Iowa units to assemble for Camp Perry shoot
Special Orders from Adjutant General in Des Moines direct Iowa National Guard members to assemble for instruction and competition at the State Rifle Range on July 16 1910. Major Frederick B. Hird Captain Harry G. Utley Captain Edwin S. Quist Captain Edmund A. Ringland and others named will lead the unit under acting General Inspector S. W. Brookhart with staff and NCOs assigned, detailing medical attendants and logistics for a two day event.
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Camp Perry
State OF Iowa
Adjutant Generalis Office
Des Moines
Small Arms Department
S. W. Brookhart
W. Brookhart
W. Conkling
Surgeon Medical Corps
Hospital Corps
Governor orders officers fed at 25 cents per meal
The mess will be supervised by Captain Lloyd TD Ross who will collect 25 cents per meal for all meals served to officers during the tour of duty. By order of the Governor Guy E. Logan.
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Lloyd TD. Ross
Guy E. Logan
ZEMO Agency Praises Skin Remedy Cure
The McElhinney Drug Co reports that after a thorough investigation ZEMO far exceeds expectations as a cure for eczema pimples and dandruff. They promote ZEMO as a clean vegetable liquid for external use that cures by drawing germ life to the surface leaving skin healthy and safe for infants. They offer a booklet explaining at home cures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ZEMO
McElhinney Drug Co
Phrase Reflects Wealth and American Wives
The quotation notes that clever talk of spending like a lord implies the funds come from an American wife. It signals class and gender assumptions in the period and ties to the idea of marital financial power. The line frames social commentary on wealth sources and domestic roles.
Those Pies of Boyhood Pledge Health With Bitters
An old advertisement touts Electric Bitters as a tonic to restore digestion and vitality. It claims boyhood strength returns by toning stomach liver kidneys and bowels with a 50 cent bottle sold at Lemmon's Pharmacy.
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Lemmon, Lemmon's Pharmacy
Foley Kidney Pills Cited As Cures In Letter From Evansville
A letter from H. M. Winkler of Evansville Indiana describes kidney trouble with back pain dizziness and fatigue. He credits Foley Kidney Pills with a full recovery and renewed energy. The note appears in a promotional context from Lemmon's Pharmacy and Mcklhinney Drug Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
H. M. Winkler
Evansville
Ind
Lemmon
Mcklhinney Drug Co
Poles Celebrate Grunwald Anniversary Across Cities
Two hundred thousand Poles in the metropolitan area joined the nation in marking the 500th anniversary of the Battle of Grunwald. New York, New Jersey and Connecticut communities hosted parades mass meetings and a grand international banquet. Poles claim large populations in New York City Chicago Pittsburgh Toledo and Milwaukee.
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New York
Old Country
Grunwald
Poland
Teutonic Knights
New Jersey
Connecticut
New York City
Chicago
Pittsburg
Toledo
Milwaukee
Maneuvers at Gettysburg Unite Eastern States Militia
Gettysburg Pa July 15. The battlefield hosts joint maneuvers of eastern state militia for peaceful preparation for possible war. Troops arrive from Pennsylvania District of Columbia Delaware New Jersey Maryland and Virginia uniting soldiers of North and South in one large camp.
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Gettysburg
Pennsylvania
District of Columbia
Delaware
New Jersey
Maryland
Virginia
St Swithins Day Weather Foretelling Traditions
In New York on July 15 an ancient tradition links St Swithin to the coming forty days of weather. The forecast method states if it rains on St Swithins Day the rain will continue for forty days. if it is fair, forty days of rain will have ceased.
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United States
Washington County Savings Bank
New York
Old St. Swithin
Zion City Anniversary Quiet as Dowie Faith Fades
In Chicago on July 15 the anniversary of Zion City founder John Alexander Dowie passed without celebration. The Dowellies have lost faith in their leader and Zion City is now controlled by infidels. The feast of the tabernacle once marked July 15 for ten days.
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Chicago
Zion City
Lijah
John Alexander Dowle
Doweilies
Is Life Worth Saving Mrs McVie McRatey Letter
Mrs McVie McRatey of Prentiss Mississippi writes she suffered kidney and bladder trouble. Four bottles of Foley's Kidney Remedy cured her and she recommends it to others, saying it saved her life. Lemmon's Pharmacy and McElhinney Drug Co. are mentioned.
Ruth's witty reply about the president's death
A student named Ruth quips that if the president dies the undertaker would get the job, highlighting a brisk classroom joke about political succession.
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Ruth
United States
Bat Mass Changes at St. James Church
Next Sunday bat mass at St James Church will be at 8 in the evening instead of 2. The evening service continues at 7 30. A lawn social is set on St James school grounds Thursday evening July 21 with a musical program and a fancy table sale by parish ladies.
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St. James Church
Meroen
St. James School
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Frank L. Wilson & CO
Iowa Gas & Electric CO
Washington National Bank
Bank ‘Andou
Col. Brookhart
Adjt
Guy EF. Log
Frederick
Hird
Harry G. Utley
Edwin S. Quist
Staff Ord Infty
Edmund A. Ringland
Emil C. Johnson
Lee Roy Schilling Co
James L. Carlson
John P. King
Infty
Don A. Preussner
George Bever, Jr
N. C
Elmer &. Hildebrand
Edward F. Murray
Frank L. Beeson
Ellery V. Wilcox
Charley M. King
Frank Fineel
William H. Durehdenwald
Harry Slaughter
Frank H. Perry
Roy C. Bennett, Co
Thomas C. Harp, Co
Raymond W. Ralston, Co
Ernest L. Raymond, Co
George Ross
Co. H
Morton C. Mumma
Lloyd D. Ross
Geant
Philosopher of Folly
ST. Swithin's Day
Zion Cluty
SWIFT
Atlanta
Philo Hay Spec. Co
Newark
N.J .U.S.A
Toronto
Ont
Canada
Hay
25& Sc. Drug & Dept
Lemmon's Pharmacy
Mecrluin
NEY Drug Company
Ske Geo. Peck
South Dakota
Oppolli
J. A. Harwood
J. D. Dayton
West Chester and Washington Co
Texas
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