Sphere of Woman Expands Rapidly in Education
The 1915 16 Education Bureau directory shows women in 2,500 of 12,000 prominent administrative roles nationwide. Women head 24 of 622 colleges, oversee 508 county superintendents, manage 15 of 70 blind institutions, 10 of 75 state deaf schools, 16 of 22 private deaf facilities, 20 of 31 private feeble minded schools, 14 of 86 industrial schools, 48 of 200 art schools, and supervise 1,075 of 1,200 public and society libraries. Eleven of 33 bureau officials are women.
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Associated Press
Washington, D.C
Wormen
United States
Bureau of Education
Schmidt Nemed Head of Power Boat Club Muscatine
Julius Schmidt was elected commodore of the Muscatine Power Boat club at the annual meeting at the club house. Cornelius Cadle became vice commodore and Frank Dennis was named secretary. F W Keech will serve as treasurer. The gathering at Cedar street included officer reports and a smoker with refreshments.
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Julius Schmidt
Muscatine Power Boat Club
F. W. Keech
Cornelius Cadle
Frank Dennis
Cedar Street
New Manager Appointed at Western Union Office
J. W. Hilliker arrives as the new head of the Western Union office in the city succeeding Mrs. M. Burkhardt who recently resigned. Hilliker comes from Belvidere Illinois where he ran the office efficiently and plans several policy changes to be announced later.
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J. W. Hilliker
Western Union
Belvidere, Ill
M. Burkhardt
Mr. Hilliker
Belvidere
Indiana
Rochester
Ind
Simple at home hair waving with liquid silmerine
A 1900 era ad touts a new method to curl hair without a hot iron. Apply plain liquid silmerine nightly with a brush to individual strands. In the morning hair is wavy and manageable, claiming healthier results than curling irons and a pleasant non greasy feel.
Death of Elizabeth Moir in Paris noted by Oquawka
Oquawka Illinois reports the Paris Herald notices the death of Elizabeth Moir an 82 year old former resident. Born February 2 1833 in Henderson County Illinois she moved to Paris in 1872 and died November 9 at 49 Rue de Lisbonne. Funeral held privately at Saint-Germain-en-Laye with Rev W Hiatt officiating.
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Oquawka
Ill
Paris
New York Herald
Elizabeth Moir
The
Herald
Rue de Lisbonne
Saint-Germain
Trio of Americans Reported Safe After Villa Fight
Three Americans J. W. Cunningham Gus Henderson and H. G. Southerd were believed killed by Villa troops but were reported alive by Col Jesus Aguirre Carranza officer. He said they were rescued near Calabasas after being robbed and beaten, then headed toward Navarza ri.
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Associated Press
Douglas
Ariz
J. W. Cunningham
Gus Henderson
H. G. Southerd
Villa
Here
Jesus Aguirre
Carranza
Calabasas
Navarzari
Aguirre
War Tax Talks In Belgian Provinces Pay Deadline
Brussels reports under General Von Bissing Belgian governor-general decree calls Ant werp and Brabant provinces to meet on Saturday to discuss war contributions. Provinces have not yet con curred in the war tax measure. Contributions due December 14. Divorce Decree Granted to Lillian M. Whittaker from Mason Whittaker by Judge Donegan in district court today.
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Brussels
London
von Bissing
Belgium
Antwerp
Brabant
Lillian M. Whittaker
Mason Whittaker
Donegan
Mayn is chosen minority leader
Washington DC Dec 3 Republican members of the house chose Representative Mann of Illinois as candidate for speaker and thus again minority leader for the 64th Congress. The 140 present acted unanimously except Cooper of Wisconsin who protested against granting Mann power to select all Republican committee members. Mann spoke of having been invited to confer with President Wilson on national defense.
