Body of man found near railroad tracks in Walcott
Unidentified man about five feet nine inches tall and 160 pounds with sandy hair was found lying twelve feet from Rock Island tracks near Walcott Iowa. Decomposition and heat hint at death within a day. police consider foul play or train strike theories, but identity remains unknown despite clothing and a tobacco pouch. Body removed to Davenport for investigation.
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Walcott
Rock Island
Branstetler
Davenport
Conference WMH Rail Officials Continue
A Saturday conference between Muscatine North and South road workers and company officials produced a favorable, constructive tone. Both sides reported progress toward an agreeable short line schedule and a satisfactory working agreement. Representatives from railway workers’ organizations plan to return next Sunday for further talks.
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Muscatine ‘North & South Road
Iowa Expands High School Building Programs Statewide
A compiled report by P. E. McClenahan shows Iowa spent about 2 million dollars on new school buildings with over 100 thousand dollars in several cities. Des Moines led with a half million for a new east high, while Boone Catherville Spencer Iowa Falls Fairfield Albia Villisca Vic tor Lenox Anita Massena Elkader Orient and others added significant sums as 293 towns reported. larger high schools enrolled 23,789 students, smaller ones 18,882, with thousands graduated and libraries expanded as facilities modernized.
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Muscatine
P. E. McClenahan
Iowa
Des Moines
Anita
Massena
Elkader
Orient
Thass
Muscatine Countians to Attend Iowa State Fair 1918
Muscatine county residents will represent at the Iowa State Fair opening in Des Moines on Wednesday. County Crop Advisor Kirkpatrick plans to bring local youths to judge stock. horse racing and stock exhibits draw city visitors as well. Music Day next Sunday features four bands of national fame in a grand concert. Although some exhibits may be smaller, more classes are planned and 1918 is forecast to be the best fair in state history.
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Muscatine County
Des Moines
Kirkpatrick
Lone Tree Local Notices and Personal Moves
Mrs Sarah Horrell and daughter Ruth Lutz returned from a two week visit with W. E. Horrell at Letcher SD. John Loeshr attended his brother Cloyce’s wedding. M J Harty became postmaster August 16 with Emma Underwood as assistant. J M Lee retires to focus on real estate and insurance. Mrs Henry Hil died after lingering illness. funeral at Swank church. burial nearby. George Douglas and family entered local restaurant business.
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Lone ‘Tree
de Jayed
Sarah
Horrell
Ruth Lutz
W. E. Horrell
Letcher
John Loeshr
Bennett
Cloyce
M. J. Harty
Emma Underwood
Lee
Henry Hil
Swank Church
George
Douglas
Reataurant
Printing diamonds on muddy stock betrays clear value
A critical note argues that printing valuable ideas on poor paper damages impact. It warns that poor presentation dulls the intended luster of diamond words and urges the use of quality materials and lasting investment for lasting impression.
Fireworks aloft at Mercer County Fair preview
A large shipment of fireworks arrives for the Mercer County Fair set for September 16 to 19. A free daily display will wow crowds, using a mortar to launch cylinders with parachute drops and silk banners. Grounds and buildings receive fresh paint, and entries are expected to rival the fair's strongest year with many requests for premium lists from Davenport to Kewanee.
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Aledo, Sr
W. D. Emerson
Mercer County Agricultural Association
Newton Fireworks Company
Jersey City
Mercer
Bjorkman & Anderson
Emerson
Davenport
Rock Island
Moline
Monmouth
Galesburg
Burlington
Kewanee
Loehrs Plan Iowa City Move Visit Frank Loehr Family
Mr and Mrs J C Loehr plan to move to Iowa City and were Thursday morning passengers for Albert Lea to visit their son Frank and family Miss Florence Browning left Friday for Cedar Rapids for a week visit with friends Sunday school picnics were held by Lone Tree River Junction and Swank churches at River Junction with 175 present an association was formed to make the event annual Miss Leona Barr from South Dakota is visiting the Barr families
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Iowa City
J. C. Loehr
Albert Lea
Frank
Florence Browning
Cedar Rapids
Lone Tree
River Junction
Swank
Leona Barr
South Dakota
Barr
Muscatine county crops safe after heavy showers
Muscatine county crops are safe as a heavy downpour last night plus two previous inches of moisture protect grains and corn from drought. Ground remains moist, shielding crops from heat, and late melon prospects look favorable. Pastures refreshed, easing dairymen concerns over pasture and cream shortages.
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Muscatine County
Large crowds enjoy angling and bathing on river banks
The Mississippi River drew large crowds to swim and fish over the past weeks with bathing spots near the high bridge and Geneva Island popular among residents. Few anglers sought the fourth slough as breezes along the river made for an enjoyable outing. Anna Benninger and Lena Loeb left for Nichols to visit friends and relatives.
