Busy Sergeant Major runs post Office at Fort Des Moines
An article details the Serjeant-Major Benson and the Fort Des Moines hospital post office staff, describing duties, filing systems, mail delivery, and the relentless workload. It notes a series of lectures, a new book release, tobacco contributions from civilians, and a touring air exhibit organized by Major Rhinehardt and General Lee featuring American and British aviation personnel and aircraft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
de Ul, Benson
Norman Steen
Lel
Bywater
Fy Me Cullough
Sheley
FG. Ericksen
J. Dye
Kennedy
TL. Bingham
Detachment Commander Starts Lectures For N C Os
Captain W W Coleman, Detachment Commander, outlined twenty lessons on work of plant departments aimed at elevating non commissioned officers. He described proper attitudes of officers to superiors and subordinates and stressed administrative duties essential for leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Coleman
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Cooks Smuthey and Garlinger Cook for Patients at Hospital
The text recalls cooks Smuthey and Garlinger at Universal City hospital who prepare elaborate dishes for patients. It mentions famous names like Theda Bara and Mary Pickford and notes a reward offered by Smuthey for a lost fund. The piece mocks their “junk” chow and lists dishes such as Thousand Islands Salad and Hawaian Fruit Salad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theda Bara
Doug Fairbanks
Mary Pickford
Carmel Meyers
Charley Chaplin
Harry Gar- Inger
Universal City
Minneapolis
Smuthey
Celeb
Guard Growth at Fort Des Moines From Sparse Posts to Roster Expansion
In months past the Fort Des Moines guard consisted of a bare few patrolling corridors with riot sticks. By July 1948 a regular detail from the Medical Attachment grew to forty eight privates six corporals two sergeants four waglers and two chief butlers. The shift pattern changed from six hours to two 12 hour cycles with 24 hour relief and fatigue duty on select days. Occasionally minor incidents occur as guards adjust to the larger, more active post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Des Moines
Q. M
American and British Aviators To Appear Here
American and British fliers will visit to present exhibition flights at Camp Dodie and the State Fair Grounds likely on the 28th or 29th of the month. A party of three pilots and fifteen mechanics will travel from Des Moines, with tours arranged by the Committee on Public Information to showcase modern battle tactics to the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gieneral Lee
Sly
Viuneral Lee
Wade
al He Tient
Earl Carrell
Lieal Flarakt E. Watson
All. Clark
U.S
England
Ft. Des Moines
Maines
Camp Dodie
Dex Moines
Committee On Public Information
Amd Ible
Fort Des Moines Post Short Story Contest Opens
The Fort Des Moines Post opens a short story contest on May 24 1918 inviting all readers to submit stories under 1000 words single sided. A prize of five dollars will be awarded and winning stories will be published in order. Judges include Captain J A Wool Captain Chartes Fitzpatrick and Lieutenant Walter J Jones. Submissions must be with the editor by September 12 1918.
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Fort Des Moines
Fudges
J. A. Wool
Chartes A. Fitzpatrick
Walter J. Jones
Yellow Streak Cards Target Unpatriotic Atl Citizens
Kiwannis Club in Atlantic printed yellow streak cards to be given to anyone criticizing the Administration Army Navy or any U S government branch aiding the war effort The cards urge mail German lies and claim any man who attacks a government branch has a yellow streak A broad yellow diagonal band crosses the card The item notes street speakers and whispers about Washington incompetence and army politics fueling wartime sentiment
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Internation News Service
Atlantic
Kiwannis Club
Army
Navy
United States
Graff
Washington
Ministers Go to War and All Churches Closed
In Schoharie New York on August 20 1917 the Rev William Waldner Enter pastor of the Methodist church reports all village churches closed as ministers enlist for Uncle Sam The Rev Mr Raton will soon depart for France to join the YMCA effort during wartime service
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International News Service
Albany
William Waldner
Schoharie
Samy
Raton
France
Guardsman Hart Proves Sherlock Like in Bas Hospital Intrigue
Sergeant Glenn Hart, newly appointed guard leader at Bas Hospital 791, earns praise for keen detective work. He patrolling dark corners, spotting “shady hooky” amid night activity, facing a challenging task to uncover a certain hospital misdeed.
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Glenn Hart
Sherlock Holmes
Aml Jovern
Bas Hospital 791
Readership Call for Submissions in a Timeworn Paper Prompt
Readers are urged to send in humorous stories and notable items for publication. Contribution boxes are placed in every barracks and all readers should participate by submitting their funny stories and other noteworthy pieces for possible inclusion.
Post Glee Club to Sing at State Fair Next Week
The Post Glee Club plans major performances at the Iowa State Fair in Des Moines August 2020, with concerts August 25 and daily shows in the Stock Pavilion during the horse show week, plus a night appearance at the wrestling tournament. The group unveils Fay Foster’s new song The Americans Come and features a large roster of soloists and orchestra accompaniment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Post Glee Club
Post Glee
Plate Rca
Quail
Alr
Cory
Iowa State Pai Association
Gus Moines
Post Orchestra
Fay Foster
Chicago Grand Opera Company
Chicago Grand Open Concert Company
Redpath Glee Club
The
Strollers Glee Club
Percentage Small Says War Department
The War Department releases figures via the Chief of Staff noting wartime medical outcomes from the Marie Aisne offensive. Among four years of data, fewer than 1 in 20 wounded soldiers are sent to hospitals for treatment, and only 49 in 1000 die in hospitals from disease or wounds. More than four-fifths of wounded in action return to service, often within two months, with disability discharges at about 14.5 percent. Averages draw on British and French figures, applied to American troops serving with French and British forces under varying conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
War Department
Marie-Aisne
Jb Shoul
Soldier seeks prankster who placed prank in his bed
Private George Levine of Barracks Number One asks for the identity of the person who placed a safety pin or similar prank in his bed Sunday night aimed as a joke. He notes the incident was meant as humor and implies a reward for the culprit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Levine
Levine
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