Draft boards to be paid for work in Iowa
Des Moines Jan 11 local draft boards are to be paid 30 cents for each registrant classified under Gen Crowders order as forwarded by Adj Gen Logan to all boards in Iowa. Three board members receive 10 cents each unless agreed otherwise. Restrictions limit one member to 15 cents and two members to 25 cents. Crowder aims to base pay on unit cost to curb extravagant estimates, noting many boards offered free work while others gave high costs. He appeals for conservative public funds as the nation is at war, with soldiers already sacrificing homes and incomes for 30 dollars per month.
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Des Moines
Gen. Crowder
Adj
Logan
Iowa
Congress
Boars
Government plans to save sheep and calves at stockyards
Des Moines reports Gov Marding orders two men at Sioux City stockyards to buy sheep and calves for farmers to fatten or keep as wool producers. Wool and meat are deemed too valuable for sacrifice, following Nebraska defense council guidance. Other states may follow suit, with representatives purchasing and reselling to farmers for fattening.
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Des Moines
Sioux City
Nebraska Defense Council
Baumel Named Warden at Anamosa Prison
Des Moines reports J wn Baumel formerly deputy warden at the state reformatory in Anamosa has been promoted to warden by the state board of control. He succeeds Charles C. McClaughry who resigned to become warden of a Connecticut state prison. Baumel has been assistant warden at Anamosa since 1912 after work in Wisconsin and other locations.
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Des Moines
J. Wn. Baumel
State Reformatory
Anamosa
State Board of Control
Charles C. McClaughry
Connecticut
Baumet
Anamosa Reformatory
Wisconsia
Historical view of Red Cross and YMCA roles in Civil War aid
The piece explains how the United States Sanitary Commission supported soldiers with medical care, food, clothing, and field delivery, while the Christian Commission addressed spiritual needs and later distribution of supplies. It contrasts their work with the much larger modern organizations serving soldiers today.
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American Red Cross
American Sanitary Commission
Iowa
United States Sanitary Commission
Christium Commission
Sanitary Commission
Christian Commission
Mother of Four Bootlegs Booze in Des Moines Court
Eva Soldat age 44, mother of four, found guilty of bootlegging by federal court jury. Judge Wade to pronounce sentence today. Italian Bianca Carrerri pleaded guilty and received minimum 3 days in jail plus $100 fine and costs. Others, Jos Carron and Flattie Caul, arraigned on selling liquor to soldiers and pleaded not guilty. Grip follows the snow.
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Des Moines
Eva Soldat
Wade
Bianca Carrerri
Jos Carron
Flattie Caul
United States
Skilled artisans sought for service in France
Des Moines reports a telegram from Washington requesting voluntary enlistments before February 21 in France bound aviation related lines. About seven thousand craftsmen are needed including auto and gas engine workers, drivers, blacksmiths, cabinet and harness makers, lathers, tool makers, painters, sheet metal workers and wheelwrights. Counties in Iowa appoint local chairmen to organize this drive under the U S public service reserve.
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Des Moines
Jan. K
H. J. Methealf
State Council of Defense
U. S. Public Service Reserve
Washington
France
Army
Iowa
Delaware County Crop Expert and Local News Notes
Delaware County grain and livestock items report J A Krall named county agent with Feb 1 start, office space sought in the courthouse, and a possible woman expert to assist women farmers. Farm institute set for Jan 23 28 with speakers and a corn judging contest promising a $75 machine prize. district audit seeks recovery of $231.07 from former auditor C H Bunker. Dr S J Bowman and sons join military medical service. Land purchases in Nicaragua by locals and trips to New Orleans. J A May ships three carloads of sheep to Chicago. Camp Dodge vacancies filled for Moorman Drees and Fortman among others, to replace discharged workers.
