Receives His Orders From Captain Steck at Ft Riley
Capt John Steck issued orders applying to the regimental encampment at Fort Riley. The message notes the action will take effect on August 30th.
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1908
Page
6
Capt John Steck issued orders applying to the regimental encampment at Fort Riley. The message notes the action will take effect on August 30th.
State orders limit Company D and 53d 54th Regiments to forty five officers and men for Fort Riley training August 30 to September 8 1908. Details cover uniform gear transport pay and staffing with strict substitutions allowed to keep total at forty five. Additional notes describe the Small Arms Team selection for Camp Perry Ohio starting August 24 1908 and the Iowa State team roster and travel plans.
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Frank Farris returns to Havre after a brief city visit. Delpha and Ray Cummings of Riverside attend Chautauqua today while Joseph Murphy of Crawfordsville attended yesterday and returns at 6:50. Acheson goes home to Ainsworth after a short city stay. Fred Cannon heads to West Liberty for horse racing. Mr. and Mrs. Davidson return to Crawfordsville after Chautauqua. Audley Gault and son Cloyce of Osceola Iowa travel to Havre for a few days visit. Furnace wood is available at right price, phone 351. Mrs. Geo A Matlock and son visit Brighton for a few days with relatives. Frey’s studio promotes good photos with a line to judge photos.
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