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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1918
Page
5
The armistice signed by Marshal Foch ends fighting at 2PM with terms accepted in Germany. Americans advance on Sedan capturing the valley and city before the armistice, likening the event to Sedan in 1870. Socialists reportedly control the German government as bells ring in Monticello.
Justice Hughes report finds honest effort by many in the aviation push but notes profiteering and dishonesty in some. It also calls out Ford Motor Company for pro German sympathies among high‑level staff, with Henry Ford accused of supporting those views. Military officials may face court martial. Harding reelected by a small margin amid patriotic support and army votes yet to be counted.
The author warns that the real danger lies not in wartime conduct but in the reconstruction period after victory. Sabotage in politics and threats to the fruits of victory loom if the public forgets the sacrifices of the soldiers in France. Maintain faith with those who die and the work already begun.
The Fourth Liberty Loan was oversubscribed by nearly a billion dollars with every district meeting its quota. The drive showcased the American spirit to sustain the war until victory and is hailed as the greatest popular war credit ever floated by any nation. History may note its influence on weakening the Central Powers and diminishing enemy hopes.
The piece contrasts the German word Mittel with its English meaning to imply a fractured Europe. It praises Gen Crowder and the Provost Marshal Staff for creating an effective fighting force and anticipates pro German mercy appeals from war-beaten Huns.
A large influx of ballots returned Tuesday will be certified by counties and forwarded to the Secretary of State. About 300 votes in Jones county could influence the victor in tight races. The impact of soldiers’ ballots is a new element and awaiting returns is necessary to know the outcome.
The text notes influenza forcing church closures in England both historically and recently. It recalls seventeenth century practice where services were halted not for health reasons but to avoid muffled sermons by coughing congregations. It ends with a promotional exhortation to celebrate by buying W.5.S.
Attorney General Havner rules teachers must be paid for time they would have taught when schools close because of influenza. Monticello school board has already issued regular full-time pay and previous fuel shortages support this practice. the ruling may push other boards to compensate teachers fully.
The official newspaper of the American Tank Corp named Tyeatem rough appears as a motto for a peace conference. It signals the drive to decide punishment for the Hun in a militarized, postwar context.
Readers are informed of how to mail letters money and parcels to American prisoners of war held in German camps. Letters must be one side of two sheets with rank camp and POW designation and read American Prisoner of War Kreigsgefangenenlager. Money orders restricted to private and officer amounts and sent via Red Cross or Prisoners Relief in Washington. Parcels up to seven pounds may include necessities and must state sender relationship and be wrapped in strong paper.
The Cedar Rapids Republican argues that postwar peace must be dictated by the victors and allied powers. It asserts those who caused the war should pay, and justice must honor victims rather than the aggressors, guiding a righteous, not punitive, settlement.
Visitors to Camp Dodge must follow new rules observing civilian access during visiting hours. Civilians without passes may visit Saturday from one to five p m and Sundays only.
A World War I era propaganda leaflet dropped over American lines urges German-American soldiers to quit the U S Army and defect to Germany It argues freedom under Germany is better and attacks Wilson and American values The item was collected by Charles H E Podhaski and sent to Grace of this city.
The hostess house at Camp Dodge built by the Young Women's Christian Association with a $20,000 cost opened in January 1918. In six months nearly 1,000 women found lodging and 83,000 meals were served in the cafeteria. A single June Sunday saw 1,500 meals and 5,000 guests entertained as soldiers and their families found a home-like refuge.
Registrants aged 37 to 46 receive questionnaires at about 125 per day to be filled and returned within seven days from mailing at Anamosa. Lawyers volunteer in assisting. registrants should study questions beforehand to ease legal work. Provost Marshal Crowder allows special or limited service enlistment with sign up at Anamosa, listing needed trades and enlistment periods for Columbus Barracks Ohio and Jefferson Barracks Missouri.
The Non Partisan Judicial ticket drew strong turnout as voters backed incumbents. In the supreme court Judges Preston Gaynor and Stevens were re-elected, and in this district Judges Illison Smith Molt and Dawley won by a large margin. The article lists the Jones Linn and Cedar counties tallies for the six district judge candidates.
Captain B. B. Lipsner announced the success of the first air mail flight from Crisba canal to Balboa Heights. The Oct 18 flight took one hour and forty five minutes, with special ten cent stamps issued for the route. Omaha World-Herald notes ten thousand doughnuts daily aiding troop morale.
The notice urges wartime construction limits and permit rules with cost caps for repairs and new farm buildings. It promotes doing upgrades now to avoid after war restrictions, stresses coal savings via weatherproofing, and advertises Self Hog Feeders and United War Work Fund subscription.
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