This is the Life of the New Soldier at Camp Dodge
A vivid 1918 style account of daily life at Camp Dodge describing barracks housing forty three by one hundred forty foot two story, with four sections two sleeping rooms and a mess hall, aluminum mess kits and dining lines, strict camp rules, meals, and bathing facilities. It portrays camaraderie amid shared rooms and contrasts civilian life with army discipline.
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Camp Dodge
M.T. Ac
Wangalow
Irv Col
Walbur J. Bridges
Des Moines
Eomiiny
Wen Dine Wo
R. Appel
Des Moines Register
National Army
Camp Dolge
Ether
Tor
Batl
Istby
Thor
Waterloo Boy Sails as Convoy Scout in Rough Atlantic Voyage
Harold Becker, son of Mr and Mrs A Becker of 828 South Street, describes a convoy voyage aboard a U S battleship acting as protection for merchant ships. He details coaling, rough seas, encounters with a pursuing ship, and the crew’s naval routines. He mentions a near encounter with a ship believed British and German-watchers, and notes monthly supplies, weather, and classroom plans upon return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Becker
Wr. A. Becker
United States Naval
Forres
Ontsida
Western Baseball Special to Chicago Great Western
A Western Baseball Special to Chicago territory opens at Chicago and Waterloo with limited stops. Train runs about 7 30 p m, attaching to the Great Western at Waterloo, with tickets and passage arranged through local agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loine
Chicage
Chicago
Waterloo
Chieyeo
Great Western
Birth of a Nation draws crowds at Waterton theatre
A Civil War film engagement continues to attract large audiences at the Waterton theatre. Patrons show strong support for matinee and evening showings, with more visits expected today and tomorrow. A theatre orchestra provides music, while a new perforated music roll machine aids small dealers in stocking up. The Courier reports multiple visits to the Waterton homes amid ongoing advertising.
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Thheatre
Beathree
Waterton Theatre
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Dinger
Taarns
Wishius
Ein
Redming
Bed Rodm
BATH
Var
Tibins
Ball
Odie
Steuer
Bnke
Patel
Ajanke
Navy
Antielt
Jheim
Enleh High School
Tpatent-Teacher Association
Thonis A. Edison
Vvel Gurat Western
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