Italian Prisoners of War Are Cruelly Treated by Austrians
Lieutenant Carlo Cagnoli reports from Reggio Emilia on Italian POWs in Austrian camps. He describes water deprivation, malnutrition, freezing conditions at Mauthausen, inadequate medical care, and forced labor under brutal supervision. He cites bodies in huts, rampant tuberculosis, and hunger driven by failed supply and home packages.
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Reggio Emilia
Italy
Carlo Cagnoli
Onslavia
Gorizia
Hsaling
Asaling
Mauthausen
Prevacina
Manthaneen
Cagnoli
Natian
Cagnell
Making American Citizens at Camp Dodge in Iowa
At Camp Dodge Des Moines Iowa on June 20 1918 officials pursue naturalization efforts turning foreigners into citizens. District Judge Guthrie and interpreter services educate groups of 100 about the constitution while YMCAs English instruction aids 7000 recent arrivals including Swedes Norwegians Greeks Russians Hungarians and Armenians.
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18Th Division
National Army
Camp Dodge
Des Moines
Iowa
Thomas J. Guthrie
A. H. Bode
United States
Useful Electric Lantern for Portable Lighting
A compact electric lantern stands about a foot high and generates its own current. A spring motor winds like a clock, driving a small generator that powers a 12 candle power lamp. All components fit in a base six by eight inch frame, making it portable for estate, farm, or outdoor use in all weather.
Three Causes for Gladness Greeting at the Station
Bobbie welcomes his father back from a fortnight away with cheerful words and old train memories. The scene captures a boy’s joy at reunion and the simple relief of homecoming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bobbie
Preachers Question Language Proclamation in War Time
Two ministers Rev Haverman and Rev Vanderheiden appeared before the council of defense at Newton to explain their stance on Governor Harding's order that Holland language use in services be English during the war. Vanderheiden claimed his consistory favored Holland, but was advised to follow the governor's proclamation. The hearing eased as they agreed to comply, with mentions of a new war division replacing the Eighty-eighth and training now aligning with the larger force
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Camp Dodge
War Department
Dental Reserve Corps
Herman A. Allen
Arthur A
Army
Eighty Eighth
Uncle Sam
National Army
Medical Corps
Veterinary Corps
Dental Corps
H. B. Boyd
Iowa City
Haverman
Holland
Harding
Vanderheiden
Council of Defense
Negro Regiment Departs Des Moines for Undisclosed Pot
The 366th infantry of Gen Ballou s Ninety second division has left Camp Dodge for an unnamed post. About 3000 more Black soldiers are ordered to report at Camp Dodge to form a new regiment with no announced designation or commanding officer yet. Indications point to the 163rd depot brigade as the nucleus for this formation.
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Missouri
Ozark Mountain
France
Des Moines
B.C. Mears
Camp Dodge
Jose F. Bolger
Chicago
349Th Infantry
366Th Infantry
Ballou
366Th
Idle seeking jobs work or fight order clears pool halls
Des Moines June 22 The work or fight order is driving pool hall loafers from leisure to work. George B Albert chief clerk in the employment department says many intent on complying.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
George B. Albert
State labor office notes rise in enrollments for productive work
The state labor commission reports increasing enrollments as men seek productive jobs, while Des Moines federal office notes no major change yet. Director Harmon says preparations are underway and the office will cooperate with local boards to identify registrants affected by the ruling.
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State Labor Commissioner’s Office
Albert
Des Moines
W. C. Harmon
Charred Documents Readable After Colloidal Treatment
Describes a method to save charred papers by pouring colloid over the damaged surface. After drying, a transparent coating forms allowing printing to be read. The process has been used successfully on bank notes and other papers.
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Danube
Bukowina
Caporeto
News of
Marines
Marine Service
Aoard
Caron Dodge
Jessie FE. Binford
Young Woman's Christian Association
Cantonment
Dodge Chaplains
Secretary of War
WSS
N. A
Negro Regiment
Weingarten Bros., Inc
New York
Goodrich
Goodrich Rubber Company
America
Goodrich Bull
Goqpricn
Silvertown
Scot Richie Rubber Company
S. Fours Iy
Washington
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