Auto Dealers Here Organize For Mutual Benefit
Auto dealers Organization formed at Muscatine Hotel after 18 members agreed to unite. Edward Volger chaired the session which outlined a constitution, by laws, and incorporation plans. Committees were named and officers to be elected at a future meeting on Monday evening December 18. Regular monthly meetings are planned with dates to be announced later.
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Banduol
Muscatine
Jase Ovanink
Ntteen Dealara Agrest
Retell
Edward Volger
Ax Chairian
Organtaneton
C. Rehracher
Lamgbrechts
Cy Dyche
C. A. Sloomer
O. Schiesster
John Lang
Oficern
Cat Strikes and Remedies Zoom Through Odd Ad Copy
Fragmented OCR text blends a mock dramatic scene of a cat strike with garbled product pitches and odd brand references. It mentions Speedway Liniment and toilet water as potential remedies, with scattered lines about overworked people, rheumatism, bruises, and sore advertisements.
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Mundas
Reever Nouralula
Rhomatiam
Apraiia
Avreucsa
Havaramps Peeseviniion
Mild Weather May Ease Coal Prices At Year Start
Weather has cooled demand for coal, with dealers noting softer market. W G Block, president of W G Block Company, says prices currently around per ton are down from recent highs and expect further declines if mild conditions persist. He warns a sudden February drop could push prices higher again, while long term demand hinges on wage trends and supply.
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Block
Thorn
Escape attempt sparks fire at jail
Local incident recounts a group from Wort Weanes involved in a jail escape bid. One man was thrown from a car, suffered injuries and unconsciousness for hours, while others attempted to ignite the jail fire but were discovered and subdued. Meantime, several individuals moved toward Tipton and a railroad company worked on a nearby bridge.
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Walker
Maratat
Tollie
Tipton
Mead
Stockton Dances Highlight Local Gathering
A fragment recalls a Sunday gathering at a southwest Stockton home with music and dancing. Local attendees include visitors from out of town and Roy Bruso with Tay Onmor noted among those present enjoying a dainty lunch from the base.
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Stockton
Det
Flor
Gumon
Hoxs
Roy Bruso
Hood's Sarsaparilla Ad Claims Backache Relief
An old advertisement urges readers suffering from backache and weak kidneys to take Hood's Sarsaparilla claiming it strengthens kidneys, energizes the body, and builds the system. It warns against substitutes and touts its unique formula.
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Moad
Hood
Roath
Bartka
Horbk
Swamp Root for Kidney Diseases Proclaimed Remedy
An advertisement touts Dr Kilmer’s Swamp Root as the premier remedy for kidney bladder and urinary issues. The claim highlights its gentle herbal formula with quick relief and offers a sample bottle by mail from Kilmer Co, Binghamton NY, with the newspaper notice urging readers to mention the Muscatine Daily Journal.
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Kitmor
Pierce
Buliato
John Reardon
Aponka
Dr. Pieren
Triad Packaza
November library circulation hits high mark at public library
November saw heavy circulation with 6,442 books handed out and 408 publications received mid month at Avenue library. Seventy four percent of books circulated to adults. five month total unreleased value about $67, vow books. Expenditures include $85 for boulevard funding repairs and $2,998.60 public fund, $2,149.99 appropriation balance.
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Public Library
Ngures
Ubrary Board
Avenue Institution
Worarla
Brary Boulevard
Hillowo
Crowds Attracted by Oakville Sale Draws Many
A large crowd gathered at Oakville for a long running sale of general merchandise. Patrons noted a around $1900 value tag on items and the event marked a landmark in the town. Friends and relatives joined the gathering at the hall for an evening of conversations and light refreshments, with a monoclopant dinner served by attendees.
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Journata Naerkal Sarvien
Ovkvie
General Mmerechandise
Halt
Cots
Walker Tide
Buesty Dee Park
Oil Stock Peddler Arrested in Iowa City
Traveling promoter Cronk was arrested in Iowa City by Sheriff Campbell of Jefferson County on a charge of selling stock and drawing a draft for $100 on a firm. County Attorney Loge gatt announced the case as slated for trial.
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Ciaurils
Stocl
Campbell
Jefferson County
Logegatt
Fatre Nol
Young People Hold Election in Haptiat Union
Clarence Valet Chowen presided over the Haptiat Young People's Union election at First Baptist Church using Australian ballot with two tickets. Votes endorsed the system. officers include Presidant Clarence Valot, Vice-president Terry Fishburn, Secretary Verna Rice, Treasurer Roy Murphy, and other committee chairs.
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First Baptist Church
Presidant
Clarancea Valott
Tarry Fishburn
Verna Rice
Renaurer
Pinex cough remedy home-made from wartime ad copy
A wartime style advertisement promotes a homemade pine cough remedy using Pine extract and puriacol. It claims rapid throat relief, claims counting cost around one fifth of ready-made preparations, and offers a money back guarantee. It warns against inferior imitations and notes Pinex from Ft Wayne Indiana.
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Elie
Ft Wayne
Ind
Bloomington Grange to Hold Pie Social for Charity
The Bloomington Grange will stage a pie social Thursday evening featuring a program by Merry Rov ers of This City Otter Pra Aram and students from the Bloomington Orange. Admission is ten cents. crafts by women members and readings by Rebecca Hartman are listed. Proceeds support the event’s cause and a large turnout is hoped.
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Merry Rovera
Joon Argny
Bloomington
Verma Rice
Rebecca
Hartman
Voent Solo
Mildrad Wil
Reiding
Nuth Cariisia
Plano Dust
Verna Iley
Mildred
Pinglet
Secrat
Obligations of Club All Paid Until Next Officers Set
At the annual meeting the club rooms reports by Secretary W. Metgzer and Treasurer Emil Webbers confirmed all financial obligations paid. Auditing committee was named. election of officers for the ensuing year was deferred to January 8, 1917, due to postponement of the previous session.
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Clu
Christman
eAlore
W. Metgzer
Emil Webbers
Corns Remedy Claim Promises Quick Relief
An advertisement from Live ones & Co in Chicago promotes a corn remedy that allegedly loosens and lifts corns quickly. It asserts natural ingredients and claims the product vanishes corns with a single application, priced at 260th bottle, and lists multiple drugstores and cities including Chicago and Tremcke Drie Store as sellers.
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Live Ones & Co
Chicago
Morgan, McBride & Conn
J. L Grajiam
Tremcke
Serra Brug Co
Davenport Plans Crusade Against Joints
Davenport Tennessee plans a broad campaign to shut down gambling joints and disorderly houses with help from County Attorney Howry Johanson. Local officials deny state interference while promising action, noting conditions similar to nearby towns.
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Davenport
Davenpork Ty
John Merwald Hag
Howry Johanson
Fta Atza
Teele Island
Hauer
Fatal Accident Hits Chicago Clothing Firm Leader
Chicago Ind Dec 6 Hartwig Wolfe secretary and treasurer of a large downtown clothing company died from a wound in the temple believed caused by cleaning a pistol. Wolfe was a well known figure in Winds mercantile circles.
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Camhocmlo
Chicago
Hartwig
Wolfe
Dates set for teachers meeting in 1917 convention
A meeting was called in Iowa City on December 8 by Prof. F C Eneyaley to set dates for the 1917 convention of the Town State Teachers association. Officers and committee members including Chairman Baajen Mrs va Mlaming Decorah president La parent 24K and Supt A Th Smith Tadlanoa attended.
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Ctournal
Iowa City
F.C. Enealey
of & I
Baajen
Mra
Va Mlaming
Decorah
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Maggie
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Oakville Sale
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Haptiat Young People's Union
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Shin City
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