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Newspaper
Le Grand Reporter
Location
Le Grand, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1917
Page
2
Kazan and Gray Wolf flee a hunter as wolves surge through a moonlit wilderness. The bond between Kazan and Gray Wolf strengthens amid pursuit and peril, ending with their wary retreat toward shelter as the chase continues across the icy ridge and toward the timbered shore.
In icy plains Kazan, driven by a craving for vengeance for his own hurts and for Grey Wolf, trails a ruthless foe. The chase gathers the pack as sledge marks and enemy tracks appear, and Kazan leads with Gray Wolf beside him toward a prowling confrontation under the new moon.
In the next installment the strange influence of a kind woman works wonders on the savage wolf-dog. The scene shifts as the beast shows a tentative gentleness under her calm guidance, hinting at a resolution to the dangerous tension.
A New York Telegram report notes that on August 28 1728 a man near a bridge in Preston Lancashire observed large flocks of birds dropping to the ground. He collected them and sold them in Preston market the same day marking a remarkable avian event.
The Iowa National Guard is expected to become part of the planned American expeditionary force to France. Pershing will mobilize 28,000 men initially, forming brigades to support abroad, with New York and Pennsylvania troops already organized. The move aims to create seven divisions, with mobilization concentrating in the south and southeast as units assemble.
Describe Des Moines reports of heavy selective conscription day with widespread patriotic demonstrations. Recruiting for the national guard was strong. registrants faced supply shortages in some precincts. Crowds praised the effort, with many attendees and local officials noting fervent support and readiness to serve.
General Crowder urged the committee for immediate drafting and registration with a total called to about 62 626 men to be drafted. He said 1 000 additional volunteers may be needed to fill vacancies. The plan emphasizes rapid training camps by September and first selections within six weeks after registration to speed exemptions and finalize the draft.
One hundred thirty one noncommissioned officers from two Negro regiments the Tenth cavalry headquarters at Fort Des Moines will take the course for commissions in the officers reserve corps Better known for its Carrizal involvement the Tenth has a 425 Able active service record Since its founding fifty years ago it has seen much of the United States military history The Twenty fourth regiment now stationed at Fort Des Moines Fort Des Moines Barracks E also notes its fighting record The two regiments will muster June 15 with NCOs from the Ninth Cavalry and Twenty ninth Infantry expected around June 14.
Blind students at the Iowa College for the Blind in Vinton join the local Red Cross. Daily sewing of garments and Red Cross articles keeps twenty blind girls busy, crafting items to aid the war effort and support soldiers.
Waterloo resident Benjamin Schultz, a junk dealer, makes the largest single purchase yet in town by spending 10000 dollars on liberty bonds. He states his money was earned in this country and expresses loyalty to the United States during the war effort.
Patrick Cordley of Cedar Falls, long called Iowa's oldest man, died at 105 after a long lifetime in America. He was born in Ireland and celebrated his 105th birthday last St Patrick's Day. He had lived in Iowa for many years and reportedly felt no illness in his life.
Mrs W C Brown of 2344 W 12th Street Cleveland says four weeks in hospital left her weak and in constant pain. She reports rapid improvement after starting Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and urges others with similar symptoms to try it before returning home.
Rock Rapids farmers say corn is coming along finely with a good stand. Weather, while it has been rather dry, has not affected corn and potatoes as much as feared. Acreage planted this year is somewhat larger than last year.
A fragmentary historical note recounts Tammany Society origins in New York, its 13 tribes structure, officers names, early halls on Fourteenth Street, and ties to politics and figures like Aaron Barr and Thomas Jefferson. It links Tammany to the Delacare chief Tammend and notes early American social organization.
Clear Rapids-1Tornell College at Mt. Vernon will purchase $10,000 Liberty bonds. The decision was reached by the Board of Trustees by a unanimous vote.
A chaotic exchange unfolds as a host questions why an applicant seeks a position after claiming the prior job ended with a firing. The candidate argues the firing stemmed from lack of ambition, sparking tension over suitability.
A Burlington & Quincy passenger train derailed after washout on tracks north of the city while en route from Quincy to Galesburg via Keokuk. Four coaches left the rails and overturned into a ditch. Conductor F. J. Bauer was only badly bruised with minor injuries reported to another passenger near Hamilton, Missouri.
A brief note praises a young man who volunteered to serve his country without seeking officer status, reflecting pride in his patriotic choice. The quote emphasizes family pride and voluntary military service as a noble act.
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