Military annual drills and reviews scheduled at university
The article outlines the annual competitive drill next Friday with United States inspection on June 5 and Governor’s review on June 15. Colonel Burnett leads a strong battalion as captains and privates prepare for marks, medals, and potential U S army commissions. Governor Cummins to attend June 14 review. Weineke medal awarded to top unit captain.
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United States Inspection
Governor’s Review
Burnett
Tambert
54Th
Iowa
E. D. Middleton
Davenport
R. P. Howell
Artillery Department
William H. Smith
United States Department
Missouri
U. S. Army
Cummins
Military Department
Good Cigar Makers Highlight Local Produce
The piece promotes home production of cigars by Fred Zimmerli on Dubuque Street near Bou Ton restaurants. It lauds his five and ten cent cigars as quality rivals to nationwide brands and urges readers to try the Connollsenur White Rose and S. U. brands, asking dealers to stock them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Zimmmerli
Dubuque Street
Zimmerli
Iowa City
City Council to Hear Complaints After Review Completed
The board of review finished most work except for kickers and notified those affected for another hearing. Starting Tuesday evening the city council acts as a board and will hear complaints as long as there are complaints to be heard.
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Board of Review
Kickers
Coronation Ceremony Planned in City Churches
On Sunday next the Catholic churches will host the coronation of the Holy Virgin. St Mary's church will feature an elaborate musical service enhancing the ceremony. School children will participate in the services.
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St Mary’s Church
Wanted Two Good Strong Girts for Iron Work
A brief classified seeks two sturdy girts and strong iron workers. Address Dont all Co. D Laundry.
Reverend De Witt Clinton to Speak at Vinton Celebration
Rev De Witt Clinton will travel to Vinton Iowa tomorrow for the semi centennial celebration of Methodism there He will be one of the principal speakers on the program Clinton once taught in Vinton and returns with pleasure to participate in the event.
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DeWitt Clinton
Methodisty
Vinton
de Witt Clinton
Iowa
Clinton
Alderman Miller Heads East With Car Load of Horses
Alderman Joe Miller departed for Boston with a shipment of coach horses described as exceptionally fine. He travels with a man who will assume immediate charge of the horses en route, accompanying to Chicago, then proceeding ahead. The plan is to sell them on arrival in Boston, with a public sale of leftovers likely next Wednesday. Miller expects to be away from Iowa City for about a month, possibly longer.
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Joe Miller
Boston
Mr. Miller
Chicago
Iowa City
Medals Ordered for Ames Tennis Winners
The Town Inter collegiate Lawn Tennis association ordered three medals from Keith and McChesney for the Friday and Saturday contest in this city. Charles Holbrook of Ames won the state singles championship, while J. C. Monnett and E. Bailey won the doubles. The medals are described as artistic and memorable keepsakes.
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Town Inter-collegiate Lawn Tennis Association
Keith & McChesney
Charles Holbrook
Ames
J. C. Monnett
E. Bailey
Death of W. D. Akers at Morse township
W D Akers died last Friday evening at his home near Morse in Graham township after an illness of several weeks. He was 76 years old and an old soldier. Survived by a wife three sons and three daughters. Funeral held at 2 pm yesterday from the family residence. Interment in Morse cemetery.
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W. D. Akers
Morse
Graham Township
Doctor L W Dean Hosts Dinner for Medical Seniors
Doctor L W Dean entertained the senior class of the college of medicine with a six o'clock dinner at the Country Club last Saturday evening. About forty members attended, and the affair was described as one of the most pleasant in the history of the class.
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L. W. Dean
College of Medicine
L. W Dean
Water Gauge Burst Creates Street Rush on Clinton
Saturday morning the water gauge burst on M O Rielly's automobile causing a sudden scare on Clinton Street as passersby rushed to doors. Mr Zeller quickly turned the cocks and the excitement subsided.
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M. O'Rielly
Cinton Street
Horsees
Mr. Zeller
Vetter Purchases Summit Street Residence
C Vetter has bought G M Waters Summit street home as Waters relocates to Waterloo for business. Vetter plans to enlarge and improve the new residence, which is described as new and in fine condition. A Rock Island special train to Des Moines is announced for Wednesday May 27 leaving Iowa City at 7:00 am and returning from Des Moines at 9:30 pm. Round trip fare is 2.25 for the house trip 5-5.
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C. Vetter
G. M. Waters
Summit Street
Mr. Waters
Waterloo
Mr. Vetter
Rock Island
Des Moines
Iowa City
Memorial Day Program Meeting Tonight at S J Kirkwood Post 8
S J Kirkwood Post No 8 G A R holds a memorial day arrangements meeting tonight to report on plans for the Memorial Day exercises. A large turnout is urged as this is the post’s last meeting before Decoration Day with the arrangements committee nearly finished and ready to report.
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S. J. Kirkwood Post
G. A. BR
W. A. Willis
C. Switer
S. C. Jones
Kirkwood Post
A. B. Cree
George DeSeliem
Dan Lenz
George Bradley
Proggam Committee
City to Set eight MPH Speed Limit Ordinance
City Solicitor W. J. McDonald nears completion of a speed regulation ordinance to be presented at the next city council meeting. The proposal would set a limit of eight miles per hour and may cover motorcycles and gasoline or electric bicycles. Clinton street has seen heavy traffic and complaints this spring.
