Cavalry Troop Mobilizing for Camp Dodge Deployment
Troop D 113th Cavalry moves to Camp Dodge for two weeks with about 3,600 guardsmen. Six o’clock mobilization at the armory this evening, with some members already at Camp Dodge. Detachments depart by train and a full roster lists captains, sergeants, privates, and cooks aiding the camp prep.
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113Th Cavalry
Camp Dodge
Towa
Wayne Limerman
Mesa
Alfred Burris
Merle Green
Floyd Grecian
Clyde Page
Earl T. Limerman
William G. Eldridge
Mees
Alfred J. Burris
Howard G. Heys
William D Young
Tom Holland
James A. Morrow
William Hindah
Leland G. McGill
Floyd B. Hoyle
Robert D. Morrow
Ward M. Johnson
William Knottnerus
Clyde Bickford
Roy Jackson
Charles L. Beatty
Earl R. Burns
William Hightshoe
Grant Humble
Elizabeth's Goacnes Aroused Envy and Capitulation
Fragmented OCR text describes Elizabeth and a royal audience facing envy and capitulation. The passage mentions diverse parties and a broad reaction of onlookers to the queen, with references to "goacnes" and "bushounds" and unclear actions. The language is garbled, but hints at a political or courtly sequence ending in capitulation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth
Reflection on human fallibility and misjudgment
A reflective verse discusses how people err despite good intentions. It notes bias and limited perspective leading to unfair judgments. The piece cautions against defending flawed positions and acknowledges the risk of harming others by mistake.
Weather Warms Up After Chilly spell with light rain
The city enjoyed warmer weather today as the sun broke through and the thermometer reached eighty degrees by noon. Earlier a cool spell dropped to fifty, and yesterday evening saw rainfall of about .20 inches.
American women seek slim fashions amid weight trend
New York August 12. Manufacturers of women’s clothing report a rising share of stout sizes at the great clothing fair in Grand Central Palace and the 71st Regiment Armory. Forty five percent of American women are deemed stout by the trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
United States
Grand Central Palace
Seventy-first Regiment Armory
Charles Pomerantz
Blogg & Littaur
Fined man for throwing hammer at car near Coralville
Glenn Sellers was fined five dollars and costs in Justice Crossett's court for throwing a heavy stone hammer at Edward De Silvas’s car near Coralville. The incident happened as De Silvas, with his wife and two children, rode in the car while Sellers drove west to Coralville with a lead. The hammer struck the car hood after the De Silvas vehicle passed Sellers’ wagon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa City
Glenn Sellers
Court of Justice
RE. A. Crossett
Edward de Silvas
de Silvas
Coralville
William B Knickerbocker dies at 89 in Cedar Rapids
William B Knickerbocker pioneer of Linn county dies at his son Mark Knickerbocker's home in Cedar Rapids age 89. Born December 22 1822 near Canandaigua New York he moved to Ohio then Linn county in 1854 and later Kerwood Park to fruit growing becoming a horticultural authority. Survived by children Kur a Gibson Fairfax F E H Knickerbocker Cedar Rapids Ida Brown Sherwood N D Etta Ure Denver ProD Knickerbocker Cedar Rapids Bertha Porter Los Angeles and many grandchildren and great grandchildren.
