Reverence Grows at Memorial Day Observance
Cedar Falls May 30 memorial day ceremonies hear speech by T. St John former G A R commander. He lauds U S government and mothers influence. He recalls Civil War heroism, Logan's call for vigilance, and the nation’s sacrifices. He notes aging Grand Army veterans and dwindling numbers as the camp nears its final muster.
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T. St John
Law G. A. R
United States
Arlington Cemetery
Arthur
John A. Logan
Hus
Logan
Elijah
Elisha
Grand Army
Aonth
Union
Reo
Jevans
Kent Simp
Grand Army of Immortals
Modest Brick Bungalow Designed by Chas Kedgwick
A modest brick bungalow by architect Chas S Kedgwick features brick veneer walls, a front terrace, and a floor plan with three front rooms plus two rear bedrooms and a bath. It has a single chimney, a full basement with laundry and heating rooms, and interior finish in mission brown fir. Exterior trimmed in white with optional Spanish tile adding about $500. overall size 20 by 50 feet, cost about $8,000 excluding plumbing and heat.
Fires Across the Shore and Flag of Valor Remembered
In a solemn ceremony amid impressive surroundings, the Legion and auxiliaries vow to keep the memory of Union soldiers alive on this shore. Gratitude is expressed to Soldiers and Veterans for sacrifices made, urging women and citizens to cherish victory, freedom, and the country.
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Legion
Osa
Sons of
Auxaries
Loyal Legion
Boy Civil War veteran recounts service and life in Waterloo
W D Reed born 1842 at Waterigo and member of Robert Anderson post served from 1863 in Co B 46th Illinois Infantry in the Gulf department. He recalls near misses and see comrades fall while enduring long postings in Mexico era. Reed married in 1868, moved to Waterloo in 1871, ran a laundry business, and later played snare drum as a G A R member. nephew J D Reed is mentioned.
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W. D. Reed
Jefferson Street
Waterigo
Robert Anderson Post
G A. BR
Mr. Eed
Co. B
Hlinots Infantry
Freeport
Department of the Gulf
Louisiana
Alabama
Reed
Department of the Gle
Mexico
Lad
J.P. Reed
Waterloo
J . D. Reed
Seventh Kansas Infantry
Montgomery
Grant
Richmond
East School Board Plans Summer Building Inspection
The East School Board met last night to inspect school buildings and outline summer work. The plan includes building a new sheet metal shop behind the junior high for a new course and cooperation with Waterlog East High School Alumni for the annual program Friday June 8 at Morel Russell-Lamgoi.
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Hval District Board
East School Board
East High School Alumni Association
Han, Lauer
Morel Russell-Lamgoi
Armida Snoderly Sues For Divorce In Missouri
Armida Snoderly filed for divorce from Daniel Snoderly whom she married in St Joseph Missouri. They separated February 1, 1914. She accuses cruel treatment and seeks custody of two children including an infant and requests alimony of ten dollars weekly and to resume her prior name Arn da Fegeriami.
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Armida Snoderly
Daniel
Snoderly
St. Jozeph
Arn da Fegeriami
Ali
Souvenir of Days of 1863 Found in Allotment Sheet
A yellowed Civil War era allotment sheet from Waterloo lists payments to members of Company C, Thirty-second Iowa volunteers, for May and June 1863. Capt Hubert F Peebles led $120 to George W Couch. other names and amounts detail private and corporal pay totals, signatures, and recipients, recalling fallen, wounded, and distant memories from the Dubuque organized unit.
