Draft Age Shift Promises Large US War Roster Increase
Washington reports the Senate ratified treaties with Great Britain raising enlistment age to 45 with 21 as lower cut. An amendment by Senator Fall would enroll 12 to 45, prohibiting 21 and under from fringeline service. About 250000 Britons and Canadians in US would be affected. 70000 Americans abroad eligible for recall under new rules.
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Great Britain
Senate
Fall of
New Mexico
Canada
U. S
America
England
Forty for Camp Dodge Thursday Muscatine list revised by exemption board
A revised list of forty Muscatine county men leaving Thursday for Camp Dodge was completed by the exemption board. The contingent will report Wednesday afternoon to finalize travel plans, depart via Wilton, and sail to Des Moines by train. Names include Ray C. Brown, Delbert Shotwell, William Slattery, Fritz Jarek, Louis Wintermeister, Fred Diercks, Daniel Lik, and others, with arrangements at Hotel Muscatine and escort to the depot by Home Defense and the local band.
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Muscating County
Camp Dodge
Wilton
Dois Moines
Hotel Muscatine
Home Defense Association
Muscatine
Ray CG. Brown
Delbert Shotwell
William M. Slatter
Moscow
Earl A. Eaton
Lloyd J. Ashley
Arthur FB. W. Gronsing
Verna L. Balles
Walter M. “Hudnall
Henry ‘Arson
Samuel
H. Boyd
West Liberty
Charles J. Schneckloth
Stock ‘Ton
Peter W. Matthieson
Arthur J. Mullink
Pero Katsan~ Jones
Ottumwa
Leo J. Martin
Ralph XE. Powell
Henry I. Soll
David Te Hart
William A. Sellers
Arthur %. Franklin
Henry F. Lange
Stockton
Frank
Boston
Charles W.loscott
Frad Goldsberry
Conesville
William Aornant
Senator Sutherland Declared Entitled to Senate Seat
The House privileges and elections committee in Washington DC ruled that Senator Sutherland of West Virginia is entitled to his seat in the United States Senate. The decision dismisses the election contest brought by former Senator Chilton, a Democrat, over the contested 4-year term.
Trade line for Iver kidney remedy appears in ad
A period ad touts Iver as a cure for backache kidney and bladder issues. It claims the product works wonders and urges a 60 cent trial bottle labeled Chottle to convince buyers at the drug store.
German language as world tongue judged impossible by Wise
Prof. Gov. C. Wise told the Childs Conversation League that German cannot become a world language due to its dramatic guttural sound and weak syllable enunciation. He praised American pronunciation as phonetic and closely aligned with future vocal norms, while forecasting a distant cross between French and American vernacular as a potential future international language.
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Prof
Wise
Wing
America
Hurley Confronts Prohibition Debate in War Shipping Crisis
Hurley warns against private liquor limits affecting shipyard output by 25 percent and urges caution amid a national war emergency. Gompers counters, labeling proposed alcohol curbs as harmful to labor and production, while noting the president’s stance and labor’s pushback against anti booze policies.
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Hurley
Hanor
Oregon
Washington
Gompers
Gon
Ita
German Minister Blames Limits of Military Policy
Berlin reports quote Foreign Secretary Dr Richard von Kuhrmann urging that policy must blend military means with diplomacy. He cites Austria Hungary and the change from Count Czernin to Baron Burian, stressing trusted, continued alliance collaboration.
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Amsterdam
Jung
Telehstas
Berlin
Foreign Office
Richard von Kuohlmann
Germany
Austria-Hungary
von Kuohlmann
Count Czernin
Baron Burian
Connt
Diplomatic Talks Between Leading Powers Foresee Stronger Alliance
Dr Von Kuehlmann cites Baron Burian and the German Austrian leaders as agreeing to strengthen the alliance in political military and economic fields. He notes Bulgaria draws closer through recent peace moves and that a Constantinople conference will address remaining questions with the quadruple alliance.
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Baron Burton
von Kuehlmanns
Germany
Austria-Hungary
Bulgaria
Gere
Maydlosta Wolf
Allimnes
von Kuehlmann
Turkey
von Kuehmann
Constantinople
Inquiry into Fire on Transport Carried by Army
Associated Press report notes Army authorities investigate the fire that broke out early today in the hold of four transports at a harbor pier, causing several thousand dollars in damage before extinguished. An army unit responded and fought flames endangering planes and war matériel.
