Passes House Approves Food Control Bill to Run Resources
The House paused the food gurney bill without a record vote and approved $31,470,000 for an immediate food resources investigation. The Agriculture Department will deploy 17,000 employees and 160,000 volunteers to collect data, with a preliminary report due in three weeks and ongoing monthly updates. Herbert Hoover will head the food administration once the measure becomes law, and provisions include women in survey work and limits on travel for inquiries. And the bill funds seeds, education, livestock health, plant disease eradication, and other conservation efforts totaling about $15 million before adjustments.
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Houston
Herbert C. Hoover
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Miss Rankin
Montana
McKenzie
Illinois
ehera
Jury Wheel Plan for Selective Service Aimed to Draft 500000
Washington set to use a jury wheel to select the first army of 600000. Provost Marshal General Crowder and lawyers craft exemptions rules. Local exemption boards will be civilian and sit per district with 30 000 city populations. Registrants aged 21 to 30 to register June 5.
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Washington, D. C
Crowder
Baker
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Two Employes Die In Giant Powder Plant Blast
Two Giant Powder Co employees, Joseph Peters and James Donahy, were killed when the nitroglycerin house at the Richmond plant exploded. The blast, felt for 20 miles, occurred during munition manufacture for the government. Company officials see no evidence of enemy action.
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Richmond
Joseph Peters
James Donahy
Admiral Aims Elevated to Vice Admiral by Wilson
Vice Admiral Aims, based in Washington D C, was formally appointed by President Wilson to head American naval operations in European waters, marking a high point in his distinguished service record. His promotion consolidates leadership as naval strategies adapt to ongoing European theater duties.
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Washington, D. C
Aims
Wilson
Bald Gambling Dens Exposed in New York Indictments
Four men were indicted on charges of holding up four crap games in a hotel and robbing players of about $9,000 in cash and jewelry. The case links to a citywide pattern of 40 to 60 gambling dens concealed from police, with investigators noting a marked effort by suspects to evade capture.
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New York
New York city
Hfe
Wer
No One Excused From Registering Circulars for June 5
Government issues circulars outlining how to answer the twelve questions on registration cards for the June 5 draft. Guidance covers age range, citizenship status, birth date, address, present occupation, employer, dependents, marital status, race, past military service, and exemptions. Instructions emphasize accuracy, full names, and careful reading before presenting answers to the registrar.
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Main street
Chicago
Cook county
Inola
United States
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Japan
China
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Custom House
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National Guard
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navy
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One Day to Register Under New Proclamation
The department urges immediate action as only one day remains for registration. All males in designated ages must register on that day, despite earlier notices about five days for blank forms. The president's proclamation fixes this single registration day and will be observed nationwide.
States in Rivalry for Honor in Registration Returns
Citizens have shown a strong response to the registration call and states, through their official channels, display intense competition to achieve the first complete registration return.
McAdoo Urges Liberty Loan Drive in Des Moines
Des Moines leaders and 600 businessmen heard William G. McAdoo urge a massive Liberty Loan subscription. Des Moines’ total stands at 600000 and bankers project about 1500000 with civic groups forming one drive. McAdoo dismissed Western opposition rumors, praising Western resolve and noting the region’s vital production role for the war effort. Private Emmet J. Crane of Des Moines, 29, was reported killed at Vimy Ridge while serving with the Canadian forces.
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Iowa
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William G. McAdoo
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Liberty
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Germany
iBefore
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east
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Farm Buildings Burned Near City in $6000 Fire
A major blaze at OC M Kelsey’s southeast of town destroyed a house a cornered barn garage and machine shed with contents. About half value insured. Origin unknown but laundry room fire had been cold for several days. Loss included 600 bushels of corn in the crib.
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OC. M. Kelsey
Carnival Artist Dies After Slide For Life Accident
Des Moines Leroy Brammer, 20 of Oukalooss, dies at Methodist hospital from a broken back after colliding with a tree during a slide for life in a Dexter carnival show. He was kept at Dexter two weeks before transfer to a local hospital where doctors could not save him.
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Des Moines
Leroy Brammer
Oukalooss
Methodist hospital
carnival
Dexter
Brammer
Beefsteak on Hoof High Iowa City at Tudor Aberdeen Angus Sale
Price records broke in Iowa as J. M. Tudor Aberdeen Angus sale topped $1,000 for the first eleven animals. A bull sold for 2460 dollars and a cow brought 2426 dollars, signaling strong demand for the lot.
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Iowa City
J. M. Tudor
Big Acreage to Corn Around Knoxville County
Farmers around Knoxville plant the greatest corn acreage in county history. Most winter wheat failed and has been plowed. fields now being replanted with corn.
