Campaign to curb social disease across Minnesota campaigns
Minnesota begins a government backed drive to register and segregate infected persons as part of a national crusade to curb social disease. States including Maryland Colorado Ohio Vermont Maine Iowa Virginia and Washington report campaigns with rising or falling case totals and efforts to counter quack doctors amid camps and training centers.
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St. Paul
Minn
Minnesota
Orst
Maryland
Colado
Pennsylvania
California
Alamo
Ohio
Vermont
Maine
Iowa
Irginia
Massachusetts
South Carina
Arizona
Mississippi
Wash
Smpaign
Ginia
Washington
Camp Lewisas
Hart
Schultz Returns Home After Barred Naval Enlistment
Zulix Schultz, once a star on the West High basketball team, travels from Boston to Waterloo frustrated after naval recruitment rejects his enlistment. He plans to wait at Cedar Rapids before attempting service again, reuniting with former teammates and friends in Waterloo.
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Julius
Zulix) Schultz
Fallack
West High
Otall
Des Moines
Visit& Friends
Waterloo
Shultz
Boston
Mass
Schultz
Westigh
Naval
Paul Simpson
Paul
Arr
New Deputy Auditor Appointed by County Officials
W J Burbank named George C Weier deputy auditor as vacancies moved to deputy treasurer. Rainbow filled the seat with F W Egh as interim. The transfer follows Mr Weiler moving to the treasurer’s office. Weiler will begin duties in a few days after leaving Citizens Gas & Electric. Rainbow aims to align appointment with Francis’s future pick.
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W. J. Burbank
George C. Weier
Treaster
Rainbow
J. A. Francis
Francis
Depty
F. W. Egh
Weler
Sher
Theitizens Gas &*Eelectric Company
la Porte
Unty
T. Francis
Overseas Casualties List Shows Army Losses and Wounds
Washington reports Aug 13 army casualty list detailing killed in action wounded severely and missing in action. It lists sergeants corporals privates and mechanics across towns including Atlantic City Worcester Chicago Des Moines Ottumwa and many others with names such as Groogan Beatty Claypool Green Hamer Sullivan Taylort and more. Sunday’s list adds numerous names from Iowa and nearby states, confirming multiple categories of casualty and missing in action.
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Byron C. Cox
Darlington
Inn
John J. Hogan
Chicago
Oliver
T. Lockhart
New Brighton
Pennsylvania
Shirley Moncravie
Irving
Ill
Arnold
Reninger
Elwood G. Roe
Surrey
N.C
Leroy L. Stewart
Howard A. Snyder
Booth Bend
Ind
Robert B. Alexander
Hickman
Alonzo D. Allen
Poughkeepsie
N.Y
Brighton
George M. Hanson
Ostrander
Minn
Edward Harris
Arthur D. Kemplin
Athol
Mass
Thomas F. Wing
Brooklyn
Howard W. Laufer
Beaver
Joseph Levesque
Fall River
May Iam C. Morris
Fort Lauderdale
Sergimants
Robert L. Sawyer
Creston
James Share
Cave-in- Rock
Ills
Centerville
Grube
Dubugue
Thurlow W. Porter
Humeston
Mathew Spaatz
Dubuque
Imcorporals
Bupsrt
W. Ganthle
Winterset
Dewey H
Benr
Flano
Vernie
Punkhoussi
Jayle J. Walsh
Marion City
Harley £. Young
Dek Moines
Paul Travoni
Fort Des Biomen
Zac A. Chandler
Roy L. Freeman
Pontanaels
Arthur Jens
Milwaukee
Wis
John Kushne
Manitowoc
Andrew Lautenstein
Sawyer
Clarence E. Leer
Columbia City
Meurice Proctor
Ottumwa
Homer
Stout
Pertite
Rudie Stringer
Muncia
Tnd
Charles H. Tuning
Maron City
Stanley Tryman
Glen Watson
Mystic
Bealyh W. Yaryan
Clarinda
William Reiter
Scott Morris
Chandlerville
John HM. Perrin
Fisgah
Washington
D.C
Army
War Department
Orient Ralph
Buglers
Daniel J.harris
Steamboat Rock
A. H. Pfaltzgraff
Dumont
Privates
Clarence FH
Todd
Fort Dodge
D. Wood
Blairsburg
Leo R. Atwater
Lake View
Lloyd V. Johnson
Webster City
Eugene D. Robertson
Maynard
Bred W. Simpson
Q. Anderson
Clarence Frenzel
Waterloo
Leroy
Fisher
Des Moines
Marion C. Griffith
Red Oak
Eddy Hurlburt
Clyde H. Jones
Alfred PB. Kine
Clinton
Wm. E. J. Maloney
Karl C. Ortmann
Little Port
Edmund G. Naber
Arcadia
Ens C. Lawrensen
Walnut
Corp
Albert Ponyar
Mexican Husband Knifes Wife In Vega Street Attack
Mrs. Franstes, a Mexican woman living at 822 Sycamore Street, fled her home severely wounded after a knife attack that left about 20 cuts. Her husband Gregoris Franstes was arrested on attempted murder charges as police and hospital staff attended to her. County attorney E. J. Wenner said assault charges would be filed and a probable plea could lead to an immediate hearing. The motive remains unclear.
