Camp Dodge Draft Strains Civil Welfare and War Plans
State authorities at Camp Dodge report heavy draft dispatches strain families dependent on dole and urge forming a state agency to aid dependents. News covers Alabama negro trainees, potential redeployments to Little Red Arkansas, local robberies, arrests for government funds, and notable war related transfers and incidents across Iowa towns.
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Camp Dodge
Greater
Secon
Alabama
National Army
Little Red
Arkansas
J. D. Bedlye
Bedford
Kayser
Mary A. Nolan
Patterson
Migs Nolan
Council Bluffe
Mathew A. Tinley
One Hundred Sixty Eighth Infantry
France
Tinley
Aly
Albert Gramkow
Persia
Jake Arnold
McAllen Brothers
Walker
Arnold
Chicago
Thease
Deming
New Alexico
National Guard
Iowa
Wauken
A A. K. Smith
West Union
United States Department of Agriculture
Iowa Recruits Shipped to Camp Cody and Defense Bid
A dispatch from division headquarters reveals 9,000 recruits from the eighty-eighth division at Camp Dodge will move to Camp Cody Deming New Mexico to bolster the Thirty fourth division. Iowa supplies about 6,000, with other states contributing to form depot brigades as war strength rises. The plan may pull men from various counties to meet the Thirty fourth division’s needs, leaving about 17,000 in reserve for the 163d depot brigade.
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Ti. National Bank
Dunkerton
Anle
Liberty Bonds
Dodgs
National Army
Tom Brady
Marishalltown
Cherokee
Oklahoma
Brady
Camp Dodge
Daniel H. Wallace
Davenport
Wallace
Amarigan
G. E. Carson
Boone
France
General Pershing
Carson
Fort Dodge, “Des Moinea and
Southern Interurban Company
Grinnell College
H. M. Stern
Knoxville
Stern
Opera Beisethers
Uncle Sam
Quartermaster Corps
Peter Hillig
Wm. Médlain
Waverly
Fistasa
Waterloo
Difford Pinsebot
Mel‘He Trimlle
Cedar Rapids
Ben Edwards
Ames
Linn County
John Taylor
Des Moines
Johnson County
Sullivan
Sullivan and Kirby
Iowa County
Iowa City
Edward Vermace
Sullivans
Mr. Kirby
J. B. Netman
Delhi Township
Hopkinton
Kehne
Eighty-Eighth Division
Camp Cody
Deming
N. M
Iowa
Minnesota
North Dakota
Fhrst
163D
National Guard
Eighty Eighth Division
la Folletta
Towa State Council of Defense
la Follatte
Wisconsin
United States
la Follette
Senate
Penaor la Follette
Lfe
Council
State Council
Camp Dodge Cantonment
State Council of
Defansa
Iowa State Traveling Men’s Association
State Teachers
Polk
C. & Baldwin
L. A. Bidell
Nate Brewer
L. G. Crane
Ucas
Ucas Crane. Warren County—L. R. Butler, FP. C. Davis, A. P. Otto, GC. M. Reed
Marshall County
J.C. Ellis
Artie Otto
Chester Mann
J. M. Bell
Allamakee County
Howard Kellig
Joseph Hausman
F. R. Korte
L. M. Neage
Delaware County
J. H. Hook
Chas, Mengs
W. H. Millroy
Roy Willard
Buchanan County
W. J. Schaffer
Customer disputes return over late change
Fragmented dialogue shows a clerk questioning a customer about returning a purchased item. The customer insists the item was finished while waiting for change and expresses confusion about the point of the return. The exchange reflects a consumer dispute and unclear phrasing.
Mother Gray’s Powders for Children Taste Sweet and Safe
An old patent medicine ad promotes Mother Gray’s Sweet Powders for children. It claims relief for feverishness headaches teething disorders stomach upset and worms. The text mentions use by mothers for 30 years and offers a sample free by sending to Mother Gray Co La Ray N.
Bound to Be Tidy Joke Clarifies Tidiness
A fastidious old gentleman scolds a guest for discarding a cigar on the lawn. The guest jokes that a tiny thing Ike goes unnoticed, but the host insists cleanliness matters. After a pause the guest returns, saying he merely spit in the river.
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Havana
Foresighted Dialogue Over Hats and Purchases
Wynee laments lack of funds with only two dollars in pocket while Mrs Wyse asserts she planned to buy items. Wyse remarks she would want a few things when they went out. The exchange centers on budget, foresight, and shopping plans.
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KR. Harlan
State Historical Department
Territory of
Iowa
Iowa City
George Wein
D. Switzer
Wynee
New York Man Seeks 500000 Chinese For Farms
W M Van Norden of New York proposes importing 500000 Chinese to work American farms amid ongoing debates over immigration and labor in agriculture. The plan envisions a large migrant workforce to bolster farm productivity and expand harvest capacity nationwide.
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W. M. van Norden
New York
A Natural Mistake. The Manager-Whats the sick About the sleepers I sent to fill up the band
A garbled dialogue describes a misunderstanding about band staffing with light humor. The Bandmaster critiques the saxophone player and jokes about the instrument, reflecting a muddled exchange likely from a stage rehearsal or backstage scene.
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la Amuke
His Caliber The noble Brutus was a cad
A brief dialogue frames Brutus as dishonorable, contrasting nobility with betrayal. The speaker suggests Brutus cut an old friend, challenging conscience and reputation in a sharp quip.
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Brutus
Kidney Health Advise and Kilmer's Swamp Root Remedy
Physicians urge greater kidney attention as they filter poisons from blood, warning against heavy meals and inadequate water. The ad promotes Dr Kilmer’s Swamp Root as a proven kidney and bladder remedy, offering a sample bottle bymail for ten cents and urging readers to request it by writing to Kilmer Co.
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Jean
Jame Boeck
Dr Kilmer & Co
Binghamton, N
Sardines and Mischievous Messages in a Quiet Note
A fragmented verse parodies communication mishaps and odd gifts, mentioning flowers and a free extinguisher. The garbled lines reference sardines, smelt, and a fallen head, weaving nonsensical imagery across an unclear exchange.
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Iowa State News
Commonwealth
Jowa
Camp Gody
Takan
Depot Brigade
W. . Sheean
State Board of Control
Sheean
168Th United States Infantry
Camp Mills
Adj
Guy Logan
Logen
Major Wonkling
Council Bluffs
Forest Treat
State ‘Board of Control
Treat
HF. J. Metcalf
Atate Defense Council
Lynn J. Wrainer
A. H. Corey
The
State Fair Association
Bae
State Railroad Commission
Wrigleys
Sailor Boy
Wrigley
Wrigley’s
Leoos Arifenry
Baaia Maetion
Beate Joards
Hoplich
Agwe Sanitary
Saat Gin
Detroit
Asie Ugut
WW. N. U
Chigagg
Meray
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