Fighting Third to Ready for Job
Des Moines dated dispatch reports the Rainbow division, formerly the Fighting Third, training for late frontline action to counter a German offensive. Col. E R Bennett and Maj. Wilbur Conkling describe preparations, morale, and Christmas scenes in a French village with American troops, band music, and a flag gift from Iowa.
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Des Moines
Lgsth
E.R. Bennett
Lufayetts Young
Capital
Rainbow
Gertmans
Col Bennett
Maj
Wilbur
Conkling
Col. Bennett
France
Pri Apd
England
Col. Swalm
A. S
Red Cross
Broadway
Ar Spangied
Marseillaise
Habre
Santa Claus
Iristman
Limerick
Iowa
Camp Mills
New Regulation for Dogs at CAMIC Camp
Amid chaotic wording a new regulation appears to govern dogs at CAMIC and cantonment areas. The text mentions funding, mascots, and a threat of shooting dogs, with references to tramps occupying the cantonment and military oversight. The fragmentary passage is unclear on authority, dates, and precise actions.
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CAMIC
Taxpayers League Officer Charged With Disloyalty
Frank Busey secretary of the Taxpayers' League was held to the grand jury on a disloyalty charge with a $10,000 bond. The group backed state economy cuts and allegedly made unpatriotic remarks to the war savings stamps committee. Witnesses say Busey questioned President Wilson and implied loyalty to the war effort.
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Ureston
Frank Busey
Taxpayers’ League
Busey
Ieague
War Savings Stamps Organization
Teague
Ralph Tabiuu
Phillip Devore
Comanitter
Jinsey
Wilson
Towamis
Dasey
Wade
Crownover Heads Draft Horsemen in Iowa Breeders
A wartime draft horse and tractor competition discussion in Des Moines outlines support for the draft’s continuation postwar. Iowa Town Draft Horse Growers elect officers led by President William Crownover. officers and district directors from Des Moines Ankeny Ames Webster City and others full list.
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Des Moines
Neh
Iowa
Chisf
Town Draft Horse Greeders Association
Willianm Crownover
Thudson
Charles Irvine
Ankeny
Breasurer
Kior
Brien
I. i. Lefchura
Fairfax
Berry
Indianola
HE. B. Maxwell
Ames
J. O. Stagmaster
Kenta
F. A. Driddleston
Webster City
Teda
Livingston
Washington
W. T. Casey
Iowa City
Fred Hobert
Greeles
A. BR. Shekleton
Lawler
Firth
L. C. Tice
Shelly
A. Griffin
Newton
Enth
A. L. Champlin
Shth
W. M. Klart
Osceola
Co G. McDermott
Wiota
Camp Dodge Poised to Receive Draft Recruits in February
Camp Dodge Iowa braces for 14,000 plus draftees arriving February 24 with 45 percent of Iowa's 6,3984 men already subject to physicals. Old standards apply until new orders from the Provost Marshal General arrive, while Illinois and North Dakota may send additional men to the camp for the 8th division. Lightless nights in Sioux City spur a surge in theft as residents fear more crimes amid power outages.
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Camp Dodge
Iowa
Lowa
War Department
Ilinois
North Dakota
Son
Fragments Describe War News And Local Coal Prices
Fragmented OCR reports a Vinton infantryman Dean Stuart killed in action and a Camp Cod message. It mentions furloughs, coal supply fears, price changes, and a 100 pound weight example, with scattered references to heating and supplies amid wartime strain.
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Clineon
Vinion
Dean Stuart
Vinton
National Sun
Camp Cod
Fontha
Parnias
Liberty Theatre Opens As Camp Dodge Mobilizes
Camp Dodge near Camp Dodge Iowa readies for a fresh influx of about 14 084 men by March from Minnesota Illinois and others bringing total cantonment to around 33 504 with 19 420 present as of Jan 26. Warmer weather boosts activity as signal corps train with heliographs while a local talent group debuts Rip Van Winkle at the Liberty Theatre offering 10 cent admission. Three deaths reported at the base hospital including First Lieut Carter S Brown and Privates D R Richardson and Gilbert Wold as construction on a new hospital wing progresses toward readiness.
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Camp Dodege
Camp Dodge
Minnesota
Ilinois
Washington
Illinoia
North Dakota
Camp Cody
Gov. Harding
Warner
Liberty Theatre
Rip van Winkie
Carter S. Brown
Mobile
Ala
D. R. Richardson
Endick
N. D
Fat Caddock to Meet Zbyszko in Des Moines for World Title Hope
Des Moines fans await a clash between Fat Caddock of Anita Indiana and Wladek Zbyszko the Polish star for the heavyweight world championship. The catch-catch-can bout will be settled in two out of three falls with a finish at the local coliseum Friday night. Endorsed by midwest critics as a potential title decider, the match follows Caddock's rising claim after defeating Joe Stecher and defending his title against prominent challengers.
