Honored Dead Names In Iowa Infantry Rolls
A compiled list of veterans and fallen soldiers from the 25th and other Iowa Infantry units plus War of 1812 and other service members. The roster spans Easton through McClellan and includes numerous corresponded units and Army nurses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Easton
T. L
Iowa
Robert
McClelland
W. C
McMillan
EF. C
McDowell
John L
M. S
John
Wood
Wm. L
Cyrus L
Young
Robert S
New York Pastor Denounces Women Dress Reform
The Rev. Dr. John Roach Straton of Calvary Baptist predicts in a sermon that women may soon eliminate all clothing and return to savagery. He blames modern dress for vice and urges consistency against the double standard, warning men could follow suit for sex appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
John Roach Straton
Calvary Baptist Church
Pennies Restock Preston After 5 000 Cent Sack Arrives
In Preston Jackson county a sack of 5 000 pennies weighing 33 pounds was brought to a bank on a wheelbarrow by Henry Mohlenhoff son of Hans Mohlenhoff. The coins accumulated from the milk wagon collection since January restoring local supply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bellevue
Preston
Jackson County
Henry
Hans Mohlenhoff
Military roster of Iowa infantry units and related units
A long OCR list enumerates numerous soldiers by name and unit across Iowa Inf in various regiments. The compilation includes ranks from private to captain, with associations to Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and other units, plus references to volunteers and US Cavalry.
Cemetery Memorial Day Section Leaders Named
The notice lists individuals assigned to manage Memorial Day activities in City Cemetery sections 1 through 11, with Dawson, McChesney, Moothart, Wead, Captain J A Young, Dr J C Boice, Purvis, Kellogg, Warner, Buwer, Reiner and Morton and Lytle named as leaders. Committees for Woodlawn Cemetery include Jeffrey, Hunter and Boyer, while Elm Grove Cemetery also names a committee with the same officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph A. Dawson
R. G. McChesney
W. P. Moothart
J. C. F. Wead
J. A. Young
J. C. Boice
Joseph C. Purvis
Samuel J. Kellogg
William H. Warner
A. N. Buwer
Joseph Reiner
J. W. Morton
J. M. Lytle
Woodlawn Cemetery
W. R. Jeffrey
A. Hunter
David Boyer
Elm Grove Cemetery
Now is the Time to Get Rid of Your Rheumatism
An advertisement touts Chamberlain's Liniment as a quick relief for rheumatism. It claims no internal treatment is needed for chronic or muscular cases and urges liberal use following printed directions. Lemmon's Drug Store is credited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain's
Lemmon’s Drug Store
Advt
Drys and Suffragists Lead in Texas Vote
Dallas reports that Saturday’s election adopted amendments to the Texas constitution for prohibition and suffrage. Prohibition voted 56 695 for and 47 142 against. suffrage 55 153 for and 61 833 against. An amendment to permit state credit to home builders also appears to have carried.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
Texas
Henry County to vote on hospital plan in September
Mt Pleasant Iowa May 28 Henry County moves toward a special election on a new county hospital with a 100000 cap and two mill levy. Petition signups begin at the Farmers Cooperative Store and Mt Pleasant as the county seeks 200 signatures including 150 residents outside Mt Pleasant city limits. The site Saunders Grove is offered by Mt Pleasant city council. If approved the hospital will have 35 beds and may include a nurse training program and state certification for graduates. No construction this year. board of trustees to be chosen after the vote and planning proceeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Chandler Christy
Mark Twain
Eve
MT. Pleasant
Henry County
New County Hospital
Board of Supervisors
Farmer's Co-operative Store
Saunders’ Grove
Locusts Reappear After 17 Years Emergence Near Broad No 10
Washington May 28 After 17 years underground periodical cicadas known as 17 year locusts emerge near Broad No 10. Entomologists warn the surge will grow over the next nights with casts skins on trees and bushes. Protective bags on each tree are the sure method, sprays being less effective. Researchers from the Agriculture Department will study emergence and behavior with night observations and photographs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Broad No. 10
United States
Department For Agriculture
Department of Agriculture
Secured and Approved Bids Awarded for Winter Work
Bids were secured and approved with awards expected to cover a winter's work. Officials indicate contracts are now in place and execution will proceed through the season.
