Iowa City To Host Grand Army Convention 1922
Iowa City will host the Grand Army of the Republic and allied groups in 1922 with June 20 21 and 22 set for the annual ele ment. Commander Harsh of Creston says about 4000 delegates from G A R W R C Ladies of the G A R and Sons of Veterans are expected. Iowa City won over two other Iowa cities for the honor, with local leaders pledging ample hospitality.
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Iowa City
Iowa
W. R.C
Ladies
Sons of Veterans
Daughters of Veterans
Iowa Itles
Harsh
Arsh
Akring
Adit
J.C. Benson
Des Moines
Nora Bryson
Washington, Ta
Gv. R.C
Carrie Riley
Wasee
Daugherty
Ottumwa
Daughters
Veterans
Iowa Department
Donnan
Independence
Iowa Sons of Veterans
Commercial Club
Sommander Harsh
Iowa City Commercial Club
Infant Harrison Furlong Dies at Presbyterian Hospital
Infant son of Mr and Mrs H M Furlong of 171 Upt on Street died at Presbyterian hospital at 8 p m yesterday born yesterday it was an only child Prayer services were at Kistner's chapel at 2 p m today Rev E H Moehrmann officiating Burial was in Fairview
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Harrison Furlong
H. M. Furlong
Upton Street
Presbyterian Hospital
Hild
Kistner’s Chapel
E. H. Moehrmann
Fairview
Tax crackdown on illicit whiskey in Iowa drives up costs
Des Moines reports a joint effort by the Internal Revenue Service under L. E. Bladine, Iowa Prohibition Director G. A. Bronson, and the Antisaloon League to seize illegal distilleries. October totals show 618 gallons of spirits seized, 68 stills, 65 still parts, 173 prosecutions recommended, 85 arrests awaiting trial, and 108 guilty pleas.
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Des Moines
Internal Revenue Department
Dubuque
L. E. Bladine
Internal Revenue Tax
G. A. Bronson
Iowa
Prohibition
Vof
Antisaloon League
Wade Jot
Bladine
Bronson
Holsapleé
Homecoming Thursday at First Baptist Church
A large audience filled the First Baptist Church auditorium last night to hear Dr Purser discuss Daniel the Interpreter. Solos by Mrs. Clarence Wise Mrs. Roland Taylor and Miss Martha Thompson accompanied the talk. Tonight Rev Purser will speak on Repentance Too Gate with a 3 pm address and an evening sermon on Home. Supper will be served by the women of the church.
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Dr. Purser
Fire damages City Meat Market in Charles City
Charles City Iowa November 16 a fire started from an overheated stovepipe yesterday at breakfast damaging the City Meat Market building fixtures and stock. The fire department stopped the blaze before it spread to the front. Balcohn secured a new stock and resumed business today. Building owner W J Fluent will repair at once and loss is insured.
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Charles City
City
Bal‘cohn
W. J Fluent
Andersons Split Over Cruel Treatment Suit Filed
Mary Anderson filed for divorce from Alfred Anderson after their Cedar Falls marriage on December 16, 1919 and separation on June 20, 1920. She cites cruel treatment in the complaint.
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Mary Anderson
Alfred Anderson
Cedar Falls
Special Outing Flannel Gowns at 98 cents
Twenty five dozen ladies outing flannel gowns offered in plain white and fashion patterns. Quality regular and extra large sizes included. Regularly 1.25 dollars, now special at 98 cents a gown.
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Wenty
Veterans Bureau aids aging soldiers in Des Moines
Des Moines reports show the United States Veterans' Bureau with Red Cross and vocational programs examining former servicemen for a range of illnesses. Pensions vary from eight to eighty dollars monthly, with additional sums for dependents. Some cases reach up to one hundred fifty dollars. Colfax hospital houses 140 patients. One veteran endures a mental delusion of a German bayonet murder, haunting him during examinations.
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Des Moines
United States Veterans’ Bureau
Red Cross
St. Louis
Hotel Colfax
Colfax
U. S. Veterans’ Bureau
Hach
East High Speaking Contests Open November 28
Preliminary declamatory contests begin at East High School Monday November 28 and continue daily for a week, leading to the final state championship in the early spring.
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East High School
Pape's Cold Compound Ad Claims Quick, Easy Relief
An advertisement touts Pape's Cold Compound as instant relief for stuffed noses, headaches, and feverish symptoms using two hour dosing for three doses. It promises quick, sure relief without quinine, tastes pleasant, and costs only a few cents at drug stores.
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Pape
Pape’s
School elimination tests set for 3:20 pm in auditorium
All students with ambition to gain proficiency and honors will participate in elimination tests. Four winners from each class in dramatic, oratorical and humorous contests will be selected for a show contest to be announced, with parents and patrons welcome to attend after regular sessions.
Triangular Contest Invitees Cedar Falls and Area Highs
The winners will represent the school in a triangular contest with Cedar Falls, East High, and West High. The program will be followed by a district contest and then the state contest.
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Cedar Falls
East
West
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