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Franstes
Brook
Jem. Ta
Gregoris Franstes
E. J. Wenner
Mrs Bartlett Recovering From Fatal Interurban Crash
Mrs Frank Bartlett sole occupant of a five person auto escapes death when struck by an interurban car near Cedar Heights. She is recovering at Presbyterian hospital with head and hip injuries after the crash that killed two of her children.
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Frank T. Bartlett
Cedar Heights
Presbyterian Hospital
Bartlett
Murch Delivers Baccalaureate to Waterloo College Class
Reverend F B Murch of First United Presbyterian Cedar Rapids preached the baccalaureate to 35 Waterloo Business College graduates at First Congregational Church. His text urged finding rest in Christ amid temptation. Van Daren's orchestra provided music before the sermon. Graduation exercises follow Friday evening at the same church.
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F. B. Murch
First United Presbyterian Church
Cedar Rapids
Waterloo Business College
First Congregational Church
Rey
van Daren
Wilson letter ties Vardaman to Mississippi voters
Jackson Mississippi August 12 President Wilson replies to Hazelhurst attorney Myron McNeil saying he cannot endorse candidates but if Mississippi elects Senator James K Vardaman again it would be a verdict against his administration He emphasizes voters should know this before voting and notes Vardaman has been conspicuous among Democrats in the Senate.
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Jackson
Miss
Wilson
Myron McNeil
Hazelhurst
Mississippi
James K. Vardaman
United States Senate
Vardaman
Senate
Wilson Wesipates
House
Private Sorensen Wounded in Action from Cedar Falls
Cedar Falls August 12 Specials Private Axel T Sorensen was severely wounded in action July 30 five miles west of Cedar Falls. Born and raised in the city he enlisted about a year ago and served in the Retubon division. He has two sisters Mrs Roy Payne and Lizzie Sorensen of Dike Ia and his father died six years ago. His wife lives with her parents at Ringsted.
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Cedar Falls
Axel T. Sorensen
Charles Jorgensen
War Department
Sorensen
Roy Payne
Lizzie Sorensen
Dike
Ringsted
Dog Attends Service During Minister's Graduation Sermon
A yellow water spaniel wandered into the Waterloo Business College graduation sermon at First Congregational Church in Cedar Rapids. The dog entered via the pastor's study basement as Rev. Marek preached from Come Unto Me, and wagged its tongue while ministers escorted it out of the church.
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First Congregational Church
PL i. Marek
Cedar Rapids
Waterloo Business College
Murch
Night Schools for Potential Citizens in Fort Dodge
Leonard Smith, a naturalization examiner, is in Fort Dodge to plan night schools for adult aliens who expect to become American citizens. He will ask city school superintendents to provide night classes covering basics and civil government. The program, approved by the naturalization bureau, aims to instill patriotism and aid future citizens amid wartime demand. Also noted is a 2% patent granted for an electrically operated sand box for automobiles controlled by a dash button.
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Leonard Smith
Fort Dodge
Smith
Naturalization Bureau
United States
Sugar Debate Sparks Prices and Policy Reform
The open season for Bugiee hoard began today as government officials pledge to crack down. United States Administrator Deems plans action against major hotels for contributing to relief funds and halting confectionery operations tied to a brown sugar shortage. The issue centers on whether brown sugar differs from white and if it can substitute in refining processes.
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Parsons
United States
JY. FL Deems
Tood
Beems
iMate McAlpin
New York Ciy
Rea Cross
Fond Aamin
Sugar and scarcity warning as hoarders face penalty
The piece warns against sugar hoarding in New York and notes penalties for both corporations and individuals buying more than two pounds at a time across stores. It also includes quirky local anecdotes about a Bath youngster and a family’s grain and savings, illustrating economic strain and thrift.
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