Residents Seek Oil From City Streets Plan
City council discussed oiling parts of Highth Street and Nowell Avenue after residents pledged about 3100 toward the cost of oiling Eighth Street and Nowell Avenue. If costs exceed 100 residents contribute about 100. city to match funds as reported. An engineer was appointed to study feasibility and report at the next session.
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Nish
Eighth Street
Broadway
Pine Streets
Nowell Avenue
Logan
Henhion
Votter
Norwegian Ship Test Sinking Reported
London June 24 reports the sinking of the Norwegian steamer Cederic, with the captain and crew missing after the disaster. A Central News dispatch from Copenhagen confirms the loss.
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London
Cederic
Copenhagen
Andomen
Plans for Columbus Chautauqua session outlined
Committees named to arrange for the Columbus Junction Chautauqua assembly to be held August 8 to 16. Directors set ticket prices with season passes at $2, day tickets 35 cents, evening tickets 20 cents. Officers elected include President R J Reany and Secretary G W Woher. Program committee and various departments listed with members.
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Columbus Junction
Directora
The
Columbus Chautauqua
Han
Ovenine Wrop
J.B, Johnston
N. Johnaston
H. M. Glikey
O. Ml. Cugin
T. HH. Jones
J. Garson
M. Molaberry
Uo Tucker
Boyd Tohnson
J. Ruston
Shearer
Grounds
J. W. Garner
Cord Mec Daniel
J. A. Hautt
C. N. Johnson
EU, Griffith
J. Carson Duncan
O. C. Farmer
Trev
Brooke
B.tucker
W. Hannan
Overholt
O. M. Cavin
J. E. Reaney
W. C. Hall
Molaberry
G. W. Weber
J. Reaney
Testimony Heard On Express Case Tariff Change
Testimony in a state hearing covered express companies seeking a tariff change from mileage to a zone system for interstate shipments. Witnesses described proposed higher rates, especially for distances up to 75 million, as part of the express rate adjustments.
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Dea Molnox
Down
Taullend
Local man named major in Signal Corps
Fred W. McDougal district manager of the Iowa Telephone Co. and former local exchange manager has received a commission as major in the United States Army and will command the Seventh Telegraph Battalion Signal Reserve Corps. The battalion is being organized and may be sent to Leavenworth for training before active service. McDougal’s duties include establishing electrical communication among camps and battle lines, a crucial factor in wartime operations. He is noted for his military experience in the national guard.
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Fred W. McDougal
Iowa Telephone Company
Axchange
United States Army
Seventh Telegraph Batallion Signal Reserve Corps
McDowsares
War Department
Omatha
Mort Leavenworth
Kuna
Valtalion
Wivol
MacDougal
Tha ‘American
Battle Nes
McDougal
Unla
Bia
Sone Ikowsa
National Guard
Red Cross Unit Plans Fourth of July Celebration
Ainsworth Wisconsin June 21 The Ted Crows Society of Oroxen township met to plan a Fourth of July celebration for the society. Committees were named to manage duties and entertainment. A Longfellow pageant is planned as part of the program and invitations are extended to all Red Cross societies in Washington county.
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Ainsworth
Ted Crows Society
Oroxen Township
Ward Namad
Red Cross
Washington County
First Aid Organization Forms Under Red Cross
Clinton G Willis leads an American Red Cross first aid initiative forming a class under Dr Z W Stiers. Ten lessons cover injuries resuscitation and body mechanics with a Red Crown certificate upon proficiency. at least 30 participants are sought to join this training.
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Clinton G. Willis
Young Men's Christian Ase ‘Sociation
Trat Ald Glass
American Red Cross Society
Eanse
de. Z. W. Stiers
Jessona
Red Cross Society
Jr Sdera
Soldiers Mobilize for Ambulance Corps and Hospital Service
A large number of young men in town and country consider joining ambulance corps or hospital service, with orders to mobilize under Adjutant General Guy E. Logan. They will stay near the Armoury awaiting further orders as engineers anticipate new moves. The company needs 164 men but currently has 136.
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Nurse Aidx
Am Sbulance Corps
Ambulance Corps
Aremory
Guy E. Logan
Barry
Chicago
Engineers
Eatry
Iowa Engineers Ready to Leave
Iowa City June 22. Orders to mobilize reach Captain C L Gtriko who is recalled from Davenport to Iowa City and assumes immediate command of Company A Engineers who had been called to duty.
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Iowa
Towa ‘City
C. L. Gtriko
Towa City
Davenport
Company A. ‘Engineers
Tor
Market notes from Minneapolis grain and party prices
The Minneapolis exchange reports mixed grain prices with bids at 60 cents, 71 percent, and 11.50 dollars for a specific grade while others reach 8 60, reflecting a volatile session with several varieties showing distinct quotes.
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Minneapolix
Minn
Soeavin
Firata
Where the best costs no more at Coon & fsher Grocers
Readable fragment from a local grocery ad listing numerous items and prices. Items include Golden wax beans, fresh tomatoes, pineapples, Welch's grape juice, Pompeian olive oil, olives, flour, toilet paper, laundry soap, crackers, and more. Prices noted per unit or per pound, with emphasis on sale items and bulk quantities.
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Welch
Sumimcr
Larre Tolla
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Councly
Highth
Alf« Rerman
Stronta
F. W.swan,jeweler
Chautauqua Mente
Logal Man
Signal Corps
Victrola
Victrola Shop
Muscatine Hotel
Bristol
Phong
Molly
England
fGen
Lechmere Worall
Je Harold Tory
Chicago Sunday Tribune
Geo. E. Evans
Chicago Tribune
Phono
Cedar St
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