Keokuk County Red Cross Society Formed
Keota May 26 The organization of a Keokuk county branch of the Red Cross Society was perfected this week with 100 members enrolled. Of these, about 200 are residents of Sigourney. The membership is expected to grow rapidly, and the rural residents are urged to enroll. Keath joined with fifty two members. An organization meeting is planned next week. Officers include Chairman George Haker of Sigourney and others in Sigourney and South English.
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Stouenage Morehil Xoevder
Keota
Keokuk County
Red Crown Society
SikoUrnos
Ihelee
Keath
Uo Oreganization
Mao Nest
oMeer
County Society
George Is
Halor
Sigourney
Yieochairmin
Mannto
Wilton
South Engtish
Katherin Shoun
Strournay
aestKiant
Wdlth Shanfelt
Sieournoy
S. H. Rinuley
Sixournoy
Accident Involving Horse Tumbles On Grandview Avenue
An incident on Grandview avenue involves a horse team owned by A. Gable of Columbus. The horse bolted while a wagon owner was mounting, and one driver leaped toward a wagon to avoid danger as the animal plunged forward, with no injuries reported to the harness line or bystanders.
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Oma
Mart
Grandview Avenue
A. Gable
Columbus
Playgrounds To Open In Summer At Local Schools
Walcoma students report that Franklin school playgrounds will remain open during the coming summer under supervised control. Garfield school playgrounds are also expected to stay open, with authority ensuring order and safety at all times.
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Walcoma
South Muncatine
Mian Mecay
Frankin School
Garfield School
Unclear Event Draws Large Crowd at Local Program
A faulty OCR fragment describes a crowded event with a lively program and gifts, mentioning a vernal treat and society activities. The text then reports a fatal Akron train crash near Ravenna on May 26, killing one man and two women and injuring several others. Coordinates and names are obscured by errors.
Resinol Ointment Promises Fast Relief for Skin Ailments
An advertisement touts Resinol as a remedy for itching and burning skin conditions. It claims physicians prescribe it, it stops itching instantly and heals eruptions promptly, and notes it is easy and economical to use. Sold by all druggists.
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All Drugwate
New unit assigned to university in wartime effort
A wartime dispatch notes a new ambulance unit for a university drive. About 500 men from Iown City Ta and nearby areas are slated for service, with 86 awaiting appointment though only 72 are needed. An order to move to France is anticipated, with 150 candidates considered and 40 men summoned from the HuttonH unit.
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Ambuluren
War Department
Ty Wih Kupposed
Theraforn
Oxra
U. 1
France
Ambulance Corp
FORCE FARMERS TO PAY NEW TAX
A May campaign led by Revenue Collector Murphy aims to collect income taxes from farmers owning 40 acres or more. Farmers will receive detailed questionnaires and be interviewed by deputy collectors to clarify filings. Officials say preliminary organization spans about half the counties and expects thousands of cases.
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Nhaqua
Formore
Murphy
Uncle Sam
Pastors Plan for Big Meet in Atchison Kansas
Local invitators expect to attend a quadric antennial calebration of the Protestant reformation under the General Synod auspices at Midland College and Western Theological Seminary in Atchison Kansas June 3. Sessions at St. Mark's Evangelical Lutheran church and Midland College gymnnasium feature Rev Paul J Geebording and Rev Av Ty Lehner among speakers. The conference, led by Rev S Leamer, will include a special quadrisentonning address and unionist convention notes from Copenhagen May 8-10.
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Conference of Western Synoda
General Synod Midland College
Western
Av Ty Lehner
Bux Moines
Western Synoda
Leamer
Clinton
Iowa Synod
Non-Commissioned Officers Hold First School
Non commissioned officers conducted the first school at the armory of Battery C with daily drills. Lieutenant W A Roxeh leads instruction for new non coms in weekly Friday sessions as they study revised military regulations and prepare for active field work. Drill regulation books will soon be issued to privates to aid training.
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Battery C
Gig Armory
Meutenant Weward A. Roxeh
Funure
Deemer The Studebaker Easy Driving Touring Car
The Studebaker offers easy handling and comfortable riding with scientifically designed seats and cushions. Its long, low lines present a proud appearance, while generous body space and leg room in driver and tonneau areas remove cramped seating. Finest color and varnish finish complements gun metal gray tones with ivory panel striping.
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Deemer
Studebaker
Wellman Plans Commencement And Events
Wellman high school outlines its second annual commencement for May 26 near Wellman. Rev. Tharker will deliver the sermon at the church service followed by a week of activities including a play at Muscatine theatre and operetta at the high school. Alumni banquet, gym exercises, and class flower colors are listed with class motto "A Tone In tage Antis Us" and Prof. A. Pesco of Dow Moths chosen for the commencement address.
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Wellman
Wellman Higt
Muronte
Tharker
Brown
Tina
Muscatle Theatre
Nellton Taylor
Mora Wella
Krancok Cochran
Marguerite Mlan- Ing
Morton Flaher
Mmoyd Hole
Po A. Pesco
Dow Mothos
Special Excursions Promote Star Passenger Trips
Local agent announces trips for Davenport parishioners and Davenport boyhood house vistors. A Mark Twain excursion will visit Nauvoo and Quincy with a June 17 return from Dubuque. A separate boat charter targets the national convention in St Louis, departing June 4 and returning June 8.
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Dame Vogt
Hannibal
Vmark Twain
Ba Niyko
Nauvoo
Kupekuk
Quincy
Muscating Ad Clu
Tute Clty
Bantam Jowa
Phya
St. Louis
Hearing on milk standards set for Chicago dates
Washington report says the joint committee on definitions and standards will hold hearings on tentative milk and milk product standards in Chicago on June 12. Agriculture Department announced invites extended to representatives of the trade and others interested to appear.
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Washington, D. C
Chicago
Department of Agriculture
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Akron
Akron Autoints
Theen
Mantan
Ohio
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Copenhagen
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International Trade Union Organization
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Windshield
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aTigun
Edgar Ror
Wellman Plans
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Ido
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the and Deen
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Eny Rengera
Tyne
Alenda
de- Yalta
Tonneau
Jhiste Whim As
Mxeuralon Dalton
Ling Svoumer
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Louching
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Alt
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Iparument
L. A. Wiese West Liberty
Muscatine Motor Car CO
Columbua City Auto Co
Columbus Co
Bert Poffenbarger
Benton
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