Jowa Camp Largest Barges and Heavy Artillery Post
A government order sets up a large Jowa camp with a heavy artillery post. Land and buildings will be provided to accommodate extra departments. The project includes steam heat, a side track provision, water works, and extensive barracks construction. Major Butler oversees construction with American Commissary Department authority. Four hundred cars and 20,000 feet of cathead material mobilized to Des Moines for completion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Cop Hodge
Keely
Weite & Sons
Major Hutler
Allmolen
Roek
Aly Othe
Uinirod
Yli
Mvny
Bes Moines
Eng
Corielils
Finn
Goncarnad
We & Fous
Mon Wik
Masdr
Hold on Blackmail Charge Leads to Court Action
A garbled report details a blackmail plot involving Newtoth W i Truacelh and Dar Mathes who urged a party to assist in extorting 8500 from Anicaty Pink, a Cartier Tingmewr Culiak. Pink notified officers. a suspect was arrested in Denison and fined for related offenses. The article also notes a farmer pled guilty and paid a 190 fine after a wool theft case. Wool prices reached a high 12 cents per pound with about 600 sheep in the area forestalling further details.
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Newtoth
W. i. Truacelh
Mathes
Hind
Callan
Pink
Ehagk
Colinas
Denison Ams
Ricketts
Jefferstn
Shelleburs
Seigon
A. Ertu
Springdale
Farmora
Nesite
Wind and hail ravage Virginia crops and towns
Severe wind and hail damaged crops across the county, downing trees and killing livestock while mobile homes and telephone lines suffered. A house fire claimed a life as Mrs Ida Dalland and others were injured. The Great White Way picnic faces open events in Oskalnosa with wedding notices and county bridge celebrations also listed.
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White Way
Oskalonsa
Oskalena
Ostetlonia
Great White Way
Amd
Anausla
New County
Cupecer
Lois Stern
Oskalnusa
Air Fleet at Camp Dodge Plans and Land Leases
Air fleet plans at Camp Dodge include construction of airplane garages as part of a broader expansion. Secretary Ralph Bolton noted aircraft hangars and a six mile by one mile range will be established, with units from Chicago meeting Army officials to secure arrangements. Leases covering 3,214 acres of Des Moines county land have been officially closed.
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Nee Mathes
Alruienes Dipifing
Rwucdine
Ufrelige
Sant
Chicago
UIH Central Department
United States Army
Ralph Bolen U
Camp Doda
Fiallon
Jengli
Bolton
Genoapal Corps
Leeses
Des Moines
Clarinda Misa Maude Ailer In Serious Auto Crash
Clarinda resident Misa Maude Ailer sustained serious injuries after a car accident near town. The vehicle, carrying Ailer, Archibald Wade, and a Kaneds City visitor, overturned, throwing two women clear and injuring Miller who was the sole hospitalized.
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Giri
Clarinda
Misa Maude
Ahe
Aép Archtuald
Wade Qad
Kaneds City
Maloy
Gernrath
Harry Crocker
Ais Alrphne
Archibald Id Wade Meally
2Mdss Miller
Exhausted carrier pigeon found near Logan On
An exhausted blue carrier pigeon was captured near Logan. One leg bears a silver band and the other a gold enameled band with the inscription AMINE. The bird’s condition and markings suggest carrier pigeons are used for message sending, prompting authorities in Council Bluffs to consider action.
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Ligeon
Logan
Npg
S. Dongen
Logen
Amine
Carcler
Depuy
Marshal Hendricks
Coundl Bluffs
Farmers Want to Speed and Winter Trouble in Town
A dozen farmers from south of town met with Vinton Commercial Club officials to urge action after several drivers were summoned before Mayor Allen for speeding on city streets. The delegation pressed the club to help restore order amid growing public discontent.
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All¢n
Fortunecs
Enly
Tvelve
Vinton Commercial
Saked
Lightning strikes hit Johnson county area causing damage and shocks
A severe electrical storm moving south of Iowa City toppled carts and other stock, with two and a half inches of rain in parts. In Johnson county the home of Alderman J. W. Murphy was struck by lightning, causing considerable damage and shocking the family. No damage reported to crops or other properties.
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Kitts
Stocktows
Johnson County
Iowa City
J. W. Murphy
Local Flight Seen Over Iowa City Sparks Curiosity
Residents report sighting a strange flying machine over Iowa City with flags and lights visible before it disappeared to the east. Some thought it resembled a warplane from a Rock Island arsenal or an Illinois government field, though details remain unclear.
