Pay scales for enlisted men in June 1917 war service
The article lists monthly pay by rank from private at 30 to master hospital sergeants at 81, with increases for class and length of service. It notes housing allowance of 15 per month when detached and not in the field, plus provisions and government-supplied uniforms and subsistence. It also mentions personal expenses mainly barber and laundry.
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Army
Infantry
Field Artillery
Coast Artillery
Cavalry
Engineers
Ordnance
Signal Corps
Quartermaster Corps
Medical Department
Medical
Post Exchange
Ladies to Bring Thimbles and Aprons for Red Cross Work
A historical notice asks ladies attending Red Cross activities to carry thimbles scissors a silver table knife aprons and head coverings. The committee thanks past helpers and hopes for continued cooperation. The long second section outlines measures to combat rats and mice nationwide urging rat proofing building codes improved sanitation and organized control methods.
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Red Cross
Mortgages For Sale By Geo J Thomassen
Mortgage items offered by Geo J Thomassen with 5 percent and 6 percent rates for sale. Call at his office on Saturday evening between 5 and 8 PM for details.
This Is Our Winter of Test
The 1918 winter tests American resolve as the U S Food Administration urges voluntary sacrifice to curb consumption. Citizens should eat only what is necessary to keep healthy, aiding the world through shared discipline and national effort.
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America
Organization of the United States Food Administration
Big Herd Depletion Warns U S Stock Breeders For War Demand
The Food Administration says American stock raisers should conserve flocks and herds to meet Europe’s wartime meat demands. Germany’s cattle numbers rose relative to neighbors while England’s pastures were converted to grain, driving beef to market. France fell from 14.8 million to 12.8 million cattle since 1913, milk output dropped, and Denmark and Holland sacrificed dairy herds for beef. The future focus is meat producing animals and dairy, not cereals.
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Europe
United States Food Administration
Germany
France
England
Denmark
Holland
Food Administration
America
British Bread Price Support Reveals Government Subsidy
The British government covers about 200 million dollars yearly to keep bread affordable. Grain is taken at fixed prices, mills sell four pound loaves for 18 cents, two pound for 9, and one pound for 5, while France charges 16 cents for a four pound loaf.
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England
Great Britain
France
Making Meatless Days Permanent
H. H. Niles argues in the Hotel Gazette that meat and fat shortages may persist for five or six years after peace. He urges permanent meatless menus featuring cereals vegetables and fish, with meat replaced by protein foods or used as flavoring. American Creole and Southern cuisine offer rich scope for development.
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H. H. Niles
Hotel Gazette
College Notes Teenage students share campus events and humor
Yell-master Bogaard led a pep meeting with a lively farce featuring Lepeltak Kuyper and Davis Halbert in leading roles. The Athletic glee club closed with an athletic “selection.” Day of Prayer remembered, D A P held a Sunnyside rendezvous with tasty feed. Loyde Hillyer froze his toe. Lillie Bottorf hosted a slumber party. Second Reformed Ladies’ Aid met at Sunnyside and Washington Banquet announced for Feb 22. A Pres Hoffman letter was read at chapel. Des Moines basketball report by Synhorst. Mrs Hoffman Eleanor Thompson and Sadler hosted a gathering with a 108per hymn duet. Johanna Van Duren began piano study with Prof Sadler. We play Des Moines College tonight. Loyde Hillyer Carroll Davis examined in Omaha for aviation corps. Ladies Auxiliary semi annual meeting Friday at 2:30 in First Reformed chapel with Mizpah Guild serving. New members welcome. Freda Hesselink piano solo at chapel. Mr Beard gave a talk at chapel.
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Bogaard
Lepeltak
Kuyper
Davis
Halbert
Bogle
Ladies’ Auxiliary
First Reformed Church
Second Church
Ground glass poisoning scare hits U S foods
Washington reports German agents believed to be secretly injecting ground glass into prepared foods. Investigations show plotters gain entry via factories as workers, linger briefly, then move on. Despite months of work, no criminals caught. Recent reports include ground glass found in DC bar chocolate. Dr William C Woodward confirms glass grains in samples.
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Washington, D. C
District of Columbia
William C. Woodward
Depend on Her Mistress to Mary Dinner Guests
A master and cook exchange vows of trust before a dinner invitation. The mistress asks for the best effort as friends will attend, and the cook replies with confidence that she will deliver, mentioning her own friends as well. The dialogue highlights mutual reliance and domestic teamwork.
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Mara
County Ag Named for Marion County Farm Agent
The Marion County Farm Association elected T Ralph Miner of Washington as Marion County farm agent after noon Monday. Miner, a University of Illinois graduate, is noted for practical farming and fine stock raising. He will serve a one year term with potential for extension. Office quarters to be announced, likely in the Marion County courthouse.
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Marion County Farm Association
T. Ralph Miner
Washington
Marion County
Miner
University of Illinois
Marion County Court House
Farm Agent Miner to Aid Knox County Farmers
Mr. Miner will start work immediately focusing on seed corn and pork production, plus other war emergency measures. He aims to assist farmers in employing labor and serving their needs rather than dictating farming methods. He is 40, married with six children, and will relocate to Knoxville to help local farmers.
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Miner
Knoxville
Knoxville Express
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Geo. J. Thomassen
U. S. Food Administration
Eves
College
Sunnyside
Loyde Hillyer
Miss Lillie Bottorf
Second Reformed Ladies’ Aid
Pres. Hoffman
Chapel
Synhorst
Eleanor Thompson
Connie Dutker
Johanna van Duren
Prof
Sadler
Des Moines College
Carroll Davis
Omaha
Aviation Corps
Freda Hesselink
Mr. Beard
County AG
Pella
Italy
John D. Berry
Mr. Berry
Belgium
Berry
Iowa
Banner Counties
Knitting Club
Syndicate Dream
Vandermeulen & Co
Pella, Owa
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