High Cost of Living Theme Told in Local Verse
A fragmentary poem-like piece satirizes the rising cost of living and marriage costs in Muscatine. It references Clerk Tipton at a marriage counter, the phrase One Dollar, and a crowd at a “provers Mint altar” with playful dialect. The text notes many grooms seek marriage during a period marked by high prices and warnings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clutrie
Gaurt Clark
Tipton
Luoving
Goa
Gettig
Elya
Take Salts 10 Flush Kidneys
An old health ad claims kidney cleansing with four ounces of red salts in water for several days will dull aches, clear cloudy urine, and reduce bladder irritation. It promotes a lemon juice and acid blend drink called Hthinewater, marketed as harmless and a popular preventative against kidney and bladder diseases.
Delays Halt Photos For Locust Opera Lead
Production of The Years of the Locust by Albert Paynon Pare hung faced days of delay due to a diamond mine supervisor’s insistence on exact clay quality. Fannie Ward starred, with a test photograph showing contrasted results between dyed and culinary clay as inspectors sought diamonds.
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Albert Paynon Parehung
Vegab Ure
Fannie Ward
Formeurly
Kingbartoy
Obituary for Miss Carolina Loulke Vin Pate
Wanoral Services were held yesterday afternoon by Rev. A. Graves for Miss Carolina Loulke Vin Pate who died Friday morning at the Chapin home. The ceremony occurred at 2:30 with many friends present. Pallbearers included Win. Tickaway Geo. Jackson and others. floral tributes expressed deep sympathy from relatives and friends of the deceased. She was the niece of Mr and Mrs Chapin and Mrs Cad Unok.
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Ranning
Intermont
A. Tickaway
Geo
Dackwon
Hi. de McCumboo
Orbach
Lea H.ox
John WaiHeac
Heypole
Impny
Mira van Patten
Tha Tecadent
Mra
Chapiin
Cad Unok
Elopement Inquiry Over Storm Lake Couple Unfolds
In Iowa a 16 year old girl Minnto Bingaman eloped with 17 year old Roy Bingaman from her parents farm near Storm Lake. The father seeks an annulment as the couple faces authority action while the girl returns home. Bingaman held pending the case. London reports the British steamer Kloddyn sailing from New York November 16 for Havre.
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Chicago
Jil
Dee
Minnto Bingaman
Venta
Roy Tingaman
Stormanke
Towa
Ant
Stopx
Walt
Bingaman
Bennett
H. F. Gilbert Sermon At Musserville Church
District Superintendent LH J Gilbert of Washington spoke at Musserville Methodist Episcopal church after the evening service. A planned sermon at Sweetland church was postponed by weather and health concerns. Gilbert then went to Southend church to deliver the monitory, replacing Rev. G W Barker as district superintendent of the Southont district of the Methodist church.
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Musserville Methor
LH. J. Gibert
Washington
Sweetland Church
Heath
Mr Gilbert
Southend Churel
Southend Churel Where To Delivered the Uvonth
Karmon Sn
G. Wy Barker
Southont
They Lawn
Scaretts for Bowel Relief Tonight
Advert says take Cascarets to purge poisons, cleanse stomach, and relieve cold symptoms overnight. Promotes a 10 cent box available at drug stores, branding for both adults and children with claims of quick head clearing and detoxifying action during sleep.
Friends Surprise Mrs George Fengler on Birthday
About twenty friends gathered at Mrs. George Fengler s home on Grogan Street Saturday evening to celebrate her birthday. The gathering featured a shower of gifts and a light supper. Guests shared stories and music as the party concluded with a group photo.
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George Fengley
Grogan
Kroat
Five Million For Arsenal Recommended In 1918 Budget
Washington December 4 The estimates for the Rock Island arsenal for the year 1918 were submitted to Congress at noon today by Secretary McAdoo The road recommended was 4 272 000 nearly the same as the amount appropriated for the present year for the arsenal Large items are provided for buildings and for in route machinery Fort Madison Fort Madison Dec 4 August Johns democratic state committeeman from the first district and former mayor of Fort Madison died at his home here Nephritis was given as the cause of death.
