Unity League Proposes Election Scheme in National Politics
Washington report from Waterloo says the Unity League urges both major parties to back only candidates with strong Americanism. The plan targets districts with socialist or pacifist strength to nominate a pro war winner, with notable advocate former Senator Hu ellu Hoot urging collaboration. Also noted are naval academy appointments for Vincent Saunders and Charles Clark, plus staff moves involving Private George Pollard at Camp Meigs.
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Waterloo
Evenios Courier
Washington, D. C
Congress
Frank P. Woods
Republican National Committee
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Scott Perris
National Congressions Committee
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Iowa
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Kennoa
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Edwin A. Schell
Yow Wesleyan University
Mt Pleasant
Washington
Naval Academy
Ottumwa Bay
George B. Pollard
Ottumwa
Camip Meigs
Y. M. Lord
Lord
Kenyon
Pollard
White House Wool Auction Planned for Iowa Drive
Des Moines reports indicate a Red Cross drive in Iowa aims to exceed its quota of 1.5 million dollars, following last year’s record surpass. Gov. Harding received a telegram from Henry P. Davison urging cooperation with state chapters to mobilize shearings from the White House wool collection for Red Cross fundraising during the war week.
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Red Cross
Iowa
Harding
America
Henry PL Davisen
New York
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Veneft
Nave
American Red Cross
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New Registration Impels Young Men to Enlist in Army
Des Moines May 21 plans for the registration of men aged 21 since June 5 1917 are being organized by draft boards statewide. Local boards will run four registration sites per county and registrars will handle duties. Officials report voluntary enlistments have risen since news of the impending registration and a new system aims to catch those who fail to register. Prisoners and inmates must register as before. letters and wardens will ensure compliance.
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Segh de Des -Moines
Adjutant General's Office
Itig. Glyn
State Adjutanic General’s Office
Army M G A at Camp Dodge plans summer program
Camp Dodge Iowa May 21 Preparations for a strenuous Army M G A program at Camp Dodge proceed with a possible summer camp for the new increment. Colored soldiers engage in summer schools and modern history study clubs run by the Y M C A while daylight saving delays movie showings until 8 pm.
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M. G
Fred. M. Hansen
S8th
Daylight Saving
Daylight Saving Plan
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Y. MC. A
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Wallace
Addison
Triangle
Reduction in Train Service Across Union Pacific
Omaha Neb May 21 Details of government curtailment of transcontinental passenger service on the Union Pacific between the Missouri River and the Pacific coast have been released. Nine engineers nine firemen 24 brakemen 17 electricians and many dining cars crews will be released per division with transfers to freight service. One fast thru train will run Omaha to the coast consolidated from the Overland Limited Los Angeles Limited and Oregon Washington Limited with no excess fare.
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California Mail
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Chicago
Northwestern
Pacific
State to seek detailed road patrol data from counties
Des Moines May 21 The state department of justice plans another letter to county officials asking for more specific information on whether road patrol rates are being enforced. Attorney General Hayner reports many replies to the prior letter were too crude to satisfy officials. In counties where law is in effect the system shows satisfactory results, with Webster County County Engineer J Le Parsons noting good outcomes there.
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Des Moines
State Department of Justice
Hayner
J. le. Parsons
Webster County
Father John's Medicine Promises Weight Gain and Strength
An advertisement claims wasted energy stems from poor nourishment and urges readers to start Father John's Medicine after meals and at bedtime. It asserts the tonic is pure, wholesome, and free from alcohol or dangerous drugs, promising rapid weight gain and improved health.
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Father John
John
Timely Warning Against Bilious Attacks and Chamberlains Tablets
The notice urges prompt action at the first signs of a bilious attack and continuing meals. Skipping a meal and taking Chamberlains Tablets can generally prevent the attack and spare distressing symptoms. Try it as a preventive measure.
A Shampoo Worth Trying From Canthrax Mix
A reader article promotes a home shampoo made by dissolving a teaspoon of Canthrax in hot water to create a cleansing liquid. Rubbed into scalp and hair, it claims to dissolve impurities, soothe the scalp, remove dandruff, and leave hair clean, dry quickly, and softly fuller.
Women Enter New Field for Chemists in Industry
Des Moines reports that a shift in hiring favors women chemists. Dr E W Rockwood notes university demand exceeds trained chemists and firms like Mallinckrodt now back women. Civil service exams open to women for junior chemist posts, ending prior male-only restriction.
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Des Moines
E. W. Rockwood
State University of Iowa
Mallinkrodt Chemical Works
St. Louis
Rockwood
County to Build Social Disease Infirmary at Marshalltown
BW County Hospital in Marshalltown Ia began construction on a small infirmary for social disease patients. Workers cleared ground on county property housing the jail annex and heating plant for a 42 by 9 foot hospital building estimated to cost about $3,000.
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Marshalltown
Expose seed corn fraud in Eagle Grove Iowa
Ed Thebiay of Eagle Grove bought seed corn in Sac County and sold it to farmers as a county agent. He made $6,000 in six days using county agent stationery. County agent detected the scheme. Thebiay was heard by Crawford county council of defense and ordered to leave the county.
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Eagle Grove
Ed Thebiay
Sac
Thebiay
Crawford County Council of Defense
Gasmasks for Firemen in London Training Course
London fire department officers and men undergo gasmask instruction with regulation army pattern masks issued to about 1,500 firemen. These gasmasks are intended for emergency use in air raids.
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London
England
London Fire Department
Farm Near Waverly Struck by Cyclone Damages Buildings
A May 21 cyclone southeast of Waverly damaged the Leslie Patterson farm. Several small buildings were demolished and the hog house roof carried far into a field. the main house and barn remained intact. Arthur Schlutemeyer, son of H. C. Schlutemeyer, returned home from camp.
Orphans Feast and Red Cross Appeal at Home Grounds
Sunday morning 36 hour furlough announced for a medical department member. Rudolph, brother from Chicago, works for Carson Fierle Scott Co. Orphan's Home grounds hosted services in a large tent with speeches in two languages. Refreshments booth proceeds favor the orphanage. Baccalaureate at the opera house featured Rev. E H Rauch speaking on Service to God and Humanity.
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Rudolph
Chicago
Carson, Fierle, Scott & Co
Orphan's Home
Orphan‘s Home
Opera House
Red Cross
E. H. Raucch
June 5 Registration Set for Selective Draft
Washington May 21 President Wilson issued a proclamation fixing June next as the date of registration under the selective draft for all youths who reach 21 years since the great registration day June 5.
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Washington, D. C
Wilson
Serene City Jolted by Major Earthquake in Chile
Santiago dispatch reports La Serena the capital of Coquimbo province was shaken severely today by earthquakes. A large number of buildings are reported destroyed and casualties are feared as rescue work begins.
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Santiago
Chile
la Serena
Coquimbo
War boosts fines in England police courts
London magistrates raise fines for ordinary offenses to reflect wartime conditions and higher earnings. The move aims to deter crime while aligning penalties with evolving economic circumstances during the war, highlighting a broader shift in enforcement policy.
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Englan Policie
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