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Knoxville
peor
avery Beld
Iowa Leading Beer Contest Sparks Midwest Farming Drive
Des Moines reports Iowa boys and girls on Towa farms lead the middle west in beef and dairy industry growth. Roscoe Harrison of the Iowa Beef Producers Association cites 3000 dollars in prize money and 625 Baby Beet clubs members. Harrison predicts 1000 members next year.
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Iowa
Des Moines
Towa
middle west
Roscoe Harrison
Iowa Beef Producers’ association
Harridon
Iowa farmers upbeat on crop prospects across central counties
Des Moines reports crop conditions and the outlook for a large yield across the central tier from the north to the state line. George Van Avera toured 29 counties over six days, noting 76 percent of corn planted, land in use increasing, and tractors replacing horses. Oats look strong and weather is pivotal to finishing planting. Counties visited include Warren, Madison, Union, Ringgold, Decatur, Wayne, and Polk among others.
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Warren
Madison
Union
Ringgold
Decatur
Wayne
Lacay
Marion
Mahaska
Keokuk
Washington
Johnson
Linn
Benton
Lnna
Grundy
Hardin
Franklin
Cerro Gordo
Worth
Hancock
Kossuth
Palo Alto
Pocahontas
Calhoun
Greene
Boone
Dallas
Polk
Many Sheffield Men Endler
Sheffield Iowa reports 34 men enlisted for Uncle Sam from a town of 1,100. The list includes Roland Afborn Ralph Anderson Leslia Anderson Arthur Biggs Clif ford Bruce Harold Gurts William Cook Harry Crook Tom Callahan George Crawford Urban Christians Fred Cornell Karl Dallmus Hayag Esstinger Orrin Egstinger John Fee Ser Walter Geffen Kenneth Gillett Oscar Hopez Edward Hopes Willits Hudson J F Johnston Jr Karl Kolb Koethe Price L W Leonard Don Reynolds Carl Reynolds Otis Spurgeon Charlie Strouse Walter Timmerman Perry Thomas Hert Thomas Herman Wobenhort Harvag Zimmerman.
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Endler
Uncle Sam
Iowa
Roland Afborn
Ralph Anderson
Leslia Anderson
Arthur Biggs
Clifford Bruce
Harold Gurts
William, Cook
Harry Crook
Tom Callahan
George Crawford
Urban
Christians
Fred Cornell
Karl Dallmus
Hayag Esstinger
Orrin Egstinger
John Fee
Jackson County Iowa Farm Wealth Report Summary
Jackson County assessors finished reports showing 342,753 acres across farms with 176,089 in pastures, 624 in gardens, and 1,127 in orchards. Farmers own 116 acres, 11,192 horses, 224 mules, 2,414 hogs, 53,282 cattle, 2,740 sheep yielding 15,938 pounds wool, and 984,007 poultry producing 699,983 dozen eggs. Wages average 327.85 in winter and 39.95 in summer. County compares favorably with other Iowa counties in farm wealth.
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Bellevue
Iowa
Mother Proves Patriotism in Letter from Des Moines Area
Mrs Pauline Van Gundy of Slater writes to the local recruiting office praising her son’s service. She says she sent her only pay to enlist and expresses pride and willingness to sacrifice for the country in this grave hour, naming Tom as her only boy.
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Des Moines
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Slater
anllist
orala
Tom
Father and Child Graduate at Shenandoah Education Day
A father Herbert Seal and his daughter Vera Seal celebrate graduation from Shenandoah educational institutions this spring. Herbert earned a certificate in the commercial department at Western Normal College, while Vera completed the ninth grade in public schools. Mrs Saul laughs about her two children graduating.
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Shenandoah educations
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Western Normal college
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Mra
Saul
Farm Work Hits Jury in Des Moines War Mobilization
Polk county agricultural forces mobilize for war. 60 of 144 jurors excused due to farm duties as county draws a new panel of 50. Doctor Wrote Sunday Prescription. Newton reports on Sunday blue law gaps with open druggists and veterinary prescriptions. A baseball game occurred with no admission charges and a free will offering raised funds to cover expenses.
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Polk county
Newton
blue lawn
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Hayne
allérnay general’s office
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atiie
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teria
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Guard Mobilization Shaping Up Amid Uncertainty
Iowa National Guard units to be mobilized at home armories under Major General Guy B. Logan. Enlisted men to drill eight hours daily with veteran drill sergeants, paid federal wages and 75 cents subsistence. Movement aims to boost recruiting as many guardsmen face unemployment awaiting active duty orders.
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Guy B. Logan
Iowa national guard
Logan
war department
redical department of the national guard
guard
towa Guard
Towa
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