Troop Trains Move To Firing Camp For Europe War Prep
Detachments of U S Army field artillery pass through to Sparta Wisconsin and Camp Robinson for preparation for deployment to Europe. The four trains include sleepers and supply cars. New 3.8 inch caliber "heavy" guns with wide traverse are described as part of the unit's modernization.
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United States
Mto
Tuttallodd
Uy. 3
Field Artillery
Sparta
Wisconsin
Camp Robinson
Woritlon Diatant
Xorview
Europe
Stowe
Canim Robinson
Nott
Pitt
Fleht
Mont Ward
Hiss
Texac
Tt Hia
Kanana
Ce Cara
Fata
Junction votes school bonds in tight levy race
Voters in Columbus Junction Iowa on a May election approved a bond issue of 9000 dollars for new and expanded school facilities. The ballot carried by 27 votes with 176 in favor and 113 against. 196 against and 105 for in a separate tally.
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Journal Spocial Servicr
Columbus Junction
Columbus
Wehoo
bottdAa
Liberty Loan Meeting Opens in Muscatine County
A large mass meeting is planned tomorrow evening in Muscatine City Hall square to launch a Liberty Loan drive. Patriotism will be the keynote as speakers explain how every citizen can aid the war effort and the loan will be made accessible to all residents within reach of the county.
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Muscating
Patetotisny
Patriotiam
Bultory
Guartia
Muscatino
Tomor
Ladies Aid to entertain nurses at Davenport church
The Ladies Aid Society of a local Episcopal church will host the nurses from Mercy Hospital Davenport on Thursday. A dinner and supper will be served at the church, with the nurses spending the day in nearby New Mor.
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Ladies’ Aid Society
Anelogy
Death of Leopold De Rothnchild in London home
Leopold De Rothnchild, son of Baron Tes London, died at his home in Tolehtar Suseard on May 20 at 7:30 a.m. He was 72, the third son of Karon De Rothdehe, founder of the Wah branch of a famous bank. The report notes a six week illness preceding death.
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Baron Tes
London
Leopold de Rothnchitt
Blk
Tolehtar Suseard
de Rothnchild
Karon de Rothdehe
Nk Wah
Dia Famous Banklegouro
Malt Extract Promises Strength For Children
An old advertisement touts Johann Hurt’s Malt Extract as a non alcoholic tonic that strengthens children against illness. It claims the product builds resistance, improves vitality, and should be given in small doses to growing kids. Distributed by Churchill Drug Co with Iowa as a distributor.
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Johann Hurt
Churchill Drag Co
Burlington
Land
Cedar Rapids
Diatributora
Iowa
Advertigemanta
Decoration Day Program at Columbus City May 20
In Columbus Junction on May 2 column notes Decoration Day programs for Columbus City. A procession forms at 11 o'clock, proceeding to Columbus City cemetery led by the G.A.R. Read WW.1 G. Read and others. The U.P. church hosts post ceremony events with a tribute by Rev. J. Rendall of Clinton, and readings of all buried at Columbus City cemetery by J. Hi. Reaney.
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F Journala Spagal Service
Columbus City
Columbus Junction
CU. P
WH. Langenburg
U. P
W. RP. All
Todd Port
Columbus City Cemetery
J. Hi. Reaney
Selectioux
Choral Society
Ranedal
S'reabytaran Church
Clinton
J2, Rendall
Muneatino
Noted Film May Be Shown Here
Geraldine Arzar stars in Joan the Women a potential production shown at a local theatre. The management contemplates presenting the film but seeks patrons support to secure the showing cost. Proposed admission ranges from 23 to 86 cents with higher prices in larger cities.
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Fann
Geraldine Arzar Sin
Joan
Thenere
Manuxer Trenton
Minke
Parson Arity
Plans for Wilton Memorial Day Observance
May 25 observance includes a processional parade led by Mayor C H Jacobson and Rev A M Jayne at Cedar Street and Oakdale Cemetery. Music by Wilton Band, a Gettysburg address by Ralph Wirth, and various speakers and musical performances mark the day.
