Reconstruction era counsel from a wartime speech
A postwar address urges prudent reconstruction with Republican control of Congress. It condemns Democratic surrender of territories in 1898 99 praises American valor and calls for humane aid to Germany while guarding against future military aggression.
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Paris
Channel
Republican Party
Congress
Democratic Party
Philippines
Philippine Islands
Dietrich
Dewey
Germany
War Savings drive underway in Jones County
The War Saving Council collects funds today for allied war activities and the Red Cross drive. Entrusted to the War Service Council, the effort aims to support 2,000,000 U.S. troops in Europe and urges each reader to subscribe the allotted share to fuel all war activities.
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War Saving Council
Jones County
Red Cross
War Service Council
Europe
Combined War Activity Bureau
Iowa soldiers cantoment vote to be counted and certified
Commissioners appointed by the governor conducted the election at cantons in the United States. The vote has not yet been compiled and its political complexion is unknown. Once received by the Secretary of State it will be certified to counties and could influence results from the last election.
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Germany
United States
Iowa
Fleeing Kaiser’s Fall Recasts Hohenzollern as Bill
A week after German monarchs toppled, the former ruler is hiding under an assumed name Bill Hohenzollern. Once king grand duke duke margrave burgrave prince count and seigneur in many titles now seeks asylum fearing the wrath of his people. The disguise aims to save his life in a gilded fantasy.
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Germany
Kaiser
Bill Hohenzollern
Germany Yields Every Demand In Editorial Prophecy
The Des Moines Capital claims its June 7 1917 editorial predicted the end of World War I by mid November 1918 and outlined postwar German demilitarization and reparations. It criticizes President Wilsons war politics and notes U S citizens will reelect representatives who will resist partisan pressure. The article also details draft questionnaire changes instructing registrants aged 37 to 45 to return forms and those 18 to complete them.
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Des Moines
Germany
Antwerp
Belgium
France
Alsace-Lorraine
Serbia
Romania
United States
Prince Maximilian Proposes German Empire Abroad Proclamation
The piece mocks Prince Maximilian of former Germany for declaring a new German empire based on people abroad and promises to appeal to Germans and Americans alike. It stresses U S loyalty and rejects labeling U S citizens as Germans abroad, asserting Americans remain resolutely American.
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Maximilian
Germany
United States
Prince Maximilian
Berlin Joy Over Republican Victory in America
A brief note portrays Berlin's elation at the Republican win in the United States. It contrasts Berlin’s happiness with the imagined Washington gloom and asserts the war’s end makes the mood matter less. The passage hints at foreign reactions to U.S. political change and the broader postwar atmosphere.
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Berlin
United States
Washington
Wilson
Pro- German sentiment in US warned against
A wartime editorial argues it is better to offend pro German factions than risk angering soldiers. It praises loyalty to the troops and condemns those who would betray them. The piece emphasizes unity and the importance of supporting servicemen.
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United States
Pledge for War Charities Recalled in Public Message
A historical note recalls the pledge signed for war charities, urging continued support through events or drives. The item emphasizes civic duty, fundraising efforts, and community involvement tied to wartime relief groups.
Notable Iowa City and Dubuque News Item Draft
Prof Lemuel W Collett of Upper Iowa University dies of slow paralysis November 6. Iowa defeats Minnesota 6 to 0 in football last Saturday. Camp Dodge team beats Ames 7 to 6. Henry Sussmann bakery in Dubuque painted yellow after alleged flag desecration. George W Dubois of Manchester Civil War veteran dies at daughter’s home. born 1837 in New York. interment in Manchester. William Donovan, 24, of Dubuque killed in an auto accident. J C Hayes and Joseph Gehrig seriously injured. driver Henry Buckely faces investigation. Lowdon hosts pro German parade. donors to Red Cross listed. Rev John Rickart expelled after parade. William Loftus of West Union credited for seven sons in service. five in France, others in training or draft. Dr Marie Agnew of Walker fatally injured in auto accident at Iowa City. Ruth Huntington injured. others in car include Julia Wade and Mrs Martin McGovern. Agnew had PhD and MA from Iowa University and taught at Buena Vista College.
