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Newspaper
Fort Des Moines Post
Location
Des Moines, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1919
Page
2
Local 85 AH copy for the Fort Des Moines post must be in the Editor’s hands on Monday preceding the issue date. Published by The University Press Des Moines Iowa. Office telephone Walnut 2820 is listed for contact.
The Post defends its role as a paper by and for fort personnel, saying criticisms are inevitable but aim to expose truth. It emphasizes backing from the local administration Surgeon General and War Department, and vows to continue its fight for the fort’s best interests by watching all, reporting truthfully, and serving readers.
A wartime column from Clayton Hall reflects on civilian Don’ts for soldiers and laments the loss of simple comforts. It recalls theater parties, Red Cross activities, and the mood at Fort Des Moines, with jokes about discharge, tea shortages, and daily life among nurses and aides in 1919.
In this wartime appeal, Harry Gumus urges wounded soldiers to pursue reeducation through hospital schools. He explains Uncle Sam supports self sufficiency and vocational training, clarifies that not all injuries yield instant good jobs, and motivates enlisting in education to find a suitable new career after discharge.
Miss Catharine Cruikshank, post librarian, came back Wednesday from a day travel of absence. A pie feeding event was held at the Red Cross house last Tuesday at 4 30 p m, with pie provided by Mrs Carlson of Des Moines.
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