Iowa News Digest Highlights Local Crises and Changes
Creston man F B Brown badly hurt by a hog, Milford teacher Cyril Ryan killed by a train near Plymouth, Iowa university starts wireless course, theft of $200 in auto tires from Cherokee Studebaker garage, Des Moines river at Helmboldt at a record low, power plant reliant on steam, notable visits and civic actions, dairy health checks, and varied local incidents across many counties.
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F. B. Brown
Creston
Cyril Ryan
Milford
Plymouth
The
University
Iowa City
College of Fiberal Arts
Studebaker
Cherokee
Des Moines
Helmboldt
G.’ M. Hermiston
Ames
Odd Fellows
Dubuque County
John
Northcott
Vi Atay AL
Chamber of Commerce
Cedar‘Rapids
William Clausman
Yailroad
Reinbeck
Albert Blanchard
Algona
Edward L. Goss
Waterloo
Odebouts
Brill
Ray. Felton
Cheras
Wight
Elmer
Decatur
Fenton
H. R. Stambaugh
Vermont
Eldon
Ottumwa
Calhoun County
Farm ‘Bureau
Farners
B. Williston
Northwood
Rochester
Albert
Senate Confirms James J. Wilkerson as Northern Illinois Federal Judge
The nomination of James J. Wilkerson to be federal judge for the Northern Illinois district, succeeding Judge Landis, was confirmed by the Senate in Washington. Reports from the period mention wages, strikes, and various federal actions under President Harding, with figures on unemployment and policy positions shaping the national scene.
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James J. Wikerson
Northerd Tllinois
Landis
Senate
Washington
Howard
McLean
National Capital
White House
Harding
Hughes
Rio de Janeiro
Bardingy
Verna Welch Survives 3000-Foot Parachute Jump
Verna Welch leaped from an airplane at Wichita Falls during the American Legion aviation meet. The parachute opened after a long free fall, slowing her descent and keeping her largely uninjured. Spectators gasped as the stunt drew cheers and cautious remarks about future jumps. The event aimed to raise funds for a Legion clubhouse.
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Verna Welch
Wichita Falls
Terra Fina
Apaetatora
Wichita Fils
Tex
American “Legion
Miss ‘Welch
Miss Watch
Mnoney
Legion
May Merritt Leads Indiana Legion Auxiliary Roles
In Connersville Indiana May Merritt rises from local American Legion Auxiliary president to national committees and emblem chair. In under a year she shapes policies and organization direction while focusing on adult education and opportunities for the region’s women and youth.
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Miles
May Merritt
Indiana
American Legion
Connersville
Ind
Misa
Misa Merritt
Aux
Ulary
Evolutions
Cymmalttea
Ete
Msan Merritt
Unclear OCR fragment highlights German officer on liner
Fragment mentions a German general on a trans Atlantic liner, disapproval shown by dashing wine glasses to the floor, with a patriotic reaction and unclear surrounding dialogue.
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Patriotiam
Dargredt
Tha
Jack
Padpsotiem
Legion plans community clubhouse from oil royalties in Waynesboro
In Waynesboro Tennessee the American Legion moves to build a new community clubhouse funded by royalties from oil. A mud puddle accident prompted the start of the project as volunteers outline their profit making plan and the anticipated timbered building.
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Byld
American Legion
Waynesboro
Tenn
Oll
Legionnaires
Veterans group outlines eligibility for national home access
The text explains that certain ex service members not eligible for veterans bureau compensation may still qualify for entrance into the national home. It describes men who passed the draft board but were later rejected for physical disabilities during training.
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Senotite
Veterans’ ‘Bureau
Highest Commendation From Postmaster General To Marine Corps
Postmaster General expresses highest commendation to Major General Lejanne commandant of the Marine Corps for overseeing the withdrawal of 2000 marines guarding mails nationwide. The note credits efficiency and loyalty in safeguarding government mail during transitions and reveals formal acknowledgment from the department.
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Ting
Lejanne
Mariny
Lok
Govara
Montha
Ony Woman Major in Army Nurse Corps
Major Julia OG Stimson, superintendent of the Army Nurse Corps and dean of the School of Nursing, was the United States Army’s only woman Major in the World War era. She led 10 000 nurses with Red Cross experience in Paris and later directed the American Expeditionary Forces nursing service before becoming superintendent. Born in Worcester Massachusetts she graduated from Vnasqp at twenty and first overseas as chief nurse of St Louis hospital. She received many awards for wartime service and christened the army transport Chinmont, spilling champagne on Pershing’s uniform.
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Eton
Sac County
Lester. Blanchard
The
Air Service
Lut ‘McGinnis
District Court
Page County
W.H. Peterson
Davenport
Michael Hanafen
Underwood
Pottawattumié
Clyde Kelley
Cedar Rapids
R. G. Smith
Northern Dredge & Dock Company
Mississippi River
Port
Louisa
United Presbyterian
Grinnell
W. W. Woodburn
Ewart
H." Lees
Iowa Conservation Association
Charles S. Walling
Oskaloosa Herald
Oskaloosa
Henry
Rosecrans
Oskalooda
Times
Oscar
Button
Ida Button
Smithland
George Lee
Denver
Sac City
Neiggnaney
Sac ‘City
Sherrif Robb
Des Moines
Sade Sun
Colorado
Raw
Woodland Enterprise
Sherff
Dallas County
Towa
F. S. Puney
Iowa Corn and Small
Whch
Nurse Corps
Redoot of Nursing
United States Army
Julia Og, Stimson
American Red Cross
Paris
Amereny
Army Nurse Corps
School of Nursing
Stimson
Worenster
Mass
Vnasqp
St. Louis Whit
Army
Chinmont
Pershing x
Buck Privates Shrinking In U S Army Says War Report
A wartime report notes a decline in plain buck privates in the U S Army. Infantry foot regiments show 47 887 enlisted in the branch with total service members around 53 000 since the April 1917 start of war. The War department promises a trained specialist framework maintained for emergencies, expanding quickly with raw recruits as needed.
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United States Army
Thera
Sehen
War, Department
Prefers March as Buck McMaken Recalls WWI Service
Toledo native William V McMaken a brigadier general who served forty years recalls marching in a 1920 parade and receiving jeers for not dressing right. He led a brigade in World War I and asserts his patriotism and memory despite modesty.
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Srig
William’ V. McMaken
Ohio
Willam V. McMaken
Toledo
Ufe
Bia
Benexal
McMahen
Memorials and aid described by American Legion relief programs
A Toledo Post report notes American Legion aid programs funded by the war chest support many communities. It details athletic equipment for seven Buck County Pennsylvania playgrounds and uniforms for boy scouts unable to pay entrance fees. The piece mentions remaining funds from New Jersey veterans programs and calls for renewed guidance on veteran assistance.
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Buck's County
Pennsylvania
American Legion
Oftumwa
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Elmer Dover
Treasury Department
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the Treasury
Mellow
John Pitcher
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Pitcher
Hope 0 Ie American Rolling Malil Company
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Chicago
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Mditorial Despcration
W. W. Culp
Spring Valley
Xenia
Payton Workhouse
Kyther Hughes
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Luana
Younrstown
William Yurban
Alvan
Fararaihie
Wellsby
Armorican Labor Party
New York
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United States Railroad Labor Board
Fort Smith, Ark
Carrie Ury
Jonesboro
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Henry A. Blair
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Pittsburgh
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Justice
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Ragland
Murray Bay
Quebec
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Northern Illinois
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National Education Association
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Thirteenth Cavalry
Cheyenne
Wyo
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Ranina Goldman
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School At Nursing
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