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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 21, 1918
Page
4
Chief Executive informs Congress that the defeated foe has signed the peace agreement, signaling a complete surrender and marking a turning point in the postwar settlement. The terms leave Germany politically weakened as the Allied coalition imposes the new order.
President Wilson outlined the German surrender terms including evacuation timelines for Belgium France Alsace Lorraine Luxemburg and Rhine territories. Germany must surrender thousands of weapons and vehicles and release prisoners within days under Allied supervision.
The Kaiser abdicated and the crown prince renounced the throne ending Prussian autocracy. The article portrays William II as the architect of World War I, a figure seen as seeking world dominion, whose actions and speeches spurred aggression and brutality across Europe and beyond.
An excerpt from Forest and Stream discusses Indian and Algonquin names for fish such as maskinonge, squeteague, tautog, scup, and porgy. It explains origins, alternate spellings, and linguistic notes like mishcupauog meaning large scale and the nasal forms across regions.
An observer notes a sparrow landing on a hand and dozing there while a green caterpillar imitates a twig. Each time the sparrow chirps the caterpillar stiffens, bending like a twig as the bird’s call repeats.
Australian Prime Minister Hughes told the London Australian club that Australians were not consulted on the war’s terms and would resist postwar tariff and economic arrangements as imposed by France Belgium Italy and the United States. His speech drew loud cheers.
A Tokyo war office statement says Bolshevik forces and Austro German prisoners in Siberia are scattered. Minor bands tried to loot towns in October but were dispersed. Fear of Bolsheviks dominates peasant communities along the Dvina and Vaga rivers as reports describe killings and a village forced grave execution.
The state department reports Marshal Foch’s amendments to the armistice terms. Germany must deliver all submarines and prepare internment ships within seven days. Left bank Rhine areas will be controlled by local occupation troops. Russia troop withdrawals occur when Allied decisions allow. Rolls of weapons and railcars scale differ, while evacuation in East Africa and from Austria Hungary Romania and Turkey proceeds in set timeframes. Berlin seeks immediate peace talks due to famine risk and asks for a location and time.
An advertisement touts Knowlton's Danderine as a complete hair remedy. It claims to stop dandruff and itching within minutes and to promote new hair growth within two weeks, with dramatic results and easy application across many drug stores.
Ottawa reports total Canadian casualties up to eleven days before Mons capture totaled 211,858. Breakdown shows Killed in action 34,877. died of wounds or disease 15,457. wounded 152,779. presumed dead missing and known prisoners of war 8,245.
A fire of unknown origin destroyed Warehouse No. 1 of the Pine Bluff Cotton Oil Company in Pine Bluff Arkansas. The loss exceeds $500,000 with 7 500 to 10 000 tons of cottonseed burned. Authorities investigated the cause as unknown.
The War Department reports total U S Army strength at 38,764,677 as hostilities ended Monday. About 2,200,000 troops were stationed in Europe.
On Saturday the French torpedo boat Mangini and the British torpedo boat Shark entered the Dardanelles. Franco-British naval forces occupied Alexandretta, an Asiatic Turkey seaport.
Four masked men held up the Merriam State Bank near Kansas City and escaped with $2,673 in currency and $800 in Liberty bonds. The incident occurred on November 14 as the cashier and two patrons were forced to surrender cash.
A country boy visits city friends and awkwardly clings to a corner at a party. When asked who made his suit, he replies that his mother is to blame for his ill fitting attire.
A Browning line echoes trust and fear, noting plans and youth’s measured display. The quote frames reliance on God while urging courage amid uncertainty.
A brief dialogue scene shows Mrs Oldwed asking if she is dearer, and Mr Oldwed replying that everything is dearer nowadays. The exchange hints at rising costs affecting affection and daily life.
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