America Must Stand Against German Autocracy and War
A national call to unite against German influence and aggression as the United States faces a grim war era. The piece argues for decisive action to defend liberty, sea rights, and alliances, citing fear of German expansion and Mexico as threats, while urging loyalty and vigilance at home. It also notes political tensions in the Third district over pro-German sentiment and calls for strong American representation.
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Germany
America
Atlantic
New World
Mexico
Sweet
A. M. Cloud
Manchester
Robert Law
Independence
Jones County urged to raise 8000 for Y M C A appeal
The article calls on Jones County residents to contribute to a 35 million nationwide drive for the Y M C A with Jones County’s share set at 8000. It stresses patriotism, support for soldiers in camps and France, and the need to provide “a touch of home life” for those in khaki during wartime.
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United States
International Young Men’s Christian Association
Jones County
Camp Dodge
France
Y. M
Conference Called to Address Disloyalty in Iowa District
The report notes growing bitterness between Americans and pro German sympathizers in northern Iowa prompting a Fort Dodge conference of federal officers. It argues speeches by marshals fail to curb disloyalty and calls for stronger law actions against ring leaders to show government resolve. Uncle Sam's officers plan to act where talk has failed.
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Ttig
Iowa
Fort Dodge
United States
Uncle Sam
Sam
Prominent Husbands, Iowa Women Among White House Pickets
Forty one women, including two from Iowa, were arrested for picketing the White House last Saturday. The report accuses these demonstrators of seeking personal notoriety rather than supporting suffrage, criticizing their disruption of the president's home.
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Iowa
White House
Le Mars Editor Arrested Over Seditious Editorial
The Le Mars editor faces arrest after a seditious editorial is blamed on his seventeen year old son. The incident reveals a tense local dispute with accusations of cowardice and diminished patriotism.
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le Mars
Newspaper prices rise as papers curb costs and subscribers
The Manchester Press The Manchester Democrat and the Emmetsburg Democrat raise annual subscriptions to $2 as material costs bite. A trade publication notes about 500 papers suspended, while daily papers had already increased prices.
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Manchester Press
The
Manchester Democrat
Emmetsburg Democrat
Havner Indictment Fails to Convict in Oppression Case
The Havner indictment linked to the Wilkerson faction of Montgomery county failed to sustain the case as the judge directed the jury to return a not guilty verdict. Havner remains undeterred by the detective’s public attacks on his conduct of what he calls a duty.
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East Dubuque
Frank Pike
Monticello
Havner
Wilkerson
Montgomery County
YMCA Funds Appeal Praised for Soldier Recreation Centers
The YMCA should not make a vain appeal for funds. It is doing noble work in furnishing recreation and community centers for soldiers in camp. Its work is as important and warmly welcomed by the soldiers as that of the Red Cross.
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Red Cross
Procrastination at Des Moines Capitol Echoes Economic Strain
Des Moines observers report widespread public complaints about high living costs and war expenses. While thrift is debated, action remains elusive as sugar shortages, rising rents, and scarce chemicals are noted, and reforms are postponed until the pinch grows harder.
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Des Moines Capitol
Hinshaw backs quail release for practice in Britt Iowa
Bob White praised as Iowa’s finest bird by Britt Tribune, urging protection from gunfire. The piece argues quail should be kept safe from hunters and weed seeds in its crop noted, with emphasis on its friendly song and rising will.
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Britt Tribune
Hinshaw
Iowa
Iva
Not Hurting Yet. Knoxville Express Fragment
A Knoxville Express fragment notes givers who have not yet contributed. It remarks that those who hurt most have given little or nothing, hinting at a broader story of reluctance or resistance to donation.
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Knoxville Express
Suffrage Won in New York as Pragmatic Campaign Wins
Commentary notes that New York suffrage results favored practical politicians who steered campaigns away from grand appeals. It argues women campaigners must target average male voters with realistic messaging, acknowledging moral questions often fail where leaders lack perceived integrity.
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Hiew
New York
Cedar Rapids
Mars
Anamosa Eureka Slacker Tax Watchdog Targets Wealthy
The report notes well to do men owning 500 to 1 000 acres face income tax tasks to fund the war. Revenue collectors in Jones county will pursue idle bond supporters who failed to back liberty bonds, urging Mr Murphy to press the case against them.
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Anamosa Eureka
Income
Internal Revenue
Jones County
Liberty Bond
Murphy
Kaiser
Uncle Sam
Governor Harding Promises Year‑Round Pay for Teachers
At a Des Moines State Teachers Association gathering the governor urged teachers be employed twelve months. The crowd reacted with strong applause as the Kaiser reference faded and payroll talk took the spotlight.
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Des Moines
Harding
State Teachers’ Association
Coliseum
Kaiser
Farm Association Incorporates in Jones County
The Jones County Farm Improvement Association adopts articles of incorporation under federal guidance. Officers include President John Bodenhofer and County Agent Fred Clark praised for service. other directors named such as C H Hale J R McNeilly Dan Joslin and Ray George.