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Waterloo
Raymond Brothers
Hubert F. Peebles
George W. Couch
Couch
Co. C
Dubuque
Wubert F. Peebles
Pinta
Winterton
Jamesi Kelhogas
Mats Py Slater
Ray
Wl Thompson
A. SW. Thompson
Charles Clevelud
Sarah Cleveland
Frank Shter
Lyris
Dacoh
Wallisuns
Luke
S.A. Dake
W. Abang
Seviev
iWivate
Joan
Meve
Hienry Vogle
Henry
Scumran
Swithern
Switser N. Ward
John VT. Coxes
Ap. Munler
I Ehijan MW
Balcom
Grer
Mary Dalton
Dames J. Cooler
Thomas Coules
Cussog
Feter
Telfer
Rhery Anima Thelfer
Labeul S
Mahalat
Richard FL
Whattes
EB. Shaw
Filkine
Willam Nichols
Janes
Nichols
Charles A. Clark
Iris
Bowen
Aan Wet
Johnsen Hewitt
Margaretta. Tigwitt
James Fy McFarland
Win
Ware
Tis
Mradon
Raysmond Thros
Joel MM._ Sie
George SN
Palm Drew Pal Tichiy
T. Privais
Iowa G. A. R. to Hold Fort Dodge Encampment
Iowa's Grand Army veterans travel to Fort Dodge for the forty ninth annual encampment June 5 to 7. Fort Dodge officials and the Chamber of Commerce coordinate events with national officers such as Tama commander-in-chief and Des Moines leaders participating in campfire programs and the big parade on Wednesday. The schedule includes business sessions, a second campfire, and a closing day on Thursday.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Grand Army
Fort Dodge
Dubuque
David J. Palmer
Washington
J. L. Farrington
Town Falls
BE. J.C. Bealer
Cedar Rapids
Linn County Reports Vehicle Registrations Rise in 1923
County treasurer F. L. Williams reports Linn County has 13 475 more motor vehicles registered this year than last June 1. By yesterday total motor vehicles reached 14 726 with passenger cars 7 2475 and trucks 965. Receipts in the motor vehicle department totaled 6 and monthly receipts for 1923 show December 60 548 February 2 003 March 321 881.03 April 16 753.67 May 3 557.29.
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Cedar Rapids
Linn County
Fll
Williams
Motor Vehicle Department
Letters from Almon Parmenter Reveal Civil War Front Diary
A Civil War diary from Almon W. Parmenter of Company 6 Thirty-second Iowa recalls skirmishes near Blakely Alabama and Montomery, detailing trench digging, shelling, and nights under fire. The letter notes Lincoln's death, regimental parades, and the hardships of foraging on campaigns through Alabama with mentions of Union comrades from Waterloo and Hudson.
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Almon W. Parmenter
Thirty-second
Iowa Infantry
Ollie
Waterloo
Levi S. Jolie
Zenas J. Duke
Alvah Page
A. T. Baldwin
Hudson
Lincoln
Gulf States
Sibley Mills
Blakely
Ala
Aemy Corps
Uirsverks
Actor Turns Preacher From Stage To Pastorate
Shenandoah Iowa May 20 Rev F C Coffin of Shenandoah has accepted a pastorate at a Methodist church in Robinson North Carolina His career spanned stock company acting world war service and study at Moody Bible Institute in Chicago details continued from his Shenandoah visit through his conversion and training ending with his current pastorate decision
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Shenandoah, Ja
F. C. Coffin
Shenandoah
Robinson
N. C
Moody Bible Institute
Lifelong Rail Locomotive Work Noted Across Lands
In Chicago a man reflects on a long association with the Missionary home and mentions the record for longevity among railway locomotives, noting Spanish engines from 1845 that may still be in service.
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Spain
Thought 3 Little Children Mother's Care Relief
A shopper relates severe stomach pain and care for three children. After taking Mary's Wonderful Remedy per a California cousin, she reports complete recovery. The ad claims the simple preparation clears catarrhal mucus, reduces inflammation, and treats stomach liver and intestinal ailments including appendicitis. One dose proves effectiveness or money back. available at all druggists.
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California
Mary
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Tlave
Pei
Lee
Greenville
Grearison
Virginia
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U. S
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Jefferson Davis
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Dunn, O’connor & Powell, Inc
Anuto Insurance—Loans
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Chicago
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Rocky Mountain National-Estes Park
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Mountain Park
Colorado Glaciers
Manitou
Pikes Peak
Colorado Springs
Clear Creek
Platte Canyon
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