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Cedar Rapids
William B. Knickerbocker
Linn County
FR. H. Knickerbocker
Mark
Mr Knickerboeker
Canauhi‘gua
N. Y
Ohio
Cleveland
Kerwood Park
Knickerbocker
Kura M. Gibson
F E. H
Wallace Named on Fuel Committee for Washington County
Leigh H. Wallace is named to Iowa’s state Fuel Distribution Committee by State Fuel Administrator Chas Webster. He will represent Washington County to aid coal distribution during the coal emergency caused by railroad strikes and transport limits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leigh H. Wallace
Iowa
Chas. Webster
Mr. Wallace
Washington County
Wallace
Webster
Hoover
Coal Commission
Kendall
Towa
Society Notes: Hoxworth Hosts U S Club Afternoon
Charles Hoxworth hosted six U S club members with one guest Mrs John Tucker for an afternoon of fancy work and flowers. Mrs Heaworth served refreshments after a party honoring twins Floyd and Lloyd Grecian with eighteen guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Hoxworth
John Tucker
Floyd
Lloyd Grecian
Mary Grecian
Lloyd
Corning
Town
Washington
Mable Reynolds
Des Moines
Hazel Truitt
Peoria
Illinois
Harding seeks arbitration over coal and rail crisis
President Harding has pursued a middle course to end the coal shortage and railroad tieup, urging arbitration over force. He faces repeated disappointments and warns that if needed he will resort to emergency Transportation Act powers to protect the public welfare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oskaloosa
Harding
United States Army
North Carolina
Progeny Growth Puzzle on Oyster Heed Generations
A cryptic science teaser posits that if the offspring of one Oyster Heed were multiplied across six generations the resulting pile of shells would reach eight times the earth’s size. The riddle blends genetics with magnitude ideas.
Two Union Services Chautauqua Sunday
Ministers propose two union services at the chautauqua during the chapter week instead of one. Morning service at eleven to be held at the tent or Methodist church with G B Robinson delivering both sermons in the evening at the tent. Offerings go to the chautauqua association to fund Bible lectures. Frank Sage to head choir organization and ushers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chautauqua
G. B. Robinson
Chautauqua Association
Frank BR. Sage
White Shrine No. 10 announces Sunset Park picnic
Damascus Shrine No. 10 will hold its annual picnic at Sunset Park on Monday at 6 30 p m. All White Shrine members and families are invited. Bring sandwiches and at least one other item for the menu along with dishes and silverware. Picnic postponed if rain. The Committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Damascus Shrine
No. 10
W. Gs
Sunset Park
Knights of Pythias Work in First Rank Monday Night
Announcement notes K of P work in the first rank scheduled for Monday night at location 4312. Event highlights include preparations and member participation for a lodge program.
Horticulturalists Plan Moving Convention Across Iowa
Des Moines hosts the Great Plains section of the American Society for Horticultural Science as members travel Aug 15 to 18 visiting orchards nurseries farms and experimental plots from Bevington to St Ansgar. Attendees include midwestern and Canadian experts studying practical results in fruits vegetables and gladioli.
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Des Moines
Great Plains
American Society For Horticultural Science
Middle West
Canada
Conventioja
Enright
Bevington
Warren County
Jesse Hiatt
Peru
Madison County
Winterset
Ames
Hampton
Ferris Nursery
Hampton Cannery
Mason City
Nora Springs
Siemer Nursery
Charles City
Iowa Apple Growers
Sherman Nursery
Green Houses
Osage
St. Ansgar
Gardner Nurseries
Rules Who Must Pay Iowa Poll Tax Ruling
Des Moines August 12 Any male citizen reaching age 21 by Sept 1 or under 45 by April 1 residing outside town limits must pay a poll tax. Attorney General Gibson interprets section 2 chapter 172 of the 39th general assembly to require payment if age falls within the tax window at any time between April 1 and Sept 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Gibson
Thirty-Ninth General Assembly
Northwood
Chautauqua season ticket drive targets 900 in 3 days
Local banks sell season tickets as organizers race to hit 900 tickets in three days with a goal of 1200 by Tuesday evening. The big tent rises on the grounds and a full ten day program is planned featuring lectures, concerts, and notable speakers including Dr. G L Robinson and former Vice President Thomas R Marshall.
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Chautauqua Grounds
Manlove
Link Orchestra
Billy” Stidger
Gibsonian Orchestra
Marcus Kavanagh
Gibsonians
Ward Waters
Thomas KR. Marshall
Smith-Spring-Holmes
Sunshine
Dietrich
Ministerial Association
du Moulin
du Moulins
J. Smith Damron
Potter-Craftsman
Des Moines Businessman Franks McDonnell Shoots Self
Frank McDonnell a Des Moines businessman shot himself in his 618 East Grand rooms and was gravely injured. Unexplained act follows a long battle to live as physicians report a losing fight against death. McDonnell son of Nicholas McDonnell was a well known local figure.
