Sioux City Firemen Meet July 28 29 30 With Iowa City Participation
Iowa City plans to send a twenty man team to the state firemen’s association meet in Sioux City July 28 29 and 30 31. The program includes amateur hose races hook and ladder and leaders races with purses medals and belts. Iowa City previously won the prize belt at Davenport and aims to defend its title.
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Messner
Fire Department
Sioux City
State Firemen’s Association
City
Iowa City
Davenport
Board of Control
Fire Company
Iowa State Fireman's Association
Lovelty
Iowa Funeral Directors set twenty third annual convention
Announcement of the twenty third annual Iowa Funeral Directors association convention to be held in Des Moines May 26 27 28. Sessions at Still College of Osteopathy with lectures demonstrations for members in good standing. headquarters Kirkwood hotel. Fred B Neff secretary Cedar Rapids handles communications and program details.
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Iowa Funeral Directors Association
Des Moines
Still College of Osteopathy
Kirkwood
Fred
Neff
Ceslar Rapids
Spring Saver Excursions Offer One Fare Plus Two
On Tuesdays in April May and June special home seekers tickets go on sale to St Paul and Minneapolis at one fare plus 2.00 for the round trip.
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St. Paul
Minneapolis
Death at Oxford: John E. Douglas dies after long illness
John E. Douglas died at his home near Oxford after a long illness. Born in Ohio in 1832 he came to the county in 1839 and lived there ever since. He served as a private in company B of the 4th Iowa Infantry and was wounded at Fort Donelson in February 1862, leading to an honorable discharge. He leaves a wife and four children, with funeral services held today at 2:00 p m at the Oxford Methodist church and burial in Tiffin cemetery.
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John E. Douglas
Oxford
Ohio
4Th
Iowa Infantry
Fort Donaldson
Frank Wadley
Niswander
Benjamine Eddy
V. Douglas
Methodist Church of
Tiffin
German Bock Beer Debuts From Towa Brewing Co
The genuine German Bock Beer from Towa Brewing Co is now on the market. This new offering features a rich malt profile and traditional brewing methods aimed at beer enthusiasts seeking authentic European style.
National Guard to Share National Trophy Honors With Regular Army
Secretary Root approves rules widening access to rifle competition for National Guard and militia units. First national match set for September at Seagirt New Jersey with teams of twelve from each department and state militia. Prizes include The National Trophy 1000 dollars plus 500, Holton Trophy 300, Bronze Soldier of Marathon 200, plus cash for other places and medals for all winning members.
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Root
Seagirt
N. J
Miadie West
Agimog
National Guard
Army
United States Government
Marine Corps
Navy
Congress
Holton
State of
New York
Grand Officer Visits Local Kappa Kappa Gamma Chapter
Miss Verginia Sinclair of Normal Illinois visits the Normal Iowa chapter as part of the Grand Council tradition. She reviews records and work of members while praising the chapter and noting Iowa’s strong sorority history.
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Kappa Kappa Gamma _ Sorority
Verginia SinClair
Normal
Ill
Helen Currie
Kappa Kappa Gamma Sorority
Sine Clair
Grand Council
United States
SinClair
Kappa Kappa Gamma
Iowa
Robbery at Hills Stirs Small Town
A bold burglary hit Hills on Tuesday evening. Robber entered Wallace Glaspeys home through a kitchen window and stole about 14 dollars in silver from a pocket book and a note for 130 dollars after moving items and leaving valuables behind. The thief then ransacked Fred Stirt’s house and tried John Shraider’s doors before likely fleeing.
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Hills
Walace Glaspey
Mr. Glaspey
John Shraider
New Olive Uniform Adopted by Iowa National Guard
The Iowa National Guard offices report a new olive drab uniform for officers to be worn in summer. The suit features bronze buttons and collar insignia, claims of light serviceability, and camouflage benefits. The outfit includes leather puttees similar to British army gear, replacing canvas leggings.
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Iowa National Guard
Byers
Out&t
Since taxing Rocky Mountain Tea by W. W. Morrison
A brief historical notice notes poetry style lines praising air and happiness, with attribution to W. W. Morrison and reference to Rocky Mountain Tea. The fragment suggests a literary or marketing snippet rather than a full article.
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W. W. Morrison
Nickel Plate Road offers express trains and dining cars
Near town, smoott wire, no barb and running water. Francis Kane, 120-122 Dubuque St. THE NICKEL PLATE ROAD is the short line to the Fast and the service equal to the best. It has three through daily express trains with through vestibuled sleeping cars. American Club Meals priced 35c to $1.00 served in Nickel Plate dining cars. Chicago depot Harrison St Fifth Ave. City Ticket Offices 112 Adams St. and Auditorium Annex. John Calahan, General Agent, 113 Adams St., Room 293, Chicago. 3-30.
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American Club
Chicago
Harrison St
Fifth Ave
Adams St
Auditorium Annex
John ¥. Calahan
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Council Bluffs
Grand Lodge, K. of P
Knights of Pythias Grand Lodge of
Grand Lodge
Gillett
B. Murphy
F. Porterfeld
M. J. Tobin
Carl Knenhie
Senator Mossberry
Knights of Pythias Grand Lodge
Creston
Grand Lodge of
Committee of Des Moines
Knights of Pythias of
Towa Brewing Co
Lion CoMe
The
Regular Army
Kriz
Lewis
Great Southwest
Rialto Bld’g
Apt
Psovlas Steam Laundry
Francis Kane
Dubuque St
Sattley
Koser & Zeller
Almiost
Ferry’s
M. Ferry & Company
Detroit
Mich
Inc
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