Iowa Troops Receive Fighting Leaders At Camp Cody
Iowa division at Camp Dodge Des Moines and Iowa national guard at Deming N M will be commanded by two senior army officers Maj Gen Edward H Plummer will lead Camp Dodge while Maj Gen Augustus F P Blocksom heads Camp Cody at Deming N M The report lists senior officers including Gen Charles Ballou Gen William D Beach Gen R N Getty Gen Stephen M Foote Gen H A Allen and Gen George H Harries with various brigades and assignments of drafted men to infantry artillery and other arms
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Waterloo to field new brass band next summer
Arthur Webb, Water loo’s local bandmaster, announced plans for a state‑class brass band to be formed for next summer. He aims for daily availability until 8 p m and seeks local business support while proceeding with organization.
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Waterloo
Arthur Webb
Webb
Church of God Camp Meeting Successful
The annual Church of God camp meeting at grounds near Chautauqua park is highlighted as a top event. Meals are served on the grounds and strangers are welcome. J W Williams speaks at 8 15 tonight on The Essentials of Prophecy. Bible school at 1045 a m tomorrow and 215 p m. A J Kychaner to address youth on Nature. J A Patrick Minnesota speaks tomorrow evening.
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J. A. Patrick
Minnesota
Garden Classes Visit Cedar Falls Fair
Civic garden classes led by Mrs Chester Cadwallader from the Woman's club took nearly 100 children to the Cedar Falls district fair by 18 auto loads. Instructors Mrs Cadwallader Mrs Dawson Mrs Leonaird Mrs Bernheiser and Mrs Forrester oversaw the trip with several mothers. The group inspected exhibits enjoyed a picnic lunch and watched races and other attractions before returning by interurban.
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Chester Cadwallader
Woman's Club
Cedar Falls
Cadwallader
W. F. Dawson
Dana Leonaird
Frank Bernheiser
J. S. Forrester
Bombs Ignite Airplane Killing Two In Training
Buffalo, Aug. 21. Charles A. Wall Jr. and Richard H. Mead were burned to death when an airplane they were testing smoke bombs with caught fire. The craft crashed, killing both men who were in training for aviation. Wall was a civil engineer in training for aviation service. Mead was an aviation instructor who recently came from Mineola, Long Island.
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Mead
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Hundred Women Wait for Yarn in Red Cross Drive
Nearly 100 women have enrolled to knit for the Red Cross under Mrs. A. E. Harris awaiting yarn. During the week 99 banks of yarn were issued, 49 returned as knitted. Weekly totals include eight mufflers 15 pairs socks eight mitts three helmets and 209 dozen surgical dressings.
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W. W. Marsh
Dunkerton
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J. F. Simpson
Young Girls Organize Red Cross Musical Benefit
Five children under 12 from the Stroebel and Cutler families organized a Red Cross musicale at a local headquarters on Aug 10. Anna May Stroebel Freda Wille Gertrude Stroebel Winifred Cutler and Lu elle Cutler planned and performed. Proceeds reportedly totaled $4 for the Red Cross.
Parting Guests Speeds From Bavarian Resorts
Copenhagen reports the Bavarian government has ordered curbs on tourism to protect locals. Visitors are limited to one week, outsiders suspected of buying food face expulsion, and authorities will discourage winter resort stays to curb the tourist impact.
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Copenhagen
President Gets Figures On Steel And Copper
Washington Aug 21 Federal trade commission estimates on copper and steel production costs go to President Wilson today for use in fixing prices for the government's war needs. Figures on other materials will be completed soon.
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Washington, D. C
Federal Trade Commission
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