Camp Dodge Declares Readiness for First Army Consignment
Camp Dodge Iowa shifts to permanent organization under Major General Plummer with Major Butler supervising as camp quartermaster. The government plans to equip over 45 000 men for the Blyghly-elsith division as soon as clothing supplies arrive likely by late November with a December call for about 26 000 more troops and 3 000 Alabama enlistees.
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Camp Dodge
Des Moines
Camip Dodke
K. H. Plummer
A. Butler
Blyghly-elsith
Butler
Camp Quartermaster
Gome
War Department
Washington
National Army
Alabama
Old Dubuque Cascade Military Road to Be Upgraded
The Dubuque Rotary Club and Cascade citizens join forces to improve the historic road. Cascade residents recently pledged 10000 for the project, with Dubuque Rotary adding 15000 and officials aiming to secure 48109 in federal and state aid.
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Ballagua
Dubuque
Cascade
Mae Dubuque Rotary Club
Via
Paitizens of
Cochrane
Arenps
Universities at Iowa City conference of leading universities
Nineteenth annual conference of the Association of American Universities drew twenty three prominent institutions to the State University of Iowa in Iowa City on November 8 9 and 10. Attending schools included Chicago Minnesota Yale Wisconsin Pennsylvania Princeton Nebraska Iowa Missouri Ohio State Kansas California Clark Columbia Cornell Harvard Northwestern Indiana Johns Hopkins Stanford Michigan Virginia and the Catholic University of America.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa City
Association of American Universities
State University of
Fire destroys poultry plant and 40000 dollar loss
A blaze at a poultry plant owned by W. F P, Prisha & Co, due to defective wiring, causes $40000 in losses and 14000 live chickens to be destroyed. An investigation is planned as the cause is probed and the wholesale operation is damaged. Ottumwa gas rates challenged in court with temporary injunction limiting city council action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. FP
Prisha & Co
Ottumwa
Lower Gon Rales
M. J. Wade
Ottumwa Gas Company
Wit
Draft Evader Sentenced at Camp Dodge in Court Martial
Otto Wangerin of Saint Pauls received a fifteen year federal penitentiary sentence for draft evasion after a general court martial at Camp Dodge. He refused orders to draw a uniform and to drill claiming Internationalist views and opposition to draft laws. The case ties to a Supreme Court challenge on selective service. Stivers of Cazenovia Iowa got five years for theft of $10 from Private C. S. Reeber. Camp Dodge hosted YWCA war work council discussions on housing and welfare for soldiers and women workers with speaker notes on fostering loyalty and patriotism among immigrant groups.
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Camp Dodge
Otto Wangerin
St Pauls
National Army
Dodge
Wangeria
J. J.cherch
Rugimental
Wangerin
Thomas Payne
Whrfarp
Highevictates
United States Supreme Court
Selective Service
Graham
Three Hundred and Pifty First Infantry Regiment
Stivers
C. S. Reeber
IB. H. Plummer
Commindant
Y. W. CG. A. War Work Council
Cantonment
Hoe
Edward Steiner
Grinnell
WC. A
United States
Anna V. Rice
New York
Grinnell War Effects on Language Course Enrollments
War impact shifts Grinnell College language study from German to romance languages as President Main notes. Iowa editor John Sterzl of LeMars Globe charged under espionage act for editorials criticizing war department and urging protest by conscripts.
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Grinnell
Grinnell College
Main
Garman
Iowa
le Mars
United States
War Department
John Sterzl
LeMars Globa
Seth Thomas
Fort Dodge to Webster City Railway Branch Opens Soon
Announcement from the Fort Dodge, Des Moines and Southern head offices states the new line from Fort Dodge to Webster City will be opened to traffic soon. The twenty five mile stretch will carry car service to and from Webster City every two hours. The branch traverses the old Crooked Creek road and includes about ten miles of new track.
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Boone
Fort Dodge, Dés Moines & Southern
Fort Dodge
Webster City
Crooked Creek
Miner Held on Sedition Charge in Keystone Farm Scene
A. A. Miner a wealthy Keystone farmer was held to the federal grand jury under $3,000 bonds charged with seditious utterances. He allegedly told U.S. Marshal Moore it was no body's business whether he stood during a theater run when the orchestra played The Star Spangled Banner or whether he bought Liberty bands or aided the Red Grass.
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Cedar Ranide
A. A. Miner
Keystone
Federal Grand Jury
Miner
Hayner Freed of Oppression Charge in Trial
Attorney General H. M. Hayner was cleared of oppression in office after a jury verdict finding prosecution evidence insufficient. The case followed the Vilitesa ux murders inquiry and involved a threatened perjury prosecution against star witness Mrs. Alice Willard for altering her testimony.
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Hayner
Logan
Tragedy and Comedy Intertwined at La Salle Theater
Three Chicago detectives solve a backstage theft case at the La Salle theater where artificial roses vanished from a set. Scrubwoman Sophia Borab confesses after May Dowling of the stage staff intervenes, revealing motive tied to her late husband and a grave visit. Real flowers are then given to a grieving John Doe, with theater staff contributing funds.
