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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1919
Page
5
A historical column surveys Jewish endurance and the Zionist drive to restore a homeland, tracing Jewish resilience through empires and exiles. It contrasts by urging frugal government spending and critiques postwar policy, capping with reflections on Wilsons League stance and Iowa political prospects.
The Philadelphia Public Ledger extols Gen. Pershing for praising the American doughboy’s initiative rooted in early education. It argues the six months of U S. Army action in 1918 proved the national character, citing the Meuse Argonne and St Mihiel drives as proof of a trained, self driven people.
Anamosa Eureka argues that refrigerated cars, coal and gasoline stocks stored on sidings and in tank cars reveal the nation’s dependency on railways. The New York World notes Mayor Ole Hanson resigns to “go fishing,” prompting questions about his next aim and timing.
William McClain, janitor of East Cascade school, dies at his daughter Mrs. J H Weber’s home in Cascade on ist Friday.
The Chicago Tribune reports railroads top employes seek control of roads and a share of profits alongside wages. Wage gains over five years are detailed for conductors, brakemen, engineers, firemen, and shop workers while overtime and bond and stock values show large declines.
The New York Times argues that wage demands strikes and nationalization plans hurt production and raise living costs. It urges workers to perform an honest hard day’s work and producers to maximize output to reduce the high cost of living.
Commentary from long time observers on the duties and burdens of the presidency noting daily decisions, health care, and the weight of office. Henry Watterson, a sixty year observer, says presidents never leave the White House without deep regret. The St Paul Pioneer Press adds hog price dynamics from producer to consumer.
Monticello Iowa September 16 1919 the John McDonald Hospital files reflect a second fiscal year ending September 6 1919 It notes expenses total 16117 09 and patient income 13293 55 plus endowment earnings 3045 88 leaving a modest net gain after charges of 1822 34 The reports praise community support and detail assets liabilities and proposed depreciation and loan changes with recognition of contributions for an X Ray unit and future laboratory plans. The superintendent also highlights nursing training progress and the hospital's new X Ray department and upcoming clinical laboratory plans.
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