Cedar Rapids Welcomes 168th Infantry on Train Stop
Special troop train carrying Companies I K L and M of the 168th infantry arrived in Cedar Rapids on time at 12 30 and departed westbound at 2 30. The Cedar Rapids Commercial association welcomed the soldiers at the station and a parade and dinners followed at the Montrose hotel. Relatives visited in Greene square and thousands watched the procession. Many Washington residents traveled to Davenport or Des Moines for today’s events and the homecoming parade in Des Moines tomorrow. Local arrivals may return Friday night or Saturday evening from Camp Dodge.
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Cedar Rapids
168Th Infantry
Davenport
Cedar Rapids Commercial Association
Montrose
Greene Square
Washington
Moines
Camp Dodge
Des Moines
Local Adpromises Relief for Backache Kidney Troubles
Restful nights may come with Sand and Sanol remedies advertised to aid the liver kidneys and bladder. A 60 cent bottle promises relief within 24 hours for backache and bladder issues. Sold by Lemmon's and Sanol’s Pharmacy with guaranteed satisfaction.
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Lemmon’s
Sanol
Sano En
On's Pharmacy
Ottumwa Symphony led by Prof Worrell to perform in town
The Ottumwa Symphony Orchestra of 40 under Prof B O Worrell, with Myrtle Jersey Lathrop the New York soloist, comes to town under the Washington Improvement League auspices. A canvass will sell 500 tickets at 1 each plus tax, led by a large volunteer committee of local ladies.
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Myrtle Jersey Lathrop
New York
Symphony
Washington Improvement League
Improvement League
Omre
The
Iowa
Ottumwa Symphony Orchestra
54Th Regimental Band
Washington
Woman Hurt in Auto Crash Near Haskins
Mrs. Ralph Stafford of Haskins was injured when the car she rode in overturned near Haskins yesterday evening. She sustained a dislocated shoulder two broken ribs and multiple scratches and bruises as the vehicle was badly damaged in the crash.
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Ralph Stafford
Haskins
Petersons of Iowa City Visit Local Pastor
Rev. J. D. Peterson of Iowa City visits with his brother Rev. F. J. Peterson local pastor of the A. M. E. church. The elder Peterson has served as secretary of the Chicago conference of the A. M. E. church for thirty years and now pastors the Iowa City and Marshalltown circuit.
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J. D. Peterson
Iowa City
F. J. Peterson
A. M. E. Church
Mr. Peterson
Chicago
Marshalltown
Sioux City Man Sues Insurance Over 1918 Drug Store Disaster
Oscar Ruff proprietor of Ruff Drug sues to collect 56,500 on stock after his store fell in a 1918 building collapse that killed 39 and left many maimed. The building owner Western Iowa Company underwent remodeling. a district court jury recently awarded Ruff damages over 70,000 in a third trial after two prior outcomes.
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Sioux City
Oscar Ruff
Ruff Drug Company
Western Iowa Company
Ruff Company
Disapproves Old Adage On Bridge Completion
The article notes that despite the saying of doing things in halves, Worcester Massachusetts uses a longitudinal half of the Quinsigamond bridge while the other half is completed. Traffic saw minimal interruption as the partial opening proceeded.
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Worcester
Mass
Governor Harding to Speak at Decoration Day
Governor W. L. Harding has been secured as the Decoration Day orator in Washington this year. Washington has had many prominent men as speakers, but this is believed to be the first time the state governor has headlined. The committee plans for the two weeks from next Friday observance are under way with committees and the program to be announced soon.
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W. L. Harding
Washington
Brazilian journalist attacks U S in interview
Madeiros de Albuquerque, a leading Brazilian journalist, charges the United States with fomenting revolutions in Mexico and claims Brazil could be sold to the U S if debts to France and England are paid. He mocks U S war aims and censorship, calling the United States Prussia of tomorrow.
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Rio Janeiro
United States
Madeiros de Albuquerque
Brazil
Senor Albuquerque
England
France
Italy
Belgium
Japan
Mexico
Hhe
Fener Albuquerque
Battle of
St. Mihiel
Wilson
Peace Congress
Prussia
Fateful Days Marked The Lives Of Noted Figures
The article notes that many major events in Thomas a Beckett s life occurred on Tuesdays including his murder and burial of friends. It also states that Henry VII and his three children Edward Mary and Elizabeth died on a Thursday.
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Thomas A Beckers
Henry VII
Edward
Mary
Elizabeth
New Iowa Food Laws Topic of Conference
Twenty two inspectors from the Iowa state food and dairy department met with department head in Des Moines to discuss enforcement of the latest food laws including standardization of certain foods. Key speakers covered the Sanitary law the egg law changes in the food law grocers problems and the weight and measure law as the conference continued.