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Lowa City
Iowa City
Dhoweke
Rock Telagd
Ilinois
Jury Declares Deadlock in Tragic Sister Murder Case
Miss Mary Winderknecht, twenty three, faced trial for the murder of her sister's suitor Frederick D L Stehardsin after a juror deadlock. Judge Muppen ordered another trial with a first degree verdict or acquittal option as the unusual case tests the law.
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Toveka
Kun
Miss Twin Minderkieelit
Opek
Abdrosiut
Miss Kindersmecht
Mupen
Afary Winderkneent
Frederick DL Stehardsin
Night of Secret Meetings Ends in Double Shooting
The report details a chain of clandestine meetings ending February 3 when Atuey disappeared. Lena Rinderknecht and her brother trailed the couple to Rich undson, an argument erupted, two shots were fired, and Miss Leno shot her sister's sweetheart. Richardson lingered two days with abdominal wounds. Kinderknecht denies knowledge of the shooting. Mary said she liked Richardson because he gave her flowers, candy, and a nice automobile.
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Stunger
Richardson
Atuey
Lena Rinderknecht
Hir
Richundson
Miss Leno
Rehirdsen
Ble Tar
Miss Kinderknecht
Miss Mary
Old Man Enlists at Sixty Four in Cedar Rapids
At age 64, C. Hawn a contracting carpenter applied at the Cedar Rapids recruiting office for enlistment. He stated he is in fine physical condition and will take any role if he is deemed too old to carry a musket. He would do any work assigned and showed readiness to serve in the army.
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Cedar Rapids
C. Hawn
Vernon
Army
Keokuk Printers Ordered to Pay Fines or Face Jail
Twenty seven former Keokuk printer workers were fined last December for a public nuisance offense. They have six months to pay fines from 150 to 260 dollars or face imprisonment.
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Keokuk
Temp
Metntaining
Woman Succeeds Meredith in Cherokee Des Moines Role
Mrs. F. P. Wa Ver Sn eqntrel of the Eastern Star home at Boones succeeds Meredith after a fatal crash near Des Moines. The brief notice notes the change in leadership and the deceased’s position prior to the accident.
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Meredith
Des Moines
F. P. Wa
Eastern Star
al Boones
Thayer Fire Destroys Town Shops and Stores
A major blaze in Thayer destroyed several buildings including a hardware store, restaurant, stationery shop, and barber shop. Firefighters labored for hours, saving the Lumber company and miscellaneous merchandise while residents watched as flames consumed multiple storefronts.
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Thayer
Mure Ray
Weeld's
Meare
Uhr Postoifine
Nordrap
Warrass
Wedding mourners attend society couple's nuptials
Cleveland, QC. Wedding mourners, a rare sight, turn out for the ceremony of Duewhy Kreps and Artin Mesrthur. The plan involved each girl who had not entered the wedding party presenting a symbolic contribution, as guests observed in a restrained, formal setting.
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Cleveland, QC
Kreps
Tgek and Enrayige
Deserter Seized After Soak Call
Firansin called to soak deserter as Tai Gan forces move through streams of water autop. When Haitian turned pve streams of water auton the herd gar cie teat eae. Tyttses iid tey pat thy padheerina aavaay water thy ks rippeeb tent tba terai.
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Firansin
Amiy
Long Live America Noted at Prospect Park Rally
A crowd in Prospect Park Brooklyn cheers as Bertihacile Mine recovers from weneilgess. Aries receive ovation amid a celebration and patriotic fervor in the public gathering.
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Bertihacile
Prospect Park
Brooklyn
Ier Notte Nuwiideus
College Men for Ambulance Corps Organized
Fifteen hundred volunteers from colleges will serve in the United States Ambulance Corps. The drive aims to mobilize quipersities and colleges to represent the nation. Volunteers will proceed to train and report for service as soon as possible with equipment and medical gear provided.
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United States
Aimbotlancé Corps
Varys
Cuda
New Stabilizer Recall Affects Airplane Swing De‑rivatives
A new electric stabilizer for airplanes has been recalled after a 10 percent deviation in performance. Officials cite a fault in the design that may affect pendulum dynamics, risking reduced control during flight. Airlines and manufacturers are coordinating to inspect fleets and replace affected units.
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Bretorl
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Jowa
Fatally Barnes
Ida Dalland
Patterson
Tha Leowa Télepiane Company
Wis Burticdl
Tatally
DaBerl
Camp Dodge
Bes Melges
Hangara
Gnee
Miss Lena
Pershing
Céneril Pershing
General Pelletier
Quay
Ayer
Mass
National Army
Aver
Edward Canfield, Jr
U.S. A
America
Seune
Georgia
Charlestown Navy Yard
George J. Gould, JR
M. Gavine
Gahet Watt
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