Fort Des Moines Disease Warps Spanish Flu Efforts
Despite fears, only five hospital deaths occurred among about 2000 personnel at Fort Des Moines, all from pneumonia contracted elsewhere. Lt. Col. A T Cooper credited strict adherence to masks, quarantines, and city avoidance by officers and men alike. The bulletin urges continued vigilance to prevent a fresh outbreak.
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A. T. Cooper
Oliver
Cooper
Des Mathes
Qenkrait
Bel
Phares
Fort Des Moines
Calomel Cooper
Curative Workshops Help Men to Learn a Trade
Curative workshops aid disabled veterans in recovery by teaching mechanical drawing woodwork and automobile mechanics. Courses are unitized into ten lessons with staged progression toward civilian skilled work. Emphasis rests on mental and moral benefits alongside physical recovery to restore self respect and self support.
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Chass
Coney
Bottelson Heads to West Point Entrance Exam
Hugh E Bottelson of the Medical Detachment departed for Fort Sheridan Winds last Monday evening to take entrance exams for the United States Military Academy at West Point. He is the only local man sent to the exam so far.
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Hugh E. Bottelson
Fort Sheridan
United States Military Academy
West Point
Bottelson
Wounded Army Private Survives Freak Gun Wound
Pvt J W Walsh, an MP recently returned from overseas, was resting in a village billet when a gun shed struck him. The impact almost severed his heels, yet he saved himself by lifting his leg and continuing the fight, a notable act amid heavy casualties from enemy fire.
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Hun
Pvt
J. W. Walsh
Pvt. Walsh
M. P
Frite
Fes
Uncle Sam
Enlargement Plan For This Hospital Awaits War Dept Sanction
Plans to enlarge United States General Hospital No 26 to nearly double capacity await War Department approval. Maj G Shelby, a war termaster, visited the post and discussed the building plans with Col A T Cooper. The project calls for barracks for enlisted personnel, conversion of the cavalry stables into wards, and removal of mess halls for patients and detachment men. Construction is expected to begin within months.
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United States General Hospital No. 26
War Department
LG. Shelby
A.T. Cooper
Major Shelby
Camp Dodge
Overseas rumor dispelled by commanding officer
Lt Col A J Cooper announces that recent physical examinations of the Detachment were not to select a unit for overseas service but to monitor the soldiers’ physical condition. The officer stressed the exams serve health oversight rather than deployment decisions.
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A. J. Cooper
Wards Described as Cheerless by Ill Mother Carlton III
The report notes desolation in wards with few patients and scarce smiles as "Mother" Carlton III recovers from illness likely the Spanish Flu. She returned from Percy after attending the W I U convention and was treated in Ward B. Authorities say she nears normal and will return to duties soon.
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Carlton
Percy
W. C
I. U
Secretary Arrives to Aid In Work at Fort Des Moines
Edmund A. Ball, formerly a K of C secretary at Camp Dodge, arrives at Fort Des Moines to assist Frank W. Brick, secretary for the Knights of Colombes. Brick notes Ball will take up new duties as assistant at the post.
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K. OF
Edmund A. Ball
K. of C
Camp Dodge
Fort Des Moines
Frank W. Brick
The
Knights of Colombes
Brick
Wirth Visits Ill Wife in Philadelphia
WW L Wirth, held director for the American Red Cross, traveled to Philadelphia last Friday to visit his wife who is described as very ill. He is expected to return in about two weeks.
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L Wirth
American Red Cross
Philadelphi, Ta
Fort Des Moines Raises $15000 for Liberty Loan Campaign
Captain Hosford in charge reports about 15000 in Liberty Loan receipts since the drive began for the fourth loan. First week yielded 10300, second week 3950, with about 2000 more netted since last Saturday. Cash sales total 7950. Notable worker Mrs. A T Cooper assisted city campaign efforts. Hosford praised community spirit but urged larger final push.
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Liberty
Tme
Wm. J. Hosford
Hosford
A.T. Cooper
W G T U Donates Pipe Organ and Clock to Fort Des Moines Hospital
Iowa WCTU at Perry convention voted to fund a pipe organ for the post chapel at Fort Des Moines with up to 5000 dollars and an electric clock costing about 5000. The organ would be installed in the post chapel, possibly near the altar, with a cupola clock planned for the administration building. A chorus of details notes site concerns, potential chimes, and expected Christmas delivery.
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OX Agai
United States General Hospital
Iowa
Women's Christian Temperance Union
Perry
Post
Fort Des Moines
SMM
Post Chapel
Rec Cross
Red Cross
Iowa Women’s Christian Temperance
Ida B. Wise Smith
Carlton
W. C. Ful
Band to Hold Afternoon Concerts in the Ward
A ward band plans afternoon concerts to boost morale in the ward. Officers and nurses note the music cheers the men, and the group has been meeting daily to prepare. The post band aims to lift spirits and provide steady, morale boosting entertainment for patients and staff.
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Ward
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Fife
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WAR Dept
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Wirth
Philadelphia
Fort
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