Darken Gray Hair With Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Compound
An ad touts Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Compound as an easy ready to use hair darkener. It claims the product delivers natural even darkening by applying with a sponge or brush to individual strands, making hair glossy and youthful. It notes the product is a toilet requisite, not a medical cure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyeth
Tyeth
New List of Soldiers' Graves
Bailey Charlie O of Co C 5th Iowa Inf Kensler George of Co B 33rd Iowa Inf Cees Samuel C of Co A 25th Iowa Logan Samuel A of Co H Thomas Iowa Inf Wright Martin F of Co 48 167th Department Brigade
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Black
Samuel L
Iowa
Dixon
Chas. H
Kellogg
John J
Serg. Co
Miller
D. R
Sweeney
Andrew
Smith
Wm. T
Stiles
W. A
Sergi
Bell
Wim
Folger
Adam &S
Ind
Godfrey
Illinois
Robert
Thomas
Glasgow
Markin
James
McCausland
Hugh
McConnaughey
J. T
Orris
M. L
C & Iowa
Riley
Reuben
Stewart
S. E
Sitler
Lewis Clark
Smythe
William
Sanford
Fred S
Terry
Lieut
J. H
Thompson
Samuel
Co. I
Samuel A. Logan
7Th
Iowa Infantry
Cunningham
T. C
Indiana
Cole
David S
D. P
Clapp
Elmer F
76Th
Ill
Dewhirst
Gilas Fleming
McJunkin
FE. W
Mickey
Daniel
McKay
George
Nisle
Ross
Francis A
Co. C
Ia. Cay
Scofield
Hiram
Brew
U S
Skipton
Co. F
Shields
Robert W
Com
South Penn
Tripp
Wilson
White
Samuel A
Bare
Samuel V
CSA Burham
Bennett
Booth
Henry
Casey
Curran Thomas
Clary John
Ferguson
Hampshire
Hicks
Oliver
Kensler
George Kensler
33Rd
Towa Infantry
King
Patrick
Little
George M
Loftus
Thos., Corp
Langenberg
McAvoy
Montgomery
Thos
Nelson
Chas
Poston
Rev. Wm
Bovee
Hervey
Beamer
Wo R
Bailey
Jam
Brown
Dengis
Charles 0. Bailey
Iowa Infanty
Cocklin
D. E
Coppock
Iowa Cavalry
Darbyshire
Hulbert
Daugherty
T. S
Dewey
Dusenberry
George Y
J. S
Gray
James H
Gallagher
J. B
Harvey
Lowa
Jones
Benjain I
Cavalry
Keating
Lemon
John
Lehrer
Jamb
McClellan
Neal Samud W
Patterson
Robert M
Bat
USA Artillery
J. C
Stephens
Bias G
Chas. N
Shanafelt
Wesley
John H
Wolf
Sherman A
Young
Alex H
Robt H
Adair
William R
Serge
Bush
Cyrus
Chilcote
Alfred
Wis
Davis
Melville
Denison
Martin
Eekerman
Hood
G. H
Surge
Hamilton
Wm. J
Helm
Harding
Wiliam H
Johnson
Thas. E
Kendall
McCullum
Hugh E
Penn
Mercer
Nichols
Howard J
U. S
Iowa Inf
Daniel W
Parkinson
Pare
Edward
Steck
H. F
Shaw Albert R
Wright, Martin F., Co
167Th Department Brigade
Chicago District Victory loan totals released
Chicago district subscriptions for the Victory loan reached 772 million dollars against a 652 million quota, about 118 percent. Totals broken down by region show Cook County and Illinois outside Cook County contributing large shares, with Michigan and Wisconsin also listed among states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cook County
Illinois
Michigan
Wisconsin
Cook Co
Indiana
Michigan Co
Victory Liberty Loan presentation to Mrs. Jacob Baur in Chicago
A golden eagle on a designed standard with a five bar flare symbolize the Victory Liberty loan's success. Mrs. Jacob Baur, Chicago chairwoman of the women's liberty loan committee, received the gift from volunteers who worked under her leadership through the campaigns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Baur
Chicago
Woman's Liberty Loan Committee
Teachers Salaries Boost Approved by Des Moines Board
Des Moines May 28. The board of education unanimously adopted a plan raising all teachers' salaries in local schools for the coming year. The decision was announced after a lengthy discussion and approval of the budget submission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Board of Education
Schedule for city teachers salary adjustments adopted
The finance committee recommended salary possibilities and the board approved an automatic raise for certain classes under the new law. Superintendent Ira H. McIntyre presented a salary schedule to the board, adding $11,019 to the coming year’s expenditure, not counting five new teachers to fill vacancies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ira H. McIntyre
Oldest Roof of Rhinebeck Hotel Cited as Historic Slate
A New York City hotel roof is claimed as the oldest slate roof in America dated to 1700. Slate imported from Wales for the project marks its historic status and craft legacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hotel Rhinebeck
New York City
America
Wales
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Cowden
Morrison
Cav
McClean
Ritchey
Vanvieit
Winter
Jas. L
W. E
Anderson
David Carson
Jonathan
Cowles
H. R
Dickson
J. A
Stichter
Ohio Inf
McConnell
W. R
Mealey
R. D
Roth
Williams
D. M
Allen
Phoebe
Barnes
G. F
Farris
Ross Gustavus
Rosenberg
Taylor
W. D
N. G. Worthon
Jack
Cook
William W
Downing
Maxwell
van Atta
Rev
Mary
Vincent
T. P
Wallingford
J. L
Willigso W
Leeper
Jos
Lewis
Long
John A
McGregor
McMullen
J. K
Todd
Clark
Clyde, James, Co
Clyde
Doran
Alexander, Co
Espy
D. B
Elder
D. C
Hightshoe
Isaac F
Lease
McCrum
Moore
Isaiah G
Robertson
H. M
Rodman
Chas. C
Roberts
Gee
Teas
Lucian L
David Kilgore
Warfel
Benj. F
George L
USS
Shockley
Solon
Alex
George W
U.S. Col
Dawson
Towa
Kilgore
J. M
Page
Adam
D. D
Waddell
Jas. V
Pa. Cay
Armstrong
D. H
Babcock
Nathan L
Conger
Ralph D
Fisher
George F
George H. Hale
David
Lad
Pratt
Bentos
Pyle
Isaiah
Ward
Jameya
Wheelan
Robert E
John Warnock
Ohio
Arnold
Wade
Tim
Curran
Alexander
Sam C
Copeland
Dodd
James F
Fish
Evan
Gilson
Humm
G. Hoxworth
Helwick
Kennedy
Lamb
W. H
B. F
Myers
John G
Norris
John D
Oldfield
Payne
Rea
Shaw
S. R
Stone
Harmon
Tucker
Waters
Weston
Frank
Drys
Secret
Federal Reserve District
J. B. McDougal
Federal Reserve Bank
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