Local Woman Reports Sister Arrives in Germany for Visit
Mrs George Grosjean of Lucas acquaints Muscatine residents that her sister Migs Tena Pippert from A lente city reached the home of another sister in Wabern Hessen Cassel Germany. Pippert left Muscatine in November and arrived November 23 for a three month stay and will return afterward. Auction sale times daily at Nierel's.
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George Grosjean
Lucas Atreat
Slater
Migs Tena Pippert
Alente City
Wabern
Hessen Cassel
Germany
Muscatine
Pippert
Nierel'a
Union Labor Urges State Troops to Muscatine
Des Moines dispatch says union labor readers press for state troops to Muscatine to protect strikers. President A L Urick of the Zonal State Federation of Labor is expected in Muscatine tonight to speak at a mass meeting at the Grand Theatre with T P Quinn of Chicago and James Conners of the Swluchmen's Union of America listed as speakers.
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Des Moines
Muscentine
Telegraph
Urick
Muscatine
A. L. Urick
State Federation of Labor
Grand Theatre
T. P. Quinn
Chicago
James Conners
Swluchmen's Union of America
Bridge Collapse Yr Ice Drops 480 Into Volga River
Russian workmen on a Kazan area railroad bridge were swept into the Volga when ice pressure caused the bridge to collapse during construction. Between 150 and 200 men were believed to have fallen, with four bodies recovered so far. The disaster occurred near Pataraburg on December 8.
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Volga River
Pataraburg
Kazan
City Instructors Meet December 16 In Muscatine
The mid winter meeting of local public school instructors will be held at the High School on Saturday morning December 16. City Superintendent Tray yerhart announces Frank D Throop will discuss Whats the Matter With Our Boys. Miss Edith Stocker and Miss Josephine Stirlen perform a piano gala.
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Muscatine
Frank D.* Throop
Edith Stocker
Mixa Josephine Stirlen
Stlan Anna ‘Prosser
R. D. Harriman
E. Wren
R. R. Brote
Mary E. Whicher
Mary
Ryan
Nann Foley
California
Beach
Jennie Ewing
Planosola
Lisat
Evening Star
Wagner
Anna Prosser
Votal Solo
Gerald Lance
Josephine Stirson
Traak D
Throop
Yell Master Named by High Students
A high school assembly named Merrill Mavis yell master after speeches by Principal True Harriman Norman Eb Nott and Sidnie Guthrie. The event promoted school spirit and support for the basketball team with a yell practice to follow.
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True
D. Harriman
Norman Eb Nott
Sidnie Guthrie
AU Ads
Merrill Mavis
Brazilian visits Muscatine today
Myron A. Clark of Sao Paulo Brazil and Eye T. Golton of New York City arrived in Muscatine this afternoon in support of the Young Men's Christian Association foreign work. Clark, renowned in M and A circles, departed for Kansas City Missouri tonight to begin a campaign similar to the Muscatine effort.
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Myron A. Clark
Sao Paulo
Braci
South America
Eye T. Golton
New York City
Muscatina
Davenport
Myr. Clark
Leaven
Kanana City
Muscatine
St Louis Team's Mark Beats Alexandria at Bowling Tourney
Des Moines Indiana December doubles and singles highlighted the midwestern bowling tournament with the Alexandria Stars of Deal Movies taking a five man event lead. Chicago Kansas City and St Paul experts expected Saturday, Old Lyne Ryes of St Louis trailed by three points.
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Alexandria Btara
Des Moines
Chicago
Kansas City
St. Paul
Alexandria Stars
Deal
Acore Hun Iy
Old Lyne Ryes
St. Louta
Three Pointe
Higill Declines Re Election to National Committee
Lincoln Nebraska December 8 Dr P L Higll democratic national committee man for Nebraska and vice chairman of that body has announced he will not seek re election in the coming campaign clear statement of departure from politics capturing a pivotal party leadership transition in the state
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Lincoln, Neb
P. L. Higll
Nebraska
Exhibition Winners at Muscatine Bee Fair
In Muscatine a local bee and poultry show awarded prizes across several breeds. C H Wilson won fret prize for white stock pullet, with Niebling and Hermann Brothers earning third and fifth prizes respectively in Leghorn and Black Pullet exhibits. George Lindle and Ed Matzvor led Harred Rock hen and Longset pigeon displays, while Martin Seltzer and Bruncatino highlighted white Orpington pullet categories.
Rock Island Surrenders Franchise in Three Dye League
Stockholders vote to dissolve Rock Island baseball association surrendering the franchise and releasing manager John Gondly. City may lack professional baseball next season while local sale offers jewelry, watches, and gems at Nievel & Son with auction times listed.
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Rose Island ML
Rock Island Baseball Association
John Gondly
Pinchot Praises Fisher on Alaska and Power Policy
Gifford Pinchot addressed the national irrigation congress, lauding Secretary Fisher's conservation work. He warned against monopolizing coal lands and stressed water power as central to national prosperity. He predicted Congress would pass a bill to conserve power and ensure fair compensation for the public.
