Davenport Riverfront Improvement Plan Advances
Davenport officials reach an agreement on river front upgrades costing about 660000 over four years. The plan calls for new facilities for rail traffic and beautification, urging coordinated action with local groups to transform the waterfront into a thriving, unified project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daverport
Davenport Commission
Jovoo
Jank
Guneral
Benedic
Davenport
Musentini
Duty and donation call during wartime appeal
A war era appeal urges readers to support the Red Cross and war relief efforts. It emphasizes duty, minimal means, and the impact of even small donations on hospital care, camp needs, and aiding soldiers. The piece condemns inaction and promotes patriotic sacrifice to safeguard democracy.
Draft Appeals as Nation Seeks Extra Soldiers Across Regions
A garbled wartime notice urges volunteers and draftees aged 15 to 40 to join or be conscripted into the regular army. It stresses rapid posting to camps, expedited drills, and deployment to reinforce forces as the nation seeks soldiers for training camps and the front. The president appeals to both volunteers and those avoiding conscription, including younger and bachelor citizens, to support the war effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Unoi
Thorn
Thong
Tom
Aarvice
Winesse
Anand
Pere
Uncle Sam
Koldiera
Drum Corps Aid Red Cross Campaign Sparks City Parade
A local parade led by a fife and alto corps and the Shelby Norman post Gow G.A.R will district downtown tonight to support Red Cross relief. Two Battery C members join the effort amid a broad city drive as merchants host a public fundraiser with banners and subscriptions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shelby Norman Post
G. Alr
Battery C
Mra
Th. W
United States
Marty
Ben
George
Duke Kite by shell kills 39 year old Duke in Tarn
Paul Dexchanel president of the chamber of deputies reported a funeral dinner about the body of Juan Do Oto Rofllo Soult Duke of Dalmin tin. The duke, aged 39, was killed by a German shell near St Quentin while serving in Tarn.
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Duke Kite
Shell
Paris
Paul Dexchanel
Chamber of Deputes
Juan Do Oto Rofllo Soult
Swiss council summons Swina minister over incidents
In Borno on June 23 the federal council ordered the Swina minister af Petrograd to travel to Borno and provide an oral report on recent incidents. The report includes the expulsion of Robert Grimm from Rue ain and his relations with Dr. Fort mann, former Swiss foreign minister.
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Borno
Switzerland
Federal Council
Af Petrograd
Robert Grimm
Rueain
Dr. Fortmann
Hall's Catarrh Medicine Ad Reward Offer
An advertisement offers one hundred dollars reward for incurable catarrh and promotes Hall's Catarrh Medicine as a trusted remedy. It claims the product works through the blood to heal mucous surfaces and promises testimonials and nationwide availability from J. Cheney & Co of Toledo, Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
Hal
Fiall
J, Cheney & CO
Toledo
Ohio
Save the surplus yield of the home garden plea
The U S Department of Agriculture urges home gardeners to plan now to preserve a likely large crop of vegetables this year to prevent waste. Home gardens, it notes, will produce more than needed in many communities, so families should can, dry, or preserve surplus to ensure food stability and reduce waste.
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United
Staten Department of Agriculture
Hkely
Mont
Aviel
Mitura Uno
Europa
Meridon
Local notes from Wollman and area residents
Sunday visits and upcoming events fill the community update. Notables include Wollman and Wolian families hosting guests, Katherine Telexcham returning from Japan to lead a missionary toile ag at Mt church, and Dr BH D Miler taking a course in El Kolao. Several residents attend conventions and visits in Davenport Cedar Rapids and Keota, with travel to Belmond and Minneapolis noted.