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Associated Press
Athintic
Tune 25
Hor Pier
Farm labor shortage prompts enrollment at county level
Officials warn of a serious farm labor crisis as experienced workers are being enrolled through the farm bureau at the courthouse. The emergency reserve will select men with farm experience to address looming harvest shortages, with county residents urged to apply for eligibility and potential assignment under Des Moines oversight.
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Court House
T. W. Merrill
WH. J. Metcalf
United States Public Working Reserve
Yes Moines
Iowa
Mateal
Des Moines
Military Casualties List From U S Army War Casualties
Washington D C June 26 The army casualty list today contains ninety seven names with categories including killed in action died of wounds died of disease wounded severely and wounded degree undetermined Privates Qur ence I Johnson 622 Jennings Street Sioux City and Jasper Tones of Greenfield Iowa are among the names listed two officers and many enlisted men from diverse states are named including Sergeant Leslie Kutttson Milwaukee and Lieutenant Billy Glenn Rushing Atmore Alabama The report reflects a broad national roll of casualties from recent action and accidents
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Qurence
I. Johnson
Jennings Street
Sioux City
Jasper
Greenfield
Iowa
Netlon
Dss Svep
Neeldent
Athar
Molnesburg
Charien Bagel
Culcup
Tiney G. Bean
Johnstown
Gini Critten
Berwin
Leo My Monten
Darcy
Wis
Stanley Mullin
Detroit
Peter’ Populasiy
Milwaukee
Glisford W. Poland
Ong Dench
Calif
George Ratlam
Harvard
Edward J Sledge
Ashebaro
N.C
John Hy
Rochester
Samuel Tunnd
Jeredit
Turner
Ieonalda Gaiin
Ta Wear
Claco
David Mt Wrighy
Lineathten
Werman Y. Levins
Kenoxha
Keith Crators
St Pari
Ohio
Armiated A. Green
Salt Junko
City
Frederick
Ftsmann
New York City
Elizardford
Cineiomith
Farey M. Slaw
Ant Billy Glenn Rushing
Atmore
AAI
Leslie Kutttson
Mthwauks
Whit Private Peter George Newark Wounded Severely
Private Peter George of Newark listed as wounded severely with other men named in a partial casualty notice. The fragment references Private Jamon Davin from Xt. lowly and Privates Clarence R. Johnson and Jonan Greaifeld with unclear units and addresses, indicating a war casualty roster.
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Peter George
Newark
Jamon Davin
Lowly
Clarence R. Johnson
Jenulugn Byrest
Rioux City
Lown
Taspor J
Jonan
Greaifeld
Thousands Attend Picnic at Dubuque County Wake
Dubuque Ta June 26 The seventh annual Sunday school picnic of the region of Dubuque county Wake held here Tuesday. The day started with the naval parade in which over fifteen hundred people participated. After the parade the marchers went to Yalon Park outside the city for the picnic. In the afternoon a program of vaudeville and athletic events was held. There were thousands of visitors from the towns surrounding Dubuque.
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Dubuque
Dubuque County
Yalon Park
Old Muscatine Resident Relieved by Mayr Remedy
A Muscatine resident, told by five doctors that only an operation could help, credits Mayr a Wonderful Remedy for stomach trouble with rapid relief after 10 days of not eating. The advertisement claims the simple preparation clears catarrhal mucus, eases stomach liver and intestinal ailments including appendicitis. Money back guarantee via Henderson Drug Co.
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Muscatine
Henderson Drug Co
Advertismont
Mayor McNutt Back From East Delegation Talks River Transport
Mayor Robert S. McNutt returned from a eastern trip with waterways commission delegates. He expects Secretary McAdoo to authorize a summer fleet of barges on the lower Mississippi to ease freight traffic. The Lakes to Gulf route could see relief and traffic reach St Louis to St Paul by next summer. delegates extended their Washington stay awaiting firm action.
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Robert S&s. McNutt
Waterways Commission
McNutt
McAdoo
Minaissinpl
St. Louiis
St. Paw
Delagues
Washington
Homa Outlaws See Tonight's Show Without Fail
The Homa Outlaws announce a planned program tonight promising a smooth performance and no interruptions. Fans are urged to arrive early as doors open for a likely full house and a lively showcase.
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