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Chicago
National Irrigation Congress
Gifford Pinchot
Alaska
Fisher
Pinchot
Muscatine and Wilton Hawks Open Basketball Tonight
Muscatine High meets Wilton High in the opener at 8 p.m. at the YMCA. Wilton, boasting a speedy lineup and strong recent showings, seeks an upset against the hosts. The bundled teams include Abbott LePyvey Gould Bannick Fr Davel Lohr Flektin Elliott Lezotte Griffin in a competitive night of prep hoops.
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Muscatine High
Wilton High School
Wilton
Willan Lade
Toxetherd
Loomis Bound Over on Theft Charge in Iowa
In Columbus Junction Iowa Homer Loomis was bound over to the grand jury on a charge of attempting to steal a team from his employer's Avery barn. Bail set at 800 dollars. Loomis to jail if not posted. Henry Moore cleared of blame but bound to testify against Loomis at grand jury and trial.
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Mina
Columbus Junction
Homer Loomis
Avery
Todas
Henry Moore
Deputy Marshal Wounded in Illinois Central Yard Shooting
A shooting near the Illinois Central yards in Memphis Illinois today left railroad guard Victor C. Benner dead and deputies G W Dillaway and Charles McCalman seriously wounded. Dillaway, a four month deputy, is identified as a Muscatine native and brother of Mrs Le L Lane of 418 Finestreet.
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United States
Arfeay
Illlaois Central Yards
Memphis, Tenn
Dec
Illiois Central Railroad
Victor C. Benner
G .W. Dillaway
Charles McCalman
Dillaway
le L. Lane
Finestreat
Thin City
Muscatine
Associated Press
Journal
Society Notes From Amuse Club Meeting
Mrs Roy Barnough hosted the Amuse Club at her Sixth and Spring streets home on Thursday with sewing and a lunch. Mrs Frank Cullen will host next. The Court of Honor plans to entertain the Fairport and Fruitland Judges at the next regular session on Wednesday evening December 20.
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Roy Barnough
Amuse Club
Sixth and
Spring Streets
Frank Cullen
West Sixth Street
Court of Honor
Fairport and Fruitland
Precisions Sent Out on Cocaine Absinthe and Opium Rules
Washington reports tentative Pure Food Board decisions on importation and handling of cocaine absinthe and opium. The secretary of agriculture released the notices to importers and drug manufacturers nationwide with a request for confidential suggestions before final action.
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Pure Food Board Acta
Washington, D. C
Dac
Pure Food Board
Secretary of Agriculture
U. S
Church Women Meet Saturday at First Congregational Church
Twe women of the First Congregational church will hold a special meeting in the church parlors Saturday afternoon at 4 o'clock. All members of the church and congregation are expected to be present to discuss several important matters. Attend the big auction sale of fine diamonds watches and jewelry at L Nievel and Son at 2 30 and 7 30.
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Fine
Jamonda
Nievel & Son
L. Nievel & Son
Five Youths Arrested from Prominent Rock Island Families
Five youths from well known Rock Island families were arrested as a group. All four or five youths confessed to involvement in the incident. The report notes the youths' social standing and the community interest in the case.
Young scions confess to months of robberies
A group of youths under twenty from prominent families confessed to a string of robberies that troubled police for months. Nicola Naumett, a 21 year old recently described as Russian, also confessed to murder related violence in romantic Venice.
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Poys
Nick
Nicola Naumett
Venice
To Clean Alabaster and The Future Mottoes
Cleaning guidance for alabaster items using whiting soap and milk describes drying and polishing. The Future Motto urges finishing each day well and forgetting past errors to start tomorrow anew with calm spirit. It also critiques thrift and class, claimingOnly well bred trained people value saving and that many improvident workers waste money and show decay.
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Emerson
Emerson Quote on Integrity and Confidence
A concise reflection on the permanent value of acting from true position guiding every action. The prose emphasizes that nature supports steadfast honesty and avoiding compromised stances, urging individuals to maintain steadiness in all endeavors.
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Emerson
Thair Vision Dimmed by a Silent Forge
A fragmentary note laments the dimmed vision of scholars toiling in obscurity. It likens diligent analysts to a one eyed Cyclops, laboring tirelessly at the forge of silence.
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Forge of Silence
Toubert
To Part Glapist
Instructs how to separate glazed parts stuck together by using hot water on the lower piece and cold water on the upper, causing expansion and contraction to loosen them apart.
Food for the World Mut Trees and Brox Nuts Claim Global Supply
A historical brief notes mut trees could feed the world and suggests abundant brox nuts grown with surplus harvests wasted annually.
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Globe
How It Was In Rome During the Imperial Era
The passage notes Rome’s wide reach in its golden age when imperial authority appeared total. Gibbon implies no one could escape Roman jurisdiction as Rome was effectively the entire world, shaping law and power across provinces.
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Rome
Gibbon
Local child recalls older brother and disease scare
A fragmentary reminiscence quotes a boy named Johnny with measles and a promise to catch up. The memory notes worn clothes and a sense of aspiration as the younger sibling imitates and plans to grow.
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Wille
Johnny
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