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Wilton
A. M. Jayne
Method Church
Tl Cedaranita
Wil Ho
Dey
C.H. Jacobson
Bpouker
A. M. Dayne
Germide Kiser
Mr. A. M. Jayne
Wiiton
Decoration Day Observance at Ainsworth Plans
Ainsworth to observe Decoration Day with a 1:30 parade from Second and Railroad to the WM. I church led by the Ainsworth band. Program includes songs such as Star Spangled Banner Columbia’s Memorial Brave Heart Lie Still and America. May include veterans, Boy Scouts, and graveside decorations. Library will be closed for Memorial Day observances.
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Ainaworth
Ainsworth
Solilpark
Railroad
WM. 1
Nev
Bloane
Columbia'y Memorial
Washington
Son
America
Iite
Mare
Local youth joins Navy as wireless operator in war effort
J Nimtzowitg of East Tenth Street, son of Mr. and Mrs. George Nimtzowicy, has qualified as a third class wireless operator and will likely be assigned to a naval vessel soon. Reports from the United States receiving ship in New York describe a rigorous exam and strict supervision. Nimtzowitg states he earned 438 per month for his service and notes others in his family are also in military service.
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Anohhar
Mazentine
Utele Sam
J. Nimtzaswitz
East Tenth Street
George Nimtzowlcy
Jnat Priday
Young
Nimtowilt
United States
Abip A Bay Pa
New York
Jonxert
Remains of Dr Cardell Buried in Lone Tree
The remains of Dr Walter S Cardell local dentist who fled from the university hospital were buried at Winters not after services at his home in Lone Tree. He graduated from the state university dental department last June and with his wife bought Dr C F Vlanc's practice here. He became ill in fall and winter and was taken to the university hospital in March for treatment.
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Lone Tree
Walter S. Cardell
Site University Hospital
Hugoring
Deni
The
State University
Aid
C.F Vlanc
Ines
University Hospital
Jones Jagz Orchestra To Host Dance Night At Lanne Club
The Jone Jagz orchestra will present the second of four dance series at the Lanne club tomorrow evening. The program features popular selections and aims to attract a wide audience. The ensemble plans weekly dances for an indefinite period.
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Lanne Club
Jones Nusleiink
Norway Steamer Norway Sunk by Gunfire in Baltic Return
The Norwegian steamship Norway of 1,477 tons was sunk by gunfire on Saturday while en route to its home port. The crew were rescued by a passing steamer after the vessel foundered.
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Norway
London
Married Men Must Register for Draft Under New Policy
Washington May 29 Married men and the class of 22 to 30 will not be exempt from the draft in the new national army. Only those with dependents relying on them for support may claim exemption. Gen Crowder says it may be necessary to draft previously drafted men to reach 500000 to start the army. He warns that failure to register by June 5 invites imprisonment. noncompliance does not excuse nonregistration.
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Washington, D. C
Crowder
Artaius
Tha Na Down
Sone Omicera
Growder
Albers Funeral Held For John William Albers
Baneral services for John William Albers, who died in Lex Moines, were conducted this morning. The ceremony honored the deceased with arrangements by Albers Funeral.
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Albers
Baneral
John William Albers
Lex Moines
Clergy-Backed Service Conducted at St Mathias Church
Morning service held at St Mathias church at 1 o clock led by Rev Father Py J Leonard. Pallbearers included Dan Sullivan Martin Mlannery Lou Ix Schwab John Ryan rank Apcot and George Fuller. Interment followed at St Marys cemetery.
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St.Mathias
Py J. Leonard
Dan Sullivan
Martin Mlannery
Lou
Ix Schwab
John Ryan
Rank Apcot
George Fuller
St. Mary’s Cometery
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Detthof Habdware CO
Miag Wien Stocker
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Museor Public Library
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NAVY
J. Nimtzowitg
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Thompson’s Hardware Store
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