Local Journal reports Iowa men join army aero program in New York
A letter from Percy A. Shoemaker describes thirteen volunteers from five eastern Iowa counties arriving in New York for a two month course in the U S Army aero department. He notes the barracks in the university building, strict schedules, and varied shop assignments for machinists carpenters and electricians. An incident on the Buffalo to New York train left two Washington county men and two Muscatine men hungry after porters kept their meals but railway staff later provided aid.
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Journal
Percy A. Shoemaker
Washington
New York University
Aero Department
United States Army
el- Hitt Grayson
Journal Force
University
Iowa
Private Shoemaker
Henry Berdo
George Dempsey
Buffalo
Lackawana
New York
Washington County
Percy
Muscatine
Have You Seen a Geyser Gently Quiet After Attack
An old advertisement compares bilious attacks to geysers that spout and then rest until refilled. It claims appetite wanes before an attack, yet food is eaten at meal times. It suggests taking three Chamberlain's Tablets at onset to avert an attack and notes Lemmon's Drug Store as the seller.
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Canada
Chamberlain's
Lemmon
Drue
Advt
Cleopatra at Graham Theater Promises Lavish Feast
The Theda Bara star vehicle Cleopatra features an Isis feast scene of lavish revelry with dancers and wine. The Fox production is described as more liberal than any other film. Cleopatra plays Graham Theater April 19 and 20 with a Saturday matinee at 2 15. Orchestra music and seats on sale at Mc Elhinney's.
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William Fox
Cleopatra
Theda Bara
Graham Theatre
Orchestra
McElhinney’s
Iowa Man Stirs Up The Britishers
A luncheon in Westminster draws applause as Edwin T Meredith explains Middle West resolve in war. Speakers include George Barnes, James Wilson, and Lord Bryce with remarks on American unity and sacrifice.
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Iowa
London
Middle West
Wesminster
George Barnes
Edwin T. Meredith
U. S. Chamber of Commerce
America
Great
Merle Hay
Ambassador Page
Page
Word of Caution on Cough Remedies
Warning against giving opium or codeine to children with whooping cough due to pneumonia risk. Recommends Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as narcotic free. Sold by Lemmon's Drug Store.
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Lemmons Drag Store
Adyt
Vinol Helps Delicate Child Rebound in Monaca
Mrs Frederick Sommers of Monaca Pa reports her youngest child, weak and tired, improved after Vinol treatment. The tonic, a cod liver and iron remedy, is advertised with a formula on every bottle and said to boost health and weight for delicate children. Sherman Bros Druggists distribute in Washington and other towns.
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Monaca
Frederick Sommers
Vinci
Architecture Harmony and Rural Buildings Unite
Frank A. Bourne in House Beautiful reflects on architectural harmony comparing music and painting. He argues that architecture should relate cohesively within communities and suggests a balance between artistic ideals and practical rural forms.
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Frank A. Bourne
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Mlocal Boys Inn
THE
Gratiam Theatre
Priday & Laterday
Saterday
By K. Walter
Sherman Bros. Druggists
A. Catchison
Pica
the Rite Style Bulletin
Clark & Enslin
Fisk
CLARK & ENSLIN _ the Square
FOX Theatre
Drury Lane
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