Thanksgiving Day at Station Brims With Joy and Service
Thanksgiving 1918 at the fort began with religious services at the Y and Red Cross hall, led by Rev Howland Hanson. Despite light snow, a festive turkey dinner followed in the mess hall, with officers and nurses sharing a formal, old fashioned feast before a dance in the Auditorium. A football game against the 103rd Depot Brigade was canceled due to snow. Maj H H Frothingham granted an unrestricted holiday as the day closed in a blaze of celebration.
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H. H. Frothingham
Red Cross
Howland Hanson
First Baptist
Des Moines
Fort
Grace Clark de Craft
Ostrasion
103Rd Depot Brigade
Dodge
Ray
Dodge to Stage Benefit Show for Wounded Men
Camp Dodge in Des Moines plans a benefit musical comedy Make [1 Snap py] on December 18 19 and 20. Former stage stars now at Dodge will perform under James A Bushell with volunteers Felix Adter Frank Rowan and W B H McRenard. Music by D Kenneth Widener formerly of the Rialto orchestra Omaha.
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Camp Dodge
Des Moines
Dodge
James A. Bushell
Felix Adter
Frank Rowan
W. B H. McRenard
D. Kenneth Widener
Rialto Orchestra
Omaha
Inspector General Visits U S General Hospital 26
Major C J Ballinger of the Central Department and his army field clerk Henry F Foster conducted an inspection at U S General Hospital No 26 on a Wednesday afternoon. He departed for Chicago that night. This marked the first inspection since Colonel Cooper’s transfer and Major Frothingham’s command at Fort Des Moines.
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U.S. General Hospital No. 26
C. J. Ballinger
Chirag
Central Department
Army
Henry F. Foster
Ballinger
Chicago
Cooper
Frothingham
Fort Des Moines
Flowers aid wounded men at fort through sale
Mrs. George S. Hippee and daughters in Des Moines raised six hundred dollars from flower sales in Nip Dee’s garden to support the fort’s educational department and aid convalescing soldiers. The funds, routed via Lieut. W. N. Mooney, fund materials for crafts and gifts for friends and relatives, easing the patients’ downtime and boosting morale.
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George S. Hippee
Votian
Des Moines
Nip. Dee
W. N. Mooney
Red Cross
ARC to cash drafts and money orders for men
Arrangements by the American Red Cross War Can Community Service in Tres Maines let patients and enlisted men obtain money orders and drafts. The WoC OGS backs the movement with a 100% guarantee, Yonkers Trust Company in Des Moines handles the funds with low exchange. Banking days are Tuesdays and Thursdays 2 to 4 pm and Saturdays 9 to 12 am.
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Red
Tres Maines
Tocal
Woc Ogs
Poe
Yonkers Trust Company
Des Moines
Anen
Worth
Concert Season Opens in Des Moines Tonight
Soprano Anna Cass opens the Des Moines season at the Coliseum with 100 soldiers as guests. Manager Geo Po Oxden sent 100 tickets to Fort Des Moines for the men to claim.
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Des Moines
Anna Cass
Geo. Po Oxden
Fort Des Moines
Canteen Hours At Post Exchange
Post Exchange canteen hours are from dawn to 8 30 p m daily and 5 a m to 8 40 p m Sundays. Soldiers note the canteen often closes promptly at 9 00 p m, during quarantine and the reason is unclear.
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Post Exchange
Baker thanks Army for splendid service
Neston B. Baker secretary of war expresses gratitude to officers and soldiers under arms in the United States for patriotic zeal and service. He notes armistice allows rapid demobilization while maintaining a substantial force, and urges continued training and discipline as the Army returns home. Harris, Adjutant General, signs.
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Usi
United States
War Department
Department
France
Neston B. Baker
Harris
Men to Keep Part of Clothing on Discharge
War Department telegraphed discharge policy allowing veterans to keep used stockings and underclothing in possession at discharge. They may keep part of outer clothing for four months after discharge before returning items to the original station. Items to be returned include flannel shirt coat ornaments breeches shoes hat badge overcoat leggings and slicker.
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War Department
Private Brendle Sits On Pillow Wags To Blame
A mock incident reports Private Brendle seated on a pillow with a humiliating sign pinned to his coat. Wags in the office placed the joke, the first visitor noticed, and the scene unsettled Brendle who has endured a few days of discomfort since.
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Brendle
McAdoo Urges Willing Soldiers to Keep War Risk Policies
Secretary McAdoo inaugurates a nationwide campaign urging soldiers and sailors to retain their government life and war risk insurance after return to civilian life. The program stresses that they may keep current rates for five years and convert to standard postwar coverage when ready.
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McAdoo
Uncle Sam
Sailos
Government abandons Ford plant hospital plan
Government abandons plan to use Ford assembling plant as a reconstruction hospital. The last hospital at Camp Dodge was intended for that purpose but is no longer planned, according to authentic word received.
