Camp Dodge officers train as third infantry company formed
Camp Dodge Ia January 26 wartime training accelerates as a third infantry company is formed to raise commissions in the field. Officers study rifle grenades and bayonet tactics while artillery crews practice three inch field pieces. War insurance totals exceed 157 million for 18,942 men with 90 percent coverage aiming for full participation by February.
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Camp Dodge
Officers’ Training School
Wient. Cel
B. B. Parrott
Uncle Sam
Wren J
Fem Savonet
Lee
Ares
Marne
Paul ”. Morrissey
Camp Pike
260Th Infantry
Iowa
339Th Field Artillery
Wen
Big Corn Crop Moves to Market Amid War Demand
The 1917 corn harvest nears 8 000 million bushels with 380 per person, supporting famine relief in Europe. Officials note corn’s rise as a main staple, aiding wheat shortages, and highlight uses from corn bread to grits and corn syrup in American kitchens.
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America
Europe
England
France
Italy
Washington
Canadians Face Food Rationing Warning
Ottawa food official W Q Rook warned Vancouver readers that Canada will go on rationing until end of the war unless people heed already issued warnings. The statement was made in Vancouver on January 26.
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Vancouver
B. C
W. Q. Rook
Food Control Administration
Ottawa
Canada
Arrested for Insulting Soldiers in Uniform
Cedar Rapids police arrested HL Dye on January 26 at the local recruiting station charged with insulting United States soldiers in uniform. Sergeant T. M. Scharff led the arrest.
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Cedar Rapids
HL Dye
Sergt
T. M.scharff
United States
Boys Vie for State Fair Essay Trip in War Help Theme
County Superintendent Miss Chidester announces a statewide essay contest for farm boys aged 15 to 19. The winner in each county earns a free trip to the state fair in August, with essays of 500 to 1000 words on How the Farmer Boy Can Help Win the War, and entries due by March 15.
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June Chidester
A. R. Corey
Jefferson County
Chidester
Notice to Public of Desertion and Financial Responsibility
Notice to Public. My wife having deserted me October 1 1917 I will not stand responsible for any bills she makes Carlos G Hanshaw.
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Carlos G. Hanshaw
Sabbath Schedule and invitation for church programs
Sabbath school begins at 9 30 a m with a cordial invitation to all. Morning worship at 11 a m on the topic Dogma. No evening service. The Y P S meets at 6 30 p m at Elder R M McKenzie's home on the college campus. All young people urged to attend.
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R. M. McKenzie
Heart of John's Gospel Sermons Begin at First Methodist
Wilbur R. Keesey to lead Sunday services January 27 with Sunday school at 9 30 and morning worship at 10 45. No evening service. Keesey starts series The Heart of John's Gospel focusing on The Beloved Disciple with a second Pulpit Editorial on the War Situation and chorus music.
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Wilbur R. Keesey
Keesey
Bible Church Announces Jewell to Lead Orchestra
The Christian church schedules Bible school at 9 45 and sermon at 11 00 with Prof Jewell taking charge of the orchestra for the first time tomorrow The morning sermon titled The Folks Back Home will be read with special chorus music No evening service.
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Bible School
Jewell
English Lutheran Church Sunday Service Change
Sunday school at 9 30 morning worship at 10 45 with a one time hour change for this Sunday only. The Lord's Supper will be administered and a congregational meeting will follow. There is no evening service.
Christian Science Lesson and Meeting Notices
Subject for the lesson tomorrow is Tenth. Wednesday evening testimonial meeting at 7 30. All are cordially invited to these services. The Reading Room is over The Fair Clothing Store and open weekdays 2 30 to 4 30. A loan library of authorized Christian Science literature is maintained there and visitors are welcome.
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Fair Clothing
Free Methodist Church Services Sunday Schedule
Free Methodist church on West Monroe street posts next Sunday services with Sunday school at 10, morning worship at 11, and class meeting at 12. Morning subject titled The Fullness of the Spirit from Eph 5 18. No evening services. Pastor has assisted Rev Db GC Eddy in Ottumwa revival meetings for ten days and returns home this evening.
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Free Methodist Church
West Monroe Street
Eddy
Ottumwe
New Chicago Mission Sunday services announced
Sunday school at 2 30 p m for U class and College Addition Branch with preaching at 7 30 p m C F McMican to preach on The Signs of the Times You are welcome to attend and receive a blessing.
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NEW Chicago Mission
College Addition
C. F. McMican
For Rent Listings Summarized
Classified rental notices list five room house at 703 West Washington with city water and gas contact T. S. Waters at 908. Four modern rooms east and south front available by year for 15 dollars per month. Also two 80 acre farms listed by Russell Smith at 894. An eighty acre farm available call 9406 or see I Shanstrom at 891.
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Washington
T. S. Waters
Russell Smith
Shanstrom
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Arlo McPeek
Fairfield
Jefferson County Abstract and Loan Co
Lloyd Talley, Secy
Louden Machinery Co
Reduso
Weingarten Bros., Inc
New York
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North B Street
Birmingham Road
J. Engel
Chicago
Scheffel
Music
James Hughes
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Golden State Limited
Kansas City
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Facia
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Quincy
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