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Newspaper
Fort Des Moines Post
Location
Des Moines, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1919
Page
1
The American Legion announces a nationwide effort to help families obtain personal effects of soldiers who died in service. Posts are asked to investigate delayed cases and report to National Headquarters in New York, enabling swift action by Legion officials in Washington.
Wm J Moriarty of St Louis toured Des Moines KC welfare camp and discussed current and future activities with General Secretary Jutras and staff. He praised the camp building and its upkeep and credited Jutras for KC welfare success at Fort Des Moines.
Otto S. Lund of Colfax Iowa joined the Red Cross force here during the past week coming from Camp Dodge.
Editorial from the American Legion Weekly laments the disbanding of the Stars and Stripes daily newspaper, once the official publication for the Americas expeditionary forces. It recalls its role, praises its impact, and notes its archival significance within the American Legion's spirit.
A group from the Des Moines area toured Ames on July 23 to inspect the Agricultural Division and learn modern farming methods. They explored horticulture veterinary animal husbandry dairy and poultry departments noting progress from modest beginnings to leading practices. The Percheron stallion Jalap, valued by the French government at $20,000, exemplified advanced stock. Future tours are planned to promote scientific selection and breeding among farmers.
An American Legion Weekly editorial outlines the soldier settlement issue before Congress. It warns of political chicanery and urges support for idle lands being turned to productive use by veterans, noting lawmakers’ mixed prospects and a proposed extra pay bill for service members.
Croquet fiends prepare for a three class tournament next week under Des Moines Daily Capital auspices. Cash prizes await winners. entrants include men with two legs, one wooden leg, or double amputations. Organizers Rao HM and Finger coordinate.
A flock of blue birds toured a shoeshop during a school and shop inspection led by Lieut. T. B. Rely. The shoe repair department impressed the visitors with ready service and skill. One aide requested rubber heels and received prompt, thorough fitting, highlighting the shop as a standout department.
Pvt Harry J Hansen of Ward 2 Cedar Rapids rejoins his bride Rachel Perrett of Brussels after a long separation during World War II. The couple, aided by letters and language, are now settled with Hansen's family in Cedar Rapids and plan a homecoming reception.
The Red Cross will present a moving picture titled How the Boys Came Home next Monday. It follows Town boys from service in divisions like the Veith to homecoming, with scenes from New York Harbor to Des Moines, parades, and views of the city and Mississippi voyage.
The American Legion legislative committee plans amending the Van Dyck bill to extend Washington style veteran preference in federal jobs nationwide. National leaders authorize Thomas W. Miller and Luke Lea to act in Washington to implement St. Louis resolutions urging ex soldiers sailors and marines be given preference whenever federal hiring needs arise.
Five hospitals have accepted invitations from Lieut RW Finger to participate in an amateur athletic meet for patients and detachment men at a nearby installation. Hospitals replying include General Hospital No 50 Fort McPherson GA Letterman General San Francisco CA General Hospital No 3 Colonia NJ US General Hospital No 6 Carlisle PA and Walter Reed Takoma Park DC The event, moved up to the third week of August, will feature patient events and detachment races with additional unofficial sports planned.
Fort Des Moines tale centers on a patient youth who questions a veteran, asking if the man was wounded in France. The boy’s measured courage contrasts with Herbert Hoover, reflecting a World War I era scene in Union Park.
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