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Chicago
la Salle
Nat Royster
Royster
Joe Daly
Sophis Borab
Miss May Dowling
Theneer
John
Borab
Daly
Charlie Heede
Goraing
Call for detailed study on rodent and bat habits by USDA
The Biological Survey of the United States Department of Agriculture seeks comprehensive reports on breeding, nesting, food stores, underground habits, and roosting sites of rodents bats and related species. Field naturalists should photograph small species and their habitats to aid agriculture forestry and wildlife studies.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Biological Survey
Hen Manure as Valuable Fertilizer Mixture
The passage argues that mixing 6 to 60 pounds of grand rock per barrel of hen manure with 40 or 50 pounds of kalaite yields a highly concentrated fertilizer for lawns gardens and orchards. It adds that this mixture is weed seed free and improves corn yields when used in small amounts and covered with dirt before planting.
Prevent Disease in Stock Through Feeding and Sanitation
Proper feeding and sanitation prevent disease losses in farm animals. Apply these measures to keep stock sturdy and disease resistant. Young animals require care and should keep growing on a balanced ration with adequate digestible protein for bone and muscle growth.
Corn husking rack aids kneeling-free husking
A useful corn husking rack is shown with a pile of fodder placed on top. The design features two wheels on a 244 foot axle to support the rack.
Handy Husking Rack Described for Farm Use
A compact eight foot rack with braced handles prevents spreading and allows easy wheeling from shock to shork. The design includes a box on the frame to carry twine and related farm supplies.
V Shaped Troughs For Pig Feeding Featured In Farm Setup
V shaped troughs are essential in pig feeding and easy to build with basic tools. A few feet of lumber nails and a saw provide the troughs, which are simple, durable and widely used by swine owners. Ensure enough troughs and keep them clean.
Feeding Hquid Young Stock Mistakes
A short advice item warns against common feeding errors for hogs. It cautions not to feed the wrong substances before solid foods, avoid constipation causing feeds, proper growth targets, and mixing sizes when smaller hogs face no disadvantage.
Rats Devour Grain and Food Stores On Farms
Rodents attack chickens stored grain corn and wheat causing hidden losses in fields and cribs. Spring corn shortages reveal the spoilage as rats and mice shred and remove grain while fat remains uneaten verloren.
Road dust serves as handy fall and winter absorbent
Collect dry earth road dust from fields in advance to use in cold weather. It soaks up ammonia, controls odors, and keeps areas tidy around roosts and dust stalls. The task is inexpensive and easy to do now for a practical seasonal savings.
Consider Skill of Breeder in Buying Purebred Cattle
When men begin to buy purebred cattle they should weigh the breeder's knowledge skill and character as heavily as the genetics of the animals. Expert breeders ensure quality stock and honest dealing, guiding buyers to sound investments and superior herds.
Bear Hunts the Hunters Near Dingmans
Newton N F J James N Dobbins and Henry DeWitt returned to their Montague camp with a 201 pound black bear carcass after two days of chase by the bear and its mate. Fog hampered tracking as they emptied a gun and retrieved ammunition from Dingmans before killing the male. The search for the mate failed after hours. They dragged the bear with a large wagon and brought it to camp.
Rescued After 24 Hours From Mine Near Ashland
Patrick Gilroy was trapped in the Blast mine near Ashland for 24 hours. Miners rescued him after discovering a stone barrier had blocked his escape.
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Ashland
Patrick Gilroy
Here
Fife
Wilson Adopts New Draft System For All Registrants
President Wilson wired the new selective draft regulations into effect on Saturday. Questionnaires will be mailed to about 5 percent of registrants daily, with the legal advisory boards finishing their work in about 20 days. Classification begins December 15 and aims to place nearly 10 million men into military, industrial, or agricultural roles.
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Washington
Wilson
Hanes Cnll
War Department
Crowder
ORDER HITS ELECTRIC SIGNS
Fuel Administrator Garfield issued an order darkening all advertising white ways before 745 p m and after 11 p m. Signs burning coal derived electricity may stay lit only during those hours. Coal supplies to industries deemed nonessential will be sharply reduced soon as classifications proceed. To ease Ohio and Michigan coal shortages the priority order directing central district coal to Lakes shipments will be suspended for one day on November 19.
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Washington
Garfield
Ohio
Michigan
Fuel Administration
Delag
Allies Use Dutch Ships for United States Freight
An Atlantic dispatch reports a tentative agreement between American and Dutch officials to release over 100 Dutch ships idle in U S ports for use by the Allies. The first released vessel sailed late last week to South America with limited coal and must return with freight to an American port. Neutral ships idle in U S ports total an estimated 300 000 to 400 000 tons.
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Atlantic
Wets Win Ohlo by 1 788 in Ohio
Cincinnati reports official returns show the wet gain in Pike county boosted the Prohibition opposition tally by 1 798. Final totals indicate a 724 042 vote against prohibition.
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Ohlo
Cincinnati
Pike County
Fire near Seoul Imperial Palace destroys residences
Fire at the former Imperial palace complex in Seoul damages the residences section with losses over 500000 dollars. Government buildings nearby are saved after intensive manual work.
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Seoul
Imperial Palace
Tokyo
We Seral
Severnment
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Eva Coleman
Negrasa
Des Moines Union
Llentary McLane
Camp Grant
Rackford
Uinwla
St. Paul
Benies
Pigot Spot
Tn Case
Biological Survey of
Department of Agriculture
Bear
U. S
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