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Henry Sussmann
Dubuque
George W. Dubois
Manchester
Mason City
New York
First
Iowa Cavalry
William Donovan
J. ¢. Hayes
Joseph Gehrig
City
Henry Buckely
J. Kopp
R. L. Killen
Lowdon
Red Cross
John Fraboise
Lou Heuser
Lou Rix
Joe Fritche
Henry Weise
John Rickart
William Loftus
West Union
Charles Loftus
Depot Brigade
Will
Leutenant
John
Signal Corps
France
Fred
Texas
Robert
Coe College
Clarence
Herbert
Marie Agnew
Walker
Iowa
Iowa University
Iowa City
Ruth Huntington
Belmond
Julia Wade
Martin J. Wade
Alice Crosby
Cedar Rapids
Eleanor Wade
Martin McGovern
Wade
Huntington
Agnew
Department of Commerce
S. U
Admiral Wilson takes responsibility for armistice leak in Paris
The Cedar Rapids Republican lauds Admiral Wilson for confessing to premature armistice signing news, exonerating the reporters and accepting personal responsibility. It calls him a fine man and contrasts him with lesser politicians who shift blame.
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Cedar Rapids
Admiral Wilson
Paris
George Washington
Fighty-Eighth Active Reported in October Front Action
A letter from Major Ainsworth of the signal corps states part of the eighty-eighth division was in action on October 17. The division had seen a day and a half of combat with no losses to death or disease, 125 men recommended for commissions, and promotions sought for Major Ainsworth, Captain Butler, and Lieutenant Thornton.
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Eighty-Eighth
Ainsworth
Signal Corps
James Green
Earl Butler
Thomas Thornton
Armistice Signed Ends German War Effort
The German representatives signed the armistice requested by the allies and the United States. Wilson announced the terms to Congress as the country celebrated. The Kaiser and Crown Prince abdicated and fled to Holland. The 80 day truce halts fighting and blocks renewals. draft calls for November are canceled.
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United States
Wilson
House
Senate
Tereto
Holland
Germany
Crowder
Iowa unit hailed as best fighting force on western front
Congressman GC Dowell praises the 168th Infantry and the Third Iowa in France saying they are the best fighting unit on the western front. He witnessed their action at Chateau Thierry and notes the indomitable spirit of Iowa soldiers in hospitals and front lines.
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Iowa Times-Republican
168Th Infantry
Bennett
Iowa
France
GC. C. Dowell
Chateau Thierry
Dowell
Paris
Camp Dodger Urges Relentless War Effort At Dodge
Daily front reports show renewed drive by American forces and allied battlers. The piece calls for maximum effort despite signs of potential peace, urging readers at Dodge and nearby prep schools to stay focused and work harder while victory seems near.
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Camp Dodger
Dodge
France
Grant
Pike
Kaiser
Camp Dodge Library Supports Soldier Reading Morale
The Camp Dodge library on Depot Street built by the American Library Association cost about $8,000 and opened in early February 1918. It houses over 15,000 books, 45 plus magazines, and newspapers from home towns, with distributions to Y M C A huts, Knights of Columbus, hospitals, and barracks.
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Camp Dodge
State Historical Society of
Iowa
Depot Street
American Library Association
Knights of Columbus
Forrest B. Spaulding
Des Moines
The Hun Prefers Torch to Pen, A Ward’s Observation
A Baltimore American note observes that the Hun character is less effective with a pen and more at home wielding a torch, implying a shift in approach or temperament. The brief commentary contrasts elegance of writing with apparent vigor of direct action.
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Baltimore
Armistice terms demand Germany surrender weapons and territory
The document outlines harsh surrender terms for Germany within days and weeks. It demands disarmament including cannons, machine guns, aircraft, submarines, and ships, plus evacuation of Belgium France Alsace Lorraine and Luxembourg. It also calls for reparations, restitution, and occupation of Rhine crossings and western ports, with amendments narrowing submarine delivery and altering administration of left bank territories.
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Belgium
France
Alsacé-Lorraine
Luxemburg
Alsace-Lorrainge
West Africa
The Eclipse Corner: War Time Farm Building Tips and Costs
In this wartime column the importance of new farm structures such as ice houses and hog and poultry buildings is urged to support food production. It notes rising prices for farm implements, availability of lumber, and the savings from storm windows and doors while promoting home readiness for winter.
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Wellpso
Department of Agriculture
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Upper Iowa University
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Iowa Regiment
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Cologne
Olland
Cattegat
Baltic
Alsace
Russia
Roumania
Turkey
Bucharest
Brest-Litovek
Dantzig
Vistula
National Bank of
Moumania
Marshal Foch
State Department
Dr. Wolf
Brooklyn Eagle
Dallas News
K. C
Salvation Army
The
Monticello State Bank
Vaplintaerha
Harry IL. Rodman
Monticello
Jones County Trust and Savings Bank Capital
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