New Regulations for Hawkeye Militiamen
The War Department adopts a new system of salaries and regimens for the National Guard and regular army, to take effect next January after pilots next year. It outlines gallery and outdoor marksmanship tests, with detailed distance targets, scoring thresholds, and qualification levels for first and second class marksmen, plus long distance shooting options.
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Army School of
War Department Itns
Regular Army
T He National Guard
Towa
National Guard
United States
Iaax
Caucus Sees Unfair Ballot Tactics At City Hall
A city school caucus at the town hall drew 400 plus attendees as nominees Dr FH Little Charles Leu and John Keay led the vote but a ballot stuffing attempt was detected and votes were invalidated. Tellers dismissed fraudulent tissue tickets while the crowd pressed forward to cast ballots for the top trio.
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FH. Little
Charles Leu
John, Keay
Council Chamber
unseri+dle
Bailota
Pr. d. D. Pallam
Board of Education
D. V. Satkson
H. D. Horst
Elmer Graebner
Maiga
First Baptist Church
Henry Vinlandt
Tralph Stafford
John F. Devitt
Hin
Seoretary Graebner
Dr. F. VE Dittla
J. N. Rosenberger
John B. Rosy
Merson
Footie
J. A. Te Strake
Charles J. Leu
J. J Bonike
John Kuebler
Yeomen Vote To Form Inter Lodge Order
The Yeomen lodge held a meeting at their school during an important session. It was voted to form an Inter-lodge order for the express work of relieving the...
Woman Feels 10 Years Younger After Pinkham Remedy
Louisville reader claims Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound gave strength and energy, letting her resume daily work and feel ten years younger. A Texas note reports relief from displacement and bladder trouble after using the same medicine, with a promise of confidential, female-only advice.
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Louisville
Lydia E. Pinkham
Mnize Wit- Lis
Bank St
Louigville
Stomayor
Texas
Viola
Jasper
Romayor
Lodges May Merge and Honor Mary Huffman MemoRial
City groups discuss unifying lodges to form a larger fraternal body. A memory note for Mary Huffman was adopted, and a drill team of eight young ladies is forming. Dr King’s New Discovery promoted as a reliable cough remedy with a money back guarantee and local stores advertising it.
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Mary Huffman
Dr. King
J. J. Owans
Allendale
Hugerana
Ady
Appeal Taken In Model Button Co. vs Sioux Fire Co
Original notices filed in district court reveal suits against Sioux Fire Insurance and others. Grat Dalton notifies Andrew Healey of intent to sue for 7500 on a real estate contract. Frank Bielke seeks 249 from Miles Doran. A Watkins sues for 800 on a note. An attachment was levied in the Doran case. Stadt, a farm hand near Pleasant Prairie, was jailed after a drunken episode. An appeal, from a prior ruling, seeks to overturn Judge Yenegan’s reversal in the Model Button Co. v. Sioux Fire Insurance case seeking 1600.
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Grat Dalton
Andrew Healey
Wich
Frank Bielke
Miles Doran
A. Watkins
Sult Aguines
Joan Stadt
Pleasant
Stadt
Model Button Company
Sioux Fire Insurance Company
Supreme Court of
Yenegan
Muscatine Guardsmen Earn Praise After Inspection
Captain George Bell lauded Company C of Muscatine’s guardsmen as well drilled and highly qualified during their annual inspection at Armory Witiest. He praised the unit as the best seen since arriving from California, noting superior drill, conduct, and training compared with other Iowa towns.
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Muscating
Fifty-fourth Regiment
George Bell
Ue 3. A
Company C
Tb¢E
California
Stth
Bull
Oskaloosa
Davenport
Grinnell
Captain All
Henry F. Langer
Ralph T. Othmey
Charles Fifer
Ing
Everson
Roll Jeall
Keeps Appointment With County Sheriff In Guilty Hog Theft Case
James Henrietta, convicted of grand larceny for stealing hogs in Muscatine County, surrendered to Sheriff David Vanatta at Columbus Junction after arranging to accompany him to Fort Madison. He had been free on $2,000 bond since Supreme Court appeal was denied, and was immediately imprisoned for a five year term.
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David Vanate
Columbia Junction
James Henrietta
Fort Madison
Henrietta
District Court
Muscatine County
Supreme Court
Muscating
Yesteray
Hiat Cnse
Vanatta
Columbus Junction
Des Moines
Colmuling Junction
Fort Madison Stone
Colmbus Junction
Land to be sold in April by church group near Wilson
The Muscatine County Camp Meeting association decided to sell 14 acres of land near Wilson to raise funds for superannuated Methodist clergy. The Marel meeting set the sale for some time in April.
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Muscatine County
Rivermen Await Final Ice Break on Lower Mississippi
Rivermen along the Mississippi wait for the last ice movement to begin the spring rush. Boats are cleaned and repainted as snow lingers, with crews preparing to move in at the first sign. An announced draw change at the Hannibal bridge draws interest from rivermen, while C M and St P railroad advances on a new east side pontoon bridge between North McGregor and Prairie du Chien.
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Mississippi
Hannibal Bridge
Lower
North McGregor
Prairie du
James Dawler
Cascarets Promise Quick Relief for Digestive Woes
An advertorial pitch extols Cascarets as a gentle overnight cleanse for bowels and stomach. It claims to remove undigested food, foul gases, and waste, prevent headaches and indigestion, and come in a 10 cent box suitable for households and even children to take.
Father John's Medicine Promises Cold Relief and Safety
This ad urges immediate use for colds and lingering throat or lung troubles, claiming fifty years of success. It touts alcohol free, wholesome nourishment and positions Father John’s Medicine as a safe, family remedy available by mail order from Lowell Massachusetts with a large bottle offer.
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Father John
Father Yohn
Father Jean
Ron
Lowell
Mass
Express
Most Proneable Effectual Cure for Colds
When you have a bad cold you want a remedy that gives relief and a prompt permanent cure. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy meets these needs by acting on nature’s plan to relieve the lungs aid expectoration and restore health. Sold by all dealers.
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Chamberlain
Muscatine Tax Among Iowa's Lowest Mill Tax
Muscatine ranks third lowest in Iowa for school mill tax per dollar in 1912, with only Davenport and Dubuque lower. Superintendent Bostwick prepared the state-wide table showing Muscatine at 27 mills while Boone tops at 45.4. The list covers most sizeable towns, detailing total mills for each city.
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Davenport
Dubuque
Cies
Iowa
Muscatine
Duebuyne
Boone
Hawkeye
Bostwick
Ginton
Boonesee
Wea
Burlington
Cedar Falls
Cedar Rapids
Clinton
Council Bluffs
Creston
Des Moines
Fort Dods
Magon City
Marehalltowe
Oskeloost
Ottumwa
Red Oak
Sioux City
Nichols Social Roundup Sees Local Movements And Visits
Nichols residents and visitors frequent Muscatine and West Liberty on Tuesday and Wednesday. John Oostendorn returns from Kansas City auto school. Mrs. Ida Nash plans relocation to Des Moines. Mrs. E J Coyner and Mrs. George Hahn from Muscatine attend Nichols events. Letts student Clara Estra visits home for Sunday weekend.
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Nichols
Sehmitt
Muscatine
John W. Jayne
Love Tree
YP. G. Hart
Davenport
HW. J. Brown
John Oostendorn
Kansas City
Dc. B. Kirchner
George Halleck
West Liberty
J. Nash
E. J. Coyner
George Hahn
Nichola
Kensington
Pat
D. McDougal
Shears
John Foley
Ida Nash
Des Moines
Clara. Estra
Letts
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He Little
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