Iowa colleges discuss student army training program
Des Moines hosts a conference as 660 educators from the Mississippi Valley discuss plans to enroll 4 000 young men in a student army program this fall. Government support would cover board lodging and pay 300 dollars monthly, with colleges across the state forming training schools under the war department.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Students Army Training Corps
Chicago
Mississippi Valley
Mort Sheridan
W. OT. Main
Tirunnell
Colless Arily
War Department
Buena Vista Colege
Storm Lak
Pella
Coe College
Cedar Rapids
Carnell College
Mt. Vernon
Werake University
Dubuque College and Seminary
Trnbugue
Ellsworth College
Iowa Falls
Grinnell College
Grinnell
Iowa State Colege
Ames
Iowa State Teach College
Cedar Pats
Iowa Wesleyan University
Mt Pleasant
Lenox College
Hopkinton
Luther College
Decorah
Morningside College
Linux City
Parsons College
Fairfield
Simpson College
Indianola
State University of Iowa
Iowa City
Upper Iown University
Fayette
Nurse Campaign Closes Early in Des Moines Drive
Des Moines reports a state nurse campaign closing early with four days left to meet quotas. Mrs. W G Finkbine, state chair, received a wire from Frances B Whitely of the national defense council urging faster district canvassing and submission of applicant blanks to the Fleming Building.
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Des Moines
W. G. Finkbine
Frances. B. Whitely
Council of National Defense
Washington
Finkbinge
Fleming
Dessine
Lowa
Sstricts
Pythians of Town Adopt 26 Orphans
Cedar Rapids news reports the Pythians of Town adopting 26 orphans. Delegates Mrs. Jeannette Rolinson and Mrs. James W. Hunter will coordinate care from Newton. each orphan costs about 10 cents daily, with plans to provide clothing and comforts from France.
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Pythians
Pythias
Fawy
Errand
James W. Hunter
Newton
Envad
Tempis
France
Steamer Burns Wharf Fire Damages Rocks and Docks
Report from Washington describes a wharf fire that destroyed the steam barge and damaged the terminal structures. The incident caused heavy damage to the company's dock and adjacent piles, with steamers and loads disrupted at the Norfolk terminal.
Trade test to gauge draftee fitness for service
The article describes new trade tests developed by the personnel division to place draftees in positions where they will be most useful. Draftees undergo realistic driving maze tests to prove their ability in mechanical roles, replacing earlier questioning methods and camouflage.
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Digiance
Nore Aou
Giselert
Alee
State Quotas in New Registration Report
The article outlines the 1846 draft registration estimates for all states and towns. It notes total male registration projections around 15.198 million with a deduction of 410 thousand for men already in military or naval service and provides state by state share estimates based on earlier registration ratios.
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Washington, D. C
Shine
Traho
Mwinois
Triana
Fire on Youths at Melon Patch Clarin Clarinda Incident
Reported shooting incident at Melon Patch near Clarinda involves Chant Harland and his son Paul Harland. They were bound over in the grand jury on charges of firing five shots from two shotguns at youths, seriously wounding one boy with numerous buckshot hits.
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Clarinda
Harland
Paul Harland
Clarin
W. Stuart
Grand Jury
Harland Waterans
Fred
Smith
Fauison
Anderson
Pal
Des Moines Drafts Early October Call Up Tealstrains Aug 24 Registrants
Des Moines reports that Aug 24 registrants will be called into service early in October. Provost marshal general estimates October calls will be hard to meet and reach about 50 to 80 percent of the Aug 24 roster, with 1,000 men expected for Iowa. September calls include Camp Dodge and Port Riley drafts, while late October calls aim to clear remaining Class 1 men.
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Des Moines
Lasher
Seturdas
Wien
Sond
Camp Dodge
Port Riley
Kan
Towa
Humber registration outlook for 1918 amid late calls
The article notes about 2,000 Class 7 men remain unlisted in the state besides those who registered on August 24. With late September and early October calls, many will be eligible, but only a few of the September registrations may complete. Absentees on registration day should take action as announced for September 42.
Auto strike kills girl near Logan Iowa
Dorothy Marie Craft four year old daughter of Mrs Othis Craft was struck by an automobile driven by Rev W B Mether pastor of the Mether church of Crent while crossing Broadway at Park avenue five miles east of Logan. She died a short time later from injuries.
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Council Bluffs
Dorothy Marie Craft
Othis Craft
Logan
W. BR. Mether
Crent
Broadway
Park Avenue
Potato Ration Rules Take Effect in Sweden
Regulations governing the distribution of potato rations in Sweden go into effect September 1. The daily allowance will be one bound of potatoes.
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The
Associated Press
Stockholm
Sweden
Kansas City Star Raises Subscriptions
The Kansas City Star announces a rate hike in its September issue. Carrier delivery price increases from 10 to 15 cents.
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Kansas City
Kansas City Star
Courier Patterns for Fashion Depart Evening Courier
The notice offers up to date Courier patterns with accompanying designs. Enclose 10 cents per pattern and send to the Fashion Department. Orders will be filled promptly and should reach you within ten days after sending.
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Weatherloo
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