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Manchester
Delaware County Fort
J. A. Krall
State College At
Ames
Farmers’ Institute
W. W. Marsh
Waterloo
Henry Wallace
Des Moines
Ellis McFarland
The
Percheroy Society of America
L. 0. Wise
Younty
D. H.bengon
Washington, D. C
This
B. &. Estes
State Dairy Association
H. Bunker
Bunker
Nicauragua
Thi
Henry Goodhile
Prank Rhines
New Orleans
Joseph GC. Moorman
Frederick W. Drees
Earlville
Camp Dodge
Delaware County
Paul Munson
Albert Sandhagen
Henry Fortman
Dyersville
Des
Iowa Electric to Raise Lighting Rates by Ten Percent
The Iowa Electric Company informed patrons that all lighting bills will rise ten percent, maintaining the higher rate until coal prices ease. The notice appears amid earlier reports that a local adjutant general had not reported for a required physical, affecting duty status.
Independence Plans Big Red Cross Bazar in January
Independence Iowa, Jan 11. A Red Cross bazar will be held January 24 25 and 26. Louie A Jeger chairs the Buchanan county committee with Mrs Geo O Corliss as secretary treasurer. Clubs and organizations will be represented. canvassing house to house for items to sell including livestock corn hay and vegetables. Some articles to be auctioned. Pythian Sisters run the tearoom with light lunches. A dance will be held nightly in Wise hall and the bazar will be in Kings hall. Each group a booth and prizes for the largest collection.
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Independence
Louie A. Jeger
Buchanan County Committee
Geo. O. Corligs
Wise Hall
King's Hall
Fat Reduction Is Not Sinful Beauty Ad Proclaims
A period advertisement touts Marmola tablets as a simple method for women to reduce body fat without exercise or dieting. It claims fat fades with a regimen of one tablet after meals and at night for a month, promising improved health and brightness while noting the product costs seventy five cents from Marmol Co. in Detroit.
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Marmol, Co
Woodward Ave
Detroit
Mich
Army Looms for Young Farman
Tama county local draft board announces a pending medical exam for draftees with the final queue of names not yet reported. Farmhand Lloyd West, tied to Richard Lee and previously near Traer, was arrested in Dysart and taken to Toledo for failing to report for the October call. If he passes the physical, he will be sent to Camp.
Tama county food officials push for wartime shop hours
Dodge at once, punishment not determined. KH E Taylor Tama county food administrator called a meeting of grocery dealers to discuss food regulations. Indications show dealers aim to follow rules. War related topics include early closing, credits, and more. An all business meeting is planned next week. An agreement sets 6 pm closing for all businesses except restaurants hotels and pool halls starting Monday, with Saturday night excluded.
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Marly
E. Taylor
Tama County
Wrocery
Fortieth Year on Road Is Biggest in Company History
Independence, Jan 11 Col Mason completes his fortieth year as traveling salesman after a record year totaling $40 583 71 in sales across Oklahoma Kansas and Wisconsin He will mark the anniversary March 18 as one of the oldest in the state in his field Webster Seed Company notes the milestone while Wapasle council U C T contemplates a fitting celebration in the advertising columns.
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Oklshors
Kansas
Webster Seed ‘Company
Mason
Meryhea
Wapasle Council
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Wae
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J. A. Krall Wilt
Camp
Dodge
Wight
J. Bowman
Masonville
Medical Corps
Red Cross
Drusciota Labeestorr
Philadelphia
G. H. Hammond Company
Chicago
Rath Packing CO
Lawrence & Co
Wangler Bros
H. W. Taggart
G. J. Miller
Hansen & Hansen
B. W. Schuneman & Co
Horns Drug Co
Henderson Drug Co
Siewera Drug Co
Young Farman
Sammons
Biltmere
Tema County
Harria Trust Company
Col
G. Mason
Tilineis
Swift
Johnson
Davidsons
Waterloos Center
Altho
M. J. Whittall
Shuttleworth Bros
Hardwick and Magee
brUssels
Nairns
Whittalls
Hardwick and Mayes
Wilton Rugs
Wilton
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