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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1917
Page
9
The article urges Iowa temperance supporters to vote yes in the special October 15 election to enshrine liquor prohibition in the state constitution. It argues the amendment would keep liquor policy out of legislative hands and maintain a dry state, noting public sentiment against the saloon amid wartime concerns.
The piece urges October subscriptions to a 3 billion dollar four percent liberty bond issue. It frames purchases as a duty financed via bank loans, warns of German deceit, notes American veterans' decorations vs foreign honors, and laments Texas governor’s corruption with calls for impeachment and Senate cleansing.
Garretson News notes farmers once dreamed of dollar wheat and now condemn a price set by government. Critics say the price is too low or too high, with some North Dakota residents and a Canadian farmer trading to argue over market fixes and potential earnings.
In a county within this congressional district a local official who posted a placard reading I am neutral is being harshly challenged across the state. The incident signals widespread partisan pressure and calls for accountability in county offices.
A letter by Villa to a friend portrays himself as a valuable citizen, a claim echoed by the stark fact that the United States paid a large bounty to capture him. The note frames his worth in terms of the money offered for his arrest.
Cedar Rapids Republican argues the German Kaiser alone could have ensured global peace by dictating world affairs regardless of nations resisting. It contends Belgium Russia France and others caused war by opposing his plan and claims peace required universal submission to the imperial will.
A Times-Republican column argues Americans fail to observe patriotic etiquette. It recalls two instances: New York travelers removing hats as a parade passes and a crowd mistaking Auld Lang Syne for a national air. The piece urges citizens to lift hats and salute the flag more consistently.
The piece extols U S army men as the finest in the world born of liberty and sturdy pioneer stock. It notes Americans adapt easily to new conditions, despite preferring peace, and asserts they will fulfill their duties if war is required.
A satirical admonition urges avoiding gifts to prevent harm from tobacco reading material sweaters letters food or praise. It quips that such gifts injure eyes skin or stomach and mocks kindness as useless saving money for another farm.
A Kansas City Times snippet notes Gen Korni loff’s adventure echoes Lincoln’s warning that only victorious generals can avoid becoming dictators. The brief connects military success with political power concerns.
The Burlington Hawkeye weighs two tough choices for readers noting the unappealing options of Senator Robert La Follette and William Hale Thompson and inviting reader preference despite the distasteful alternatives.
Leonard Seaver of Maquoketa dies at 83. Cedar Rapids Baptist association meets in Anamosa. Robert G. Cousins speaks at Grundy Center soldiers’ farewell. Albert W. Preston of Anamosa declared bankrupt with trustee appointment due Oct 3. Mrs. Thomas Wilson of Delaware county dies Sept 18, 1917. Lucien Rann enlists in Navy at 19 training in Great Lakes. Mrs. Ralph Burr dies in farm fire near Independence. Iowa Canning Co. strike at Vinton ends with volunteers. Cascade great week meeting Oct 1–6. speakers listed. Floyd O Brien injures foot to avoid army. Bloodhounds hunt near Dyersville for assault on Becker girl. child in critical condition. Oxford Junction tender farewell to soldier contingent. citizens donate silver and cash. Wyoming Journal notes sale prices from a public sale. Miss Gertrude Lemper and Frank Eberhardt killed in auto crash. others injured. Henry Cortez Anderson and Frank Ellwood wed as soldiers. Anderson first Linn County draft pick.
A wartime letter from Mitchell dated July to August 1917 describes life with an American ambulance unit in France. He details evacuee work at the Triage, dangers of night driving under shellfire, encounters with artillery and aircraft, a heroic incident by a fellow observer, living conditions, and the strain of long watches with scarce fuel and cold, concluding with ongoing duties and fatigue.
Kansas City Times notes German democrats seek democracy but resent outsiders reminding them. New York World reports threats to raise milk prices to 1544 cents a quart, urging possible federal cow regulation.
A poem by Alice Corkin condemns residents who pledge with one land yet favor another, singling out those who refuse public support or betray democracy. It calls for a public shaming placard to be worn by such individuals and contrasts freedom with autocracy and greed.
Fragment lists names Lin M Herrielc H M Carpenter I WW Hicks without context. no events or affiliations provided to confirm roles, dates, or places. Further readable text required to define a coherent news item or obituary.
The notice urges farmers to request an Eclipse folder detailing a vegetable and fruit storage cellar. It argues proper storage curbs losses from rats and weather, saving money as grain and livestock prices rise. It notes shelf storage for squashes and sweet potatoes and cool rooms for most vegetables.
The text promotes keeping an Eclipse ladder on every farm in a convenient light weight location. It emphasizes the ladder’s usefulness in emergencies such as a fire and suggests accessibility for quick use.
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