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Movnes
Fat Caddock
Anita
Wladek
Hyszko
Giant Pole
John Olin
New York
Caddock
Joe Stecher
Dodge
Neb
Yussiff Tiussane
Stecher
Middle West
Frank A. Goteh
Anita Gnan
Eds Lewis
Zbyszko
Mat Raine
Zbyszko-tadden Tuatch
Kilmer Swamp Root Ad Claims Kidney Benefits
An old advertisement touts Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root as a remedy for kidney and back ailments. It urges readers to visit a drug store for a bottle or send ten cents for a sample bottle, and notes the product's long standing physician endorsement and broad availability.
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Kilmer
David
Dr. Kilmer &C. Binghamton, N.V
Waive Exemption as Aliens Then Ask Deferred Ranking
Des Moines on February 7. Local draft boards question classification of aliens who waive exemption claims but seek deferred classification for dependents or industrial reasons. Provost Marshal General Logan says boards may request additional information and require appearance only when needed. Attorneys should not appear before boards nor should communications from attorneys be considered.
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Des Moines
State Adjutant General
Offee
Adj
Logan
Chatrisan
John M. Walker
Selective Service
Focal Boards
Webster City Masonic Lodge Receives 19000 From Carey's Will
Webster City Iowa February 7 local Masonic lodge has received 19000 through the will of John C Carey who died here last week Carey who had been a Mason for 41 years was one of Hamilton Countys planners The money left will be used to build a Masonic temple here
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Webster City
Masonic Lodge
John C. Carey
Carey
Hamilton County
Woodbury Officials Move to New Courthouse
Sioux City February 7 Process of demolishing Woodbury counties old courthouse has begun and will disappear soon. The last officers moved to the new building this week claiming the finest quarters of any county officers in Iowa.
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Sioux City
Woodbury County
Iowa
Doan's Kidney Pills Advertised by Waterloo Resident
Nervous, irritable feelings from backache and weak kidneys blamed on uric acid. Mrs. Jacob Reihsen of 309 East Mullan Ave. credits two boxes of Doan's Kidney Pills with relief after scarlet fever left her kidneys weak. Purchased from Waiugler Bros. Drug Co. Price 60¢. Foster-Milburn Co. Buffalo, N.Y. advertisement.
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Dean
Waterloo
Jacob
Reihsen
East Mullan Ave
Doan
Waiugler Bros. Drug Co
Blood Poisoning and Wizard Oil Ad Brightens First Aid Need
An advertisement warns of blood poisoning from small wounds and promotes Ham lin's Wizard Oil as a safe antiseptic and first aid treatment for cuts sprains and burns. It highlights quick pain relief and healing and urges immediate application. The ad also markets Wizard Liver Whips pink pills priced at 30 cents with a money back guarantee.
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Hamlin
Iowa Leaders 10 Work for Adams in Des Moines
Des Moines reports Gov. W. L. Harding will be in St. Louis late this week and stay until the 17th to back Jol T. Adams of Dubuque for Republican National Committee chair. The Adams and Hays contest heats up as election nears. State politics show no major issues beyond federal prohibition, while many voters and legislators remain largely indifferent to candidates and offices. Senator Gibson of Corning notes district interest as war priorities dominate concerns.
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Des Moines
W. L. Harding
St. Louis
Jol T. Adams
Dubuque
Republican National Committee
Adams
Hays
Gibson
Corning
Adams-Taylor
Des Moinas
Secretary of State
Josiah Young
State House
Shaw
Lieman
Overworked tired woman credits Vinol healing
Mrs. Sarah A. Jones of Philadelphia recounts severe exhaustion and insomnia eased after taking Vinol. She says eight bottles restored strength and weight gain, praising the product and its guaranteed money back offer. Wangler Bros. Co. and Druggists distribute Vinol nationwide.
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Philadelphia
Sarah A. Jones
Nevada
Vinci
Wangler Bros. Co
C. J. Milter
Waterloo
You Mothers With Croupy Children-Clip This Coupon
A vintage Waterloo promotion extols VapoRub for colds and croup with home use details. It notes a 60 free packages offer via druggists and a coupon, praising external application to throat and chest and inhalation for relief. The ad highlights safe stomach tolerance and nightly use for preventing attacks.
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Waterloo
Free Vicks VapoRub Samples At Drugstores
A public notice offers a free package of Vicks VapoRub from local druggists while supplies last. Each family may receive one sample, with distribution details set by participating stores and posted notices.
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Vick
VapoRub
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