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Des Moines
Frank McDonnell
East Grand Avenue
City Hospital
Nicholas McDonnell
Frank
Diddy
McDonnell
Physis Dang
Opals as Wedding Gifts Reflect Queen Victoria’s Taste
The article notes Queen Victoria valued opals for beauty and luck while the Empress Eugénie of France feared them. Victoria gave opals and diamonds to her daughters as wedding gifts, contrasting superstition with admiration in royal customs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victoria
Nugerie
France
Amputation Ads Draw Chiropodists Riled by EU Rope Trick
Chicago reports a clash over European ads suggesting to amputate the little toe to fit narrower shoes. Dr John Kenison and Dr Nicholas von Schill defend natural ten toes and warn improper cuts harm the third toe. Other doctors blame tight fashion shoes as the real cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Europe
Ellis Island
National Association of Chiropodists
John Kenison
Kenison
Nicholas von Schill
von Schill
Reunion program for 168th Rainbow Division in Iowa
The 68th Halawowbor Division reunion will be August 19 and 20 at Camp Dodge Des Moines Iowa with guests from the 168th 132d Infantry and 1st Iowa Cavalry. Events include sessions athletic contests dances swimming a horse show and a parade review by Governor Kendall. About one thousand veterans expected in part of their old uniforms, recalling frontline service from Lorraine to the Rhine.
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Camp Dodge
Des Moines
Fighting Rainbow
Iowa National Guard
168Th
132D
Iowa Cavalry
Robb
1St Iowa Cavalry
Kendall
Eld
Bennett
Ofa
Brewer
Conkling
Iowa
Lorrain
Champagne
Hun
Chateau Thierry
Saint Michiel
Argonne Meuse
Sedan
Gvermont
Rhine
France
Belgium
Luxemburg
Coblenz
Trackless Trolleys Operate Over One Hundred in England
More than 100 trackless trolley lines are in operation in England, expanding urban transit options. The system use and routes evolved as cities adapted to motorized mass transportation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagland
Child's Idea Worth Fortune in Inventor’s Reward
A boy’s simple screw idea propelled a inventor to wealth as the novelty gained fame and financial return. The hometown tale highlights ingenuity from a young mind and the lasting value of practical invention.
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Philip J. Crai
Clyde A. Page
Rudolph W. Knottnerus
Merle R Green
Perry Kephart
Coppock
Danecher
Reister
C. Perry
Todd
Rosas
Timothy J. Farrier
Mills
D. Burns
J. Hindahl
Kolosick
C. McGill
Keck
Lauderdale
Mel Holleau
V. Perry
Messenger
Ralston
Ollie Perry
Miller
Cook
J. Lowe
Wayne A. Limerman
Marshall L Wilkin
John K. McMullen
Ted Crone
Long
Swisher
Lintz
Sullivan
Sadler Swift
Hugier Kephart
John Boileau
Kracaw
Pratt
Nicholson
Brock
Jacobs
Hesseltine
Macon
Donald C. McClellan
Bert Lowe
Huugh Taylor
A. Long
Roam, Tracy. McGlone
Reister & Sons
Migs
Coste
Phillips Drug Store
Kodak Store
Jaws
G. L. Robinson
McCormick Theological Seminary
Robinson
Harold Ross
Harold Duke
Wanda Neiswanger
Evening Journal
J. W. Allen
Blue
Journal
Mr. Waite
Colenso Hotel
John Sexton & Co
Ill
Eli Jackson
Whitney
G. L Fetters
Mell Crandall
North Avenue
White Rock Baby Chicks
Chas
Caldwell
Chas, Marsh
Ainsworth
Boyd Berdo
Wnmee
Fou
Pthder
G. L. Fetters
Savings Bank of
Ita
Lnventor
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