Russia in upheaval as Bolsheviks gain power and new states form
A long analysis argues Russia will lose unity and fight internal civil strife amid Bolshevik rule, predicting secession of territories, renewed revolts, and the rise of independent states. It contrasts Russian weakness with the need for stronger leadership and condemns Bolshevik methods. The piece also criticizes Ohio and Iowa prohibition votes and government bond plans, calling out George Creel’s censorship lapses and media role.
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Russia
Ohio
Iowa
Cincinnati
Mail censorship and Irish units in war effort noted
The piece discusses uncensored mail to neutral Switzerland and possible censorship gaps that may feed Germany. It reports Ulster troops from Ireland receiving supreme honors for General Byne's drive against German lines last Thursday. It questions Sinn Fein supporters in Ireland and the United States acknowledging the credit.
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Germany
Switzerland
Byne
Ireland
United States
Credin
Iowans Drive National Food Drive Behind Y M C A Leaders
Iowa is the birthplace of two men backing a large charitable effort. H C Hoover serves as the nation’s food administrator and John R Mott acts as one of the key secretaries for the army Y M C A movement.
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Iowa
H. C. Hoover
John R. Mott
Army
British Drive in Flanders Shows Weakness of Hindenburg Line
A British assault in Flanders demonstrates that a Hindenburg line is no stronger than any single link in its chain, undermining German defensive expectations and signaling possible breakthrough potential.
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Flanders
Edgewood creamery sold to F H Hatch Co and local weddings noted
Edgewood businessman H F Beyer sells his 45 year creamery enterprise to F H Hatch Co. Delaware county residents John and Mrs Wheeler celebrate their golden wedding on the 20th lnst. Mt Vernon shipper E B Johnson sends 2000 bushels of popcorn to Chicago. Central City News-Letter to raise yearly subscription from 1.25 to 1.50 on Jan 1 1918. Also reports butter contest winner E Landage and Lamey sells Maquoketa store to McAllister Dry Goods Co. plus Cornell cadets train with wooden guns and local obituaries for Alexander Moffit.
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John Wheeler
Delhi
Delaware County
Johnson
Mt. Vernon
Chicago
Central City News-Letter
H. C. Landage
Strawberry Point
Charles City
Alexander Moffit
John T. Moffit
Mechanicsville
Mr. Moffit
C. D. Jones
Ullman-Philpott Ink Company
Cleveland
Ohio
Maquoketa Sentinel
Jones
Northern Jones County raises 3022 for Y M C A drives
The northern half of Jones County reports 3022.10 raised for the Y M C A with pledges totaling 387 and extra bank deposits 260.60. Campaign chair E B Reed led house to house canvasses and strong committee work across townships including Castle Grove Lovell Wayne Monticello Scotch Grove Cass Clay Washington Richland. The southern half had already given 4000, bringing total subscriptions to 7022.10 to date.
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Jones
Young Men’s Christian Association
E. BE. Reed
Reed
Monticello
Castle Grove Township
Lovell Township
Wayne Township
Monticello Township
Scotch Grove Township
Cass Township
Clay Township
Washington Township
Richland
Jones County
Ames Barriers Capture Big Ten Cross Country Title
Led by Capt. A. E. Hawthorne Ames won the Big Ten cross country meet at Washington Park Chicago last Saturday morning. Iowa, the sole nonconference entrant, finished with 42 points while Chicago placed second with 59 and Wisconsin third with 61. Hawthorne won in 26 48 3 5 and was followed by Capt. George Otis and Harry McCosh of Chicago in second and third.
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A. E. Hawthorne
Washington Park
Chicago
Iowa
Wisconsin
Ohio
Minnesota
Big Ames
George Otis
Harry McCosh
Golden
Disloyal Teacher Is Ousted in Indiana University Case
Indiana University Bloomington professor W K E Zeuch was fired after protesting to Hopkinton Leader editor W S Beels against publishing German atrocities. County defense council referred the letter to the university president, leading to Zeuch's discharge.
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Manchester
W. KE. Zeuch
Indiana University
Bloomington
Indiana
W. S. Beeils
Hopkinton
Beels
Zeuch
County Council of Defense
Opportunity for All Bond Drive Reports
New York World notes a $50 Liberty bond allows participation in the war effort with 1,007 cartridges mentioned. Chicago Herald reports Italy has suffered material losses yet gained unity and resolve.
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New York World
Chicago Herald
Italy
Draft list classifies 1673 June registrants for future drafts
The Jones county exemption board completed sorting the 1673 June registrants by occupation, marital status, and dependents. Only future drafts will use this classification, with 746 married men noted and Agriculture leading employment. The process found eight aliens allied with us, ten neutral, and 24 alien enemies.
