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PAGE FOUR     THE DAILY IOWAN STATE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA     Thursday, November 14, 1918

COOTIE GARMENTS TO BE SENT OVER WITH ALL SPEED

Only Effective Means of Control of Camp Pest Overseas, Authorities Declare

IOWA WILL BE IN CHARGE

Universities of Nation to Work Under Control of Iowa Head Association

   Iowa "cootie germents' are to b[e?] sent overseas with all the speed wit[h?] which they can be made, treated and prepared for shipment. The War Department has set the seal of its approval upon shipment of the ga[r?]ments and in addition has extend[ed?] unlimited freight privilege [for?] the immediate shipment.
   This is the news that Mrs. [??] lotte Whitney Eastman has brought back to the University from Washington, D. C., to the University where the first garments were treated.

Iowa Association Leads
   All anti-vermin garments made in the United States are to be made under the direction of the Iowa anti-vermin association and shipped by order of the adjutant general of this state. The War Department has sent a letter, says Mrs. Eastman, to the head of the embarkation asking them to expediate the cootie garments as soon as reported by the adjutant of Iowa.
   The Iowa anti-vermin garment association can extend the work to any university in the country, but the chemical treatment must be done by responsible persons, and the Iowa association is responsible for every garment that leaves the country.

Mrs. Eastman Sees Baker
   Mrs. Eastman had a conference with Secretary of War Baker, and he

[2nd column]
approved of the shipment of anti-vermin garments and stated that Pershing had asked for them. In [[?]] office of the war Department, Mrs. Eastman found full account of all the work that had been done in Iowa in connection with the cootie garments and testimonials of their success in the trenches. Records of the French Canadian, and English anti-vermin garments were also [[?]]led there.
   AT the department of clothing and equipment in New York where Mrs. [Eastman?] first went to gain support for her project, she found the quar[t?]er-master general and officers most cordial[?]. "This is no private war," [they?] said, "and if the West has some [idea?] entitled to recognition and encouragement it shall be given."

Other Methods Fail
   The war department did not [question?] the efficacy of the Iowa [cootie?] garment. The problem of [treating?] the garment was discussed, and it was left to the Iowa authorities to take up with the sanitary department of the army.
   Some time ago the War Department ordered 25,000 trial cootie garments from Iowa, but the order was cancelled and 25,000 treatments of a salve which was designated for the same purpose were shipped overseas. Soldiers who used the salve were badly burned for it seemed to make them susceptible to mustard gas. The incident brought about a renewed interest in the Iowa cootie garment as the onl ysuccessful means of combating the trench pest.
   Work on the anti-vermin garments will now be begun on a far larger scale in the state. It is planned to treat garments at the laboratories of the University every Sunday.

   Ten men will go to Fortress Monroe, Va., for officers' training school within the next few days. These men belong to the coast artillery.

Send the Iowan home.


FACTS

   5000 special buyers are living in the University of Iowa community. They are primarily interested int he student and military life of this University.

   2000 men are here in the S. A. T. C. answering the call of Uncle Sam to provide for future officers of the National Army. These boys are on an equal plane. They are boarded and roomed at government expense. In addition they each have $30 or more each month to spend as they please, for shoes, for stationery, for special military clothes and supplies, for books and special food.

   400 men and women are on the faculties of the University of Iowa. They live and have their homes in Iowa City, your city. They procure food, shelter and rainment here in your town.

   Are you getting your share of the trade?

   If you're not, it's your own fault.

   There is a special medium by which this special community of 5000 is reached.

That Medium is
THE DAILY IOWAN

   The Iowan is a student owned paper. It is run for and by the students.

The Iowan needs you
and you need The
Iowan


AMES-IOWA
FOOTBALL GAME

Saturday, November 16
2:30 P. M.

Tickets on Sale Today, at 2:30 at Whetstone's and on corner across from Whetstone's

PRICE OF TICKETS $1.00, $1.50, $2.00

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PAGE FOUR THE DAILY IOWAN STATE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA Thursday, November 14, 1918 COOTIE GARMENTS TO BE SENT OVER WITH ALL SPEED Only Effective Means of Control of Camp Pest Overseas, Authorities Declare IOWA WILL BE IN CHARGE Universities of Nation to Work Under Control of Iowa Head Association Iowa "cootie germents' are to b[e?] sent overseas with all the speed wit[h?] which they can be made, treated and prepared for shipment. The War Department has set the seal of its approval upon shipment of the ga[r?]ments and in addition has extend[ed?] unlimited freight privilege [for?] the immediate shipment. This is the news that Mrs. [??] lotte Whitney Eastman has brought back to the University from Washington, D. C., to the University where the first garments were treated. Iowa Association Leads All anti-vermin garments made in the United States are to be made under the direction of the Iowa anti-vermin association and shipped by order of the adjutant general of this state. The War Department has sent a letter, says Mrs. Eastman, to the head of the embarkation asking them to expediate the cootie garments as soon as reported by the adjutant of Iowa. The Iowa anti-vermin garment association can extend the work to any university in the country, but the chemical treatment must be done by responsible persons, and the Iowa association is responsible for every garment that leaves the country. Mrs. Eastman Sees Baker Mrs. Eastman had a conference with Secretary of War Baker, and he [2nd column] approved of the shipment of anti-vermin garments and stated that Pershing had asked for them. In [[?]] office of the war Department, Mrs. Eastman found full account of all the work that had been done in Iowa in connection with the cootie garments and testimonials of their success in the trenches. Records of the French Canadian, and English anti-vermin garments were also [[?]]led there. AT the department of clothing and equipment in New York where Mrs. [Eastman?] first went to gain support for her project, she found the quar[t?]er-master general and officers most cordial[?]. "This is no private war," [they?] said, "and if the West has some [idea?] entitled to recognition and encouragement it shall be given." Other Methods Fail The war department did not [question?] the efficacy of the Iowa [cootie?] garment. The problem of [treating?] the garment was discussed, and it was left to the Iowa authorities to take up with the sanitary department of the army. Some time ago the War Department ordered 25,000 trial cootie garments from Iowa, but the order was cancelled and 25,000 treatments of a salve which was designated for the same purpose were shipped overseas. Soldiers who used the salve were badly burned for it seemed to make them susceptible to mustard gas. The incident brought about a renewed interest in the Iowa cootie garment as the onl ysuccessful means of combating the trench pest. Work on the anti-vermin garments will now be begun on a far larger scale in the state. It is planned to treat garments at the laboratories of the University every Sunday. Ten men will go to Fortress Monroe, Va., for officers' training school within the next few days. These men belong to the coast artillery. Send the Iowan home. FACTS 5000 special buyers are living in the University of Iowa community. They are primarily interested int he student and military life of this University. 2000 men are here in the S. A. T. C. answering the call of Uncle Sam to provide for future officers of the National Army. These boys are on an equal plane. They are boarded and roomed at government expense. In addition they each have $30 or more each month to spend as they please, for shoes, for stationery, for special military clothes and supplies, for books and special food. 400 men and women are on the faculties of the University of Iowa. They live and have their homes in Iowa City, your city. They procure food, shelter and rainment here in your town. Are you getting your share of the trade? If you're not, it's your own fault. There is a special medium by which this special community of 5000 is reached. That Medium is THE DAILY IOWAN The Iowan is a student owned paper. It is run for and by the students. The Iowan needs you and you need The Iowan AMES-IOWA FOOTBALL GAME Saturday, November 16 2:30 P. M. Tickets on Sale Today, at 2:30 at Whetstone's and on corner across from Whetstone's PRICE OF TICKETS $1.00, $1.50, $2.00