Iowa farmers aided by state bureaus in labor drive
Ames report from agricultural extension shows 3,000 men placed through 152 bureaus with potential to exceed 6,000 across 97 of 99 counties. 15,000 high school youth also worked on farms. Shortages noted at 30 bureaus, while some have surplus. Banner towns Vinton and Davenport listed among top placements. Aims for permanent bureaus to expand statewide.
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Trion News
Ames
Jowa
Tabor
Agricultural Extension Department
Vinton
Red Osk
Davenport
Labor Bureau Extension Taan
Greenfield
Wayne Wambold
Frank Wambold
Stuart
War Plans Cited Overcharges in Cedar Rapids
Congressman James W. Good told the Rotary club that military cantonments are built by contractors paying excessive wages and limiting payments to 250000 for ninety days. He accused Chairman McKlwain of Medlwain Shoe Co. of 68000 profit on army contracts and Chairman Fitzgerald of the lumber committee of securing contracts above the lowest bids.
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Ceeuras
Iowa
Cedar Rapids
James W. Good
Rotary Club
McKlwain
Medlwain Shoe Company
Fitzgerald
Lumber Committee
Huge Thayer Tank Fire Destroys Business District
A massive blaze in Thayer destroyed a wide swath of businesses including Field’s hardware McGuire mercantile and restaurant and the post office. The Thayer bank building suffered heavy damage while the lumber yard was saved with difficulty. The high tank owner resided in Murray.
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Thayer
Field's Hardware
McGuire Mercantile
Garress Feed
Binnegar Cafe
Optician
Bivens
W. T. Sandquist
Pratt &Zahters
Claude Selley
Thayer Bank
Murray
Woman Burned by Gasoline Stove Explosion in Iowa City
Mrs Dennis Steiner suffered severe burns when a gasoline stove exploded at her Fast Burlington Street home The fire damaged interior rooms and furniture Prompt aid saved her life and doctors expect a recovery The article also notes a separate insanity ruling in LeMere where HH Buchanan was found insane for killing her daughter with a hatchet and sent to a state hospital
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Iowa City
Dennis Steiner
Burlington Street
LeMera
HH. F. Buchanan
Bassie
Ingana
Board of
Commitasionera
Cherokes
Scratch Results in Death Claim Near Red Oak
Basex Fred Gillespie died at a relative’s home after a brief illness from a minor hand scratch that became infected. He came to Easex for medical treatment and died before returning home. Ten thousand two hundred twenty dollars was contributed by Rock Rapids to Red Cross funds.
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Fred Gillespie
Red Oak
Gillespie
Yen Hama
Rock Rapids
Wheat crop large but rationing urged by Prof Pearson
Prof Pearson of Iowa State College argues the crop will be high but not enough to meet demand. He urges conservation of wheat by eating substitutes, increasing vegetable and canned foods, and expanding corn for human use to avoid shortages.
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Prof
Pearson
Iowa
Iowa State Agricultural College
Department of Agriculture
Washington
Houston
American Agricultural Department
Gifford Pinchot
Governor cuts sentences for two life prisoners in Anamosa
Des Moines Governor Harding commuted the sentences of two life prisoners in Anamosa. Joseph Bogdany of Monroe county had his sentence reduced to thirty years while Ira Boys of Monona county was shortened to twenty years. Bogdany killed Allie Unduration after she refused marriage, and Boys murdered during a burglary attempt at Albert Ericksen’s farm in Monona county.
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Des Moines
Harding
Anamosa
Joseph Bogdany
Monroe County
Ira Boys
Monona County
Bogdany
Allie
Boys
Albert Ericksen
War era project studies German drug compounds
The College of Pharmacy and the Department of Chemistry at the state university join in research to determine the chemical makeup and manufacturing processes of drugs unobtainable or costly due to the war with Germany. They also seek methods to raise the cost of other German drugs whose composition is known in the United States.
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Germany
Secreta
Towa
College of Pharmacy
Department of Chemistry
The
State University
Bellevue Dam Repair Planned Beside City
The Commercial club has word from 5. Edwards assistant United States engineer that he will visit Bellevue with a committee to inspect the government dams opposite the city. Repairs are proposed so the structure may be navigable during high water.
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Bellevue
Commercial Club
Edwards
United States
Changes at Fish Hatchery Bellevue
Captain Ainsworth in charge of Manchester hatchery has been Bellevue superintendent detailing changes at the local fish station. The fish house will move from the river edge to the top of the bank and the surrounding ground will be turned into a park.
