Towa to Meet Guard Expenses Amid War Mobilization
Government moves to fund defense costs as towns recruit and equip units for federal service. About 1,000 men expected, with daily allowances totaling around 1,600 dollars, plus future supply and uniform needs. Davenport and Des Moines units lack gear. local companies face equipment shortfalls. Adjutant General reports plans to cover food, camp upkeep, and officer pay until federal indenture, with potential 100,000 dollar excess costs.
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Govrnor Harding
Ar Nortes l
Davenport
Bar
Bateoriod
Cedar Giapida
Des Moines
Uniforma
Onpinearing Companisd
Ong Atoa Moines
Ft Cowall Turts
Ibaing
Alain
Yeah
Tarding
Lane
Clutes
Florin
Kovarnor
Reular National Monard
Visit to the former emperor’s residence and troop movements
The narrative describes the abandoned home of the former emperor Nickolas now used as a military hotel by General Brussiloff’s contingent. Imperial train guards disperse as the American mission orders arrive. A commission led by General Brassiloff and Major General Scott travels toward Riley to rejoin the western front and engage with Romanian leaders.
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Nickolas
Brussitom
Ata
Imospor
Noldtora
Scott
Rumania
Brassiloff
Alles
Riley
Blue Team to Banquet Reds in Local Lodge Vote
The Red tents defeated the Blues by five in a six week membership drive adding sixteen new members. The Blues will banquet the honor lodge in Des Moines next October where delegates to the grand council were elected: Charles Hagerman, Charles Opal and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rodman Lodge
Ihlea
Naar
Roda
Charlier Hagerman
Dluen
Charles Opal
Des Moinas
Marty Metzger
Fred Dilgrim
Cunningham
Dietrich Sick
Gaon
Tragerman
Dennis O'Lowry
W. D. Iino
James Quinn
Cage and Den for Bear Planned at Wood Park
It was announced that plans for the bear cage and den at Wood Park were prepared and construction would start as soon as the mite torium arrives. The den will be placed on the side and the cage in front. the cage is to be 20 feet by about ten feet high and include a pool. Supervising the build is Alderman Noury Moyers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wood Park
Plana
Aldurman Noury Moyers
Peace on Other Terms Calamity and Contemplation
Fragmented OCR text discusses peace terms and a skeptical view of allied governments. It mentions Mrs. Eugene Miller of Cedar Mappeds visiting her sister Mrs. John Miller on Oregon Street in a local scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene Miller
Cedar Mapdds
John Miller
German Press Reports Crisis Signals in Germany
London dispatch reports fear of a crisis as German censorship tightens. The Frankfurter Zeitung and other papers accuse the regime of suppressing independent opinion, while papers in Holland warn that next week’s Reichstag may reveal startling developments.
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London
Palenos
Frankfurter Zoltan
Provz Ja
Ita
Monk
Nowa
Holland
Reichstar
Bakers to abolish return bread under wartime plans
Kantz firm and other Iowa bakers move to stop accepting returned bread after a national defense council recommendation. L C Kitt of M Kantz and Sons will attend a Davenport meeting at 7 pm to discuss action. About four percent of wholesale bread is returned, with one third sold for animal food or charity. If logistics allow, prices may hold. 25,000 master bakers will join a national food conservation effort to save millions.
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M. Kantz
Iowa
The
United
Hom
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Todiny
Council
Nntionul
Defongo
Washington
William II
Davenport
Snelion 44
Wiromor- Honey Council
Scott, Jones
Clinton
Muscatine
Cedar
Town
L. C. Kitt
M. Rants and Sons Company
Davenport Commercial Tubparfore
Defense Council
Louat
Pio
Korn
Greeks Our New Allies In Big War
Allied dispatches report continued heavy fighting on the Verdun and Avocourt fronts. German assaults aimed at Corny and Avocourt wood were repulsed by vigorous counterattacks, with prisoners taken and positions held. German statements claim gains on the Meuse front and near Avion, while British forces held positions between Openry and the Gavrello windmill.