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Cipmenal'a
Washington,d., C
Rock
Fort Madison
Johns
Toommin
Dad
Threatened Boycott of Towns Over Freight Handling
A threatened boycott by unions targets Davenport Mt Dee and northern river towns over freight handling before the 1917 opening. Groups demand better facilities for unloading cargo from Dubuque Prairie du Chien Lawing McGregor and others. fear of damaged perishables and unequal service looms. The move could widen to more traffic if improvements fail. Also reports a Danish steamer Yrsa and two British schooners sunk nearby.
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Davenport
Mt Dee
Rivar
Limex
Clergymen Plan Health Week Observance in December
Local ministers join state and city health officials to observe Health Week during December 10 18. Rev C L Young, secretary of the association, says churches will assist public health efforts and join Red Cross activities. A gym class will offer physical development instruction under Clinton R. Witla at the YMCA.
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Wtate Board of Health
George W. Chirke
C. l L. Young
Kay
Public Health Bureau
Luncheons Shifted to Wednesday By Local Business Men
The weekly noon luncheon of city business men at the Hotel Murcatine will move from Monday to Wednesday to improve attendance. A luncheon today shows retailers will join the change, aiming to boost turnout. The Eastory Town Veterinary Medicine association meeting is Dec 13 and 14, with a committee to coordinate convention fund support.
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Murcatine
Ats Lacheon
Muncauine
Eaétory
J. K. Gloster
H. W. Matager
David Bogard
GE King Former Tipton Resident
GE King, once a Tipton resident, rose from farming near Tipton to living in Vinton and Chicago where he became wealthy in produce. Now infamous among Chicago homewives, he is accused of monopolizing the Loose Market and driving prices up, allegedly charging 40 to 60 cents per dozen for oxen produce while leading an organized ring.
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Tipton
Damen
Wits Horn
Vinton
Chicago
Lt Ja
Wotyla
College President Heard At City Services
Dr. W. E. Parsons, president of Parsons College of Fatfield Ta, spoke at both morning and evening services at Yearst Presbyterian Church. Large attendances marked the gatherings and the college elicited great interest from listeners.
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W. E. Parsons
Parsons College of
Fatfield
Plumbers Convicted in Federal Price Fixing Case
Dea Molned and other plumbers from Iowa to Missouri were found guilty in federal district court of entering a price fixing agreement. Judge John C. Pollock announced verdicts totaling fines and penalties including named defendants from Des Moines to Cedar Rapids, Marshalltown, and Waterloo. Damages and specific fines were listed for each respondent in the Iowa group.
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Dea Molned
Deo
Maxiar
Shearman
Federal District Court
John C. Pollock
Kaunas
Iowa
Tiinoid
Wisconsin
Minnerota
Nebraska
Indiana
Missouri
Rlofonds Anik
J. A. Wallace
Des Moines
R. Ey Knaner
C. GS. Boseh
Bartington
Kusinn
Cedar Rapida
A. Clayton
Davenport
Richard Mallen
Dubuqui
EB. F. Hawk
Mareshalilown
F. Garvey
Mason Gray
Hy Karpor
Pelli
Haxon
Lions City
Nh. A. Ein
Waterloo
Waterloo, $100; 1. R. King, Keokuk, $100; Jd. O Cornell
Lows City
W C. McCarton
Marshall Town
Holly for Christmas decorations offered by local firm
A damaged notice describes four holiday decorations including a Telly Wreath and Sprig of Holly for Christmas delivery. It lists a purchaser and a delivery address in Seattle Washington, with requests to confirm ordering and payment details and ensure timely shipping.
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Holly Tonce Company
Nmura
Addrorn
Aubling
Boyce Mursakew
Seattle
Wank
Arrival Update: Zroga Reaches Bordeaux from New Oriona
Zroga was last reported arriving in Bordeaux on October 31, coming from New Oriona. The note confirms the transit and destination but provides no further details about the voyage or purposes of the trip.
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Zroga
Bordeaux
New Oriona
Morning Health Regimen Promoted in Alleged Olfactory Cure
Start Tomorrow and Keep It Up Every Morning Gala promotes a cleansing routine using a teaspoon of mineral phosphate dissolved in water to flush the stomach liver and bowels. The copy urges readers to consume a quarter pound of insolston phosphate from a drug store to address constipation bilious spells and complexion issues.
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Falka
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