Davenport Woman Escapes Surgeon’s Knife
Davenport resident Mrs. T. Oliver recalls being told by physicians to hospitalize for gallstone surgery. After using Mayr's Wonderful Stomach Remedy, she reports weight loss, improved mobility, and avoidance of surgery. The ad promotes Mayr's remedy as a digest tract cleaner now sold by Henderson Drug Co. and others.
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T. Oliver
East Wich Street
Davenport
Onca
Oliver Way
Minsi
Florida
Muayr
Miami
Mayr
United States
Mayrs
Henderson Drig Co
Spanish Concert Ends Popular Artist Series
The concluding concert of the Popular Artist Series featured the Spanish company at the Congregational church. Performers Helen Desmond, Gielen Watson Powers, M. Follmer, and Antonio Sala delivered a varied program including a Carmen scene. The event drew praise for artistry and stage presence, with Desmond's Liszt and the ensemble's overall polish highlighted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congregational Church
Goner
Temalas
Helen Desmond
Liszt
M. Follmer
Antonio Sala
Pitta
Ello
Years' Experience in Iowa Farm Loan Investments
A financial notice claims decades of experience in placing loans in Iowa farms, describing the region as rich and productive. It states loans are granted after strict security examinations and asserts no investor has lost principal or interest. It offers investments from $100 at 6 percent net to the investor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Library staff change as Miss Thompson resigns
Miss Thompson resigns from her apprenticeship at the P. M4 Musser Public Library to pursue extended time in California. Munroe, daughter of Mire Anna Munroe of Pinestreet, is appointed to succeed Thompson. Munroe recently studied at Muscatine High School and is expected to return soon from Cleveland. The library reports strong progress in the children's department under Nellie Sawyer with steady story hours, higher attendance, and increased circulation. Ellen Stocker’s report shows continued patron use of evening hours and engagement with school teachers. Public Libraries notes in Western Reserve list Ellen G. Stocker, 05, as assistant librarian at Muscatine library slated to become librarian.
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Munroe
Anna Muncea
Pinestreet
Board of Trustons
Mien Gail Thompson
Mra
Childe
Yen
Sawyer
Western Reserve
Ellen G. Stocker
P. M. Wiger Public Library
Muscating, Town
Annual meeting of B Y P U held in First Baptist church
August Altenbernd reelected president as Baptist Young People's Union held its annual meeting in the church parlors. Reports showed the organization flourishing and a second Tuesday business meeting was set. Officers named include President August Altenbernd and Vice-president Helen Miller with clerical staff Clerence Valett Anna Scott and Addie Schoemaker. Venus Seldon as pianist and Benlan Reynolds as chorister.
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August Altenbernd
Baptist Young People’s Union
First Baptist Church
Helen Miller
General Wotherspoon Named New York Public Works Head
Governor-Elect Whitman announced the appointment of Major General Wm. W. Wotherspoon, retired chief of staff of the U S Army, as state superintendent of public works. Wotherspoon accepted. the post runs with Whitman’s term and pays 6000 dollars yearly.
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Prags
New York
Wm. W. Wotherspoon
Chist
U. S. Army
Bby
Whitman
Watherspoon
Wotherspoon
Musterole Advertises Croup Relief and Home First Aid
Mothers are urged to keep a jar of Musterole for quick relief from sore throat bronchitis tonsillitis croup and various pains. The ad touts its use for adults as well with jar sizes 26 and 60 cents and a hospital size at $2.50 from The Musterole Company Cleveland Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Musterole Company
Cleveland
Ohio
Grieves Over Death Of Son Drank Acid In Despair
Mrs. Henry Stelling, driven insane by the death of her son Dr Charles Henry Andrew Stelling, took carbolic acid and died after grief, coroner’s permit granted for burial without inquest. burglary report follows with safe theft at Fryant’s harness shop. 95-year-old William Dolezal dies suddenly from apoplexy. public notice ad insert promises health tonics and trial packages.
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Journal
Lowa City
Henry Stelling
Charles Henry Andrew Stelling
Iowa University
Charles K. Hurd
Fryant
Fryan
William Dolezal
Michael Dolezal
Town City
Hoe
Vollmer Seeks Prohibition on Export of Contraband
Washington December 8 Representative Vollmer has introduced a resolution granting the president discretion to ban export of all contraband except foodstuffs. He criticizes arms shipments to one side as indefensible and urges neutrality. He argues Germany cannot be defeated defensively, warns of financial exhaustion, and notes Sweden and Norway prohibit contraband export.