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Cerny
Cor- Hony
Rheims
Corny
Meuse
Verdun
Avpcourt Wood
S. Cormann
WML
Roydsor
Germman Chin
Te Gali
Berlin
Ung
London
Matlancourt-lanes
Wort
Meune
Verdin Weater
Avovonrt
Down Polnia
Ope Py
Gavrello
Enjoy Auto Trip Through Ozarks Reported
Mr and Mrs J Wesley Smith and party of two children toured Missouri and the Ozarks in a Port car with traction. They faced high water and flooded streams but found the journey enjoyable, covering about 11300 miles with brief stops in Brookford and Garthhorn to visit friends.
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Mya
J. Wesley Smith
Jink Younker
Arthle Dlphonadio
Elty
Missouri
Ozarks
Mr. Smith
Aurligr
Brookford
Garthhorn
Liberty Tournament Aids Red Cross At Geneva Golf Club
Geneva Golf and Country club adopts Liberty Tournament on July 4 to aid the Red Cross with proceeds aiding the 100,000,000 fund. Entries urged from members for nine hole handicap and short course events, with prizes including a silver loving cup and a Red Cross medal for the hindleap score.
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Geneva Golf and Country Club
Red Cross
F. W. Swan
Prine
Wil He
Genoven Golf and Country Club
United States Golf Association
Aho
Competitson
Ted Crowe
Thoko
T. H. Brannan
Randall
Pleasant Prairie Farmer Is Groom
In Long Trée Indiana on a Wednesday afternoon four o clock the wedding unites Mabel Hague and Frank G Platt of Pleasant Prairie. Reverend J F Barnett officiates at the bride’s mother Mrs Jin Hague home with limited family witnesses including the bride’s mother and her brother William and his wife and Mr and Mrs Charles Nonl. The bride Hague has been a successful teacher in Pleasant Prairie schools. The couple will reside at Pleasant Prairie where the groom is a prosperous farmer.
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Long Trée
Mabel Hague
Frank G. Platt
Pleasant Prairie
J. F. Barnett
Jin Hague
Dreay
Wiliam
Charles Nonl
Mon Hagne
Pitt Kovern
Plennant Prairie
Mra. Plott
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Store advertisement announces a 20 percent discount on children boys and girls clothing at B Schmidt Shoe Store with upcoming sale tomorrow in Khoosa district.
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B. Schmidt Shoo
Iowa Students Help Solve Farm Labor Shortage
Iowa high school boys and girls play a major role in addressing farm labor needs. Reports from 462 schools show 11 165 boys and 14 024 girls involved, with many working on gardens and assisting in farms during and after school. Most participate as patriotic service, not long term farming.
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Ameo
Iowa
Agricultural Extension Department
Iowa State College
Ames
Atand
Ol Hish
Rota
Gualunteer
Boyst Amtirls
Geo Loft Yatoro
Farma
Officials Inspect Bridges Along Line
Theodore W Krein general manager of the Mf B S railway and MW Bundle superintendent left early for x went of bridge in ypection. Every bridge and culvert on the B B S due will be minute ly examined for wont places. Within a short timo, it to anid, that many thousands of dollars will be expanded on the M B S for track and roadbed repair and the tridgies will receive due attention.
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Theodore W. Krein
B. & S. Railway
Anid
Freckles Treatment Promises Clear Complexion
An advertisement touts a topical "before and after" remedy claiming to erase freckles with nightly and morning applications. It asserts the product softens skin and removes spots, with a money back guarantee if results fail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roanne
Money Isle
Muscatine Wagon Bridge Railway Company Formed In Iowa
Notleata announces the incorporation of Muscatine Wagon Bridge Railway Company in Muscatine Iowa to build and operate railway and wagon bridge over the Mississippi River at Muscatine. Authorized capital is 100000 dollars, stock to be issued as directed by a five member board. Beginning May 19 1227 with twenty year term, indebt ness capped at two thirds of paid-in capital. private property exempt from corporate tax.
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Notleata
Muscatine, Brig Company
Buaiens
Muscatina
Iowa
Minto, Rice
Missiae Kipps
Muscatine
Auchemes
Pincon
Board of Directors
R Tillie Receives First Lieutenant Rank
Dr Robert Tilla of Tila & THis firm today received his commission as first lieutenant in the veterinary department of the Officers Reserve. He took the examination weeks ago and expects call later, with no immediate deployment anticipated until selective army is concentrated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Tilla
Tila
Tillio
Unis
Heo
Kora
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