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Des Moines
Iowa State Food and Dairy Department
W. H. Harrison
Shaffer
Shepard
C. S. Bogle
Magazine subscriptions offered by Nita Belle Mc Koon
A note invites readers to subscribe to magazines and join clubs. Call 59 Red after 5 30 pm or write to the Journal care of. The authorized representative Nita Belle Mc Koon will send a price list on request.
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Getaclub
Nita Belle McKoon
British Agreement On Final War Material Claims Reached
Washington officials say the United States and Britain settled only outstanding claims related to war material production. The final net settlement of 25 000 000 does not cover US transportation costs or penalties. Separate settlements will address these other issues.
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Washington
War Department
United States Liquidatnng Commission
Great Trinity
United States
Free Beard Sign Says Free Food in Desert Settlement
In Yume Arizona a restaurant named Free Board posts a sign promising free beard each day the sun fails to shine. The note reads humorously that sunshine is common in the desert, making the sunless days rare and brief, so the offer would rarely apply.
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Yume
Ariz
Teacon Leads with Lean, Laydown Style for Quick Work
Teacon adopts a sharp lean approach to processing tasks with tight deadlines. The method emphasizes focus, precision, and rapid iteration to deliver results without excess steps.
Lee Family Footnote in Civil War Era Lineage
The Lee family, related to Gen. Robert E. Lee, traces its English roots to an ancestor who emigrated to Virginia during Charles I's reign. The family rose to prominence before, during, and after the Revolutionary War era.
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Lee
Robert T. Lee
Virginia
Columbus Dispateh
Giant Canadian Telescope in Victoria Aims for Progress
The Victoria telescope dome houses a tube large enough to let a small automobile pass and a 73 inch diameter reflector. Movable parts weigh over 40 tons and the lens exceeds 4,000 pounds, yet a single man can move the mass as needed.
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Dominion
Victoria
B. C
Candle customs in Christian eve traditions across regions
The piece examines the candle cult in Roman Jewish and Eastern church history and notes Irish practices on Christmas Eve where a large candle is held aloft and may only be snuffed by those named Mary.
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Tony
Ireland
Mary
The Singing Mouse Not A Distinct Species
Descriptions of common house mouse Mus musculus and American wood mouse Hesperomys leucopus note they can sometimes warble a few notes in a high shrill key, a vocal habit that might be called singing.
Miller's Antiseptic Oil snake oil claims cure rheumatism
Advertisement touts Miller's Antiseptic Oil formerly Snake Oil as a guaranteed remedy for rheumatism lumbago sore throat and pains with a money back promise. It emphasizes penetration reduction of inflammation and improved circulation and urges purchase from local druggists in Sherman.
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Sherman
Adyu
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Ottumwa
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Marsh W. Bailey
Carlton Wilson
Julia Cavender
D. J. Ross
W. H. Butterfield
T. J. McElhinney
D. Stewart
Chal Ford
Robert Cook
J. D. Buckley
John Bryson
S. H. White
Hugh MecCleery
J. S. McEl
Howard McCleery
Fred Stewart
Harry Dickerson
Oscar Jugenheimer
A. B. Schmoeller
O. E. Helwick
T. J. Berdo
R. L. Livingston
I. Rothschild
Peter Berdo
Ira Rathmel
Rude Warfel
C. W. Mc
Co-operative Mexican News
la Cuauhtemoc
Arthur B. Ingham
Pacific Grove
California
G. F. Weeks
Mexican Review
Mexico City
A. B. Ingham
Calif
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Revista Mexicana
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Zapata
Morelos
G. Fk. Weeks
Ingham
State of
la Cuauhtemoc Mining and Smelting Company
W. P. Littlefield
F. & M. State Bank Building
Washington, Iowa
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Pal
EXER
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U.S
Graham Theatre
Warren’s Coffee Store
Bankers Blend Coffee
Warren CasiGrocery
Ainsworth
Deans
A. L. Logan
Riverside
O. E
Rittenhouse
Frank W. Vincent
Keota
Detroit Vapor
M. J. Redlinger
J. F. H. Taylor
Partners & Merchants Bank
T. J. Dempsey
J. W. Teeter
A. J. Waldschmidt
Oakland
Overland Washington Co
Jersey
James Baird
Win Smouse
Washington Loan &Trust Co
Ate Taylor
Jersey Keifer
Offia
Rebecca Pin
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Big Canadian Telescope
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