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Jones County Farm Improvement Association
Fred Clark
U. S. Department of Agriculture
John Bodenhofer
B. T. Tyrell
W. D. McLaughlin
Frank Tasker
C H. Hale
A. Toenjes
J. R. McNeilly
Dan Joslin
R. A. Russell
J. W. Morse
Chas. Kohl
Dan Rigby
Ray George
Joseph Delay
Chas. Schneiter
John Thompson
B. W. Streeper
N. B. Lathrop
Henry Kruse
Wm. Byerly
Carnegie Public Library Dedicated in Reinbeck
A new Carnegie library was dedicated in Reinbeck. The article lists local civic news including obituaries, arrests for militiary registration violations, wartime sentiment incidents, and various accidents and deaths in nearby towns during the prior week.
High School Notes and Student Activities Report
Wm. Stuller Jr. notes fund raising of 160 dollars for the high school and a lively week of student happenings. Edna Stichl's brief absence due to a sprained ankle. lighthousekeeping pun and jokes circulate in grades. a new girls physical training class of 29 prepares dances for the spring pageant. A rest room idea is proposed. debates on war end, phrenology, and Shakespeare prompt light humor. Two basketball games Friday night with proceeds for Soldiers' benefit fund. new cockle burr badge group forms to clean the pond for skating all winter. widespread window washing disrupts cooking classes.
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Wm. Stuller
Ward
M.C. A
Edna Stichl
Cuddy
Monticello
Lenox
Rounding Up Traitors Ordered in Fort Dodge Iowa
U S marshal B E Moore met with deputies to plan a campaign against pro German sympathizers in the northern district of Iowa. Moore says the district holds more German sympathizers than most outside Germany and will arrest without further warnings. Twenty four people are already under arrest for anti government activities.
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Fort Dodge
Iowa
BE. R. Moore
United States
Moore
Germany's Specialty Unarmed Merchant Ship Tactics
Washington Star notes Germany continues to emphasize attacking unarmed merchant ships as a defining wartime tactic. The piece highlights naval strategy and implications for maritime trade during the conflict.
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Washington Star
Germany
November 1887 Monticello Chronicle Highlights
Monticello Express records November 1887 notes with names including Dr E T Mellett J W Strasbaugh Jerome Brazelton James Perley and Joshua J Brady. Mentions Elm Hoag family Anna Preston Wallace Preston and Dr Isaac Russell. Bank assets total 360909.64 and a milk contract at Cedar Rapids. Severe cold November week. governor race results and local officers listed. Turkey shooting at Center Junction details.
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Monticello Express
E. T. Mellett
Indiana
J. W. Strasbaugh
Jerome Brazelton
James Perley
State Agricultural College
Ames
Elmer Hoag
Monticello
Chicago
Joshua J
Cedar Rapids
Larrabee
G. Hilers
R. Rhodes
W. A. Hogan
E. R. Moore
Sg. Hickman
F. 8
John King
Amber
James Young
IF. J. Tryon
All right Kaiser Keep Poking America Unafraid
Sioux City Journal quotes bold defense of American resolve after Civil War battles asserting no fear of trench raids and a claim that Americans do not quit after Bull Run Fredericksburg or Chickamauga.
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Sioux City Journal
Kaiser
America
Bull Run
Fredericksburg
Kicker Quotes on Peace and Privilege
A humorous verse notes the irony of the squeaky wheel receiving grease while a peace minded kicker resents the role. The couplet, attributed to Mallet and Planer, blends quip and social commentary in a concise witticism.
Loans and Liabilities Financial Snapshot
Fragmented OCR shows figures for loans discounts deposits and capital accounts. It lists amounts for loans and discounts 1 178 082 42 cash from banks 334 733 85 liabilities capital stock 2 and undivided profits and demand deposits 488 983 12 with total deposits 1 659 556 67 and 907 04 17 000 00 as comparison figures.
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Carnegie Public Library
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J. E. Guernsey
Olin
Nagle Grove
Peter J. Lavin
Iowa City
Isaac Schnepp
Oxford Junction
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Baldwin
Greeley
Dan Sullivan
Ryan
Joseph Miller
Elkader
George W. Skinner
Soldiers’ Home
Marshalltown
George Stocke
Dubuque
Waterloo
Otto Meeves
Wheatland
Toronto
E. L. Currier
House of Representatives
Washington, D. C
Tama Council of Defense
Thompson
Cedar Raunds
Notre Dame
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Washington
Drake
Cornell
Parsons
Upper Iowa
St. Joseph
South Dakota
Stubb” Harwell
George T. Renner
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Renner
William Biott
Farley
J. B. Rupert
Vinton
Davenport
Rock Island Arsenal
Rupert
Secret Service
Martha Peterson
Fulton
Illinois
Mary McBride
B. S. Beatty
Marion
W. T. Woodward
Lewis
Unitedd States
James Flanagan
Buck Creek
A. R. Stanger
Hopkinton
Stanger
Igh
Agro
Kicker
Monticello State Bank
Henry M. Carpenter
H. §. Richardson
William Stabler
I*. F. Becker
el G. H. George
Halstond M. Carpenter
John A. McLaughlin
Herrick H
Jones County Trust and Savings Bank
J. H. J. Stutt
F. E. Stimson Cashier
J. J. Locher
G. W. Ireland
Weekly Bravings
SPI Inter
Tor
Harry L Rodman
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