Passes the House to Launch Food Survey Administration
The food survey bill clears the House without a vote and allocates 14,770,006 dollars for immediate food resource investigation and production stimulation. Secretary Houston says a federal report within three weeks will guide Hoover's upcoming food administration, with 17,000 department staff and 150,600 voluntary reporters to begin work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Laws Service
Washington, D. C
House
Agriculture Department
Houston
Herbert C. Hoover
Food Administration
Miss Rankin
Montana
Department of Agriculture
McKenzie
Silinsis
Regulations to govern exemptions under the draft
Provost Marshal General Crowder and lawyers work out regulations for exemptions in the 500000 army plan. Jury wheel likely used to select draftees. exemptions to be decided after drawing and registration numbers. Local exemption boards to be civilian and set per county and city population.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Crowder
Baker
Two Employees Killed in Powder Plant Blast Near Richmond
In Oakland California two Giant Powder Co workers Joseph Peters and James Donaby died when the nitroglycerine house at the plant exploded. The blast was felt 20 miles away. Officials said the plant makes munitions for the government and found no evidence of enemy action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oakland
Cal
Richmond
Joseph Peters
James Donaby
Sims Elevated to Vice Admiral by Wilson
Washington Navy officials announce Rear Admiral Sims in charge of American naval operations in European waters has been formally appointed vice admiral by President Wilson. This marks a key leadership promotion as U.S. forces coordinate with Allied ships in the Atlantic and European theaters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sims
Washington, D. C
Wilson
Indicted Four in Hotel Crap Game Robbery Ring
Four men were indicted on charges of holding up a hotel crap game and robbing players of $9,000 in cash and jewelry. The case is part of a New York City night life crackdown amid a wave of concealed gambling robberies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
New York City
How to Answer Questions on Registration Cards
Circulars detail the June 5 conscription registration process and the twelve questions to be asked. It explains how to answer in full, listing required personal data, citizenship status, employment, dependents, birth date, race, birthplace, military service, exemption grounds, and proper presentation to the registrar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Main Street
Chicago
Cook County
Illinois
Columbus
Vienna
Austria
Paris
France
Sofia
Bulgaria
United States
Japan
China
Custom House
Tnitea
Interesting Items From Iowa Newswire
Various short Iowa items report on marriage of Uncle Jimmy Lewis to Eliza Brown near Ankeny, large family births, a Newton vet’s evasive Sunday law prescription, a Des Moines boy’s carnival accident, and a Des Moines man’s optimistic crop report. Also noted are Ames military camp plans, Polk County farming efforts, Fort Dodge Flag Day, Waterloo police seizure, and other regional notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jimmy” Lewis
Des Moines
Eliza Brown
Ankeny
Savery
Jimmy
Lewis
Newton
Pauline van Gundy
Slater
Stars and Stripes
Oskaloosa
Leroy Brammer
Dexter
Brammer
Ges Moines
Ames
Ft. Snelling
Polk County
Fort Dodge
Loos
Waterloo
George Vanvera
John Hoare
Kirkman
Madrid
Louis Lang
Sheffield
Army
Davy
Iowa
Red Cross
MacHae
Extension
The
State University
Herbert Seal
Commercial Department
the Western Normal School
Shenandoah
Vera Seal
Registration Day Proclaimed in Iowa for June 5 1917
Des Moines Governor Harding calls on Iowa residents to observe June 5 1917 as Registration Day for World War I service. Proclamation urges fasting over feasting and patriotic consecration, designating 7 am to 9 pm registration in local precincts for males 21 to 30, with exceptions for active service and certain officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Harding
Iowa
United States
Brecinet
ATS
Navy
Marine Corps
National Guard
Naval Militia
Where Airmen Will Train For Aerodynamics Education
The War Department orders faster training of army aviators by teaching groundwork and basics of aerodynamics to students at six major universities under army supervision. This accelerates development of competent aviators who will serve as reserve lieutenants in the signal corps. Designated schools include MIT, Cornell, Ohio State, Illinois, Texas, and the University of Tennessee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marine
Navy
United States
National Guard
Volunteers
Regular Army
War Department
Signal Corps
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Cornell University
Ohio State University
University of Tlinois
University of Texas
The
Universiy of
Des Moines Recruitment Drives On National Census Day
In Iowa on June 5 registration day becomes a patriotic holiday and the National Guard plans a final drive to recruit to full war strength. Recruiting officers will interview registrants at booths while guardsmen in uniform circulate for enlistments with placards near registration sites and street meetings in some towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson County
Des Moines Railroad
France
T. W. Fatherson
Chicago Great Western
Chicago
E. &. Stoup
Des Moines
Great Western
Truro
Harding
Webster County
H. R. Richardson
C. M. Kelsay
Iowa Falls
Down City
Marquis of
Coe College
Presbyterian Church
United States
McConnell
Denver
Monona
Postville
Walter A. Jessup
State University
Knoxville
LeMars
Red Cross
Iowa
Plymouth County
War Department
Logan
National Guard
Milwaukee Company
Mississippi
North McGregor
William G. McAdoo
the Treasury
Middle West
Kay A. Potter
Iowa City
Kitchener Hospital
Brighton
England
Wall
Tavo
Anamosa
Adj
Guy & Logan
H. A. Allen
Ames
Sun
Vacuum
Georges T. Wilson
Missouri Valley
Army OF Navy
Secretary of War
Adjutant General
LeMars Red Cross Aims for 1000 Plymouth County Members
LeMars Red Cross reports 120 members without solicitation and plans a county wide drive to reach at least 1,000 members in Plymouth County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LeMars
McGregor Firm Completes New Electric Elevator at Monona
Gilchrist & Co. inaugurates a two-story electric grain elevator in Monona. The facility handles about 1,500 bushels per hour with dual elevators, while the loading setup can move 2,590 bushels hourly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McGregor
Gilchrist & Co
Monona
Secretary Dies at Cedar Rapids Campbems
The death of archie Campbell, secretary of AO UW, is reported from Cedar Rapids. Details on service and related memorial arrangements are pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. Ww
Cedar Rapids
Archie
Also Mentioned on This Page
Act
Law
Alaska
Hawaii
Porto Rico
Naturalization Court
Hawkeye
State News
W. Harding
W. 8. Allen
Secretary of State
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!