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1918-07-03 S.U.I. Newsletter Clipping: ""Conger Reynolds Tells Defeat of Kaiser's Finest""

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July [illegible] 118

The State University of Iowa News Letter

CONGER REYNOLDS TELLS DEFEAT OF KAISER'S FINEST 

Iowa Newspaper Man Sees First Big American Advance - Spirit is Magnificent 

Eight different German divisions, including the famous 28th, have been in line against the American troops on the Chateau-Thierry front writes Lieut Conger Reynolds, former professor of journalism at the University of Iowa in a letter to President W.A. Jessup.
" A letter was found on one member of the 28th division," he tells, "in which they boasted of their intention to cut the Americans to pieces. The result of that intention was that the German division got terribly crushed and gained not a foot. The American in France feels a new spirit of confidence now," Lieut Reynolds declares "Where before we hoped that we could do as well as out allies, we now know that we can do as well if not better. To me the outlook seems more hopeful than it has since the collapse of Russia." This letter was written June 28. 
"It used to be easy to keep track of the American participation , but it is no longer. In March we didn't count much in casting up the relative strengths. But our troops that we are training in quiet sectors are now of the first-line forces. The American arrivals are sufficient to offset the reserve that Germany gained from Russia. The Germans surely can't win now. Our winning is another matter which anybody who knows war on this front does not look for immediately. 
"I had the good luck to be in it, in so far as a mere conducting officer can be in it, during the afternoon that the notable advance in the Bois de Bellau and against the Bouresches. During the succeeding days I was close in the rear of the fighting that followed and received impressions that will last always of the magnificent spirit with which the Americans were making good in that first big test of battle."
Lieut. Reynolds was at one time war correspondent for the Des Moines Capital. Now as censor of war articles and guide to newspaper and official parties through the trenches, his opinions should contain weight. In his letter to President Jessup, he expresses a desire to get back to his wok at the University, but not while the war lasts. 

TWICE CITED FOR BRAVERY
To have been cited by the French for bravery twice since his arrival in France in January is the record of Prof. Stephen H. Bush of the University of Iowa. IN the wake of the first official announcement, came a lengthy cablegram with the details of his second citation. "Courage and tenacity in bringing in wounded over exposed places" were conspicuous on the part of Professor Bush who is working for the Y.M.C.A with the Moroccan divisions. 
The cablegram further declares that the "French are devoted to Prof. Bush and the other Y.M.C.A workers in his division and are gaining a high opinion of Americans through contact with them." Professor Bush is head of the department of Romance languages at the University.

URGES OLDER MEN TO APPLY

Field Artillery Officers' School Wants College Graduates. 

The government wants older men to apply for admission to the Field Artillery officers' training school, says Sergeant Mark A. Kelly, examining officer applicants at the University of Iowa. Men of prominence in the communities in which they live are especially desired.
An intimate knowledge of mathematics is not required for the Field Artillery service. This erroneous impression is thought by the government to have caused hesitation among older men in applying for admission to Camp Taylor. "As a matter of fact," the in-instructions say "the mathematical requirements should not be a stumbling block to any man of officer caliber. It is believed that any man who has successfully passed the ordinary college or high school courses in algebra and plane geometry will soon be able to require a sufficient knowledge of these subjects."
Special blanks are now made for the Field Artillery. Applicants should specify the branch of service and thereby save time for themselves and the University military department, says Sergeant Kelly.

GIRLS CAMP AT LAKE OKOBOJI

University of Iowa Has Cool Outing Place for Girls

Cool temperature and wholesome sports have attracted thirty girls to the fifth annual recreational camp at Lake Okoboji. The grounds and buildings of Camp Macbride, the Iowa Lakeside laboratory conducted by the scientific departments of the university are given over to these Camp Fire Girls. 
The camp extends through the month of August but is divided into two weeks sessions, the second beginning August 15. Opportunity is still given for girls to enroll for the second division of the camp.
Swimming, diving ,nature study, outdoor cooking, military tactics, some vital sport keep the girls happy every minute. Girls are also given lessons in photography and first aid. Special courses are given for older girls who wish to become Camp Fire Guardians, although the camp is not open just to Camp Fire girls but all over the age of 14. Special features of the camp will be a weekly council to present honors and ranks for the week, water sports day, an outdoor pageant for Red Cross, military companies and over night "hikes".
Upon entering the camp girls are taken into the Camp Fire organization. For information about the second session of the camp letters should be addressed to Miss Sadie Holiday, Director of Camp Macbride Milford Iowa. 

GETS HISTORY MEDAL
Norman Ringstrom of Keokuk won the bronze medal given by the Iowa Society of the Sons of the American Revolution for excellence in the study of United States history. Mr Ringstrom was graduated from the University of Iowa in June. He was elected to Phi Beta Kappa the oldest honorary fraternity in the country.