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Anamosa Dureka
Jones County Exemption Board
Hines
Nenmee
Psaeseerenen
Petreeseereeser Neeeresewenends
Eee
Eee Enen
Dist
Nsntenseee
Mance Ag
Ceeneee
Htedeenen Snes Teeneens
Cannes
Eteendee
England
Canada
Russia
Maine
Spea
Goa
China
Denmark
Switzerland
Mexico
Austria-Hungary
Germany
Monticello School Notes and Freshman Room Tale
Report notes include a YMCA fund gift of 105 dollars and a visit by Mrs. H Richardson. Sports coverage covers Monticello and Wyoming basketball results and a December 14 return game. A freshman class description of A Boy's Room highlights clutter, a seen-at-sea book, and Mary Pickford portrait among other room details.
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Ardis Swordes
H. Richardson
Wyoming
Monticello
Hand
Mary Pickford
For Sale House on Maple Street with Modern Finishes
Advertises a seven room bungalow on Maple Street with hardwood throughout bath and furnace. Immediate possession offered. References I G Matthiessen for details. Also lists multiple notices about a December dairy depot hours and a school board bid for green timber in Scotch Grove township.
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Salie
Maple Street
Scotch Grove Township
G. J. Hughes
Concrete work all year round advice for farmers and builders
The Eclipse Corner explains that concrete work can proceed in winter with simple mix rules and protection methods. Farmers can employ labor during idle periods by making troughs and tanks and laying interior floors. Use tarred felt and sunlit openings to save feed and stock, and start foundations now to avoid spring shortages.
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Anamosa
Amber
Olin
Sala
Poland
China
Osborn
Oxford
McCormick
Bradley Gang
Litchfield
Harrow
Surrey
Fairbanks
A. L. Huggins
John F. Boling
W. E. Schreiber
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George Creel
Official Bulletin
Army War College
Creel
Hearst
Neighborhood News
H. F. Beyer
Edgewood
F. H. Hatch Co
Byer
J. C. Dennison
John R. Dennison
Bellevue
United States Army
Officers’ Reserve Corps
Dennison
Fort Snelling
Ames
John McDonald
William Lambert
John Hoult
J. W. Hoult
Richard Nabb
John Wollert
J. T
George Waite
Department of Agriculture
Iowa State College
J. H. Perrine
Lena Haeussler
Miss Hastings
Iowa City
Miss Haeussler
Mrs
Ben Haeussler
Monticello Express
J. A. Bronson
Katrina Wybel
John Wybel
Helen H. Crawford
New Lisbon
Emma Velon
Julia Bowen
William R. Melthop
T. H. Bowen
Skelley
John
James Skelley
H. D. Sherman
Lucinda Hoag
W. B. Hoag
Maggie Reed
Joseph Hofacre
James’ Reed
Sand Spring
Daniel Sullivan
Davenport
William Leavitt
Congregational Church
Fayette
Allié Anson
Marshalltown
George G. Schaeffer
William Windsor
Luther Foster
M. YD. Davis
M. A. Wright
M. Marvin
P. W. Duer
A. Moulton
M. Herrick
A. Moody
Kinsella Hall
Rev. Brintall
Mary Farwell
J. W. Coxsee
The
Agricultural College
Frank Booth
Kate Curtis
Independence
Mirick
Cascade
Curtis J. Dick
Davenport and Northwestern
Dubuque
A. J. Monroe
M. W. Herrick
Monroe
Pennsylvania
Margaret Ridgeway
Katherine Maloney
Walter Daly
Frances Koop
Ottumwa High School
Laura Koop
Henry Burrichter
Lost Nation
Mr. Burrichter
James Able
Lincoln, Nebraska
Roxie Harville
Marion
Ollie Smithson
Hyes
L. G. Stuhler
D. P. Young
A. G. Hanken
Black
L. J. Schlemme
Scotch Grove
New
J. A. Voorhees
Plymouth Rock
Hiland Ward
M. Petersen
R. R
Snale
Duroc Jersey
A. W. Adama
Will
John Bader
Harms Place
Johnson Land Co
Sali
McLees
Monticetlo
Delano Sanford
Aebi
Rudolph Bohren
Monticello State Bank
Senesereneranens, Rdal Bstath
GABE
Cevseagsavdcecs Decisis Dupinients Couedertsce Cgbescpeens Dan
Gash Resources
Henry M. Carpenter
Richardson
William Stahler
1. I. Becker
G. H. George
Halstead M. Carpenter
John A. McLaughlin
H.9
G. Henry George
Hi. M. Carpenter
H.W. Hoag
William Stuhler Wi
Hicks J. W. Schweitzer
Jones County Trust and Savings Bank
J. H. J. Stutt
F. E. Stimson Cashier
J. J. Locher
G. W. Ireland
Harry J. Rodman
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