Pastor Graves Warns of Menace in Address to Veterans
The Rev J W Graves delivered a Memorial Day sermon at Sirs Baptist Church urging recognition of the Civil War’s cost and warning of a looming global conflict. He argued Americans must honor veterans by defending liberty and justice and resisting militarism while stressing the sacrifices made for peace and national principles.
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Why Society Women Wash Their Own Hair
A fragment discusses society women washing hair not as fact but to achieve beauty and avoid vanity. It suggests homemade canthrox shampoo as a low-cost option, describing dissolving a teaspoon in hot water to make liquid shampoo for all hair, promising softer, fuller results and cleaner, better looking hair.
Training Camp Seeks New Recruits at Fort Snelling
May 31 report lists 20 men ordered to report immediately to Fort Snelling Minnesota for officer training. Brigadier William 16 Saute, commanding, will telegram each man's appointment. Named are Hawley Gould Ottumwa John W Mahon Burlington Me Scharf Davenport Arthur Weber Davenport Oliver Murray Davenport Went Stra hin Gunn Gonz JX. of St. Chapman John Mackay Chalun L Dulin Cedar Rapids Fred Killen Dubuque Ward Henry Des Moines Polk County attorney also avin Chosot.
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Ottumwn
Jad Me Scharf
Burlington
Ditfard W. Scott
Arthur J. Weber
Oliver Murray
Davenport
Capital remission for Finnish prisoners announced
The provisional government proposes full remission of sentences for all Finnish prisoners jailed for climate or offense. Repressive measures against alcohol abuse exist, with public drunkenness punished by up to eighteen months, and drunken robberies or violent offenses penalty ranges six to eight years in penal servitude.
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Patroxrad
London
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Koverrimanthae
Wlso
May Rain and River Stage Report for the Month
The article notes May received 4.20 inches of rainfall, April 3.21 inches, and a 1916 May rainfall 40 inches more than this May. It records river stage highs and lows, including 7.7 feet on May 80, a high mark near May 6, and an average stage 10.0 feet above 1910. Weather details include 74 degrees on May 1 and 36 degrees on May 4, with winds generally north and a mix of clear and cloudy days.
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Tome
Orao
Downpour Cancels Golf Contests At Geneva Club
Rain halted four scheduled matches at the Geneva Golf and Country Club yesterday. A postponed handicap match may be played later this week if conditions improve. Several players likely to complete matches this afternoon on the short course as conditions allow.
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Geneva Golf and Country Club
Lecture Course Dates Decided by Musicians Assoc
The Musicians Association announced the schedule for an upcoming lecture course here. J. B. McNeil, secretary of the Young Men's Christian Association, listed dates and performers including the Weber quartet, Charles Taggart Priday, and the Chicago Orchestra, with events spread from October to March and various Wednesdays and Saturdays.
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Numbors
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Musentina
Boys Choir Sings on Children's Day
The Grace Cathedral church Roger Choir held a rehearsal at Mina Borger's home and plans a performance for Children's Day at Cinco Lutheran Church. The new choir aims to appear for the event, with treasurer and organizer duties noted.
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Cnet
Roger
Grace Tatheram Church
Mina Mildred Borger
Cinco Luthe Eran
Relief promise touts penny ad for foot misery cure
An advertisement claims a 25 cent box brings lasting relief from corns bunions and foot pain. It promises daily comfort with a shop description urging readers to try the product and implies annual savings for ongoing use.
Thomas Meighan Here on Friday at Lasky studio
Thomas Meighan, star of The Silent Partner, visits the Lasky studio for a history panel on the Lasky company and his life. Reported reception at the doorway drew cheers as he prepared for his Blanche Sweet scenes in the Paramount production. A comical note on a prior entrance is included.
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Laky Company
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Lasky Organization
Acenes Ag
Blanche Sweet
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