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W. J. McDonald
Clinton Street
Pastor J Schulte to Attend Dedication Exercises
Rev J Schulte, pastor at St Marys church, will be out of the city Tuesday and Wednesday to Pleasant Plain to assist in the dedication of a new church there. The edifice is described as fine and the ceremonies will be elaborate.
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A- J. Schulte
Pleasant Plain
J. Schulte
St. Mary’s Church
Judge Wade To Speak At Montezuma High School Graduation
Judge M J Wade travels to Montezuma this week to deliver the address at the Montezuma High School graduating exercises. The program is expected to be elaborate.
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Judge Wade
Wade
Montezuma
New Lighting Completed at Country Club Grounds
The wiring for the electric lights at the Country club house and grounds is finished and the new lighting improves the resort’s appearance. The links grass has been kept in good shape despite the mower’s challenge, and several good games have been played with more strong scores anticipated as the season continues.
WANTED AND SALE NOTES INCLUDE TRAIN FARES
An item lists a 275 cord soft wood request for Oaks Brothers and a sale offer for a refrigerator. It advertises a Boston and return rail fare from Chicago via Nickel Plate Road for a Christian Scientists meeting in June with specific ticket dates June 25 26 27 and an extended return to August 1. It mentions Niagara Falls stopovers and New York return with a $1 fee, no excess fare, and directs inquiries to John Calahan General Agent 113 Adams St Room 298 Chicago.
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Chicago
Nickel Plate Road
Christain
Niagara Falls
New York
John
Calahan
Adams St
Lumbermen Hutchinson and Fox Visit Iowa City
Muscatine businessmen H. Hutchinson and C. A. Fox toured Iowa City last Saturday to review Fox Hutchinson Lake Lumber. They reported the company’s Iowa City operations in good shape though labor tensions and a statewide building slowdown future prospects for local contracts.
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Hutchinson
Simple and Amusing Toy for Children
A vintage craft describes a toy with two wooden balls on elastic cords linked by a rubber band. When twisted and released, the balls dance in place and then slow, then resume as the band untwists. The piece also extols mothers guiding children and urban anecdotes about charity and wit.
Nickel Plate to Boston trip for Christian Scientists meet
Fare 19 19 0 0 from Chicago to Boston and return via Nickel Plate Road. June 28 departure with tickets on sale June 25 26 27. Open return June 28 deposit options July 1 2 3 4 with 50 cent fee to August 1. Niagara Falls stopovers allowed. Three daily trains with sleeping car and dining service. Reservations through John Calahan General Agent 113 Adams St Chicago Room 208.
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Chicago
Nickel Plate Road
Calahan
Adams St
Nickel Plate Road Offers Express Trains With Meals
The Nickel Plate Road promotes three daily through express trains with vestibuled sleeping cars. American Club Meals priced from 35 cents to 1.00 are served in Wickel Plate dining cars and a la carte service is available. Chicago depot at Harrison Street and Fifth Avenue with city ticket offices at 211 Adams Street and Auditorium Annex. General Agent John Calahan at 113 Adams Street, Room 298, Chicago.
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Chicago
Harrison St
Fifth Ave
Adams St
Auditorium Annex
John ¥. Calahan
Nickel Plate tickets to Boston at $19 round trip in July
Announcement details rail fare of 19 dollars to Boston and back with a 2 dollar membership fee for the National Educational association annual meeting. Tickers go on sale July 2 to 5 with good return travel July 8 to 12. Special conditions apply to return portion and joint agent deposits. Superior service and dining offered with American Club Plan prices 35 to 100 cents. Calahan, General Agent, Chicago.
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National Educatonal Association
Nickel Plate Road
Calahan
Adams
Chicago
Col Murphy Auctioneer Sells Real Estate and Goods
Col C H Murphy licensed auctioneer offers private or public sales of real estate and merchandise. Leave orders at Lichty Thomas Hardware, telephone 6, No 8, Iowa City, Iowa.
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Lichty & Thomas’ Hardware
Towa City
Lowa
Meeting in Boston for Nickel Plate rates and tickets
Three meetings in Boston on July 28 ahead of rail travel. Obtain Nickel Plate Road rates before buying elsewhere with no excess fare on trains. Tickets on sale June 25 26 27. Final return August 1. John Y. Calahan General Agent Chicago for details.
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Fred Zimmerli
St. Mary’s
O’reilly
McDonald
Peoples Steam Laundry
Oaks Brothers
Messrs. Fox and Hutchinson
Muscatine
New York Evening Post
Nathaniel Emmons
Franklin
Mass
Paopvles Steam Laundry
Harrison and Linn Streets
Westenhaver’s
Am ‘Lgnner
Town Avenue
Col. C. H. Murphy
Ane ST. U
Chaselhard
Tasistant
Ejefferson ST
Christian Scientists
John Y. Calahan
Wyott
Ent Ein
Great Southwest
Itiz
Hialto Bld’g
Iowa City Gas Light Company
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