Military measure passes the Iowa House for National Guard
The Iowa House approved a military bill funding the Iowa National Guard at 153 600 dollars annually and securing federal aid of 100 600 dollars. The measure raises company strength to 58, creates four machine gun companies, and forms four regiments into a brigade ready for field. Adjutant General Logan to recruit and organize once Senate passes. Governor to designate four state rifle ranges with 2 000 dollars allotted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Senate
Logan
Second Consignment of Government Headstones Issued
Gustav Schmidt adjutant of Shelby Norman Post No 231 G A R has received another consignment of government headstones for graves in Greenwood, Saint Marys, Friends, Island, Grandview and Townsend cemeteries. The stones are stored at Beckey Wil son’s Marble Works and available through Adjutant Schmidt.
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Gustav Schmidt
Shelby Norman Post
Grand Army of the Republic
Charles W. Hine
First
Iowa Infantry
Greenwood Cemetery
A. B. Rehmel
30Th Iowa Infantry
William Lawrence
2Nd
Benjamin F. Neidig
11Th Iowa Infantry
Jesse W. Kerr
Sylvester Byrne
35Th Iowa Infantry
St. Mary's
M. O. Stanwood
3Rd
Friends
Bloomington
J. A. Covell
35Th
David A. Reynolds
Iowa Cavalry
Lake Two
Charles H. Hunter
Island Cemetery
William B. Thompson
7Th Iowa Infantry
Townsend
Grandview
Beckey & Wilson's Marble Works
Adjut. Schmidt
Electric Bitters Promote Health Amidst Dyspepsia
Electric Bitters touted as a cure for dyspepsia liver and kidney complaints and general debility. Advertised by Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store at 50 cents.
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Havercamp
Brannan Returns to New York After Week at Parental Home
Will F. Brannan, visiting his parents Judge and Mrs W F Brannan, left for New York on the noon train today after a weeklong stay at their home.
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Will F. Brannan
W. F. Brannan
New York
Mystery of Letter Cleared How a Jail Letter Traveled 10 Feet
Report outlines how Harry Jones surreptitiously passed a letter from a jail cell to the outside by using a long stick and a pin. Black workers polishing terrazzo floors helped receive and mail the note to J M Thomas, then county attorney Pepper. The method took minutes and showed no laxity by officials.
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Harry Jones
J. M. Thomas
Milan
Kan
Jones
Thomas
Pepper
Institute Plans Made for Muscatine County Teachers Institute
County Superintendent M F Cronin outlines a nine day program at Muscatine high school from June 14 to 22 with lectures by professors from the University of Iowa and Drake University along with instructors from the state normal school. Miss Blanche Goudy of Marion directs primary instruction. The event aims to be the county’s most successful and best attended yet.
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M. F. Cronin
Teachers’ Institute
Muscatine
W. F. Chevalier
Pye
Wilton
Wilcox
University of Iowa
Wassem
Iowa
State Normal School
Drake University
Cronin
Root Juice praised after decade of torment relief
A traveling man in Lafayette Indiana thanks a scientist at a drug store for Root Juice. He claims ten years of stomach bowels back and kidney trouble pain relief after five bottles. He praises the product and says he feels like a new being. Morgan's drug store reportedly has many cures to learn about.
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Lafayette
Ind
A. C. Roberts
Heaven
Morgan's
Commercial Club to Review Opening of New Court House
A plan to hold dedicatory exercises for the handsome new courthouse is to be presented to the Commercial club at tonight’s regular meeting. Officials and county supervisors favor a noticeable opening ceremony, since corner stone events lacked formal observance.
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Board of Supervisors
Commercial Club
To Cure a Cold in One Day with Bromine Quinine Tablets
An old ad promises a one day cure for colds using Laxative Bromo Quinine tablets. Druggists refund money if it fails. Each box bears E. W. Grove signature. Price 25 cents.
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E. W. Grove
Muscatine News On Militia Bill Changes
Muscatine notes a state militia bill passed in Des Moines. A proposed $500 a year measure to aid unit mis provided for will not help Company C due to a small drill floor and limited qualification. The bill splits the guard into one brigade, disappointing local militiamen who favor Colonel F. W. Bishop for command amid tight competition.
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Des Moines
State Guard
F. W. Bishop
P E O Society to Meet At Miss McCampbell Home
West Liberty Iowa reports the P E O society will hold a regular meeting Tuesday evening at the home of Miss Ella McCampbell on North Calhoun street. The item notes local residents traveling for visits and relatives, including Mrs. S R Propst and daughter Pearl, J A Brugman, Elmer E Scott, and Lillian Jewell as part of weekend movements.
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Kate Smedley
Shellhamer
Spencer Street
William Bowker
Iowa City
Thomas Berry
Preiss
Sallie Sheldon
Blanche
Chicago
Gus. Hall
Washington
Marie Watters
Atalissa
Lin Watters
East Fourth Street
Arthur Romaine
Walter Mackey
Downey
C. S. Martin
Muscatine
J. D. Potter
William Hardin
Vinnie Wilson
Fred Tharp
Maggie McIntosh
Jane Berry
Moline
Ill
Jennie Bladsoe
Lemual Hogue
Lela Rhodes
Ainsworth
Hannah Kerr
West Branch
Finley Adair
al. Stafford
Otto Marstellar
U. S
Daytona, Fla
West Liberty
George Ward
Daytona Beach
Seabreeze
Port Orange
Ridgewood
Thomas Flyer
Frank Pertlick
Ward
J. E. Rawlings
Daytona
Royall Houghton
Bensonhurst
L. I
I. T. Moore
West Harbor
Hugo Schlick
Milwaukee
Wis
Pertlick
James Padgham
F. H. Battey
Mary Lamb
P. E. O. Society
Ella McCampbell
North Calhoun Street
S. R. Propst
Pearl
J. A. Brugman
Wilton
Henry Ruess
Flower of the Ranch comes to the Grand Monday night
A vivid musical comedy set in California foothills features Jack Farnum and Little Flower with Indians Mexicans cow-punchers and a rough sheriff. The three act tale includes Shivers Timberline Ike Little Mac and an Irish sergeant with lively dances and comedy.
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Rockies
California
Little Flower
Jack Farnum
Jack
Shivers
Flower
Timberline Ike
Little Mac
Muscatine Visitors Highlight Mrs Emma Luse Event
Mrs Emma Luse and her daughter Miss Margaret were visiting Muscatine on Saturday, accompanied by friends. The outing featured social calls and local gatherings as part of their weekend plans.
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Emma Luse
Margaret
Muscatine
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