Old Resident of Columbus Jlt Dies After Years on Farm
Columbus Junction Iowa June 18. George W. Orr civil war veteran and Louisa county resident died at his home seven and a half miles from the city at five this morning. He lived on the same farm for twenty four years and was born in Des Moines county sixty nine years ago. He joined the Forty fifth Town regiment in 1805 and went to the war from Burlington. He married Catharine Hines November 26 1868. Mrs Orr died September 11 1901. Surviving are Mrs Carrie Ulm and Mrs lrue Miller both of this city.
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Journal
Columbus Junction
George W. Orr
Louisa County
Forty-fifth Town Regiment
Burlington
Des Moines County
Catharine Hines
Orr
Carrie Ulm
Lrue Miller
Funeral planned at M. E. Church for Columbus City resident
A funeral service will be held Sunday afternoon at the Methodist church with Rev. D. L. May of Waterloo to officiate. Burial will follow in Columbus City cemetery.
HOW AUSTRIAN SUB BEAT ITALIAN CRAFT
Venice June 18 Details reach here of a remarkable maritime engagement in which an Austrian submarine attacked and sank the Italian submarine Medusa while both were submerged. The Medusa surfaced first, then the Austrian torpedoed it with a single shot. Also note: Mr and Mrs Louis Daepa announce the birth of an eleven pound son at 107 Iowa Avenue.
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Venice
Chiasso
Paris
Louis Daepa
Iowa Avenue
Eagles Establish New Reserve Fund at Iowa Convention
The tenth annual Iowa Eagles state convention ends with delegates voting to establish a reserve fund. Grand President Conrad Mann of Kansas City and State President C. E. Ross of Des Moines backed the move, as Frank A. Hassell was elected president and other officers named. The gathering also endorsed Wilson's peace plans and crisis handling.
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Journal
Towa City
Iowa Eagles
Conrad Mann
Kansas City
C. E. Ross
Des Moines
Frank Herring
South Bend
Ind
Frank A. Hassell
Burlington
Rudolph Angst
Davenport
William Bronson
John J. Blodt
Clinton
Charles Allender
Martin Gerber
Town City
W.cc. Belding
Mason City
Phillip * Glazer
Keokuk
Robert Barr
Sioux City
L. E. Roberts
Waterloo
Hassell
Angst
F. L. F Plumner
Creston
Wilson
England urged to meet own war need
The London Post editorial urges David Lloyd George to push the munition industry to fully supply England in war material. It calls for long contracts on fair terms to keep orders from neutrals and notes the war could last two or three years, with profits or losses for manufacturers debated.
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Associated Press
London
David Lloyd George
Post
England
Dredging Triggers South End Flood Fear In Muscatine
Alderman Taylor led a council discussion over U S government dredging near Oregon street and the river. He reported a fifteen inch pipe dumping dirt and water over the levee, flooding cellars, prompting questions of liability and who authorized the pumping. City officials later said fears were unfounded and no actual damage occurred as flow could be controlled.
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South Muscatine
Oregon Street
Mark Taylor
Open Council
U. S Government
South End
Fourth Ward
U. S
Taylor
W Diercks
Commission Treasury
Roach and Musser Company
Miller
Towa
Towhead
Young
Disturbances From Aurora Borealis Disrupt Telephones and Teleggraphs
Chicago June 18 Telegrams between Chicago and Denver ran over disconnected wires as brilliant aurora displays caused unusual electric currents. Telegraph operators report heightened atmospheric electricity for days, hindering telegraph service nationwide.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Denver
Uric Acid Solvent Promises Relief for Rheumatism and Kidney Trouble
Advertisement for The Williams Treatment claims to ease rheumatism kidney and bladder issues and offers a free 50c bottle with 10c for distribution costs. Includes order details and a free 32 dose bottle with no obligations to recipients in East Hampton Connecticut.
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Dr. D. A. Williams Company
P. QO
East Hampton
Conn
Charming pre nuptial shower for Miss Adelia James
A miscell any shower honoring Miss Adelia James ahead of her June 23 wedding to John Herwig was hosted by Misses Marie and Carrien Herwig at 408 Grandview Avenue. Pink and white decor featured crepe paper roses and ferns, with games music and refreshments, gifts in a pink and white basket. Out-of-town guests included Miss Hanna Hine of Peoria Illinois and Hildai Johnson of Jacksonville Florida.
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James
Adelia James
John Herwig
Marie
Carrien Herwig
Grandview Avenue
Hannah Hine
Peoria
Hildai Johnson
Jacksonville
Fla
W R C Industrial Elects New President
Mrs. Katherine Tammisen was elected president of the Women's Relief Corps Industrial to fill the vacancy created by the death of Mrs. Mary Lorenz. The meeting at the hall yesterday afternoon drew a good attendance and a pleasant session. Sarah Fox, visiting California and elsewhere, attended and shared experiences and hosted the members with a repast at the close.
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W. R. C. Industrial
Katherine Tammisen
Women's Relief Corps Industrial
Mary Lorenz
Sarah Fox
California
Meat in Kidney Health Ad Promotes Rad Salts Use
An advertisement touts Jad Salts as a remedy to cleanse and stimulate clogged kidneys by flushing urinary acids. It claims four ounces daily of the lithia drink can prevent irritation, headaches, and rheumatic pains, urging constant use by meat eaters to protect kidney function.
Local Couple Wed as June Ceremony Seals Union
The article notes a wedding on Wednesday June 16 with the groom the son of Mrs. D. M. Hudler of 707 West Fourth Street. The couple will reside in Seattle where the groom works at the Kilmer Music House. A B W Y P club session at Charles Fox home featured card playing, first prize to Mrs. Francis Richards and consolation to Joseph Snyder, with refreshments served. next meeting set for July 1 at the Richards residence.
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Charles Fox
Francis Richards
Joseph Snyder
Twilight Club at Miss Mae Brown’s Locust Street Home
Twilight Club members gathered as guests of Miss Mae Brown on Locust Street for an evening of light conversation and refreshments. They plan a picnic on Thursday, July 1, at Weed Park.
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Twilight Club
Miss Mae Brown
Twilight Clu
Mae Brown
Locust Street
Weed Park
Call Issued for Reserve Surgeons
Surgeons holding commissions in the army medical reserve corps receive letters signed by Surgeon General W. C. Gorgas asking if they can be relied on for active service. List of questions asks whether they prefer home city camps hospitals or troops in the field.
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Chicago
Army Medical Recerve Corps
W. C. Gorgas
Wilson seeks within staff for new secretary of state
Washington June 18 President Wilson plans to name a secretary of state from among his own official family to ensure familiarity with current foreign affairs. Robert Lansing, acting secretary, is said to be the leading candidate in consideration by those close to the White House.
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Washington, D. C
Wilson
White House
Robert Lansing
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