Local News Bits From Letts Visitors And Saturday Shoppers
Adv. Mrs. M. C. Ross Letts visited this city Saturday. Mrs. Wm. Reddick Letts shopped here Saturday. Miss Marie Hartman Bayfield shopped here Saturday. Mrs. T. S. Curtis Letts shopped here Saturday. Mrs. M. P. Furnas Letts attended to business here Saturday. Mrs. F. H. Elder Nichols visited Saturday returning home on the afternoon train. Miss Gertrude Vincent Letts shopped here Saturday returning home in the afternoon. Local ad notes offer Chocolate Shop meals and tonics for eyes from Snow White Drug Store.
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Chocolate Shop
M. C. Ross
Letts
M. P. Furnas
F. H. Elder
Nichols
Hollister
Snow White Drug Store
Gertrude Vincent
Indian Doctor 18 Verdict Keeps Free Man at Liberty
Iowa City dispatch reports William Kirk known as Dr Deerfoot freed after ten hours of juror deliberations on a wife murder case from Sept 6 1918. Jury found him not guilty amid defense arguments that the wife had threatened him first and prompted his fatal retaliation with four shots.
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Journal
Iowa City
William Kirk
Dr. Deerfoot
Iband
Kirk
Neerfoot
Blunt and Wallace Sentenced in Harrison Anti-Drug Case
Dr Arthur L Blunt aged 61 and Wm F Wallace druggist were convicted by a United States district court jury of violating the Harrison anti drug act. Judge Landes imposed two years at Leavenworth for Blunt and five years plus three concurrent five year terms for Wallace with fines of 2500 dollars and 10000 dollars respectively.
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Associated
Press
Chicago
Arthur L., Blunt
Wm. F. Wallace
United States District Court
Landis
Dr. Blunt
Leavenworth
Kan
Wallace
Iowa Blue Laws Debate Emphasizes Rest for All
Rev J W Graves warns that Iowa blue laws threaten the common good as violators harm workers and society. He argues three target areas amusements property and labor and urges a universal day of rest grounded in religious principle and public welfare.
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Iowa
J. W.graves
First Baptist Church
Ofences
Church
U S Attorney Resigns in Hawaii
Honolulu December 6 United States district attorney for the district of Hawaii Jeff McCarn has resigned and his resignation has been accepted by President Wilson. McCarn states he will re- start private law practice and return to civilian life according to available reports.
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U. S
Associated Press
Honolulu
Jeff McCarn
United States
District of Hawaii
Wilson
McCarn
Dr Edwards Olive Tablets Offer Health Boosts
A longtime physician promoted Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a gentle liver and bowel aid. The notice claims the olive colored tablets restore color, energy, and vitality, touting them as a successful substitute for calomel and selling for 19c and 2bc per box through druggists.
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F. M. Edwards
Dr. Edwards
Dr. Edward
Olive Tablet Company
Columbus
Muscatine Jury Members Named for Federal Panels
Muscatine city and county will be represented on the federal grand and petit juries convening in Davenport today. Inquisitorial panel includes Muscatine John Rittenhouse West Liberty Ed Fitzgerald Columbus Junction E O Newell and Dan Gallagher Atalissa Kess Stauffer. Petit jurors Muscatine Henry Meyers Grandview John Buster Wapello Fred Davis Charles Eyersmeyer and Robert Shafer Riverside Roy Flynn Columbus Junction Charles Reece.
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Muscatine
Davenport
John Rittenhouse
West Liberty
Ed Fitzgerald
Columbus Junction
E. O. Newell
Dan Gallagher
Atalissa
Kess Stauffer
Petit
Henry Meyers
Grandview
John Buster
Wapello
Fred Davis
Charles Eyersmeyer
Robert Shafer
Riverside
Roy Flynn
Charles Reece
Wapello horse sets new track records
Wapello Iowa September 6. Local breeder C P Johnson has produced speeders including Major Ong who set a new San Francisco track record at 2.0414 while in Iowa. Major Ong was sold to Thomas Murphy of New York last spring. Johnson trains two other promising horses Black Bass and Wm. it.
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Journal
Wapello
Iowa
C. P. Johnson
Mark Derby
Major Gantz
Major Ong
San Francisco Exposition
San Francisco
Canada
Johnson
Thos. Murphy
New York
Ong
Dance at Armory Saturday Night Opens Series
The first of a series of twelve Saturday night dances was held Saturday evening at the new Armory with more than fifty couples in attendance. Dances are presented by Winny Van Tryfle and Harry Thomas who have secured the Chase orchestra to furnish music for the entire series.
