Service Flag of Over 3,006 Stars Unveiled at State Convention
Special correspondence reports the forty- eighth annual convention of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union of War held at Perry October 8 11. The flag unveiled by Mrs Harver Hay mother of Merle Hay first town boy to die for his country. The convention planned further war service including a pipe organ for Reconstruction Hospital at Port Des Moines and a stereomotor graph. Iowa WCTU membership rose to 10 748. general fund receipts 26 247.68 with 10 - for Soldiers and Sailors. A $3 000 legacy from Mrs Patterson funds a future state headquarters. Major speakers included Frances P. Parks Ida B Wise Smith James Weaver and others. Fort Des Moines Glee Club performed. community singing led by Y M C A secretary J H Sawtelle.
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Womb’s Christian Temperance Union of War
Perry
Harver Hay
Merle Hay
Reconstruction
Port Des Moines
Essa Carlton
W. C. T. U. Thas
Iowa
Department of Soldiers and Sailors
Patterson
Lottie Bamb
Indianola
Frances P. Parks
Ida B. Wise Smith
James
Frank Dodson
J. M. Williams
James Devin
Fort Des Moines
Theodore Case Dies at Home Near Glasgow
Theodore Case, longtime Jefferson county resident, died last night at his Glasgow area home after a yearlong illness with dropsy. He was about 78. Survived by wife, two daughters Mrs Ray Groves and Mrs Elmer Groves, and two sisters Mrs Mary Turner and Mrs Charles Cox. Funeral likely tomorrow at 2 p.m.
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Theodore Case
Jefferson County
Glasgow
Ray Groves
Elmer Groves
Mary Turner
Charles Cox
Underwear by Drake Clothing Co at East Side
Wool cotton or fleeced lined unions or shirts and drawers offered by Drake Clothing Co on the East Side with popular midrange prices.
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Drake Clothing CO
East Side
Perry hosts convention with aid for soldiers and orphans
Reports praised faithful service and 8000 comfort bags for soldiers and sailors with jellies, jam and supplies to Camp Cody and Camp Dodge totaling 1000 dollars. A pledge of 365 for ten French orphans, 200 for ambulance fund, 100 for a field kitchen, and other amounts were approved. Officers reelected. welcome by Perry officials highlighted by civic pride and a guided auto tour of the town.
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Camp Cody
Camp Dodge
Ida B. Wise Smith
Ella M. Filiil
L. D. Carhart
Lesle W. Shadie
Perry
Suits Overcoats All New Styles at The Drake Clothing Co
The Drake Clothing Co offers a fresh range of suits and overcoats in new styles. Shop modern cuts, updated fabrics, and coordinated accessories for a complete秋 wardrobe refresh.
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Drake Clothing Co
War Revenue Bill Held Up In Senate Revision
Washington reports the war revenue bill will not be reported to the senate before the November elections. Senator Simmons, chair of the finance committee, said revision of the house draft cannot be completed by October 29, delaying the bill until after a planned recess and returns to session on November 12.
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Washington
Senate
Simmons
Senate Finance Committee
House
Congress
Gen Jones inherits 5 million plans revolution education
Gen Rosalie Jones, once a suffrage Army leader, reportedly inherits five million dollars and declares herself an advocate of socialist ideals. She plans a coming revolution and is studying for a law degree at Washington College to ready herself.
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New York
Rosalie Jones
Albany
Washington College
Hats and Caps Shown at Drake Clothing Co
Latest shapes and styles in hats and caps shown by Drake Clothing Co on the East Side of the Square, featuring new arrival trends and a display of headwear options for the season.
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Drake Clothing Co
Thirteen Year Old Edged by Love Ends Her Life
Sadie Dellon aged thirteen committed suicide at home after a note asking forgiveness and explaining dislike of the flag incident. Police removed a Zionist flag from the Stars and Stripes during preparations for a black flag protest. The girl cited upset over American standing and playmates’ remarks.
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New York
America
Sadie Dellon
David
United States
Mothers See New Waists for Boys at Drake Co
The Drake Clothing Company advertises new boys waists with a focus on durable fabrics and practical sizing. The notice targets mothers shopping for children's clothing and emphasizes style and value at the downtown store.
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Drake Clothing Co
Phosphated Iron Promoted as Health Booster
A 1918 style advertisement extols Phosphated Iron capsules as a blood tonic and health protector after Spanish influenza or grippe. It touts fresh air and nourishing food, claims improved strength, digestion, sleep, and cheek color, and urges patients to insist on capsules rather than pills.
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Bigus
Kenyon Statement Praises Elihu Root in Iowa Roots
Senator William S Kenyon declares support for no person tied to unconditional censure and touts Elihu Root as a strong representative of Iowa in the United States Senate. The remark underscores Kenyon's stance on neutrality and allied policy amid debates on foreign affairs.
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United States
Renton Fromm
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J. L. Smith
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Muscatine
J. Goldman
Cedar St
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