Camp Dodge News Notes Indians and officers shift at camp
The camp hosts about 100 Indians in khaki with the main unit, new commanding officers, and a plan to station more meetings under the Jewish welfare board along with the Knights of Columbus and the Y M C A. General Getty fails the physical test. Brig. Gen. Beach acts as division commander. Registration and medical exams proceed for 15,000 new arrivals, with groups from Missouri Nebraska Iowa and St. Louis welcomed by crowds. Laws protect soldiers rights through the Soldiers and Sailors Civic Rights Act with Red Cross cooperation.
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Why Farmers Must Organize Says Chicago Herald
A Chicago Herald column laments that wartime commissions exclude farmers while other groups are represented. It argues farmers lack organization, unlike labor and railway unions, and urges farmers to unite to speak with a collective voice and gain influence in public affairs.
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Lawyers Predominate in Congress Says Census of Occupations
Washington June 4 Lawyers there are 458 in Congress and 169 from other professions nine farmers. Senate 76 lawyers and 20 others. House 382 lawyers and 149 others. Farmers and wage workers two thirds of voters. lawyers about one percent. Analysis urges more farmer and labor representation and notes drafting bureau aids lawmakers.
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Government designates Twin Cities wool receiving station
The northwest sheep industry grows fast in Minnesota North and South Dakota and northern Wisconsin. The U S Government last week named the Twin Cities a receiving and distributing station for wool. The Equity Co operative Exchange of St Paul is authorized to handle wool for farmers seeking the government price by consigning shipments to the Equity Co operative Exchange St Paul Minn.
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Government price for your wool designated stations
The Equity Co operative Exchange of St Paul Minnesota named by the U S Government as Receiving firm for wool. The Twin Cities designated as receiving and distributing station. Wool producers may consign wool to Equity Co operative Exchange at St Paul to receive the government price.
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Rising living costs push wage needs across major cities
Government and labor data show the minimum to sustain a basic standard of health and comfort has risen sharply since 1900. The Bureau of Labor reports a $1300 yearly wage enough for basic needs in some areas, $1650 across 24 cities, with New York City at $1682, while costs for food rent clothing and fuel have greatly increased.
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New Wool Market Shifts to Twin Cities for Northwest
The U S government moves the annual wool market from Boston to the Twin Cities covering Montana North and South Dakota Minnesota and parts of Wisconsin. Producers are urged to pool and ship wool via the Equity Co operative Exchange in St Paul to secure the government price.
Accused Struggles as His Own Attorney in Court
The defendant, acting as his own attorney, labors through a difficult defense. The judge notes the clumsy effort and admonishes the defendant, stating that his attempt to argue is evident and perhaps unwise. The exchange highlights the strained courtroom scene and the judge’s steely patience.
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