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Washington
D.C
House
Representative Mann
Illinois
Representative Cooper
Wisconsin
Mann
Cooper
Representative Cannon
Ilinois
Wilson
Uncle Sam Prepares for Holiday Parcel Rush
The post office system clears decks for holiday action. Public cooperation is urged with early mailing secure wrapping and plain addressing of parcels. Insurance for parcel post is strongly recommended as the season approaches.
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Sam
Navy
Emil Leibling Music Club Meeting Saturday
Emil Leibling Music Club members will meet Saturday afternoon at Mrs. O D Mosher 210 East Second Street under teacher Miss Flora Manlove. A scale contest will feature the program with selections by Dorothy Dudgeon Gertrude Hecht Maxine Moshier Edna Leu Alfred Hecht Esther Smalley Flora Polka Shepards Dream and others in a Liebling selections recital.
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Emile Leibling
Emil Leibling
O. D. Mosher
East Second Stream
Flora Manlove
Strong Dorothy Dudgeon
Bos
Sweet Home
Strong Gertrude Hecht
Hill and Dale
Strong Maxine Moshier
Reinecke
Edna Leu
Burgmuller
Alfred Hecht
Lichner Chester Leu
RoOt Esther Smalley
Heins
Elouise
Cabaletta
Hellmenreich
Liebling
Miss Manloye
Old officers re-elected at German church aid meet
An afternoon session of the Ladies Aid society of the German Evangelical church elected all existing officers for the coming year. A good attendance marked the meeting and members plan to meet again Thursday afternoon, December 9.
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Ladies’ Aid Society
German Evangelical Church
Blang
Miss Elsie McMillan Hosts 23rd Birthday Party
Miss Elsie McMillan entertained a party of friends at her West Seventh Street home last evening for her twenty third birthday anniversary. The event featured musical entertainment and cards, with refreshments served to twenty guests.
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Elsie M'Millan
Elsie McMillan
West Seventh Street
Ecards
Report of Submarine Sinking Reaffirmed
Berlin reports via wireless from Sayville that despite German denials a British aeroplane is said to have sunk a German submarine. Overseas News Agency states German authorities maintain no submarine was destroyed and notes the possibility that a British or French submarine may have been sunk if the British report is accurate.
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Associated Press
Berlin
Sayville
N. Y
Overseas News Agency
Springdale Notes Visit and School Changes
Miss Ida Erb from Cedar Rapids plans to graduate from Coe College this spring. Prof. Garrett resigns from Springdale High School and Fred Carllstrom will take his place. The high school pupils enjoyed a Tuesday evening program, and Mrs. Lucy Pearson hosted Thanksgiving guests, including A. A. Pearson and families from West Liberty and West Branch among others.
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Springdale
Ida Erb
Cedar Rapids
Ida
Coe College
Garrett
J. S. Fawcett
Pasadena
Cal
Northwestern
Ogden
Utah
Salt Lake
San Pedro
J. Walter Garrett
Fred. Carllstrom
Minerva Pearson
Lucy Pearson
A. A. Pearson
West Liberty
F. L
West Branch
Chas
Henry
Centerdale
al Pearson
Fred Hinkhouse
Mountain
Court frees executrix from filing estate appraisal
Judge Donegan released Clara Lillibridge executrix of Emma I Mahin deceased from the duty of filing an appraisal of the estate in response to a petition. Mr and Mrs Postom started a two week vacation trip visiting Chicago and Indiana today.
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Donegan
Clara Lillibridge
Emma I. Mahin
Postom
Chicago
Indiana
Cabinet ads offer made to order showcases and counters
Journal Want Ads note Muscatine Cabinet Co offers custom cabinetry including counters and showcases plus upholstering and auto tops. All work leaves the shop guaranteed. Located at 218 Mulberry Ave.
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Muscatine Cabi. Net Co
Mulberry Ave
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Iowa Ave
Mayn
Uncle Sam
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East Second St
Garters
Journal
D. M. Keckler
E. 5Th St
Poland
China
Rexall
A. W. Morgan
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