Federal training camp plans reach Drake University
Federal programs for military training extend to college students with a 60 day camp at Fort Sheridan from July 18 to September 16. Drake University is asked to send one student per 25 men and one professor per 250 men. Participants gain military standing during the camp and return to studies afterward.
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Drake University
Ralph Wallace
Des Moines
Wallace
George B. Stewart
Lee County
United States Employment Bureau
Iowa
Comptroller of Currency
George H. Meesenger
Polk County
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Army Nurse Corps
Camp Dodge
State Board of Railroad Commissioners
McAdoo
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Col
E. R. Bennett
Fleur
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Lyman
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N. D. Ely
Southern District Exemption Board
Cass County Council of Defense
Emil Rothschild
Atlantic Grain
Rothschild
Atlantic
Omaha Exchange
Chicago Board of Trade
Rome G. Brown
Minneapolis
Iowa State Bar Association
Des ‘Moines
League
North Dakota
Minnesota
Brown
Ralph Hinman
First National Bank
Gece
World War I News Roundup From Washington to Europe
Washington officials report Holland intends to export 50 000 tons of potatoes to Germany. The Senate backs a new 8 billion dollar bond issue with no debate while England faces a rapid influenza outbreak and schools close. Copper price rises to 26 cents, war terms, and German actions in the Atlantic loom as U S. authorities seize German assets and a railway of events unfold across battles, vaccines, and legislation.
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Washington
Holland
Germany
Great Britain
Gibraltar
Spain
Egypt
Suez Canal
Turkey
England
France
United States
Belgium
Independence Day Address Reaffirms Global Settlement Goals
President Wilson at Mount Vernon on July 4 declares the war a fight for universal freedom and outlines four aims: end arbitrary power, settle all questions by the people concerned, require global adherence to shared law, and create a Peace Organization to enforce justice. He warns Prussian rulers have awakened enduring forces toward liberty.
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Mount Vernon
von Kuehlmann
Wilson
America
United States
Prussia
Memorial to America and the Army on the French Front
A memorial note honors the American Army on the French front, highlighting Belleau Wood and the second Battle of the Marne. French generals who witnessed American deeds recommend changes to map labels and recognition of American sacrifices.
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Belleau Woods
Marne
S—America
France
Reeves Des Moines Woman Endorses Tanlac After Rheumatism
Mrs. Hilgabeth Reeves of Des Moines testifies that six years of rheumatism left her arm and limbs useless at times. After using Tanlac for a short period she becomes a healthy woman again, calling it a dream realized. Tanlac is a tonic made from barks and berries and is marketed by leading druggists with stock availability via wholesalers in Iowa.
The Food Hoarder Fear and a Liverpool Cocoa Hoard
Baron Reading relates a Washington tale of severe penalties for food hoarding. A Liverpool banker hid 50 pounds of cocoa and, upon spotting police, distributed it to staff before inviting officers to a benefit concert.
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Baron Reading
Washington
Liverpool
Kidney trouble not easily recognized ad claims
An examining physician from a major life insurance company notes many applicants are rejected due to kidney disease, often undetected by individuals. The ad promotes Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root as a proven herbal remedy, claiming broad success and offering a sample bottle for ten cents.
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Kilmer
N. Y
Her Idea of Hanover
A child Mary aged seven asks about Hanover college as a future school. Her grandmother responds that it will be some time before she needs Hanover. Mary recalls a picnic at Hanover where her father was "nearly eaten up with chiggers."
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Hanover
Mary
Eggleston School
Madison
Hanover College
Indianapolis News
Soothe Itching Scalp with Cuticura Ointment
An advertisement advises soothing itching with Cuticura Ointment by gently rubbing diseased spots, then washing with Cuticura Soap the next morning. Free samples available by writing Cuticura Dept. X, Boston. Soap 25 cents Ointment 25 and 50 cents.
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Boston
Buy Bonds or Fight
A reader dialogue depicts a mother expressing shock at a boy named Willie who has torn clothes and a bloody nose after a fight. Willie sulkily wonders how to buy a Liberty bond, while a woman defends her own crowded, supportive role in a difficult stance.
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Willie
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