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Mississippi
Bridge
Geneva Island
Anna Benninger
Bismarck
Lena Loeb
Bramarck Street
Nichols
Vialt
Turners of Muscatine assist in Davenport Muscatine gala
Yesterday a gala day for Turners of Davenport and Muscatine marked the anniversary celebration postponed from Sunday at Suburban Island. The program featured athletic contests with prizes, Schauturnen exercises, and drills by actives and ladies classes, echoing the Turnfest in Denver. Preliminary steps aim to form a 25 year or more members auxiliary.
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Turners
Davenport
Muscatine
Denver
Mrs Pankhurst In Flight From England To France
Militant suffragette leader Emmeline Pankhurst left England for France by way of Southampton and Havre after years of action under home arrest. Reports say police were instructed to arrest her as she departed channel ports. Mrs Christabel Pankhurst, organizer, has been based in Paris directing the militant campaign.
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London
Eng
Emmeline
Pankhurst
England
France
Channel
Southampton
Havre
Porta
Mra
Chriatabe
Pankhat
Militant
Parla
Militant Women
Aie
Muscatine Board of Health to Review Restaurant Sanitation
A Muscatine report by City Food Inspector Dr John Tillie says restaurant sanitation has greatly improved in recent weeks amid new sanitary food act enforcement. The Board of Health meeting Tuesday will feature Tillie’s report. attendees include local residents and several visitors.
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Muscatine
John Tillie
Jaws
General Assembly
Tulie
Board of Shealth
Wilton Notes Busy Week In Ta County
Wilton Iowa, Aug 16 1916 Delayed Miss Florence Russell spent Wednesday evening with Miss Genevi ave Ryan in Muscatine and attended St Matthias church lawn festival. Dr A R Leith was in Iowa City Friday morning. Miss Margaret Maher returned home Friday after visiting Miss Bertha Soul. Louis Ticktin visited friends in Durant Thursday. M W Walsh of Detroit spent hours with D J Dwyer Friday. Glen Buffington left Friday for Carthage Illinois on business. Mr and Mrs John Rorick of Iowa City visited Mrs J K Frymeyer Thursday and attended the fair. Mr and Mrs Charles Clark of Central City visiting A B Kelley by auto. Adolph Reinbdrecht returned to Davenport Thursday evening after visiting John Osmera. Mr and Mrs Edward Ryan and family returned to Downey Friday after visiting Mrs Ryan's father F J Angerer. Bertha Scull left Friday for two weeks visiting Grinnell Marshalltown Omaha and Des Moines. Cari Small of West Liberty spent Wednesday and Thursday here. Mies Urtha Knaack of Stockton was a fair visitor Thursday. Dr B Vorster returned Thursday morning from several weeks in Wisconsin. Dr and Mrs Armentrout and children of Lettsville spent Thursday
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Wilton
Florence Russell
Genevieva Ryan
Muscatine
St. Matthias Church
Ryan
A. R. Leith
Iowa City City
Margaret Maher
Pupsite
Misa Bertha Soul
Louis Ticktin
Durant
M. W. Walsh
The
Columbian National Fire Insurance Co
Detroit
D. J. Dwyer
Glen Buffington
Carthage
Ill
John Rorick
Iowa City
J. K. Frymeyer
Yhoreday
Charles Clark
Central City
A. B. Kelley
Adolph Reinbdrecht
Davenport
John Osmera
Edward Ryan
Downey
F. J Angerer
Grinnell
Marshalltown
Omaha
Des
Moines
Cari
Small
West
Liberty
Mies ‘Urtha
Knaack
Stockton
BR. B. Vorster
Madison
Wisconsin
Armentrout
Lettsville
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Foley
Shoneyo
Bassett
Nebr
Sidney “Martin
A. W. Morgan
Gene Fagan
Fagan Bros
3. L. Johnson
German-American Bank
Ilarion
WMH
Marshall Field
Leiter
Chicago
Field
Haynes & Bast
C. F. Cadle
NEA
OWA’ For Education
Klaffenbach Bros. Printers
Phono
Mercer County
Aledo
Sielens
High Bridge
Turners OF
Mrs. Pankhurst
Uneeda
National Biscuit Company
OM Food Inspector
Board of Health
Mark. Bowler
Mary
South Wilton
John Daily
F. J. Ange
John Beard
Wilhelminia
W. Hoffman
Beatrice
H. B. Johen
Wichita
I. P. Whitmer
Sioux City
Mary Whitmer
H. C.ry
A. E
Donald
E. Whitmer
Harry Hickey
Val Hudler
Daven
Viity
and Moines
Askagen
KE. Ferguson
Towa
Bostonian
B. Schmidt &Shoe Stores
Chestnut Street
Harry Kern
Richard
ASER
Oftice
Dewey
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