Camoufleurs in Training At Camp American University
Washington reports on a new U S unit of camoufleurs composed of leading artists sculptors and architects training at Camp American University. Under Capt Martin Nixon Miller the company learns concealment while Pershing presses for its deployment in France.
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Washington
United States
Camp American University
Barry Faulkner
Sherry EK. Fry
New York
America
France
John J Pershing
Evarts Tracy
Plattsburg
Officers Reserve Corps
Martin Nixon-Miller
U. S
Dailly
Sanger
Hoyt
Foster
Comstock
Lsted
Mready
Leste Thrasher
Saturday Evening Post
Tracy
General Pershing
Sienal Corps
Fort Myer
Chop American University
Aner Jcans
Boston
Chivalry Sparks on a Crowded Subway
A brief subway tale recalls a red haired woman with a khaki clad officer and a respectful rider. An elderly man yields his seat to the pair, while an unassuming worker prompts the officer to sit, declaring it for the lady and noting the need not to waste time.
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Ashe
Fragmentary Wartime Dialogue in Khaki
A clipped wartime remark from Khaki notes a poor man asking about future travel status. The reply implies the man can go abroad next summer, suggesting limited options or conditional mobility during distress. The exchange reflects social constraints and hopes within a conflict era.
Belgian Hare Breeding and Care for Food Rabbits
The article outlines Belgian hare breeding for meat, noting rapid growth, cooking impact on flavor, and stock selection. It covers ideal color, ear length, body shape, and age for breeding, plus housing options including indoor hutches and outdoor runs, ventilation, and rabbit-proof fencing for courts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
New York
Iowa towns form home guard under war department order
Des Moines reports twelve Iowa cities begin forming national guard type units under Adjutant General Guy Logan with eight companies authorized. Each infantry company will include three officers and 100 enlisted men who must take a six year oath. Units will drill weekly and adhere to national guard rules.
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Des Moines
Guy Logan
War Department
Towa
Burlington
Town City
Cedar Rapids
Mason City
Fort Dodge
Sioux City
Council Bluffs
Red Oak
Shenandoah
Fort Madison
Ottumwa
Infantry
Field Artillery
Frank L. Love
Iowa City
Iowa National Guard
Logan
National Guard
Home Guard
National Army
Reserve
Army
Camp Dodge Order Shifts Purchases to Omaha Depot
An order directs the camp quartermaster of the Eighty-Ninth division at Camp Dodge to buy all department staples through the government depot in Omaha. Des Moines merchants may still supply perishable foods and equipment in emergencies. The move aims to end purchases outside the depot and requests a list of Des Moines suppliers for mailing government proposals.
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Camp Dodge
National Army
Omaha
Des Moines
Camp Quartermastere
Camp Quartermaster
State Economists Meet In Grinnell
The Iowa State Association of Economists and Sociologists held its second annual meeting in Grinnell with large attendance. Delegates from all sections of the state joined instructors from nearly every educational institution in the state.
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Grinnell
Iowa State Association of Economists and Sociologists
Wilson Urges Nationwide Food Economy Drive
President Wilson urged every home and public eating place to support the food administration and comply with its requests. The appeal marked the start of family enrollment week inviting all citizens to join the food administration to ensure nationwide food conservation and patriotism.
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Wilson
Washington, D. C
United States
Food Administration
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Homer Saint Gaudens
Maude Adams
Cinderela
Wilfred S. Conrow
Piatisburg
Juand
Abbott H. Thayer
Thayer
Darwin
Faulkner
Fry
MacMonnica
Lorado Taft
Harry Thrasher
Sutter
Tubesing
Dewer
Nell
Twigg Smith
Hawaiian Islands
United States Department of Agriculture
General Standards
Hutches
Simpie
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