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Bellevue
Ainsworth
Manchester
Knights Templar to Spend up to 100000 on Spirit Lake Park
The Cedar Rapids Grand Commandery of Iowa voted at its annual session to expend up to 100000 for rebuilding at Templar park Spirit Lake after a recent fire. Grand Commander James E. Bromwell received a beautiful flag to replace the one lost in the blaze.
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Cedar Rapids
Grand Commandery
Iowa
Knights Templars
Templar Park
Spirit Lake
James E. Bromwell
Bohemian Man Arrested for Failure to Register near LeMars
Frank Celik a Bohemian was arrested by Sheriff Maxwall for failing to register and for boasting that he would keep moving to avoid detection. Not naturalized Celik appeared before the United States marshal after being taken into custody on the farm near town.
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Reglater
LeMars
Frank Celik
Maxwall
Celik
Celk
United States
No Polaon In Plaster at Iowa University
Iowa City reports no disease causing bacteria detected in the court plaster specimens examined so far at the state university. Researchers note initial tests show no harmful organisms, with further study planned to confirm findings.
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Iowa City
Iowa University
Tornado Damages Humeston Area and Roars Through Roundhouse
A Humeston tornado caused major property damage and an unusual wreck. The roundhouse of the Keokuk and Western railroad was blown down and nine freight cars were blown from the siding onto the main line. The cars surged back at high speed, colliding with ten other cars blown from a separate siding. Seven cars were destroyed and traffic was delayed for a period.
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Humeston
Keokuk and Western Railway
Hne
Russians Push Toward Lemberg as Galicia Fight Surges
Petrograd reports Russian forces under General Kornilov advancing in Galicia. They reach the Vosiecs Leślovka Kosmacz line and take over 10 000 prisoners with about 80 guns. Haaller secures a key position near Lemberg while Cossacks and cavalry drive the pursuit.
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Galicia
Haller
Bresczany
Deportations Mete Out By Bisbee Crowd
In Bisbee Arizona more than 3,000 alleged Industrial Workers of the World were deported in 24 centile cars to Columbus New Mexico after being driven from the city by deputy sheriffs and 2,000 armed men of the Citizens Protective League. Governor Campbell wired General Parker at Fort Sam Houston asking for U S troops to be sent at once.
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Bisbee
Ariz
Columbus
N. M
Citizens? Protective League
Phoenis
Campbell
Parker
Fort Sam Houston
United States
U. S. Ship Kansan Sunk Off France by U-Boat
State department dispatches report the Kansan was destroyed by a German submarine off France. Four crew members are missing though the armed guard survived. The presumed lost are J. B. Murphy assistant engineer, W. Aguirre, A. P. Kua of Honolulu, and C. Hanan of Slagupare.
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Kansan
Washington
State Department
Hirst
J. B. Murphy
W. Aguirre
A. P. Kua
Honolulu
C. Hanan
Slagupare
Petition for Receiver Filed Against Pugh Stores
A petition for a receiver for the Pugh Stores company with a capitalization of 20 million dollars and 80 stores in six states was filed in the superior court by Arthur B. Whitnah and Rt. 1 Whitnah.
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Pugh
Aaked
Chicago
Pugh Stores Company
Arthur B. Whitnah
Rt. 1
Chicago Policeman Killed in Bank Robbery
Chicago July 16 police report Policeman Peter Bussin killed during a bank robbery at the Chicago City Bank and Trust Company. Bandits seized a bag of nickel coins and fled. Several details about the incident are incomplete in the report.
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Chicago
Peter Bussin
Chicago, City Bank and Trust Company
Bussin Jett
Fight to the Finish Declares We Will Win If We Hold Out
Berlin reports quote German Chancellor von Bethmann Hollweg telling Reichstag members that peace without annexations is unacceptable and that Germany must continue the war with full effort. He attacked Erzberger as unpatriotic, insisting victory depends on holding out. Amsterdam reports may restore Helfferich and Zimmermann, Emperor Wilhelm II intends to decide.
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Berne
Switzerland
Berlin
Doctor von Bethmann- Hollweg
Reich- Stags
Mathias Erzberger
Catholic Center
Talin Committee
von Bethmann-Hollweg
Herr Erzberger
Lokal Analoger
British Line Smashed as German Navy Captures 1250 Prisoners
Berlin reports over 1,250 prisoners taken in the Yser district of Belgium, including 27 officers, with British forces driven back and suffering heavy losses. Paris notes German attack north of Filrey in the Woëvre.
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Berlin
German Marine Corps
Yser
Belgium
Army Headquarters
Yser Nna
Paris
Woevre
Filrey
Latins Postpone Conference on Neutral Union Policy
The congress of neutral South American unions to shape a common wartime policy has been postponed indefinitely as Latin nations reassess regional stance amid global conflict. Major participants include Buenos Aires and other Latin capitals. The delay shifts regional diplomacy and wartime neutrality plans.
