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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1917
Page
1
The nation bars ahead with over two million under arms and expects half a million more in training camps within a month. By year end four million will be in service or in preparation, with bonds to be sold in February and federal taxes due in March. Citizens are urged to sacrifice luxuries and support wartime unity.
The article notes a marked drop in ships sunk by German U boats last week and reports mutinies among crews ordered to submarine duty. It says morale in German forces weakened, piracy losses jarred crews, and Germans overestimated quick victory. It asserts the menace is checked and will not keep the U S or Britain from Europe or starving.
The third district congressman Sweet is criticized for past pro German ties and insinuations about his stance during early American troubles. He seeks to rehabilitate image with newspaper contributions, but recent uprisings in his district suggest rising opposition. His past remarks may be leveraged in an active campaign.
The Hall Manufacturing Co invites a committee of the Improvement Club to consider selling $100,000 of preferred stock at seven percent. The firm seeks capital to scale production of the Jenney corn husker and shredder, a device already developed after $30,000 in expenditures, with sales limited only by plant capacity. The machine sells for $440 and requires substantial funding for mass production.
The piece warns speculators may be hurt as prices drop next spring. Government estimates a 150 million bushel surplus. If holders unload late in the season a price slump is likely unless potatoes rot. A dollar per bushel is considered fair.
Authorities urge restraint on public improvement during wartime. Taxes both direct and indirect will rise, and municipalities should avoid new burdens. Payment plans should be paused and all expenses trimmed. Local projects can wait until the federal outlook improves and victory allows a respite. Retrenchment at home is urged to fund abroad costs.
Elmer Dwiggins earns reproach for deceitful behavior while the Des Moines figure is cited as another example of a four-flusher. The remark frames him as a cautionary case in local business education circles.
The piece argues that safety talks between acts in theatres fail to curb reckless driving. It calls for a four minute court trial and strict penalties to deter motorists who endanger lives, asserting enforcement is badly needed.
A Cedar Rapids Republican criticizes Vice President Marshall for charging admission to patriotic speeches, arguing it commercializes the office. The piece questions propriety and cites past figures, noting the President's role and the public perception of selling favors in wartime.
A state game warden is blasted for endorsing illegal quail shooting in print. The writer labels him a public servant who betrays trust and urges recall if possible, criticizing hunters who push for illegal shooting while farmers and many residents oppose it.
The Carroll Herald honors Merle Hay a Richland township farm boy who sacrificed his life for the United States in World War I. The tribute praises his patriotism and discipline noting his memory becomes a lasting heritage to Carroll County and the people who knew him.
Theodore Roosevelt declares Germany intends to destroy U S interests and inspire anti American sentiment. He urges readiness and courage, warns pacifists and pro Germans inside the nation aid the enemy, and cautions that failure to act may bring shame and disaster.
A Cedar Rapids Republican item notes debate over the so called Little Red School House. An observer and writer says no genuine red painted schoolhouses exist in Iowa or the nation. He recalls red paint only on brick structures or older times before taste changed.
A Chicago Post opinion noting that American psychology reflects American norms rather than German expectations. The piece argues for recognizing distinct national perspectives in psychology as the world shifts.
The article discusses wartime truth bending and punishment for lies. It notes that German propaganda relies on circumstantial stories of disaster to demoralize readers while US authorities detain those who spread enemy lies. It condemns liars and highlights detention for enemy aliens who lie for the Kaiser.
President Wilson issues a solemn Thanksgiving message praising war as a means to serve God and mankind. He contrasts pacifist views with a sterner scriptural doctrine and asks Americans to support the nation's soldiers who fight for what is right, urging national gratitude for the covenant embraced by service.
The piece argues for setting the draft age at 19, asserting 19 year olds are best suited for training and military service. It predicts universal service could build a rational, universally capable army and questions past choices keeping 21 as the draft age. It cautions confidence in federal policy and criticizes sentimentality in draft history.
On November 20 Rome described Germany’s propaganda drive aimed at undermining Italian forces. Italian troops found forged pamphlets and newspapers in Italian, alleging mass crimes and a revolution. Croatian spies wearing Italian uniforms caused panic by posing as retreating units amid fog.
The piece argues the United States has not yet fought with full resolve despite a new army and Liberty Loans. It urges deeper sacrifice, greater economizing, and stronger taxes, warning that without total effort the Kaiser may gain as Italy falters.
A Watersown Public Opinion item notes skepticism about carloads of iron crosses in Germany ready to be sent to the Bolsheviks in Russia once an armistice is arranged. The brief reflects wartime sentiment and fear of propaganda gestures.
Local football action sees Dubuque High defeat Manchester 26 to 0. Also noted are college scores and community items from Iowa towns including deaths, thefts, accidents, and political resolutions in the third district at Independence.
The article argues oleomargarine served as a superior butter substitute with similar chemistry and inferior taste, improved by coloring. It notes historic adoption in Denmark and Britain, cites rising U S use, and urges policy to boost production and tax relief, led by health commissioner efforts in New York City seeking Albany and federal action.
The New York World asserts Bernstorff Papen and pro German groups acted by Berlin orders. It claims Germany waged war on the United States for over a year before declared, describing it as a sneaking yellow dog war managed by the German general staff.
In New York some residents question whether Billy Sunday influenced the vote or if his brief attendance mattered less, leaving the outcome uncertain.
District court in Anamosa will convene next Monday for the November term with Judge SP C Elson presiding. Jury call scheduled for the second week. numerous new cases listed including attachments damages promissory notes garnishments and quiet titles across multiple counties and firms.
Many Jones county winter wheat fields sowed late this fall show weak germination. Straw or manure topdressing in spring could shield against winterkill and boost fertility. Straw mulch reportedly protected wheat last winter. one ton of straw per acre could be spread on new wheat annually.
Iowa police sheriffs and other officials will cooperate with federal agents to enforce the control of explosives act. Possessing explosives after November 15 without a license is punishable by up to $5,000 fine and one year in prison. The Bureau of Mines will administer the law, aided by local peace officers in probing dynamite outrages and fires at factories and warehouses.
An editorial in the San Francisco Chronicle argues that La Follette remains a national nuisance and disloyal citizen, but his endless harangues now cause little harm as the country grows tired and pays him less attention.
The Monticello State Bank reports loans and discounts and assets and liabilities with figures showing time loans overdrafts and real estate holdings. Key officers include Henry M. Carpenter president and H B Richardson cashier with directors listed.
The Eclipse Corner offers farmer tips from Ivanhoe Whitted on Iowa hogs and winter quarters, then promotes concrete manure pits and Red Cedar Shingles for durability. It also advises skylights for sun in roofs and notes benefits of tarred felt around foundations to protect vegetables and save on fuel and plumbing.
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