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Newspaper
Renwick Times
Location
Renwick, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1917
Page
8
The document outlines how aliens may gain release from the National Army, detailing proof requirements and eligibility. It references officials and procedures, noting delays and security considerations, with mentions of marshal units, seed provisions, and logistical steps across states.
Private Praneis Grake of Company I suffers loss of a foot after being struck by an interurban trolley near Mark Junction. He is from Illinois and is hospitalized at Camp Badger Vecains. A toppled sign earlier contributed to the accident.
Iowa state officials led by Governor Webster and municipal officers travel to Washington for talks with the federal administration over coal pricing. Clifford Whorus representing localities warns that government-set prices have not reduced coal costs in Iowa, noting prices rose 25 to 160 cents per ton, threatening fiscal strain.
Wartime dispatches describe large scale troop mobilization with about 720,000 men drafted or in motion. Reports mention American soldiers embarking and transit by rail and sea, with extensive equipment and supply trains supporting the central war effort across multiple fronts.
A national housing conference scheduled for May 13 in AT will feature speakers including Pred Smith of Minneapolis, Richard Cleary Dann of New York City, and PL McCradiden of Philadelphia. The event aims to address housing shortages in small towns and larger cities, with sessions on policy and practical solutions.
Fragmented report describes a British cruiser torpedoed during a naval engagement. The narrative references distress and casualties among crew, with chaotic details about positions, depth charges, and evasive maneuvers in shallow waters. Localities and exact ship names are unclear due to OCR errors.
German sailors captured near Put Ishinds, according to a report received Monday. Marburg observers note the capture involved a trawler and a crew from Gevien sailors, details remain unclear due to fragmented OCR.
A fragmentary report notes how reinforced concrete is used in mosque and architecture design across nations. It highlights Cairo's Sal Hit Pinsset mosque and a striking steel frame structure, praising modern materials in religious and civic buildings.
A night vision inspired by misfired lead strips leads to a discovery about making shot. The dream shows droplets fading the lead and revealing a fortune, with the craftsman counting a potential $50,000 gain in his business after the idea takes hold.
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