Five to Leave for St. Louis Thursday
The first of the August National Army draft quota will depart tomorrow morning at 9:37 from the Burlington road for Jefferson Barracks Missouri. Five men form the contingent Charles Clarence Clifton Washington Ernest W Lehman Kalona Frederick L Schnoebelen Riverside Charles F Fish Washington G N Welch Brighton Clifton may be absent with Merle McAvoy as alternate. Dr Welch will not go with the local group leaving from Greenville Illinois Captain D W Harvey calls a 8 am meeting at the courthouse to honor the boys and escort them to the station.
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National Army
Burlington Road
Jefferson Barracks
Charles Clarence Clifton
Washington
Ernest W. Lehman
Kalona
Frederick L. Schnoebelen
Riverside
Charles F. Fish
G.N. Welch Brighton
Clifton
South Dakota
Merle McAvoy
Dr. Welch
Greenville
Til
D. W. Harvey
Court House
Missionary Society Meeting at First United Presbyterian
The Young Women’s Missionary Society met at Miss Carolyn Hamilton’s home with many members present. Mrs. Paul Burgess spoke about Guatemala and her missionary work, now visiting relatives Dr. W. McLaughlin and David McLaughlin. A pledge of 25 dollars for foreign missions was approved. Invitations were issued for a Song Recital Friday at eight o’clock by Miss Bertha Hay with piano accompaniment by Miss Clara Ingham and Miss Maurine McLaughlin and Miss Wanda Neiswanger as accompanists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Women’s Missionary Society of
The
First United Presbyterian Church
Carolyn Hamilton
Paul Burgess
Guatemala
David McLaughlin
W. McLaughlin
Bertha Hay
G. W. Hay
Clara Ingham
Maurine McLaughlin
Wanda Neiswanger
Ackley Mayor Arrested Amid Removal Petition
Ackley mayor E. M. Breniman of Hardin county was arrested on oppression by an officer charges and faces a preliminary hearing in Ackley. Waterloo man W. A. Gill alleges Breniman jailed him without cause and local business leaders draft a petition seeking Breniman’s removal from office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
E. M. Breniman
Ackley
Hardin County
W. A. Gill
Des Moines
Brenfman
Tea towels needed for Camp Dodge soldiers
The Hospital Auxiliary in Washington asks residents to donate tea towels for Camp Dodge soldiers. Mrs. Peter Berdo, just back from Des Moines, urged the effort at a Monday meeting. Donations may be left at Crail's store and will be shipped next week. A separate appeal seeks ferns and hanging baskets to decorate Y M C A buildings, with Mrs. Berdo contributing $5.
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Camp Dodge
Peter Berdo
Des Moines Cantonment
Washington
Crail
Fire devastates Mel L. Webster seed house in Independence
In Independence Iowa on August 7 the Mel L. Webster seed house burned from 2 30 pm with losses estimated between fifty thousand and one hundred thousand dollars. Firemen fought the flames for hours as smoke overcame Fire Chief Raymond but he recovered. The three story frame building started in the basement and surrounding property was threatened. insurance partly covers the loss.
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Independence
Iowa
Mel L. Webster
Raymond
Lamoni LDS Stake Reunion Sets Attendance Records
Lamoni Iowa August 7 The Lamont stake reunion draws a record crowd with 122 tents and 513 campers. Speakers include Daniel Macgregor Oyen Alberta W A McDowell Plano Illinois W E Haden Elbert A Smith and J F Keir Independence Missouri. The event runs twelve days through August 11 featuring recreational activities and a patriotic program led by the Lamoni band.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lamoni
Iowa
Lamont Stake
Latter Day Saints
Daniel Macgregor
Oyen
Alberta
W. A. McDowell
Plano
Iil
W. E. Haden
Elbert A. Smith
J. F. Keir
Independence
Lamoni Band
Building Stalwart Character By Daily Duty
A concise definition of stalwart character as the net result of daily devotion to duty, noting its invisible nature and value in forming steadfast personal integrity.
Argentina Feels Effects of War
American and Argentine trade faces disruption as US entry into WWI freezes shipping. Argentina lacks imports and raw materials, factories pause or shrink output, and ballast ships glide to Buenos Aires while diplomats like Ambassador Naon manage urgent exchange and wartime logistics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Argentina
United States
Buenos Aires
Naon
Washington
Germany
Republic
England
France
National Guard Gains High Praise in War Drive
Washington notes a shift in view as the Rainbow division and other guard units spearhead the July counter offensive. The 168th Iowa infantry and guards from New England Pennsylvania Michigan Wisconsin headline the mobile push that halts German gains near Seringes and Sergy. Brig. Gen. MacArthur returns to Camp Meade to lead Rainbow brigade training and share its celebrated exploits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Guard
Chauteau-Thierry
Rainbow
Iowa
Seringes
Sergy
New England
Pennsylvania
Michigan
Wisconsin
Pacific Coast States
Douglass MacArthur
War Department
Camp Meade
MacArthur
Rainbow Division
Duke of Atholl Inherits Power And Cathedral In Perthshire
The Marquis of Tullibardine becomes Atholl's new duke and keeps an armed body of 1000 men with artillery. He is a veteran of the Ritish army who served at Khartum with Kitchener and earned the Distinguished Service Order. He also inherits Dunkfield Cathedral in Perthshire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tullibardi
Atholl
Kitelwner
Khartum
Dunkfield Cathedral
Perthshire
Unexpected Reunion Sparks Dan Cupid Star at Graham
Holmes encounters Charlyne Younes, a Dan Cupid principal, at the Graham Theatre after six years. The Washington premiere of Cap Cupid features the premier danseuse loaned from a New York producer, offering locals a chance to see Broadway‑bound talent before the big stage.
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Holmes
The
Graham
Congress Hotel
Charlyne Younes
New York
Mise Young
Mr. Zallee
Washington
Broadway
Cap Cupid
Complete Chautauqua Program Detailed Schedule
The program spans August 13 to 22 with daily platform managers and sessions. Key items include Morning Boys' Club and Children’s Hour, Bible Hour, full concerts by Miller Operatic Company, Preachers' Quartette, and evening lectures. Notable figures include Rev. F A Gageby Rev J M Wishart Dr Alexander Mr Ross Mrs Asman and Senator Harold C Kessenger. Admission ranges from 25c to 66c with no admission charge on August 18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aula
Miller Operatic Company
J. M. Wishart
Donald C. Ross
Daisy Freeman
Asman
J. A. Alexander
D. DD
Mrs. Asman
Ross
FP. A. Gageby
Mr. Ross
Dr. Alexander
Aboys’ Club
Mis
Alexander
Hruby Orchestra
Harold C. Kessenger
Crawford Adams Company
Ministry of Suffering
Corsica
Marie van Gastel
Kred Cross
Hoys’ Club
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ST. Louis
Burlington
Providence
Billville
Atlanta Constitution
Webster Seed House
Lamont
Stuarts
Dan Cupid
Washington, BD
South America
Chile
Marne
Selves
Evening Journal
the Evening Journal
F.A. Gageby
Duneidant
Miller Operatic Co
H. Gordon Ross
J. A. Glendinning
Washington Ministerial Association
W. M. Keeley
Rusby Bohemian Orchestra
M. W. Bailey
Maud Stevens Co
Lorado Taft
Mr. Rosa
G. Solin Eaton
Pia
Henry
L. M. Mountford
Crawford Adams Co
Charles Benjamine Griffith
Mr. Rows
Metropolitan Glee Club
Peat
Assman
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