1 000 Troops Ordered Home From Active Service
The National Card organizations and Central Michigan officials announced 16 000 troops designated to leave active service and return to their states. Movements will occur in three groups to use rolling stock, with units to be sent home starting within days. General Funston forecast return by January 7 or earlier as transport becomes available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Texaa
Nee
Central Minnston
War Department
Cara
Regimenta
Ube
Funston
Avilable
Vonnayivunis
Gixteonth
Missouri
Fini
Slmal Corps
Maryland
Nebraska
Fourth Infanery
Minols
Sienth Cornet
Seventh Infantry
Iowa
Engineers
New York
Ambuchview Company
Twenty-second Infantry
New Corn Cure Promises Quick Relief Without Irritation
An advertisement describes a potent solution named IOOSAN that purportedly treats tender corns instantly. It claims painless application with a few drops and immediate relief, removing the corn without harming surrounding skin while preventing future complications.
Fragmented Military Unit Placements Across States
Fragmentary OCR lists appear to reference second fold artillery and hospital units across multiple states. Mentions include Virginia first, Minnesota brigade headquarters and second infantry, North Dakota list infantry, and related hospital designations, all in a garbled sequence.
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Fold Artilery
Mold Lapital No
Wincontin
Insade
Werat Infantry
Fold
Virgina
Uatnotry
Minnesota
Second Infantry
Qansac
Algnat Codh
North Dakota
Iist Infante
Ctth
Mold Hospltat No
Decide On Future Fair Buildings
Dec 11 The Des Moines board outlines a plan for the state fair grounds to be presented to the governor and assembly. It calls for a large barn to house about 1 060 animals and plans to extend the horse barn and replace temporary structures with permanent buildings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Does Moines
Atatenly
Ritura
Ghanukah to Begin Tonight Observances Eight Days
A Jewish festival beginning at sundown and lasting eight days celebrates religious liberty. The observance marks Judas Maccabeus and his brothers victory over Syrian oppression and the rededication of the Temple. The custom of lighting the menorah and placing lights in windows honors the miracle that a small amount of oil lasted for eight days.
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Daikenethon
Mianensia
Ander
Judas Maccaveus
Juda Macetvou
Bombs Fall On German Emperor's Quarters In 1915 Raid
A World War I report cites the Petit Journal claiming April 1915 air action bombed the German emperor's headquarters at Mozfores Charievilla. The bombs reportedly hit the home where the emperor and his staff stayed, prompting his withdrawal eight miles from the city.
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Parld
Dae
Waite A
m.—Capelijn de Beauchamp
Maken
Mantel
Ty Petit Journal
Mozfores
Annex Plan For Soldier Home In Iowa Planned
Plan calls for a new wing at the Iowa Soldiers Home in Marshalltown to ease overcrowding with an appropriation likely around 59000 dollars. About 1000 inmates, including widows, currently occupy the home with space shortages forcing separations. A state committee and Grand Army officials backed by the board of control visited the home and await formal action.
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Marshalltown
Iowa
T Fa
Offlciula
Grand Army of the Republic
State Board of
Gontrol
Xinta Architeut
Poltowlag
Wit
Board of Control
Grand Army
Sittins Tlon
Gottian
Tia
Final week for Red Cross Seals campaign begins
The district news notes the final week of the Red Cross Seals Christmas sale starting December 7. Local health groups urge participation to support Tuberculosis prevention and child health work, with Women’s clubs and teachers organizing drives in towns and cities. Community leaders request signatures for a voluntary health tax to fund campaigns and medical inspections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sanly
Nasoclaton
Kekou
Cowan Association For the
Red Cross
High prices paid for trotting racers at Toledo sale
Dated dispatch reports the Union Stock Yards sale of trotters and pacers drew a total of 11005 with an average of 527. The top price of 1400 was paid for the Lark in a five day sale attracting buyers from Ohio and other states. Frank J. Cheney swore to the sale’s authenticity and promoted a patent medicine during the proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cassodated Prensa
Chicago
Union Stockyardy
Carlokin-Buletto
C.K. G. Billinga
New York
Sojourner Veterans Ask Funds for Vicksburg Transport
A communication from Shelby Norman Post GA outlines plans to secure transport funds for veterans to attend a peace jubilee at Vicksburg National Park in October 1917. It requests state-by-state rosters of veterans who served at Alex and the capture of Vicksburg and asks posts to push legislators for $150,000 in transport appropriations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shelby Norman Post
Wicknburey National Park
Ovary Veterna
Council of Administration of Association
Veteruna
Vicksburg
Jean
aLoendimee
Chateman
Grand Army
Strike Halts Work on Grinnell School
A construction strike halts Grinnell School work as non union foremen trigger walkout by carpenters at Marsh Construction Company. Project delays push occupancy beyond Christmas break. company expects new crew soon. This marks the sixth strike since building began.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grinnell School
Dee
HLA Atrlice
Carpentery
Maxaha
Joh & Wank
Nhe
Slack on the Roads Near Perry Hit by Local Innovation
In Perry area on Olkobost trail north of town farmers have tested a substitute for gravel. Slack from Angus wak mine pits is packed to surface the road, claiming better grade than gravel. Several miles of trail will be improved and used to face fields next spring, easing loading and transport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perry, Jn
Olkobost
Perry
Teast
Angus
TWO VACANCIES ON Y M C A BOARD
Lincoln Neb Dec 19 T E Calavert chief engineer of the Chicago Burlington and Quincy railroad died at his country home near here after a six week illness. The Y M C A board removes two longtime leaders noted for association work and major contributions to YMCA affairs. Vacancies anticipated after the holidays as pending decisions on replacements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canpoola
Presa
Lincoln
Neb
T. E. Calavert
Chiat
Chicago, Burlington and Quincy
Mail business matter early
Postmaster J W Bichoff urged business men to mail early at the focal post office to ease Christmas congestion. With rushes approaching, the city’s business mail volume is expected to double, promising faster handling of parcels and better service for merchants and the public. Cooperation with merchants is urged to shift mail in by noon daily.
