Army nurses and wounded hold Camp Dodge field meet
At Camp Dodge Iowa on June 17 wounded soldiers and nurses competed alongside physically sound troops in a day of track and field events. Highlights included a left handed versus right handed baseball game and a variety of events for amputees and wheelchair participants, with a Camp Grant vs Camp Dodge baseball game and dances to close the day. More than 150 entrants and prizes donated by Des Moines merchants supported thirty events.
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Associated Press
Dodge
Camp Dodge -Base Hospital
Fort Des Moines
Camp Grant
Camp Dodge
Des Moines
Reading Newspaper on Birmingham Streets Causes Fines
In Birmingham on June 17 a man reading a newspaper on the street was fined for obstruction after buying from a newsboy and drawing a crowd. The newsboy Alonzo was fined for selling on the sidewalk and causing gatherings. Also advises keeping Chamberlain's Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy on hand for sudden bowel complaints, priced at 86 cents.
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Associated Press
Birmingham
Eng
John Turner
Turner
Alozo
Enlistments Spee Ded by New Army Orders
Soldiers reenlisting may state their preferred unit now, as Army orders grant such choice. The Highth Infantry sees a surge of reenlistments, aimed to join the Second Division with the Army of Occupation in Europe. Correspondence lists Dr J T Ralston, dentist, with room and phone details in Fulton Building.
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Associated Press
Brest
Highth Infantry
Army of Occupation
Reconstruction towns may come for TB soldiers work readiness
Atlantic City June 17 Special reconstruction towns may be established by the government to help soldiers suffering from tuberculosis regain health while doing light trades. Colonel Estates Nichols of Army General Hospital No. 16 in New Haven says such towns are being considered as part of Uncle Sam’s vocational re-education plan for disabled veterans post armistice, to fit them for civilian life.
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Associated Preas
Atlantic City
Estates Nichols
United States Army General Hospital
Uncle Sam
Des Moines Fans Look to Caddock for Wrestle Title
Iowa fans and wrestling managers push Wisdek Zbysko and Strang Lewis for titles. Earl Caddock, back from France, plans a return and hopes for a first match in October. He will train in Wyoming while awaiting his opponent.
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Des Moines
Caddock
Iowa
Jack Carley
Wisdek Zbyazke
Strang
Jer Lewis
Earl Caddock
Towan
France
Jez Zbyszko
Wyoming
Matcher to Name Opponent for Champion Soon
Oscar Thorson promoter of most big matches here is expected to choose an opponent for the champion shortly. The champ has a free choice and awaits the decision.
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Oscar Thorson
Beauty In Old Age Health Advice Ad
An old age beauty tip explains that health, digestion and happy appearance go together. Constipation and digestion issues affect beauty, and Cham berlain s Tablets are advertised to strengthen digestion, invigorate the liver and move the bowels. They cost a quarter and are available everywhere.
Special session eyed to ratify federal suffrage amendment
United Press reports from Des Moines that Iowa suffrage workers and politicians expect the 938th General Assembly to be called in a special session to ratify the federal constitutional amendment. Gov Harding believes enough states will ratify in time for women to vote in the presidential election. session quantity remains uncertain.
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United Press
Des Moines
Iowa
General Assembly
Harding
Sta House
Germany to have 200000 man army under peace terms
Paris dispatch reports that Germany will be allowed an army of 200000 for three years. The article notes this change reflects difficulties aligning Austria Poland and Czecho Slovakia forces with the previously set 100000 for Germany, implying a broader rebalancing of newly formed states security forces.
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Associated Press
Paris
Sane
Germany
Austria
Poland
Czecho- Slovakia
Eighty Eighth Show Troup To Give Play
A report from Associated Press describes the Eighty Eighth Show Troup presenting a play. It notes soldiers in France, past performances, and a focus on morale during wartime.
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Associated Press
France
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