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Wolian
Jaune
D Miler
U. T. el Kolao
Aniren
Inwa City
Lira I
Iirlepatrick
Mise Kathering Telexcham
Japan
Toile Ag
Mt. Church
Hl. G. Moore
Wits Apent Sun‘ny
Kunin
Tom O’flaherty
Tate
den Molnes
Char
Mayora, Sr
G. A.p
Davenport
Cedar Rapids
Mutronenrs
Lietz
Tipton
Wollman
Mary Glider
Davemnort
CG. C. Fain
Mins Neapolis
Man Ann Ayorsty
Aumlmar School
Flown City
W. P. Jardner
Belmond
Albert Ziidor
Parnall
Weillman
Naomi Stewart
Toton Downing
Clineton
Mra
Woot Liberty
Vivian Oldakar
Cedar Rapid
Phurradoy
Orly Croswell
Orla Cronwal
Cadar Rapids
Ray Blumenatein
Norfolk
Oklahoma
Proutico
Flora Wella
C. D. Cochran
Reminiscences of Long Ago and Local Happenings
A compact retrospective notes several historical moments from the town’s past. It recalls a Muscatine and Oskaloosa railroad ride to Iowa River with local dignitaries, mentions past public shows, telegraph office staff changes, a 30s tax protest meeting led by Charles Tappo and W Vie Tig, and a basketball game at the city hall era with detailed lineup and final score.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa River
Reid
Muscatine and Oskaloosa
Acrona
Twlea
Charles Tappo
William Vietig
Muttis Manufacturing Company
Knights Templar Moot Set in Cedar Rapids Iowa
Ten years ago Cedar Rapids was chosen as the meeting site for the Kaishta Templar of Iowa. The annual conclave was held July 16 with the grand commander presiding and his staff in attendance. A fire had destroyed the previous meeting site.
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Alt
Scofield
United Inn
Frattoni
Jeontor
Bridgeman
Kats
Fforward
W Martin
Kendrick
Seuard
Pleleott Tonnt
Domoreat
Contor
Hoover
Thompson
Board
Howe
Knights Templar
Cedar Rapids
Cadar Rapids
Kaishta Templar
Towa
Spirit Take
Uel
Jiak i Boen
Grand Commandar
Lime as a Body Builder
An article by Dr. Ira Wile promoting lime in diet for bone growth and health. It stresses lime’s role in strengthening bones, teeth, and blood vessels, urges mothers to provide lime-rich foods, and recommends milk, cheese, eggs, oats, beans, and vegetables. It warns against limewater as inadequate and cautions about rickets and delayed development if lime is scarce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ira
Mino
The Red Cross Drive for War Relief Seeks Your Dollar
A vigorous World War I era appeal urges readers to subscribe to the Red Cross and send funds to aid wounded soldiers. It describes frontline scenes, the heroism of a lone boy at the front, and the impact of every dollar in saving lives. The plea lists subscription levels from one dollar to one hundred thousand and emphasizes patient service without requiring field work from members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vourka
Ulambure
Red Cross
Wilson
Himeals
Red
Red Cross appeal urged amid wartime need and duty
The message calls Americans to action as 110 million citizens face global war. It urges donating to the Red Cross, praising service of all ages and roles, with suggested gifts and strong patriotic framing. Local notes follow about visits and social news in Copperas Creek and nearby towns.
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Bell-Ans
Ucrnal Printing CO
Loomin
Leyuen
Marjered Au Senond
Ainttar
Peet
Muscating
Trenchon
Tai
U. S
Whllman
Hirde
John Brown
Western Union Telegraph Office
Cits
Toaven
Cantarville
Bullets of
Hamburg
Allman
Miss Olwiat
Olivia
Nou
Danny
Tian
The
Copperas Creek
Warren Allsup
Ernest Moyorse
Eliza
Tuculay
F. Parker
Monrow Zigenborn
Kiiza
Laster
M.S. Stewart
Roberts
Robert Roberte
James McNall
John McNall
Fen Ify
Near Joy
Mre
C. O. Lewor
Galenoburg
Terry
Kirkland
Phipps
Geo
Trinity
Floyd Sheppard
Mins May Parker
Enight
Lona Parker
Wm. France
Noia City
Chan Spickler
Frank Fox
Muscentine
B. J. Volinar
Foster
G. Stewart
W. PL Downey
Fred Feldman
Mrn
Edw. Feldman, Sr
J. Zollner
Chester Clapper
No. Bowser
Pine Blutt
M. G. Stewart
Cutlture
Dept
Bouton
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