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Washington, D.C
Vollmer Haw
Hhe
Times
Germany
Carmany
Tan Wes
Japan
Sweden
Norway
Causes of industrial unrest outlined by commission
The Commission on Industrial Relations presented nine cardinal causes of unrest to Congress in a preliminary report. They include low wages and long hours, lack of workers voice, unjust distribution of products, misunderstanding, agitation, rising prices, and immigration as an accentuating factor. After over a year of study with 600 witnesses, the panel notes no conclusions, promising final findings next August.
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Washington, D. C
Congress
de Senge
Commissson
NO PEACE PROSPECTS AS DIET HEARS JAPAN NOTES
Baron Kato, Japan's foreign minister, told the diet that progress of the war offers no peace prospects. He cited frank talks with the Allies cementing relations and praised neutral powers cooperation. He noted Sino-Japanese talks over Kiaochow progressed with conciliatory negotiations yielding overall satisfaction.
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Associated Prexa
Tokio
N. Mes
Kate
Diet
Japan
Europe
Kato
Kiao Chew
NATO
China
Che
Japan and China tensions and gains in budget measures
Baron Kato credited America for aid in freeing Japanese in Germany and urged further help. He warned that China must maintain peace to avoid broader tremors as negotiations stall. Japan plans new vessels, with a large budget to fund two more army divisions, dreadnoughts, submarines, and torpedo craft while tightening finances.
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Kiao-Chow
Teinan
Marsials
Caroline
Marianné
Pelew
Kato
America
Baron Kato
Germany
China
Japan
Buummer
More Cotton Ginned Breaks Season Record
Washington December 8. Census bureau data show 15,066,105 bales ginned before December 1, the highest season total to date. This marks a gain of 49,298 bales over the record year 1911. From November 14 to December 1, 1,294,895 bales were ginned, a figure below the prior three years for that span but above 1909 and 1910.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Beason
Census Bureau
Helen
Local Social News From West Liberty Area
West Liberty notes describe visits and gatherings including Mrs J C Hall traveling to Albert Lea for her sister's illness, a Kensington party hosted by Miss Geon Nichols, and Mrs C K Leinvaugh visiting from Tawa City. Other items mention BD Mrs Laura Kent visiting friends, Fortnightly society activities, street improvements for a new creamery, John converting houses into a lodging house, Harry Hardin moving to West Branch for a tin shop, Edith Osborn visiting from Pauiende Coro, and a large Sunday dinner hosted by Mrs George Foster with many West Liberty notables present.
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West Liverty
J. C. Hall
Albert Lea
Geon Nichols
Kensington
C. K. Leinvaugh
Tawa City
Islands
Liberty
Leindang
Beatrice Silkwood
Laura Kent
Mustatiné
Mary Byung
Henry Precht
Wifs
Eva Buckman
Clay and
4Th Street
Will John
West Fourth Street
Harry Hardin
West Branch
Bas
Edith Osborn
Pauiende
Coro
Mra
Libbie Milind
George Foster
G.conklin
Violet
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T. F. Chapman
Fredonia
M.S. Albright
Orchard Avenue
Victors
Afra
A. ©. Morton
Fruitland
James McCormick
Stewart Moa
Columbus Junction
W. M. Chown
Nichols
Orngon
E. L. Hont
Washington, Jr
August Jessumant
Miss Emma
Bayfield
Chamberlain
Titus Loan and Investment Co
Rock Island Lines
California
Rocky Mountain
Colorado
Neh
Pel
Totmoe
Fal S. Ray
Ay Dee Molnea
Tews
Noxtra
San Diego
San Francisco
Mary
Gail Thompson
Miss Thompson
The
P. BL Musser
Public Library
B. YP. U
August Altenbern
Ning
Gen. Wotherspoon
Towa City Harness Shop
Safa
Feley & Co
Chicoro
Clauly
Palay
Vollmer
DE Sid
Port of Commission
Jap Foreign Alinister
Alles
Erica
Au Tungiste
Pyramid Drug Company
Pyramid’ Ride
Marshall
Great Pyramid Pile
John
Father John
Tis
Taxdoctor
Toor O'Brien
Lowell
Mass
Don Barnss
Harry Buckman
Ames
Galesture
Earnest Peters
Andrew Guthrie
Dewey Gitson
West Liberty
Santa
Claus
Donna
Tates
Tri-City Loan Co
Brady
I. & I. Fassengar
Wendinger & Aull
Phono
Martha Washington
Hyler
Candies
Roy Fitzsimmons, Prop
Nesper Drug
Gee, Kranz & Sen
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