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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1918
Page
5
The Y M C A conducts a regional drive across the middle west to recruit 4000 new volunteers by September 1. Roles include hut managers, canteen staff, athletic and entertainment directors, clerks, and chauffeurs. Qualifications stress honesty and wholesomeness. service spans one year, with training, stipends, and uniforms.
Gen Sir W. H. Mackennon named director of the military draft for Canada and Great Britain by the British War Office. The appointment mirrors roles held by Major General Crowder in the United States. Former commander of the Canadian Light Horse, Mackennon brings wartime experience to the post.
Secretary Baker and General Pershing briefed the Senate on mail delays to the American expeditionary forces. They cited poor liaison between US military and French authorities, shipping and dispatch organization gaps, and misaddressed letters as key factors needing reform.
An old advertisement notes a damp flannel bound on the seat of pain with Chamberlain's Liniment can relieve a lame back better than a plaster and at low cost. Sold by Lemmon's Pharmacy.
The Y M C A building in Charles City was sold at a sheriff’s sale to satisfy a judgment of 12,087.92 including interest after litigation with Schmitt Brothers over a broken contract. Judge Clark’s ruling was affirmed by the Supreme Court and the Des Moines Bridge and Iron Works bid the property. The buyer has a year to redeem the property.
The article declares the United States nearing full military strength in World War I. It highlights army growth to about 2,010,000 officers and men plus 160,000 officers, a navy surpassing 475,000 sailors, and thousands of ships and munitions. It notes rapid recruitment, home and overseas training, and American collaboration with French and British forces to secure victory.
Des Moines reports that more than half of the 1918 registrants in Iowa will be Class 1 selective service men from the June 5 registration. Col. L. G. Rasher, acting adjutant general, cites the figure. General Crowder estimates about 50 percent of the 1918 men.
Colonel Lasher reports that of about 17 000 registrants in the state, between 10 000 and 11 000 will be placed in class 1 after board classifications are complete. He notes the findings come from available reports on the classification process.
The infantile paralysis situation in Dubuque Iowa improves with only one new case since Saturday and eight recoveries filed by physicians. Theatres reopen and more quarantine rules may lift as officials declare the epidemic near its end. The state health board ban on underage travel remains but is expected to end soon.
A carnival style scene in To Hell With the Kaiser features a Black barber hoping his razor could be used by the Kaiser, a wartime satire acted Friday and Saturday at Graham. The piece includes a jab at iron crosses and a humorous meeting with the Kaiser. The ad copy also includes a digestion remedy testimonial and local Lemmon's Drug Store advertisement.
John Cannon a junior medic at the State University of Iowa drowned while wading in the Cedar River at the Palisades thirty miles north of Iowa City. Two fellow students Ralph Wittle and Geo B Lacey, both from Des Moines, attempted rescue. Lacey also was overcome.
Report states Whittle was saved by a heroic effort after Can Non drowned. the body has not been recovered, with authorities continuing the search.
Lincoln Aug 1 Joe Stecher heavyweight wrestling contender and his brother Tony will enlist in the Navy. Both are in 2-A draft class but expect months before call. Tony confirms the plan after a statement from F J Ross Navy recruiter in Omaha.
Five West Liberty high school athletes known for football and basketball join the U S fighting forces. Four are 1918 graduates, one senior. Capt Donald Mosher, a basketball captain and football end, enters field artillery. Dewey Gibson and Rolland Stoker head to navy and marines. Joe Parvin aims for navy. Joe Nortman picks field artillery.
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