Reorganization of Militia and National Guard Plans
A wartime letter from Wirt Beldon of Co List Neb discusses reorganizing militia units, mustering out two regiments, and requiring physical exams for soldiers. It notes state funding for education of soldiers, concerns over peacetime readiness, and calls for justice in reorganizing regiments. The writer mentions training hours, climate, and mixed crew composition including colonials and natives, with logistics on food shipments and a returning boat of frozen goods.
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Isc
Nui
National Guard
Coaleys
Australia
Beldon
Teachers ii North Dallas win Washington term teachers kept
In North Dallas area schools teachers completed fall terms around October 28. Weaver will remain in same school for the winter term. Evelyn Pattee, primary teacher at Dunn district, reported 39 enrolled and near 3s daily attendance. Anna Barnard at Perry, first teaching term, praised for success at Spring Valley. Maude Cramer at No. 6 Dallas two posted strong attendance. Ansie O Malley at Bouton closed Genlah school term in Des Moines township. Leva Sterck finished first term at No. 4 Washington top. Sigraid to be retained for winter if desired. Florence Scott at Minburn No. 8 Lincoln experienced solid term, missed Perry fair day.
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Ls Weaver
Washington
Weaver
Evelyn Pattee
Dunn
Dallas Tnp
Anna Barnard
Perry
Spring Valley
Whig
Maude Cramer
Dallas
Ion
Ansie O'Malley
Bouton
Genlah
Des Moines Township
Anna
Hersel
Leva Sterck
Sigraid
Florence Scott
Minburn J
Lincoln
Txp
Scott
Manila Letter From Minburn Star Reporter
From Manila the letter from Will Beldén of Minburn reports crew inspection routines on a large sailing vessel. Inspections occur when ships dock, with 2 to 3 men staying aboard to check outbound and inbound goods. Weekly pay is issued, with $3 per man per day for sleep and meals, and a payday of 31.20 U.S. is noted. No extra earnings yet from the customs house but promise of more if time extends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Beldén
Minbura
First
Nebraska
Manila
Minburn Star
Finiprine
U.S
Scenic Rocky Mountain Routes and Grand Canyon Advertised
The Deb Rio Grande Railroad promotes tourism in Colorado Utah and New Mexico with two distinct routes through the Rocky Mountains and a direct line to Grippy Creek. It touts double daily trains from Denver to San Francisco with through sleepers and tourists cars and best access to Idaho Montana Oregon and Washington via the Ogden Gateway. Descriptive pamphlets are available from SK Hooper G P TA Denver.
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Deb & Rio Grande Railroad
Colorado
Utah
Nat Mexico
Rocky Mountains
Grippie Creek
Denver
San Francisco
Giah
Idaho
Montana
Oregon
Washington
Ogden Gateway
Hooper, G. P. & TA
Waukee Notes Local Happenings And Debating Club
A fragmentary Waukee column outlines a recently formed debating club meeting Wednesdays. It mentions Mrs Nash visiting her father last Sunday, a barber shop, property sales, and social events. The piece then shifts to cultural notes about gardens and architecture, followed by a wartime spy anecdote involving Weyler and a U. S. government agent.
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Tle
Nash
Ke of P
Levy Staver
Kroh
Care for a Cold in One Day Tar Strap Remedy
An old ad copy promotes Lake Warner's White Wine of Tar Strap as the best cough remedy. Prices listed are 25 and 50 cents, suggesting a small bottle size and affordable option for quick relief. The fragmented line hints at a wartime era sales pitch and period branding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Warner
Shakespearean Club Celebrates with Readings and Games
A Wednesday club gathering at Mrs. Giddines on Willis Avenue featured Shakespearean drama discussions led by Mrs. MacPherson. Guests enjoyed card games, readings from The Tempest, and a lively social hour with a focus on Shakespearean admirers. Next, Mrs. Diddy hosts a meeting at her home with plans for Merchant of Venice and other forthcoming activities.
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Lelerning Velus
Membe
Chantauqua
Record
Montay
Giddines
Willis “Avenue
MacPoer
M MacPherson
Tharsdiy
Abesdames Tutston
Shipton
Cady
Diddy
Gurreul
Jolly Ag
Merchant of Venice
Stinty
Dai Peters
Wilk “Carrs
W Hi .Chandler
First Avenue
Lizzie Kelsey
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N. Henness Co
Clements Black
Perry, Iowa
North Dallas
The
Waukee
America
Army and Navy
Northere J'Acigie
Spain
United States
Ghas S. Fee
P_ R
St-Paul
Mina
Weyler
Germany
Wat
Madrid
Escavial
Order of Rubekahs
Hoigelel
A. W Heiss
Temaleton
Ore Street
L. de. King
Alta
Childreix
Miss A
Roy Lemp
Watford Street
Ferry
New Christian Church
Eregan
Managtenr Baudocssy
Pestbre
Ids
Mainay
Desire Bonafide
Encigau
Curdope
Herbet E Heas
Prest
E. Ringheiys
Cash Dry Goods Store
Iowa
H. & E Ringheim
Lowa
Roland @ Dowling
Hoane
Sadie
Second Street
PRR
PSE
H. H. Yeager
Miller Bros
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