trainor Coggan, James Ryan Ryan, Earl Wilson Manchester, Carl Streblow Delhi, Glen Greif Hopkinton, Sam Dale Manchester, Ben Trenkamp Worthington, and others across Ryan, Delware and neighboring towns with several from Manchester and Hopkinton.
In Centerville South Dakota the I W W threats aim to scare Judge Landis as a political note compares publicity needs for a candidate with limited coverage and a lower profile, suggesting campaign costs and visibility impact.
Last Tuesday night independent tornadoes struck eastern and central Iowa causing over a million dollars in damage. Boone suffered six deaths while Churdan near Jefferson had three. Walker in Linn County reported one fatality. Newton Denison Carroll Eldora Chelsea Harcourt Dubuque deaths listed.
Lincoln Journal notes official reports show Britain lost about a quarter of a million men since the great drive began while France lost about 50 000. It argues the French suffered at Verdun with at least 300 000 casualties and calls on America to steel itself for future losses.
Fragmentary records show Curtis Long listed as insane attendant and Helen Behrends labeled insane attend't. Dr 18 G Rawson listed as medical attendant. Court House references City of Anamosa water rent. Lamps and electrical goods from Lowe Electric Co. Gold dust cleanser and oil items from Ia Remley. George Watters and Frank D Waterbury appear with various marks. Scott Hardware Co items include multiple brushes.
Handy hog feeders and shelter materials sold at Hog House Headquarters with cost hints for one or a dozen hog houses. Promotions urge screen doors, porches, machinery sheds, hay barns, coal purchases, and war saving stamps to boost farm profits and support the war effort.
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