Plans Complete Alumni Reception at University
Alumni meeting plans for a 8 o'clock reception at the Sweetland South Episcopal church honor young men of Sweetland township registered for selective service. Dr Randall will speak, with songs and a brief program. Free beverages for honorees, others pay a nominal sum. cake for attending women. Local officer to inspect ambulance units. university alumni events noted with many reunions and toasts. Car accident near Town City caused derailment but no serious injuries. Major discusses draft burden on larger populations and registration estimates.
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Plana
Sweetland Sothodiat Episcopal Church
Sweetland Township
I Ti, Randall
Firat Praabytarkin
Tia Moar
Joumnat
Indino
Iowa University
Bac
Dentora
Alwin Dfarriat
Atlantic
Rotary
Ansa
Captain Cries
United States Medic Reserve
Juno
Ft. Snelling
U. J
Tara
Maher Wito
Donte
Iowa City
Codat Raplde Inter Turban Railway Company
Exemptions Widely Claimed in State Registration
June 12 report shows total registration on June 5 under a draft law built in. Ringgold county and cities like Thylor Fremont and Wayne reported increases. total aliens counted 12 667 with 1 865 classified as aliens. Government estimates exceeded by 100. The largest rise occurred in cities and industrial centers.
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Aioe
Ringgold County
Thylor
Fremont
Wayne
Germina
Industeril
Pope
Moline
Gets it Corn Right Off Shrivels and It's Gone
An odd promotional piece describes a magical corn cure with dramatic claims. It touts quick relief from corn pain and a bold promise of removal, naming pharmacists and drug stores as distributors. The ad mimics sensational tone to urge purchases from Lawrence & Con Chicago and other outlets.
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Alex
Thoreta
Mhoren
Aller Ak Rood
Amiralata Noy
Lawrence & Con Chicago
Linveroniys
Blore
Riemeke Drug Stores
Henderson Tag
W. Moran and
Meteo & Cane Co
emAdverHaement
Community Seeks Visits Amid Busy Weekend in West Liberty
Residents of West Liberty and nearby towns hosted and visited many friends Sunday and Monday. Local families, including the Barne, Miller, and Wilson households, welcomed guests from Davenport, Muscatine, and Davenport, sharing meals and friendly calls. Several travelers planned further visits to Davenport, Princeton, and other nearby locales, while townsfolk noted ongoing social rounds.
8000 Iowans Wanted in Army Almont
Washington reports that within a month about 48,000 troops are to be raised for the three war armies. Iowa’s quota for the draft and state guard total about 4,448. numbers show 1,349 in federal service and 1,500 in the guard. The article details the broader mobilization, quotas, and projected army strength as it relates to Iowa’s contributions and ongoing recruitment efforts.
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Washington, D.C
Yittoan
National
Towa National Guard
Lowa
Tha Rosvar
John Frat Thurd
Lewa
Antimata
Towa Wan
Militia Bureau
War Department
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Pura
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Natlom Guard
Davenport man visits friends and travels to Iowa City
A jumble of social notes lists Albert Sosdar of Davenport visiting relatives in Montovidea and Iowa City, with other locals like Margaret Maher, Hertha Scull, and Herman Jost mentioned. mentions various visits, travels, and a note on a New York wire service about dances continuing at major events.
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Cantorville
Albert Sosdar
Davenport
Edwin Bannick
Ilowa City
Towa City
Win
Mahrinus
Montovidea
Minn
Duffe
Joe Pid
Walton Hones
Yenterday
Downey
Mins Hertha Scull
Hannah Gary
Henry
Tonatone
Frank Jennies
Nene Tipton
Nhort Nowe Mall
Tavollohn
W. D. Harris
Muscatina
No More Gray Hair Cure Adverts Claim Full Restoration
A period ad touts a hair color cure promising permanent gray hair reversal without dye or surgery. Sales copy asserts guaranteed satisfaction, cites a Mr. Quan as inventor, and lists products like Q Ban hair color and Q Run toilet soap. The text targets general readers with dramatic claims and offers a mail order route from Memphis Tennessee.
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Routorer
A. Wi. Morann
Hoanie-itk Drag Co
Memphix
Drumagines
Keota Plans Next Season For 1900s Chautauqua
Keota announces the next year’s chautauqua program after a Sunday meeting. Over 190 citizens signed to support the 1918 plan as the Redpath-Vawter system was praised for this year’s success. The assembly praised the program and added new members to the Chautauqua association.
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Journal
Weota
Iowa
T. F. Gratiam
Chautauqaa Association
Red Grass Society
Canvasa Ani
Associne Flon
Local notices from West Liberty and area residents
Social notes list numerous visitors and brief travels among West Liberty families. Names include Hora Davis Dellanco Mrs Nancy Wilkins, Maggie Molnterch Atulio, Leslie Watters, O H Havre and children, George Heabner, William Wagner, Harlin Moore Solon, Sam Kirby, Jaenette Kirby, Frank Protzman, Mildred Payton Warsaw, Wilma Watson, Genevieve Owen, Prof Packer, Dr Overmaan Radford, Ray Whistler, George Hankner, Palix Rock, Verna Swinn, Mike Bantrick Peters, Alice Gutaric, Vivian Campbell and others, with graduations, church events, and visits noted.
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Hora Davis
Dellanco
Nancy Wilkins
Maggie Molnterch
Atuiloxa
Leslie Watters
H. Havre and
Childdren
Upton
George Heabner
Wiliam Propylt
Des Smdlney
Mera
William Wagner
Prepat
Mins ‘Harlin Moore
Solon
Tly High School
Packer
Corbin
Triands
George Hankner
Witton
Palix Rock
Bite Jhome
Miaw Verna Swimn
South Dakota
Redpath
Dalotas
Noebravich
Charles Peters
Mike Bantricg
Xovernt
Hor Riel
Dinnear
Thora Promant
Missna Grace Babbot
Vivian Campbell
Burlington
Frank — Piernot
West Branch
Liberty
Chaulauqué
More Labor Is Farmer's Need
The May report from the state free employment bureau shows 378 applicants, 280 referred to positions, and 180 securing work. About ninety percent sought farm jobs, driven by county crop conditions and farmer demand. Farmers favor experienced workers and discourage new entrants, with some applications still coming from farmers seeking help. Hotel Muscatine Cafeteria Ad.
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State Free Employment Bureau
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International Association of Masters of Dancing
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