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Buenos Aires
Brazil to Patrol Coast Coastal Patrol Agreement
Brazil reaches an agreement transferring responsibility to the Brazilian fleet for patrolling the entire coastline from the Guiana border to Brazil's southern boundary. The move formalizes naval oversight of Brazil's shoreline duties.
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Brazil
Rio Janeiro
Guiana
New Iowa Militia Unit Formed In Des Moines
Des Moines Iowa July 16 Gov Harding ordered a new Iowa militia unit as an addition to the state National Guard. The force includes 18 officers and 634 men from an ammunition train company and will be federalized.
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Iowa
Des Moines
Ill
Towa National Guard
Iowa Guard Mobilized for Deming New Mexico Training Camp
The Iowa National Guard has been called into service and mobilized at home stations. Over 2,000 troops already in federal service will continue duty until they entrain for Deming New Mexico around August 1. The entire force will be drafted into federal service August 4 with costs for rations to be borne by the state.
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Des Moines
Iowa V National Board
Hawkeye
New Mexico
Iowa
Iowa National Guard
Logan
State Advances in Silos Boost Iowa Silage Output
Iowa plans 5,000 new silos this summer to conserve about 1 billion pounds of silage from corn stalks and boost beef and dairy cattle feeding. Extension authorities estimate 28,000 silos exist statewide, storing roughly 2.8 million tons of silage worth about $16.8 million for long feeding campaigns.
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Ames
Iowa
Iowa State College
Red Cross Benefit Fairy Operetta by Miss Sampson
Miss Sampson niece of Major Fred Clarke staged a five act Fairy Operetta to raise funds for the Ideal Red Cross unit. She wrote the play book and crafted all costumes and set the Sampson lawn as an outdoor theater in this local benefit event.
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Red Crosse
Weldon
Sarah Virginia Sampaoa
Red Cross
Miss Sampson
Fred Clarke
Sampson
Aged Woman Aide to Soldiers Devotes Time to Service
Mrs. Nancy M Beals age 83 of Pocahontas is entirely blind yet spends full days and many nights knitting washcloths for soldiers. She crochets a decorative edge and signs each cloth with her name and a Bible verse.
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Pocahontas
Nancy M. Beals
Iowa Municipalities League To Meet In Iowa City
The 1917 meeting of the Iowa State League of Municipalities will be held in Iowa City in early September. This marks the first time Iowa City hosts the league and preparations are under way to ensure a successful program and to extend city hospitality. A league representative will confer with the city council on the program.
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Iowa Municipalities League
Towa City
Towa State League of Municipaliies
Iowa City
Delay in Drafting Army Causes Weeks of Work
Washington reports the first drafted army will be delayed by months as the War Department tackles complex tasks. Officials expect 687 000 men to be chosen, with census based exemptions and district credits requiring extensive clerical effort and careful hearings. Mobilization may lag by two weeks to a month after calls go out.
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Washington
America
War Department
National Guard
Regular Army
Wnor Department
Another Shot at Kaiser
London July 16 Premier Lloyd George backed President Wilson in a message to Premier Looff of Russia declaring there can be no lasting peace until governments are responsible to their people across Europe.
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London
Lloyd George
Wilson
Looff
Russia
Europe
suppression of Berlin Lokal Anzelger by military authorities
Copenhagen July 18 Berlin Lokal Anzelger has been suppressed indefinitely by military authorities. Reason not given but likely linked to an attack on Austria Hungary. Counts Czernin, Austro Hungarian foreign minister, has advocated peace without annexations.
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Copenhagen
Berlin
Austria-Hungary
Count Czernin
France raises wheat price and family aid bill
Paris reports a decree increases wheat to 8.052 dollars per bushel and limits the rise in bread prices. The interior minister is authorized to propose a bill in the chamber of deputies to raise allowances for families of mobilized men.
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Paris
Russian forces seize Novies village from Austro Germans
Petrograd reports the fortified village of Novies south of Kulusé in Galicia has fallen to Russian troops in a push against the Austro German forces.
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Blay
Novica
Kaluaz
Petrograd
Novies
Kulusé
Gulicia
M8 War Office
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General News
REL
Chicago Herald
Korniloff
Lemberg
OUST
W. WS
Arizona
U. S
France
Kaiser
Amsterdam
Exchange Telegraph Company
Kurt Helfferich
Alfred Zimmermann
Willint
Nieuport
Severn Dunes
Deming
England
Authoritiea
Restram
Russ
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