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Newspaper
Monticello Herald
Location
Monticello, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1918
Page
12
The Herald notes the peace table reporting to America and comments on Creel and Burleson positions. It observes a strong Republican victory and Democratic demoralization in parts of the country, warning that the real fight awaits in 1920 and urging ongoing Republican resolve without a closed season.
Britain sold five million dollars of war bonds at a cost of one thirty eighth of a percent, driven by paid newspaper advertising per Val Fisher of the Advertising World of London. The government bought space freely and floated the loan cheaply. In contrast the U S government sent heavy poster campaigns and literature nationwide but spent nothing on newspaper advertising.
The excerpt targets Rep McLemore of Texas, author of the Mebeavere resolution, accusing him of disloyalty and perjury as a step to defend himself before Congress. Critics call the press biased and demand proof or public apology, arguing it is better to be condemned by such critics than by McLemore.
The address to Congress on January 8 outlines a peace plan and calls for removal of trade barriers and equal trade conditions among nations agreeing to peace. The piece argues this signals a push for free trade in the peace treaty, while noting American voters favor protective tariffs and the President faces resistance to free trade.
A reader-note discusses a recent Evening Journal editorial in White County accusing Theodore Roosevelt of dictatorial tendencies. The letter questions the paper's claimed independence and suggests it may align with national Democratic presses against Roosevelt. The writer mocks the idea of a strong central leadership and the famed big stick.
Miss Viola Reynolds suffered a painful left ankle injury when a Ford driven by Hudson Siddal ran over her foot as she walked along the road. The car turned turtle after Siddal and Blanche Lucy attempted to stop, causing minor injuries to both.
Advertisement states a loan of £300,000 secured by a first mortgage. Address listed as F. L., care Herald. Advertisement dated February 21.
White county postmasters urge all pledge card signers to redeem before December. Government needs the promised funds as wars expenses continue. Do not cash in stamps immediately. keep them to aid financing while the 1918 series closes this month and the 1919 series begins January 1. J P Simons postmaster.
An advertisement from The Goodman Co. markets kid gloves in tan black grey brown and white including two tone white with black and black with white options in all sizes.
E G Siddal announces a weekly fur buying event at the Smoker livery barn each Saturday until further notice. The Herald columns advertise the fur purchase service, noting it pays.
The University Extension Club holds a regular meeting in the library auditorium next Monday at 7 15 p m. The program includes roll call a Wells quotation a song America a club collect current events led by Miss Eroma Lear and a book review by Miss Nora Gardner.
The Monon township influenza outbreak claims the life of Eva Crumbo Middlestadt a new bride of a few days. She taught in Monon schools and wed Carl Middlestadt Thanksgiving Day. Carl in the Great Lakes Naval Station hospital corps attended her until death.
A Cleveland man lured a mule toward a beehive to provoke it into kicking. The plan backfired as the beekeeper intervened, leaving the man charged with intent and the mule unharmed.
Adv for a New Home sewing machine notes as a fine Christmas present. Mentions Richey Pierson and Scoti.
Ad notices a general store sale listing by H. O. Pearce at 120 North Third Street Lafayette Indiana. Includes a May publication tag ad.may9tf.
Market listing for Springs Turkeys Ducks Hogs heavy and light with various price points and corrections dated December 11. Prices show butter and energy items as fluctuating quotes with figures around 15 to 16 dollars per hundred or pound marks, reflecting a snapshot of local agricultural trade.
A batch of local ads lists a seven passenger Buick in good condition, a 1916 Ford Touring car with multiple tops and tires, and two full blooded Shorthorn calves. Additional notices include Jersey cows fresh in Monticello Indiana, and contact details for E L Burns and Wallace Moore. Also advertised are a modern six room bungalow for sale and various car parts and accessories.
Sale prices listed for union suits 1.25 and 1.75 with further lines noting 2.50 and 1.79 and 89c 98c. Outing flannels described as light and dark colors and pure white heavy material.
Government experts warn on print paper scarcity and rising costs as about a thousand newspapers have ceased publication since the war began. The federal trade commission proposes a fair margin, but lawsuits persist and some urge government control of output and price to curb losses.
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