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J. W. Bichoff
Tfa
Hoon
Ger
Nichols Schoges to Offer Program on December 20
Nichols school in Nichols Indiana presents a visiting patrons program on Wednesday evening December 20 at 6 o'clock in the school building assembly room. The program features instrumental solos vocal items and readings by students including Leonora Kilo William Da e Basiliee Schmidt Howard Rumnniotl Edith Marton and many others with a final high school song. Ice cream cake and an auction of handmade items will follow in the basement along with candy and desserts for sale. Proceeds support the Mustertwis Union Dance and related activities at Now Armory on December 20.
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Nicholk
Nichols School
Aelock
Ensembly
Sony
Rink of Whedelig
Leonora Kilo
Willam Dae
Bastriee Sehmitt
Grammmar Room
Howard Rumnniotls
Allen Ge
George
Herbert Greae
Boys of Intermediate Room
Frank Sampson
Edith Marton
Kenneth Selumitt
Wilma Kirschner
Glenn Hammell
Clifford Cyytwell
Dyans Duncan
Ernie Braun
Randiik
Irma Adams
Mary Stephens
Tananese Dru
Roan
Ruth Reeves
Bernies Nash
Auto consumed in mysterious blaze destroys Grover Coder’s car
A Saxon auto owned by Grover Coder, kept at the J.B. Venotte barn on Wert Fourth Street, burned yesterday. The vehicle burst into flames as Mr Coder tried to crank it, filling the air with fumes. Fire crews from Stations 7 and 2 saved nearby structures, using about fifty gallons of chemical to control the blaze. the car was nearly total loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grover Coder
J.B. Venoatte
Wert Fourthxtraet
Mt. Coder
Aged Resident John Libhart Dies After Stroke
John Libhart aged 76 died at his home after a paralytic stroke suffered yesterday. Born in York PA in 1840 he moved to Michigan then to Indiana and finally Marentine. He worked for Hershey Lumber and is survived by a widow, one son and several relatives. Funeral arrangements not yet made. Also includes Post Office letters unclaimed for week ending December 19.
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John Libhart
Dia
Vane Alredt
Tetlaw
Jing
Libhart
York
Pennsylvania
Hin Hfe
Xis
Michigan
Uyob
Mies Klin Meth Merchian
Springwheld
Waolx
Kettling
Marentine
My. Lobhart
Hershey Luntherg Company
Charien Libhart
G. W. Barrown
Mra
Chas
Donnexan
Dodlaita
Muncatine
Alden
Frank Becker
Edward Davis
Stephen R. Day
Jas
R. Fors
Rant Newell
Karl Smith
Saddith Watts
M. Tarpy
Marlon Verden
Arthur Wiicos
Gadies’ Litt
BE. Adlison
Wy PB
Carr
Airs
Martin Dahlman
Mixa Balles
Edith Evans
Mré
Gotaer
Ocle Johnson
Flurry Yormston
Ming Iittle Hesmr
Myrtly Reynolds
Te W. Thompson
Nartiey
Frank W. Etchoff
Probate Notice From Muscatine County Iowa
Notice is given that on December 7 1916 an instrument purporting to be the will of Tacy Taber deceased was opened for probate. The will hearsay will be admitted for proof on January 5 1917 in Muscatine County District Court. Any interested party may appear and show cause why the probate should not proceed. R G Totan Clerk. N Rovenberger Attorney.
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State of
Iowa
Muscatine County
District i
Said County
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Transporta
Musicians' Union
New Armory
Y. M. Cc. A. Board
Armory
Ady
Muscatine
Marie
Sylle
Smoke Union Cigare
Trobate
Riviera of America
Pass Christian
Biloxi
Ocean Springs
Gulfport
Mississippi City
Bay St. Louis
Pascagoula
Penesacola
New Orleans
Mobile
3Gotr
Boanne
Fissme
Luconne
St. Louis
Louisville & Nashville R.R
Central America
Cuba
Florida
Gulf Coast
BE. Serring
PLA
Broadway
Harrisburg
Aera
W. W. Richards
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