Local News Briefs From Davenport and Vicinity
A jumble of short notes covers visits, travel, and small town events. Mrs McCabe visits Davenport. Lotte Simmons departs to Charles City for two weeks. a rain-cancelled band concert is noted. a fatal car crash west of Omaha is reported with Morrison residents among the occupants. railroad agents and local staff take vacations. a former local teacher plans to return to Wyoming by month’s end. several residents are described as marooned or returning from the West Coast amid assorted local happenings and misaddressed mail notes.
Leopold Wins Wager With Death In Dramatic Tale
A chaotic report details a dramatic affair involving danger and a wager with death. The article references a judge, a marriage, a funeral, and various local people facing notable events amid heavy rains and a move to Wellington. It notes a new Willys Knight automobile arriving in Atlantic and a local death and funeral in Anita.
General Hunter’s Emancipation Proclamation Report
General David Hunter, Union commander of the Department of the South, issued an order on May 9 freeing all slaves in Florida and South Carolina, effectively widening wartime emancipation during the Civil War.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Hunter
Department of
South
Florida
Caroline
Replica of Famous Field Hospital Display Planned at Bluff
A proposed exhibit aims to show a replica of a renowned field hospital at Bluffs. The plan references historic military medical care and includes notes on team involvement and the impact on wounded personnel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluffs
Earthquake Shocks Reported Around Chicago Area
Seismic tremors recorded near Chicago with shocks at 2:00 and 2:05 a.m. indicating up to ten or more aftershocks. Felt over a wide area, including 1200 miles southeast, with details from the United States Weather Bureau and local observatories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Tie Seisaph
United States Weather Bureau
Chirugu
Cyan
St. Roechs
Gale Tege
Bible of Forty-two Lines at Gotenberg Edition
An edition of the Valante printed between 1450 and 1450 by Gotenberg is noted for having forty two lines on each of the four thousand five hundred celamos.
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Gotenberg
Cleaning Walks With Lime And Salt Mixture
Instructions describe mixing six pounds of lime with one gallon of water then adding a handful of salt. The solution is applied and rubbed into the surface to clean walks and steps in a garden setting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White Grove
Efforts and Meetings Across Community Groups Reported
Local notes describe a sequence of church and club activities including Catholic Daughters, Lutheran Ladies Aid, Camp Fire Girls, and the Women’s groups. Observers mention a meeting at an Ed- Sus venue with several helpers, a canal levee event, and plans for a next gathering on a Tuesday in September with the Gi jotins Helpine Hand Club in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lutheran Ladies
Guthrie County Sets Record With Low Road Upkeep
Guthrie County reported a record low cost for road upkeep amid unclear figures. The garbled data references a county measure, budget, and maintenance, with insufficient readable details on entities or dates.
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Guthrie County
Freight rate increase debate sparks merchant concerns
A fragmented report notes Mopses Vi and seven generators weighing and shipping lines facing arguments over a freight rate hike. Militants, traders, and commerce officials warn the surge may impact general product costs and market flow as carriers propose a rise amid economic pressures.
Farm Loans At 42 Percent Offered By Wood & Savery
Farm loan offerings announced by Wood & Savery of Atlanta Iowa at 42 percent rate. The agency invites interested farmers to call or visit for terms and details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anid Ace
Wood & Savery
Atlan- Lie
Lowa
Teaspoon Remedy Promised To Aid Stomach And Liver Ailments
An advertisement touts a simple harmless preparation claimed to remove mucus from the intestinal tract and ease inflammation causing stomach liver and intestinal issues including appendicitis. The text urges readers troubled by bloating to try the remedy available at druggists.
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Mars Warder Realty
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Brown
Oxfords
Miller’s ‘Shoe Store
Strand Theater
Atlantic
Purity Ice Cream Co
Ford Mowell
K. W. McCabe
Davenport
Bawishiti Farm
Tilloa Y Tate
Lotte Simmons
Sommons
Spruce Strert
Charles Schty
Clyde Yous
Eyas
Cealiar
Omaha
Morrison
J.T. Man Oat
Vinita
Iis
Chiengy
Hsasters
Mary Madesta
Tse
St. Louis
Robert Alguentha
Watson
East Fourth Street
Miller Shop
Favre
Haberdashery
Eny
Wity Cork
T. Bo Nichals
Panever
Estes Ps
Mr. Nichals
Bis
Tie
Jans Beer
Cir
Presbyterian Church
Civads
Paris
Wyoming
West Coast
C. Odlent
Odeon
California
Sinee May
Ray Kwemt
Medawet
Lewis
Leopold
Grant
Scott
Carl Mobures
N.S
Nendenty Cmcagg
Aus
Matein Dea
Poarlays
Dapper Rollege
Gmek
Cone Beatio Gp MeNicht
Nebroskatty
Tack" Robinson
Theo
Resioma
D. Waller
Birch Street
Igineer
Wellington
Mea
A. A. Vkevis Construction Company
Lev
Clara B. Angell
West Second Street
M. A. Gable
M. E. Church
Fred Kelly
Harry Beers
Ed Weibley
Clyde Gaines
Louis Schirrinsky
Roy Crooks
Evergreen C
Anita
Willys-Knight
Willys
Nintice
N-T
D. D
Jack”) Johnson
Nebraska
Atlantic Overland Company
C.W. McCaustland
E. F. Jones
Hinsi Anais
Dev Ik
Mobile Nu
Esthers
Queena
Mernsena Queen
Curie
Misa
Weluck
Vle
Helpine
Guthrie
Umar
Anoila
Panthean
Bojens
Wilton
Christensen Bros
Chestnut &J
Iowa
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