War diary of Harvard student who lost an eye with Canadian forces
Aimer Auzias de Turenne, Harvard Law student turned Canadian volunteer, recounts enlistment at Valcartier, service with the First Canadian contingent, Ypres combat, and the moment a shell exploded near him causing the loss of his right eye. He describes gas attacks and the brutal realities of war.
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Harvard
Cambridge
Mass
Aimer Auzias de Turenne
Harvard Law School
Seattle
Ypres
Harvard Alumni Bulletin
Law School
Harvard University
de Turenne
Canada
Valcartier
Quebec
England
France
Battle of Neuve Chappelle
Torpedo fear and trench duel recounted in wartime memories
An eyewitness recalls the terror of naval warfare with torpedo threats and a vivid trench battle near Flanders. The narrative includes a sailor struck in the face by a fragment and a dramatic bayonet duel that ends with both combatants collapsing.
Great Britain's New Armies Rise From Early Struggles
The article lauds Britain's 1914 war effort detailing rapid mobilization, boot and supply shortages, and the creation of a professional training system. It highlights the Officers Training Corps, university contributions, and the pivotal role of junior subalterns in turning initial deficits into effective front line formations.
Boy Financiers and Creators Tied to Paranoia, Dr. Alexander Says
Dr Harriet B Alexander argues that boy financiers and odd inventors who gain fame in art and finance may be driven by paranoia. She cites a Chicago case of a celebrated artist then suffering hallucinations and an asylum confinement, along with a young financier who borrowed large sums, speculated, fled fraud, and died in an asylum.
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Chicago
Harriet B. Alexander
Recognition of Son in Naval Movie Prompts Reunion
R B Washington of Charleston discovers his twenty year old son Lawrence Washington Manning in a cinema film showing the Pennsylvania in Hampton Roads. The film cards praise for three perfect hits, advancing him from ordinary seaman to chief gun pointer with an $8 raise. Lawrence descends from Charles Washington, linked to Charlestown, West Virginia.
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Charleston
W. Va
R. B. Washington
Lawrence
Pennsylvania
Hampton Roads Proving Grounds
Laurence Washington
George Washington
Charles
Charlestown
Ring Tears Off His Finger in Wyoming Hayrick Accident
I M Johnson of Howard suffered the loss of a finger when his ring caught on a wall as he jumped from a hayrick at Newcastle Wyoming. A physician amputated the finger at the second joint and Johnson is recovering under care at his brother Clarence Johnson’s home in town.
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Newcastle
Wyo
I. M. Johnson
Howard
Clarence Johnson
Hiawatha Area Home to County's Largest Interrelated Family
In Reserve Kansas nine miles north of Hiawatha the county’s largest family unit spans about 1 000 people. The town of over 200 and surrounding six mile area hold ten nonrelated families, most newcomers who arrived in recent years.
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Hiawatha
Kan
Reserve
Here
Kansas
Wife Finds Lost Keys and Reclaims Reward in Martinsville
Indiana businessman Harry Tincher advertised a reward for lost keys. His wife found the keys at home, returned them to him, and collected the reward, illustrating the effectiveness of newspaper ads.
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Martinsville
Ind
Harry Tincher
Keep Your Ears Open The Call of the Ages
A vivid gloss of urgency urges attention to fleeting moments as potential thresholds to historic opportunities. The phrasing frames awareness as preparation for transformative experiences.
Plan Night School Bill Aimed At Immigrant Literacy
Des Moines report notes Senate passage of the Newberry bill to establish night schools in any district upon petition by ten or more adults. Schools run at least three months yearly, two evenings weekly, for those over 16, supervised by the local superintendent. A. H. Bode cites Iowa literacy stats to advocate citizen education for naturalization.
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Des Moines
Senate
Newberry
House
Harding
A. H. Bode
United States Naturalization Examiner
United States
Evans
W. T.vans
Butler
Bremer
Iowa
Healdton Sinking Affects War Aid But Not Immediate Change
American steamer Healdton torpedoed without warning by a German submarine off Holland. Twenty crew members drowned and others rescued. The incident heightens tension as Congress prepares for President Wilson to address war state at the April session.
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Washington, D. C
Machin
Amsterdam
State Department
Healdton
Terschalling
Holland
Mealdton
Philadelphia
Rotterdam
Iowa plan to guard state property in wartime
Governor Harding and Adj. Gen. Logan outline protecting public works buildings federal property and key industrial sites in Iowa. The scale requires a large guard force as federal plans for the Iowa national guard blur the path to outside troops. Bridges like the Milwaukee and Rock Island structures will be guarded by railroad company crews.
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Des Moines
Harding
Adj
Guy B. Logan
Iowa
Iowa National Guard
Guard
Towa
War Department
National Guard
Iowa Military Department
Milwaukee
Rock Island
Listening to God Daily Campaign Promotes Bible Reading
The Moody Bible Institute plans a campaign to promote daily Bible reading among Christians. It urges pastors and church officers to lead by example in homes, asking for plans and illustrations to arouse interest, and invites readers to watch for next month’s description of a pastor who successfully spurred widespread reading.
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Moody Bible Institute
Christian Mandeavor Societies
Haworth Leagues
Jesus
Passengers Marooned at Iowa Falls on South West Route
About 150 travelers diverted from the Kansas City to St Paul line and heading to Minnesota were stranded for days at Iowa Falls after the St Paul and Kansas City Short Line blocked north of Albert Lea. The through train trains, with two sleepers a diner and two coaches, was halted by congestion north of town. The company supplied meals and lodging while awaiting relief. One passenger, en route to Rochester for a life essential operation, was among those stranded.
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Iowa Falls
Twin Citias
Minnesota
St. Paul
Kansas City
Albert Lea
Rochester
Minn
Grinnell Plans City Milk Plant Development
Grinnell plans a pasteurization bottling and distribution milk plant with butter and other dairy handling. A corporation may be formed with local milk dealers holding stock and outside capital sought to launch the project.
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Grinnell
Cgrinnell
Oskaloosa Plans New Iowa Artillery Battalion
Oskaloosa men push to form a second battalion of Iowa artillery to complete a state regiment. Likely new batteries would be in Oskaloosa Ottumwa and Cedar Rapids with infantry companies converted. Oskaloosa militiamen visited Davenport and the armory with Capt. A M Compton.
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Oskaloosa
Davenport
Iowa Artillery
Ottumwa
Cedar Rapids
Oskalooza
A. M. Compton
Meredith Bill Beaten as Amendments and Dill Die
A violent assault left Meredith Bill beaten while both amendment supporters and Dill were killed in the incident. Police investigate motives as relatives and witnesses recount the events. Early reports indicate multiple fatalities and ongoing inquiries.
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Wyoming
Hayrick
Iowa Senate
Shlinker
House Committee On Constitutional Amendments
Willard M. Flynn
United Spanish War Veterans
House Military Affairs Committee
Highways Committee
Board of Control
Meredith
van Alstine
General Assembly
Pitt-Johnston
Plwood-Mackie
House of the
Iowa Legislature
Representative Nichols
Hardin
Hardin County Citizen
Hall of Taylor
Nichols
Pitt Johnston
Elwood-Mackie
Kin
House of Representatives
Stanley
Viva Voco
Neff
Pottawattamie
Pitt
Kimball
37Th
36Th
Ora Williams
Senate Railroads Committee
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Dill
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