Iowa Boys in San Francisco Camp Merritt Letter News
A Jasper county Iowa soldier in Camp Merritt San Francisco writes home about life abroad. He describes Golden Gate views Sutro baths parks and streetcars while noting home sickness and hopes for Manila deployment. He praises Iowa volunteers praise from San Francisco papers and details drills health and daily camp life amid mixed rumors.
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San Francisco
Cal
the Record
Newton
Jasper County
Camp Merritt
Golden Gate
Sutro
Harbor
Pacific
Frisco
Iowa Bays
Cliff House
Golden Gate Park
Manila
San Jose
Lopez
Chinatown
Philippine Expeditionary Forces
Iowa
California
Call of the 14Th
Major Lacey Endorsed At Sigourney Republican Convention
The Sixth district Republican convention in Sigourney endorsed the administration and war policy and nominated Major John F. Lacey by acclamation amid record attendance. A letter and a telegram from Washington cited senate support for the Lacey soldier voting bill. W A Nichols of Monroe was permanent chairman with a long list of Japer county delegates present.
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Sigourney
Major Lacey
John F. Lacey
Washington
Senate Committee
W. A. Nichols
Monroe
Japer County
D. M. Kelly
J. F. Ofill
N. F. Walton
Joe Cunningham
John Thorpe
Geo. Frizzell
James B. Meredith
James Campbell
W. J. Price
Chas. Rinehart
J. R. Sitler
H. M. Reasoner
J. T. Winters
A. A. Cope
Frank Donahue
Herbert Lairds Success
The official announcement states Thomas P. Berry resigns as General Passenger agent of the Iowa Central. W G Martin is appointed in his place. Will B Barry resigns and H B Laird is appointed to his position. Herb Laird, son of S E Laird of Newton, has long served with the Iowa Central at Marshalltown and earns broad congratulations.
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Herbert Laird
Thos. P. Berry
Iowa Central
W. G. Martin
Will B. Barry
H. B. Laird
Herb
S. E. Laird
Newton
Marshalltown
Local notices and advertisements from the Newton RECORD
Monday schedule reminders invite piano tuning and church events at 10 30 a m and 6 p m with numerous local business promotions for Jasper Sons Colfax excursion tickets to Epworth Assembly Colfax meat market east side millinery Eva Fay Hargraves book store and Great South American Kidney Cure promoted by Kennedy Newton Iowa readers urged to mention the RECORD when buying to support the paper
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Colfax
Epworth League Assembly
Newton
ReEcorp
Notice Against Littering Grass and Trash in Streets
All persons are warned against cutting and throwing grass or trash from lawns or yards into the streets. J. R. Dixon, Marshal.
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J. R. Dixon
Notice to Property Owners on Weeds Along Sidewalks
Property owners are notified that weeds growing along the sidewalks adjoining their property must be cut at once or it will be done by the city and charged against the property. JAMES Dixon, City Marshal. The RECORD offers affordable magazine and book binding services with bindery prices and rebinding options.
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James Dixon
Century
Ladies Home Journal
July Excursions on Great Western Maple Leaf Route
Reduced fares to national events across the United States via the Chicago Great Western Maple Leaf Route. Destinations include Washington DC, Nashville, Buffalo, San Francisco, Salt Lake City, Omaha, Portland, Davenport, and more. Contact the nearest agent or F H Lord in Chicago for details.
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Chicago Great Western Railway
Washington D. C
National Association
Nashville
Davenport
Omaha
Neb
Great Western
F. H. Lord
Chicago
Illinois
Samantha at Saratoga sales prices in early catalogs
A fragmented list shows Samantha at Saratoga in arts, Farm and Fireside, Woman's Home Companion, Weekly Capital, and The RECORD offered at various annual prices. copies priced from 0.50 to 2.50 with agents listed and editions noted.
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Samantha
Saratoga
Samantha Among the Brethren
Woman’s Home Companion
All Six For 2.00 Best Record Subscription Offer
The RECORD markets a value subscription deal offering six items for two dollars. The pitch emphasizes high quality and asserts unbeatable value for readers seeking long term access to the paper.
The Best Remedy for Rheumatism
From Fairhaven New York, Mr James Rowland says his wife suffered rheumatism twenty five years. After using Chamberlains Pain Balm, she slept within an hour and now uses it for aches, finding relief unlike any prior medicines. Sold by Wayley Smead in 25 and 50 cent sizes.
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Fairhaven
N. Y
James Rowland
Wayley & Smead
Williams Indian Pile Ointment Promises Piles Cure
Advertises Dr Williams Indian Pile Ointment claiming to cure blind bleeding ulcerated and itching piles by absorbing tumors and providing instant relief. Product marketed for private parts only, boxed by Williams Mfg Co Cleveland Ohio, sold by Foster Callison for 40 cents or 1.00 per box. Printing house ad and local business notices follow.
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Samuel Pitcher
Hyannis
Massachusetts
Castoria
Mothers of America
Ana
Centaur Company
Chas. H. Fletcher
Catton
Klondike
Wagley & Smead
Des Moines
Fred Emerson
Drean
South Side Square
Iowa People
Des Moine
the Daily Record Office
Geo. Pomeroy
North Dakotas
Real Eestate
Mary Wood
Halsey
Linden Heights
Anna
Otcheck
Burton
Richland Township
J B
Hillster
Kintz
Mary Kintz
Geof Woods
Winder & Wife
Alice Gentry
Winders Sds
Washington Township
Frederick Schnnelle
Furnay
Gro. J. Pomeroy
Tesla
Scott
All Druglists, Co
Bcott & Bowne, Chemists
York
Loyer's Jewelry Store
Gro. Ramsey
Jasper & Sons
Cwns
H. Fretenen
Thompson & Co
Free Methodist Church
J. H. Gorrell
Clauston
East Side Millinery
Eva Fay
Hargrave's
East Side
Kennedy
Ourea
NoPay
Tornado Insurance
Wright & Lufkin
Samantha Allen
Ladies’ Home Journal
Iowa Weekly Capital
Aercorp
North Side
McVicker's Theatre
Fast
Wheeler & Wilson
Wheeler & Wilson Mige Coo
Wabash Avenue
HUB Grocery
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