Army officer suggests changing reveille tradition for young soldiers
Fort Wright Washington Lieutenant proposes replacing the dawn reveille with a squad room call in bunks to curb cold exposure and stomach emptiness in winter and malarial risk in warmer climates. He argues soldiers feel treated like children and favor modern, practical routines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nel Lea Febiger
George Wright
Spokane
North States
Alaska
Fort Wright
Wash
Spokane Unifies Baraca Classes Into City Federation
Spokane leaders announce the first city federation of Baraca classes to aid young men in need of friends, employment and guidance. Samuel A. Mann, municipal court judge, outlines plans to assist first offenders with work, housing and welfare checks. A general assembly meeting at Grace Baptist church on June 7 will discuss detailed plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spokane
Wash
Samuel A. Mann
General Assembly of the
Baracas Union
Grace Baptist Church
Wanted: Burl Haggard in Idaho for Embezzlement Forgery
Spokane reports Burl Haggard a journalist printer hotel waiter and ex convict with aliases Harry Lavalle and cousin of Rider Haggard is sought in Lewiston Idaho for embezzlement and forgery. He earlier served time in Washington and Oregon after thefts at Pullman Pilot Rock and Colfax.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spokane
Wash
Here
Haggard
Pullman
Washington
Walla Walla
Oregon
Portland
Pilot Rock
Colfax
Home Course in Modern Agriculture Guides Farm House Design
The article outlines practical steps to improve farm homes focusing on site selection, compact living space, plumbing and water systems, heating with a furnace, lighting upgrades, and economical construction choices. It emphasizes a cheerful, efficient first floor with a kitchen, dining area, wash room, and bed rooms, plus a lighted attic and porch enhancements.
Oldest man marries at 120 and lives on decades more
James Wright of Spurlock Kentucky claims youthful vigor at eighty and recounts how Electric Bitters cured kidney trouble after six bottles. The ad touts the tonic as a godsend for weak, sickly seniors and urges readers to buy at J. E. Lemmon’s for five cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Parr
England
James Wright
Spurlock
J. E. Lemmon’s
Fine Feathers make Fine Kirds and Corset Sales
A short ad blurb notes that fine feathers and a properly fitted corset enhance appearance. Rothschild's promotes the idea with emphasis on fashion and figure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rothschild’s
Iowa Patents Granted This Week
Washington patent attorneys Davis & Davis report Iowa citizens receiving patents this week. Listed are A. L. Clark Dubuque truck. J. Dain Ottumwa fender-rod for mowers and hay-retainer for hay-stackers. F. C. Nelson Fairfield trough. J. M. Peterman New Market clothes-line. R. J. Pollard Merrill washing machine. M. Swintek Des Moines sand pumping plant. F. C. Tate Des Moines reclining chair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
D. C
Messrs. Davis & Davis
A. L. Clark
Dubuque
J. Dain
Ottumwa
F. C. Nelson
Fairfield
Trough
J. M. Peterman
New Market
R. J. Pollard
Merrill
Hall's Catarrh Cure: Internal remedy for blood and mucous
Hall's Catarrh Cure claims to reach the seat of disease through the blood and mucous surfaces. It is described as not quack medicine and is said to be a prescription from a leading physician, with tonics and blood purifiers. Free testimonials offered. Sold by druggists for 75 cents. Also promotes Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Props
Toledo
Commencement Seat Sale Opens Tuesday At Lemmon's
The seat sale for the high school commencement opens Tuesday morning at Lemmon's Pharmacy. 83-26.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lemmon’s Pharmacy
Cholera Morbus Cured and Local News Roundup
Cholera morbus cases cited with Mrs. W. E. Smith of La Marque praising Chamberlain s Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. Local residents Mr. Will Chilcote Frank Geisler and others travel between Davenport Muscatine and Keota. Advertisements urge cost suits at Rothschild s and sherbet prices. Rev S K Coates to conduct services in South English and Rev I W Williamson of Huntington WV endorses Foley s Kidney Remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. Smith
la Marque
Texas
Chamberlain
F. L. Stolte
Lemmon
Will Chilcote
Davenport
Frank Geisler
Muscatine
Edgar Wilson
Keota
S. K. Coates
I. W. Williamson
Huntington
W. Va
Foley
Mrs Mauthe and Children Visit Fairfield Relative
Mrs Fred Mauthe and two children left this morning for Fairfield to visit her sister Mrs Fred Thomas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Mauthe
Fairfield
Fred Thomas
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ARMY
Wright
American Press Associa
Cooper Underwear
Cooper Union
Cooper Athletic Union
Sic
SOL Rich & CO
Patent Report
M. Swintek
Des Moines
F. C. Tate
Jessie Jones
Oskaloosa
Jennie Bailey
Columbus Junction
E. J. Stewart
Jessie
Colorado
J. M. Law
Jane Law
Sigourney
John Lothberger
Riverside
Joe
Sam Hout
Chas. Stebbins
J. N. Phillips
Harriet
Chas. Cunningham
Son
Andrew
Alamosa, Colo
Chas. L. Cunningham
Alamosa
Colo
S. A. White
Sam White
Detroit
Mich
J.H. Wagner Company
Fort Madison
Iowa
U.S.A
Iowa Gas & Electric CO
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