Next Drafts to Go to District Camps in Iowa
Washington dispatch reports Iowa national army soldiers at Camp Dodge not soon sailing for France. Draft calls for June and July will send men to replacement camps such as Camp Gordon in Georgia Camp Lee in Virginia Camp McClellan in Alabama and others. Navy tests list Iowa men passed mental exams for Annapolis with physicals to follow. names include Reynolds from Muscatine and several other Iowa towns. The piece ends with a humorous market quip about mock turtle soup.
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Washington
Iowa
Camp Gordon
Tonta
Camp Lee
Petersburg
Bike
France
Town National Guard
Town National Army
Navy Department
Annapolis Naval Academy
Annnapolis
Clyde W. King
Grinnell
Otto F. von Schrader
Ottumwr
William P. Davis
Oskaloosa
LeMorton J. Crist Jr
Osceola
J. William Colby
Lake Mills
Feature of Gerard Picture at Grand Striking Portraits
The Grand screens Ambassador James W. Gerard in My Four Years in Germany. The article praises the cast of types mirroring real figures such as the Kaiser and Crown Prince, noting convincing performances and a powerful, artistic portrayal that claims to bolster American resolve.
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Gerard
Grand
James W. Gerard
Germany
Napoleon
Marcy
Hohon' Zollern
Von
von Bacon
von Jacob
Amerten
Fine Denburg
Zimmerman
Older Men May Join the Guard
Information from the local recruiting officer outlines a draft age exception for men over 41 with prior service in the army or marines. The National Guard enlistment lasts for the war with duties guarding munitions plants and state facilities, offering family allowances and cheap insurance, with recruitment offices listed in Davenport, Cedar Rapids, Waterloo, Dubuque, Clinton, Grinnell, Ottumwa, Centerville, Burlington, Keokuk, Muscatine, and Kewanee Illinois.
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National Guard
United States Guard
National Army
Army
Riyy
Marine Corps
Millitia
Police Ordre
United States
War Department
Davenport
Cedar Rapids
Waterloo
Dubuque
Clinton
Grinnett
Ottumwa
Centerville
Burlington
Keokuk
Masculine
Iowa
Kewanee
Tllinois
Two Muscatine Grads To Join Cedar Rapids Class of 1918
Two local women from Muscatine will join the Cedar Rapids Coe College graduating class of 1918. Miss Glyde Bauch and Gertrude Wighn, daughters of local residents, will receive degrees in the Liberal Arts after previously graduating from the local Medical School in 1914. President Taft will deliver the commencement address at 10 this morning.
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Muscatine
Coo College
Cedar Rapids
Glyde Bauch
Fred Boach
West Third Street
Gertrude Wiglin
Adam Wighn
West Second Street
U B Church to Present Children Day Program
Preliminary plans outline Chil dren's Day observance in Muscatine with the United Brethren church hosting a Sunday program. The service will feature readings recitations and music by pupils with a final rehearsal set for Wednesday afternoon. Chamberlin's Tablets advertise a stomach upset relief claim in the text.
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Muscatine
United Brethren Church
Rock Island adopts sweeping changes to train schedule
Rail service on the Rock Island system implements major revisions. Four trains are removed or merged, with mornings seeing two trains combined into 11 and 13 and several services rescheduled. The Wilton branch alters its Muskegining and Wilton timings, while through trains 18 eastbound and westbound adjust connections.
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Rock Island
Serviee
Forminy
East- Ound
Wilton
Muscatine
Edward Baker Now On Foreign Soil
Word has been received of the safe arrival of Muscatine soldier Edward Baker son of Alfred Baker of 306 East Seventh Street. He has served over three months and is stationed near Washington D C. Enlisted in the engineer corps he is a member of Company B 43 Regiment. Ad for the Hotel Muscatine Cafeteria self service plan offers good food at reasonable prices.
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Muscatine
Anil
Edward Baker
Alfred Baker
East Seventh Strest
Baker
Ani
Washington, D. C
Engineer Corps
43 Regiment
Hotel Muscatine Cafeteria
Ady
Plans for G. O. P. meeting in Des Moines Iowa
Des Moines likely to host the Republican State Convention with the executive committee arranging dates chairs and secretary roles. L D Whitney Charles A Rawson and Major Snell oversee details while Governor Hardin is eyed as temporary chairman. Full convention date expected in late July with debate over permanent leadership ongoing.
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Des’ Moines
Iowa
Des Moines
L. D. Whitney
Decorah
Charles A.’Rawson
Major Snell
Hawarden
Vasin
Hardhig
Bosen
J. D. Carter
Corydon
Attorney. General's
Charman
Fown
Sand Relief Remedy Promises Kidney and Bladder Aid
An ad copy claims Sand cures liver, kidneys, and bladder issues with a 60 cent hot tonic. It urges readers to purchase at the drug store, presenting a sensational health claim.
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Orin Reynolds
Morrison ‘Ffotel
Purvenas Oranges
Mion & Main
Clark and Madison
Chicago
Maz
U. B. Church
Chamberliin
Aml
The
Muscatine State Bank
Kirschbaum
Corneriowa Ave
Kansas
Sunflower
Fred’ Wiland
Kanasas
Brunswick
Brunswick Phonograph
Outfit
Outfit .C
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