Winter Overhaul Season at Kahlke Boat Yards on Rock Island
River craft from across the region head to Kahlke Brothers yard at Rock Island for annual winter overhauls. Lizzie Gardner and Warnetta on the ways receive hull and upperworks work while Lion, Ottumwa Belle, and City of Moline await repairs or dry dock. Several barges, sandboats, and small launches also sheltered, with Davenport harbor and other owners preparing for winter work.
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Kahlke Brothers
Rock Island
Lizzie Gardner
Warnetta
Gardner
Lion
LaCrosse
Wabasha
Ottumwa
Davenport Winter Harbor
Suburban Island
Dewey
Moline
Atlanta
J. C. Petersen
Davenport
Cecelia
Otto Rudert
Maria
Louis H. Salzman
Dr Hale’s Household Ointment Promises Skin Cure
A beauty claim describes Dr Hale's Household Ointment as clearing eruptions and stopping itching for all skin diseases, with a price of 25 cents at drug stores or direct from Kenyon & Thomas of Adams New York.
Christmas gift ideas for wife in practical home items
For Christmas, consider a portable gas or electric lamp or a modern gas range. These useful gifts suit year round needs and can improve daily comfort in the home.
Convention Call Intensifies Across States
Des Moines reports a senatorial conference endorses pursuing cooperation with other states to demand a congressional call for a constitutional convention. The Iowa insurance commission faces resistance from policyholders and lawmakers while big fire firms back a uniform policy plan. Former Iowans W. R. Ellis and F. C. Gondy attend, with Ellis now in Congress and Gondy tied to Montezuma.
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Des Moines Bureau Journal
Leon Brown
Des Moines
Cummins
Congress
United States Senate
Legislative Insurance Commission
Iowa
Supreme Court
Insurance Commission
W. R. Ellis
Oregon
F. C. Gondy
Denver
Ellis
Washington
Guthrie County
Fremont County
Goudy
Montezuma
Colorado
Guerenheim
New York
Republican Campaign Committee
Boxing Night in Davenport Promises Top Contests
Local boxing fans travel Tuesday night December 11 to Davenport for a 15 round main bout between Charlie Neary of Milwaukee and Young Kid Farmer of Peoria. Semi windup features Eddie Toy of Milwaukee versus Kid Taylor of Chicago. Joe Coffey of Chicago to referee. William Ehlers, Davenport Athletic club president, promises the best show yet.
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Muscatine
Davenport
Charlie Neary
Milwaukee
Kid Farmer
Peoria
Neary
Farmer
Eddie Toy
Kid Taylor
Chicago
William Ehlers
Davenport Athletic Club
Ehlers
Joe Coffey
New Certification Law Creates Teacher Shortages Across Iowa
Iowa educators face strict new certification rules causing rural schools to struggle for qualified teachers. Provisional certificates are being issued to avoid school closures while state officials extend exceptions to allow licensed teachers from other counties to teach elsewhere.
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Iowa
Marion
Alderman
Muscatine County
Examinations set for third grade certificates rules
The two prior exams near the passing mark set the standard for a third grade certificate with a 66 percent overall and no subject below 55. If teacher shortages persist a special county exam may be called. The state superintendent urges using the best teachers and the county supervisor’s best judgment in all cases.
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Educational Board of Examiners
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Promoted at Havercamp’s
An ad from Havercamp’s Prescription Drug Store urges use of Bucklen’s Arnica Salve to stop bleeding and heal wounds, priced at 25 cents.
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Bucklen
Arnica
Havercamp
Prescription Drug Store
A New Scheme Religious Revival to Start After Show
In Des Moines on December 7 the Chapman revivalists will step from the Grand opera house stage as the last chorus fades. Congregations from all nine districts will join in a brief union service at the Auditorium before proceeding to the Grand for the gospel narrative. The plan blends theater and revival with late attendance anticipated.
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Des Moines
Grand Opera House
Chapman
Parade to Honour Gospel Singers Led by Band
A parade will feature people from all walks of life singing the Glory Song The King’s Business and The Old Time Religion is Good Enough for Me. Dr Chapman will lead the half hour service with singers and evangelists on stage. The sermon will not oppose theater going but remind attendees of Christian life.
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Chapman
Bierman Wins Second Prize for Window Decoration
Fred H. Bierman of This City earned a 15 dollar cash prize for decorating the Iron Clad hosiery window at B. E. Lilly's early in September as the school opens. The hosiery company offered 250 dollars for best windows and Bierman was later notified of the second prize amid much local attention.
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Fred H. Bierman
B. E. Lilly's
Muscatine
Bierman
Lilly
Fredonia Social Notes Highlight Local Travel
Fredonia residents report visitors and moves with couples and families making weekend calls. Jim Lee and daughter Alice hosted Muscatine guests while W W Jones and family plan a winter in Hagenson Arkansas. Osie Kulp traveled from Burlington and Etta Littrelis spent brief days here.
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Fredonia
Jim Lee
Alice
W. W. Jones
Hagenson
Ark
Osie Kulp
Mondson
Burlington
Etta
Local Plaza News Notes and Social Schedules
Last week with her son Harry and family of Concord. Mrs. Ella Snyder and Mrs. Tom Carey did shopping in Columbus Junction Monday. Ray Soloman and Jesse Wagner husking corn at Hervester this week. Mrs. Fannie Wagner helps care for daughter ill with rheumatism. Mrs. George Soloman staying with Ed McKean at Indian Creek. Infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Will Crull among the sick this week. Mrs. Harvey Ritter of Muscatine traveled to Cedar Bethel to visit her father I. Wagner. General support at M. E. church next Wednesday evening December 12. Everyone invited. Mrs. Charlie Brown and son Vern of near Grandview visited S. S. Snyder and family last week.
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Harry
Concord
Ella Snyder
Tom Carey
Columbus Junction
Ray Soloman
Jesse Wagner
Hervestter
Fannie Wagner
Clarence Blake
George Soloman
Ed. McKean
Indian Creek
Will Crul
Harvey Ritter
Muscatine
I. Wagner
Cedar Bethel
Local Glasses Fitted with Guaranteed Work Claim
Readable text indicates an office at 217 East 2nd Street Callemada City offering glasses fitting with guaranteed work. The remaining lines are garbled and unreadable.
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E. 2Nd St. Callemada
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East Second Street
Mary Boays
Kahlke
Malaga
Geo. W. Reuling
West Second Street
Constitutional Convention
Iowa’s Insurance Commission
Jjuscatine
Toyland
James Books
Santa Claus
Osallerson Stores
P. R. Axtell
Permascat
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