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FORD
Hans
Ir Bes Moites
Iq Iy
Camp Dodge
Manpower brings Thanksgiving dinner to Fort Des Moines
Red Cross officials organized a large Thanksgiving dinner for soldiers in Fort Des Moines. Cards listed name rank station and need for invitations, ensuring every man who could attend was invited. Some could not join due to illness or being confined to bed, but most received meals and cheer.
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H. J Worth
The
Red Cross
Ward Five Reassigned After Fumigation and Renovation
Ward Five once used as a flu ward has been disinfected and cleaned. Walls washed beds and bedding renovated. It is no longer for contagious cases and is now occupied by convalescent service in a noncontagious role.
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Harialion
Army edict bans promiscuous dress by troops
Major H H Frathingham issues General Orders No 60 detailing strict dress standards for overseas troops at this post. It warns against leather leggings overshoe caps Sam Browne belts and wrapped tunics and directs commanders to enforce uniform fitting and restrict overseas men without winter clothing to post limits. Officers are prohibited from carrying swagger sticks.
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H. H. Frathingham
Imen
New QM Detachment Bolsters Station Personnel
Approximately twenty five new men join the quartermaster cargo detachment at this station. To house them, an old bay near the QM bar racks has been remodeled into a new barracks.
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Q. M Barracks
Prison Ward Established for Custody and Care
A prison ward has been established as the guard house for prisoner patients under custody. It provides guarding security while enabling medical attention and treatment for inmates who require care.
Post Musicians Score Kit At Big Sing
The past band glee club and quartet were the main attractions at Highland Park Presbyterian church last Monday evening. The club has started its winter program and was planned for a large number of entertainments in and around Des Moines.
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Highland Park Presbyterian Church
Des Moines
Mrs. Ida B Wise Smith Visitor Here This Week
Mrs Iva R Wise Smith of Cedar Rapids Iowa state president of the WCTU was the guest of Moth st Carlton here a few days this week.
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IDA B_ WISE SMITH
Iva R. Wise Smith
Cedar Rapids
Towa
WCTU
Columbus secretary visits post during Drake Fort game
The Columbus secretary here visited the post last week after leaving Fort Des Moines. Mr. Brick was sent to oversee Knights of Columbus activities at Ames. He attended the Drake Fort football game, cheering for the home team with enthusiasm.
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Pow. Peck
Meretary
Fort Des Moines
Brick
Knights of Columbus
S. 4
Ames
Tfe
Drake-Fort
Overseas Double Quartet Delivers Hit at Spittal
The Overseas patients double quartet scored two hits at its Spittal performance last Monday evening near W Bell Cross buildings. Formed from Mother Carlton’s efforts, the group has grown under guidance to include Corporal Reese ley and Private Heistian, first tenors, Private Clase and Sergeant Dun fan, second tenors, Private Dubber and Sergeant flizel, baritones, and Privates Reynolds and Wright, bassos.
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Bell Cross
Carlton
Rone
Hquidane
Reeseley
Heistian
Fennes
Clase
Dun Fan
Dubber
Flizel
Prisvate Reynolds
Wright
Knights of Columbus to Build New Facility at Station
Ground broken today on a new Knights of Columbus building at the station. The $16,000 structure will serve all ranks and religions with modern conveniences including a gym, reading rooms, writing desks, an auditorium, offices, and open fireplaces. Fort Desa Monace hospital status cited. project approved by Major Frothingham. Edmond Ba hopes completion before winter.
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Mike O'Connor
Knights of Columbus
O'Connor
Plains
Frothingham
Edmond Ba
Kr.c
Fort Desa Monace
Officers Must Not Resign Will Be Discharged
An official telegram from the Surgeon General's office says officers will not be allowed to resign freely and that some camps had rushed to be released for the service. The War Department advised stopping this practice as officers will be discharged through the regular routine. The message notes that resignations will not be tolerated and that discharge follows standard procedure.
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Mer
Surgeon General
War Department
Sam
Mei
Patients Pass Rules Relaxed for Five Days At Station
General Orders No 8S from headquarters announce that passes for patients for five days submitted in the usual way will be reconsidered by the commanding officer. It also states that patient forces for Saturday and Sunday will be increased to 50 percent for each day.
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Addilion
GoopiEs Arrive In Large Thanksgiving Stock For Carlton’s Office
GoopiEs arrive daily in vast quantities along with jellies jams cookies and candies. The influx continues weekly with a heavy burst last week as supporters aim to make Thanksgiving plentiful for the boys at Mother Carlton’s office.
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Carlton
Demobilization Rumors at Camp Dodge Clarified by Official
Local headquarters denied rumors of mass discharge for the men of unit 26. Ray Walter Sharpe reports no word on any action by the war department. Authorities urged men not to apply for discharge while work on demobilization proceeds, and emphasized individual enlistment in industrial assignments rather than premature releases.
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Cme
Cnm
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City Red Cross
Pout Organization
Inspector General
ARC
Baker
Ely
American Red Cross
Etachment
QM. Corps
Motor Transport Corps
Dew Moines
C. C
Columbus
Overseas
Ing
Walter
Sharpe
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