Aledo Infantry Needs Thirteen Men for War Strength
Aledo Illinois June 20. At three o clock yesterday afternoon only thirteen men were needed to bring Company B Sixth Illinois Infantry up to the required war strength of two hundred sixty men. Mercer county contingent to the regiment. Many have offered for enlistment but only six passed the physical exam. Sergeant Henry L Porter in charge said more will come today for the physical examination. The company hoped to be filled by noon to send the final detachment of twenty nine recruits to Camp London early Monday morning July 2 for the Fourth of July parade in Springfield.
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Aledo
Tinals Infantry
Mercer ‘County
Sargeant
Henry L. Porter
Aloda
Camp London
Springfield
Cardui praised by Kokomo mother for relief during pregnancy
A Kokomo resident recounts taking Cardui for six months before her baby’s birth, noting relief from irritability, nervousness, headaches, and energy loss. She reports feeling grand after starting Cardui and urges others to try the tonic, with dealers selling Cardui.
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Kokomo
Ind
H. Hankemeier
Cardus
Cardui
Picnic Draws Large Crowd in Muscatine County
A joint picnic of the Muscatine County Pomona Grange and the Muscatine County Crop Improvement Association drew about 260 residents from across the county at Sweetland Methodist Episcopal Church. Attendees heard an improved address on wartime conditions, followed by a dinner and diverse programs with athletic events, readings, music, and prize contests won by local youths and older participants. The Pomona Grange next meeting is slated for Mallna in September.
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Muscatina
Pomona Grange
Muscatine County
S, IL. Erwin
Davenport
Boys
Giriv
Snon Olbson
South Prairie Grange
Floyd Sinkler
Swcetland Srangy
John Millar, Jr
Neg Bermel
Stodtland
Sktuvegart
Qnen
Nan
Drum
J. Miller
Drom
G. McLentt
Pomona
Geango
Mallna
Five Die in Auto Spill Near Town City
A car driven by Philip Omaler overturned on a country highway four miles from Inner City. Mrs Omeler suffered fractures and internal injuries while her husband and three others escaped with minor injuries. Mr Klooa was thrown clear as the car plunged into a ditch.
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Ournara Special Borvico
Town City
Quitomobiliata
Philip Omaler
Tee Levatory
Davenport
Mra. Omeler
Alocka
Brulpes
Mr. Klooa
Autos Convey Much Liquor In Trafficking Boom
Widespread stockpiling of liquor marked this week as new prohibitions loom. Cars bound for Rock Island and nearby towns carried barrels and cases, with farmers noting daily consignments homeward from towns along the Great White Way. Saloon operators and buyers anticipate July 1 demands, despite many shipments being reportedly strained by rising prices and limited supplies.
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Muscatine
Farmara
Tolsta
Curauto
Tock
John Barleycorn
Great White Way
Murcating
Rocksland
Rock Itland
Smith to Talk at Sweetland Independence Day Event
The Rev. A S Smith pastor of the First Methodist Episcopal church will deliver an address at a community picnic at the Sweetland Methodist Episcopal church on July 4. He is expected to be an Ohio orator and will discuss current events and the war situation. Arrangements are incomplete but a program is expected next week.
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A. S&. Smith
First Methodist Episcopal Church
Sweetland Methodia
Episcopal Church
Ohio
Jan
Smith da
Appakor
Iin
Let Contract for Aledo Post Office
The contract for the erection of Aledo's new post office building was awarded to the Northern Construction Company of Milwaukee Wisconsin. Work is expected to begin next month and must be completed within twelve months from the date of acceptance of the contract, by June 22 1917.
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Alado
poxtoMea
Northern Construction Company
Milwaukee
Wisconsin
Hld
Dooraia
Speet Mendona
Duvall
Joent P
Four injured as car overturns near Davenport
The crash occurred when a steering gear failed and the auto rolled over completely. Skloon, a man of great strength, was among those involved. Mrs Omalor was the worst hurt and taken to a Davenport hospital while the others returned to Iowa City.
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Skloon
Anik Attad
Dog Licences and New Rural Dog Law Notice
County auditor I W Johnston reports dog licences are due with a fifty cent transtraction fee. A July 4 effective law allows killing unlicensed dogs roaming at large. owners must insure tags. Rural residents anticipate enforcement as farms fear livestock interference. Also mention of a Trinity Choir excursion on July 2 by steamer GW Hill with adult fare fifty cents and children under fourteen half price.
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I. W. Johnston
Dos Molnow
Trinity Choir Boy
Tri-Cities
Hill
Narrow Escape for 2 Autoists in Cary River Road tumble
C W Camiel of Gladstone Indiana and C H Earnest of Tama Iowa narrowly escaped a fatal crash on the River road between Moncow and Atalisea. Their Moon car rolled down a fifty foot embankment after attempting to pass another vehicle. Both men were bruised but walked away within an hour. Dr. Mason attended Camiel.
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Ataias
Jung
Camiel
Gladstone
Earnest
Tama
Camioel
Farnoat
Rito River
Ninos
Moncow
Atalisea
Dr. Mason
Camlol
Studebaker Cars Prove Value and Durability
The sturdy quality and proven dependability of current Studebaker models sustain strong sales. Car owners praise their power, smooth ride, and trouble-free performance, with dealer stock tests in San Francisco and enduring popularity in California and Detroit. Over 300,000 Studebaker cars have proven reliable worldwide.
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Studebaker
Studebaker Cars
San Francisco
Ad Club
St. Louis
California
Detroit
Four-Cylinder Models from Muscatine Motor Car Co listing
An OCR fragment lists multiple Studebaker four cylinder models including Roadster Touring Car Landau Roadster Every Weather Car and silhouettes of additional six cylinder variants. Names like Wiese Wert Liberty Muscatine Armory Building Columbus City Auto Co Bert Poffenbarger New Boston Walkerville Ont appear as scattered references. The text appears as an advertisement or catalog page with incomplete product lines and misread words.
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Muscatine Motor Car Co
New Armory Building
Columbus City Auto Co
Columbing City
Bert Poffenbarger
New Boston
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Mark and Son
Ady
Indiana
Carda i
Frank Ashcraft
Son
East Second Street
George McManus
International Newa Sorytes
Golly
Maggie
Iowa
Cara
Lomled
Smith
Sweetland
Aledo Post Office
Laat General Assembly
Moscow
C. W. Camiel
Gladstone, In
Earnest of
Cary
Rocky Mountains
Detroit, Michi
South Bend, Ind
L. BR. Wiese Wert Liberty
Walkerville, Ont
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