Service flag of over 3000 stars unveiled at state convention
Special Correspondence reports the forty annual convention of the Womans Christian Temperance Union of Iowa held in Perry October 8 11. A service flag with 2195 blue stars and 29 gold stars plus stars from twenty counties raised the total toward 4000. The flag was unveiled by Mrs Var ihe ey Way mother of Merle Hay. The convention planned war service projects including a $5000 pipe organ for the Reconstruction Hospital at Port Des Moines and a stereomotor graph. Iowa WCTU membership reached 10748 with a $26247.68 general fund and a $1043 allocation to Soldiers and Sailors work. A $3000 Patterson legacy will fund state headquarters. Principal speakers included Mrs Frances P Parks Mrs B Wise Smith Hon James Hoover Miss Mary Gambe and Mrs Patterson. Fort Des Moines Glee Club performed and Mrs Dessa Cargon sang. Music by Prof George Trimby and a large public gathering closed with devotional and patriotic exercises.
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Christian Temperance Union of
Perry
Variheey Way
Merle Hay
Iowa
Department of Soldiers and Sailors
Patterson
Lottie B. Zam
Indianola
Frances P. Parks
da B. Wise Smith
Alls Ce Ee
James Ho Weiver
Mary J. Gambe
India
M Patterson
National W. C
Mra
Frank Dodson
Fort Des Moines
Theodore Case Dies at Home Near Glasgow
Theodore Case, a Jefferson county resident, died last night at his home near Glasgow after a yearlong illness. He was about 78 and is survived by his wife two daughters Mrs Ray Groves and Mrs Elmer Groves two sisters Mrs Mary Turner and Mrs Charles Cox. Funeral arrangements likely for tomorrow at two in the afternoon.
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Theodore Case
Jefferson County
Glasgow
Ray Groves
Elmer Groves
Mary Turner
Charles Cox
Underwear. Wool Cotton or Fleeced Lined Shirts and Drawers
Popular prices at The Drake Clothing Co. on the East Side. Wool, cotton or fleeced lined garments for unions or shirts and drawers offered at low prices in a local advertisement.
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Drake Clothing CO
East Side
War Revenue Bill Held Up By Senate Delay
Washington reports the war revenue bill will not reach the senate before November elections as Senator Simmons and the finance committee slow revisions. News from New York notes Sadie Dellon, thirteen, killed herself after peers accused America of not being first in her love, leaving a note of forgiveness and a symbolic act involving flags.
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Washington
Senate
Simmons
Senate Finance Committee
House
Plaan
Congress
New York
America
Sadie Dellon
David
United States
Gen Jones inherits 5 million and studies law at college
Gen Rosalie Jones, famed suffrage leader, inherits about 5 million dollars and adopts full socialist principles. She believes a great revolution is near and plans self education to prepare for it. She is pursuing a law degree at Washington College.
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New York
Rosalie Jones
Albany
Washington College
Perry hosts convention with aid drives and civic pride
Report highlights 8000 comfort bags made for soldiers and sailors and 1000 worth of jellies jams and supplies sent to Camp Cody and Camp Dodge. Funds pledged and voted for French orphans ambulance field kitchen and other needs. Officers reelected including Ida B Wise Smith and Ella M Hill. Mayor welcomes attendees and Perry’s hospitality shines during a tour of eight miles of paved streets in the 6000 population town.
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Camp Cody
Camp Dodge
Ida B. Wise Smith
Ella M. Hill
L. D. Carhart
Lesle W. Shadie
Perry
Hats and Caps Displayed at Drake Clothing Co
Latest styles and shapes in hats and caps are shown at Drake Clothing Co on the East Side of the Square drawing attention from shoppers and passersby.
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Drake Clothing Co
Suits and Overcoats: Eleven New Styles at Drake Co
The Drake Clothing Company unveils eleven new suit and overcoat styles. The collection features tailored cuts, fresh fabrics, and modern silhouettes aimed at dress-conscious customers seeking quality and value.
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Drake Clothing Co
Mothers See The New Waists For Boys At Drake Co
Store notice announces new boys waists at The Drake Clothing Company. The sale highlights fresh styles for boys in stock at the department.
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Drake Clothing Co
Kenyon Opposes Peace Terms With Germany Unconditional
Senator William S Kenyon sent a reply to a call for a peace term stance. He states no peace terms with Germany unless based on unconditional surrender. The American Detent Society, led by Elihu Root, forwarded the inquiry. Iowa has strong representation in the U S Senate, with Kenyon as a key figure.
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Germany
United States
Kenyon
Elihu
Danger From Spanish Influenza Or Grippe Health Tonic Claims
A damaged, fragmentary notice discusses danger after influenza or grippe and references a health tonic as a perceived remedy. It mentions names and places in garbled form, with unclear attribution, but centers on public concerns about influenza aftereffects and possible quack remedies.
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J. L. Smith
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J. Goldman
Cedar St
Muscatine
John T. Davies
Iowa Electric Co
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Beaver Soap Company
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