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New. Armory
Winny van Tryfle
Harry Thomas
Chase Orchestra
curnish _music
Reverend Smith Urges Youth to Enter Politics as Statesmen
In a First Methodist sermon Rev A B Smith urged young men to study political roles before voting, argue for qualifications, and resist graft. He warned against party loyalty eclipsing public interest, calling an independent thinker the safeguard of government and urging youths to become principled politicians for future generations.
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Ife
Smith
Rev. Smith
Hhey
Fifteen Are Sentenced for Treasonable Aiding France
Brussels court martial on November 12 sentenced fifteen persons to terms from two and a half to fifteen years for treasonably hiding and aiding French airmen and supplying the enemy with men liable for military service. Three others including the wife of a condemned were given short terms for not denouncing the crimes.
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Ladeet
London
Amsterdam
Reuter
Allgemben-Handfslblad
Brussels
Preaching Mission Begins at Trinity Church
The Rev. Leonard K. Smith of St. Luke's Des Moines led Trinity Episcopal Church mission sermons on the dependency of man upon church and environment. Evening meetings 7:30 nightly this week and 12:10 noon services daily except Thursday. The series aims to show the value of a proper religious atmosphere for Trinity parishioners.
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Leonard K. Smith
St. Luke's Des Moines
Trinity Episcopal Church
Smith
Trinity
Wapello Social and Church Activities Report
Wapello Iowa December 6 Mrs Louisa Cody returned from Muscatine after visiting Miss Cort Smith who had a serious surgical operation in a local hospital. The Pythian Sisters plan a pie social in their hall next Thursday night. Mrs Fred Keel Mrs Howard Rock Mrs C Carey and Mrs W H Wright will entertain the Mite Society of the Presbyterian church next Tuesday afternoon. The Ministerial Association for Des Moines and Louisa county will meet at the Presbyterian church next Monday. A banquet will be served at the noon hour by the…
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Wapello
Louisa
Cody
Muscatine
Cort Smith
Pythian
Fred Keel
Howard Rock
C. Carey
W. H. Wright
Mite Society
The
Presbyterian Church
Wake up refreshed with Cascarets cleanser tonic
Don’t be bilious or sick state a relief with Cascarets. Wake up with head clear breath sweet and stomach regulated. Take one or two tonight for gentle liver and bowel cleansing. Get 2 boxes at any drug store and feel ready for work or play. Mothers may give Cascarets to cross sick children without injuring them.
Town News Notes On Rail Schedule And Local Visits
Dissatisfaction grows over the Rock Island schedule though no effect has been felt. Mr. and Mrs. Chas Friend of Salem Ia visit J A Friend and Mrs C C Huxley in Wapello. Mrs Chas Warren and daughters visit Burlington. W C G T A pres Ida Wise Smith to speak at 8 pm at the Presbyterian church. Blanche Bigger faces surgery for an inward goitre next week, with hopes to return to school soon. Mrs. McDowne travels to St. Joe then Parsons to visit daughters. Mary B McPherrin will address the youth at Presbyterian church next Tuesday. Mrs Mark Peters returns from Burlington where her husband was operated on gall stones. Mrs E C Rogers and son Harrison visit Keokuk. William Edwards fixes basement for garage access from street.
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Rock Island
Chas. Friend
Salem
W. GC
T. A
Ida Wise Smith
Presbyterian Church
Blanche Bigger
Burlington Hospital
McDowne
St. Joe
Maud Williams
Parsons
Kan
S. A. Fitzsimmons
Mary B. McPherrin
Iowa Christian Endeavor Union
Wapeilo
Mark Peters
Burlington
E. C. Rogers
Harrison
Keokuk
Wm. Edwards
Eat Less Meat to Protect Kidneys Say Authority
An authority warns meat consumption can strain kidneys by uric acid, causing backache headaches and urinary issues. Jad Salts, a grape and lemon based lithia drink, is promoted to flush kidneys, neutralize urine acids, and prevent bladder disorders. Millions use it to keep kidneys and urinary organs clean.
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George W. Zinkula
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W. I.mardsley
Muscatine County
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Traer
Walker Orpington Yards
What Cheer
Tony de Haas
Hillmann Bros
Charles Kirchner
Snyder Bros
Fred Crane
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Ohio
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Esc Uum
Tennessee
MecCain
Claudius McBride
Washington, D.C
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Overcamp
Leonard Smith
Trinity Church
Lone Tree
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Nebraska
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G. L
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Roy Rossman
Cedar Rapids
Carroll
W.H. Younkin
Helen
George Crawford
James Lukowsky
Knussmann
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H. V. McCluskey
Edna Murdock
Carrie Page
Moline
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Howard Hinkley
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