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[handwritten on top] July [illegible] 118 The State University of Iowa News Letter CONGER REYNOLDS TELLS DEFEAT OF KAISER'S FINEST Iowa Newspaper Man Sees First Big American Advance - Spirit is Magnificent Eight different German divisions, including the famous 28th, have been in line against the American troops on the Chateau-Thierry front writes Lieut Conger Reynolds, former professor of journalism at the University of Iowa in a letter to President W.A. Jessup. " A letter was found on one member of the 28th division," he tells, "in which they boasted of their intention to cut the Americans to pieces. The result of that intention was that the German division got terribly crushed and gained not a foot. The American in France feels a new spirit of confidence now," Lieut Reynolds declares "Where before we hoped that we could do as well as out allies, we now know that we can do as well if not better. To me the outlook seems more hopeful than it has since the collapse of Russia." This letter was written June 28. "It used to be easy to keep track of the American participation , but it is no longer. In March we didn't count much in casting up the relative strengths. But our troops that we are training in quiet sectors are now of the first-line forces. The American arrivals are sufficient to offset the reserve that Germany gained from Russia. The Germans surely can't win now. Our winning is another matter which anybody who knows war on this front does not look for immediately. "I had the good luck to be in it, in so far as a mere conducting officer can be in it, during the afternoon that the notable advance in the Bois de Bellau and against the Bouresches. During the succeeding days I was close in the rear of the fighting that followed and received impressions that will last always of the magnificent spirit with which the Americans were making good in that first big test of battle." Lieut. Reynolds was at one time war correspondent for the Des Moines Capital. Now as censor of war articles and guide to newspaper and official parties through the trenches, his opinions should contain weight. In his letter to President Jessup, he expresses a desire to get back to his wok at the University, but not while the war lasts. TWICE CITED FOR BRAVERY To have been cited by the French for bravery twice since his arrival in France in January is the record of Prof. Stephen H. Bush of the University of Iowa. IN the wake of the first official announcement, came a lengthy cablegram with the details of his second citation. "Courage and tenacity in bringing in wounded over exposed places" were conspicuous on the part of Professor Bush who is working for the Y.M.C.A with the Moroccan divisions. The cablegram further declares that the "French are devoted to Prof. Bush and the other Y.M.C.A workers in his division and are gaining a high opinion of Americans through contact with them." Professor Bush is head of the department of Romance languages at the University. URGES OLDER MEN TO APPLY Field Artillery Officers' School Wants College Graduates. The government wants older men to apply for admission to the Field Artillery officers' training school, says Sergeant Mark A. Kelly, examining officer applicants at the University of Iowa. Men of prominence in the communities in which they live are especially desired. An intimate knowledge of mathematics is not required for the Field Artillery service. This erroneous impression is thought by the government to have caused hesitation among older men in applying for admission to Camp Taylor. "As a matter of fact," the in-instructions say "the mathematical requirements should not be a stumbling block to any man of officer caliber. It is believed that any man who has successfully passed the ordinary college or high school courses in algebra and plane geometry will soon be able to require a sufficient knowledge of these subjects." Special blanks are now made for the Field Artillery. Applicants should specify the branch of service and thereby save time for themselves and the University military department, says Sergeant Kelly. GIRLS CAMP AT LAKE OKOBOJI University of Iowa Has Cool Outing Place for Girls Cool temperature and wholesome sports have attracted thirty girls to the fifth annual recreational camp at Lake Okoboji. The grounds and buildings of Camp Macbride, the Iowa Lakeside laboratory conducted by the scientific departments of the university are given over to these Camp Fire Girls. The camp extends through the month of August but is divided into two weeks sessions, the second beginning August 15. Opportunity is still given for girls to enroll for the second division of the camp. Swimming, diving ,nature study, outdoor cooking, military tactics, some vital sport keep the girls happy every minute. Girls are also given lessons in photography and first aid. Special courses are given for older girls who wish to become Camp Fire Guardians, although the camp is not open just to Camp Fire girls but all over the age of 14. Special features of the camp will be a weekly council to present honors and ranks for the week, water sports day, an outdoor pageant for Red Cross, military companies and over night "hikes". Upon entering the camp girls are taken into the Camp Fire organization. For information about the second session of the camp letters should be addressed to Miss Sadie Holiday, Director of Camp Macbride Milford Iowa. GETS HISTORY MEDAL Norman Ringstrom of Keokuk won the bronze medal given by the Iowa Society of the Sons of the American Revolution for excellence in the study of United States history. Mr Ringstrom was graduated from the University of Iowa in June. He was elected to Phi Beta Kappa the oldest honorary fraternity in the country.