Washington War Dept Keeps Camp Cody Draft Plucking Plan
In Washington May 50 The War Department will not desist from pulling 5 000 trained soldiers from Camp Cody to fill gaps in a division bound for dispatch to France. Iowa officials pressed to preserve Camp Cody units while Baker urged rapid front line strength. Delegates urged sending drafted men from involved states to Deming to fill vacancies, yet the department aims to maintain its overall plan.
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Washington, D. C
War Department
Camp Noody
Baker
Iowa
Towa
Minncents
Nebraska
South Dakota
Camp Dodges
Fort S
Deming
Division delegates prepare for sail with Iowa delegations
Governor Burnquist and Adj. Gen. Rhinow join Senators Nelson Kellogg and Congressman Miller of Minnesota as accompanying dignitaries to the conference. The presence of these officials signals strong political backing for the division’s mission and the readiness to advance terms.
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Iowa
Woman risks prison for dog license loophole in bum check
Flossie James attempted to renew her dog license with a bad one dollar check drawn on the Iowa State bank. City Auditor A. E. Johnson kept the note as a token, then learned the funds were missing when the check bounced. He plans to confront her after she returns from Fredericksburg with her dog.
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Flossie James
A. E. Johnson
Iowa State Bank
Wido
Fredericksburg
Stuntz Attack on Pacifists At Chamber Meeting
Bishop Homer C. Stuntz condemned pacifists at a Chamber of Commerce gathering, recounting his 18 years in South America and warning against German influence. He urged a fight to the finish and suggested pacifists be barred from public discourse to prevent harm.
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Homer C. Stuntz
Chamber of Commerce
Germany
United States
Stuntz
Stuutz
Million Dollar Methodist Campaign Reaches Goal
A $1,000,000 campaign for Cornell College Upper Iowa University and Epworth Seminary was completed last night in a conference meeting. Bishop Sromer C. Stunts presided as ministers and laymen from the conference celebrated exceeding goals with $600,000 to Cornell, $360,000 to Upper Iowa, and $100,000 to Epworth. The national Methodist fund now stands at $24,000,000 toward a $30,000,000 goal.
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Upper Iowa
Upple Town University
Cornell College
Pworth Seminary
Sromer C. Stunts
Cornell
Upper Iowa University
Epworth Seminary
W. 8. Lewis
China
Epworth
Lewis
ApHnegtan
J. C. Craig
St. Paul
F. F. Case
Sioux City
W. G. Babevcr
Chicago
Hancher
Hickman
New England States
American Metatabeds Sold to Chinese Buyers
Prosperous Chinese buyers seek brass and iron bedsteads, reflecting a rise in China imports from America in recent years. Last year iron bedsteads valued at 100000 taels and brass bedsteads about 87000 taels. Shanghai imported roughly a quarter of iron bedsteads and nearly all brass bedsteads, with only a few brass items exported to Gutports.
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China
America
Shanghai
Denmark Turns to Coffee Substitutes as Shortage Hits
Denmark has faced months of near coffee scarcity with prices up to 5 dollars per pound. In response, about 15,000 tons of substitute materials were processed into coffee alternatives. Reports list 6,000 tons acorns, 1,300 tons dandelion, 1,600 tons chicory, and 2,300 tons sugar beets roasted and ground for substitutes. Acorns fetch about 22 cents per pound.
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Denmark
Markham resigns as Uinols Gentral president in favor of Peabody
Last night New York reports Charles H. Markham stepped down as president and director of the Uinols Gentral railroad. Charles A. Peabody, lawyer and Mutual Life Insurance president, succeeds him.
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New York
Charles H. Markham
Uinols Gentral Railroad
Charles A. Peabody
The
Mutual Life Insurance Company
Washington, D. C
Wilson
Federal Shipping Board
Washington, D.C
Marship
Fuel Administration
trans-Mississippi Territory
Addi
Frank Z. Glass
American
When and Where to Register Young Men for Draft 1918
All male persons born between June 6 1896 and June 6 1897 must register on June 5 1918 between 7 am and 9 pm at the local draft board office of their permanent residence or designated site. Bring a filled card, have it certified, mail to the home local board with a self addressed stamped envelope, and note a failure to register carries up to one year in jail.
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Regular Army
Navy
Marine Corps
National Guard
Naval Militia
Reserve Corps
If Flies Didn't Die From April To August Earth Covered
Nature and Culture published C F Hodge’s estimate that a single pair of flies starting in April could produce about 1.91e20 offspring by August if none died, suggesting the world would be overwhelmed. The piece notes natural die‑off and the need for swatters to curb the swarms.
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Nature and Culture
C. F. Hodge
Augeust
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Dotson-Kerwin’s
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