Fragmentary 19th Century Ad Notes City Office Contacts
A garbled OCR fragment lists names and offices tied to a 19th century city newsroom. References include city editor positions, a business office contact, and various department mentions with unclear routing to numbers 36 and 27. The legibility is poor and no coherent story emerges.
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Budecrids Chroiieuich
Muscauna Pupyra
Iesaz
Sinan
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Erlelry
Husdin
Mko
Braoamick Lutidinn
Lorrissa AY Woodman
Gumbel
Maire Sees
Woodman
Pree
Praes al Tante
Crns
Ssranzan & Wooumen
Fhlafrowdy
Town
Daylight Saving Move Sparks Global Conference Plan
A gathered coalition including the governor general of Canada and other leaders from railways and industry will meet to form a framework for daylight saving enactment in Canada and Britain. The proposal aims to shift clocks forward one hour in spring and back in autumn to save energy and improve health, with supporters arguing it will reduce daytime electric use and offer more afternoon activity while opponents warn of disruption. The New York daylight saving group led by Marcuy M. Marks seeks to ban the revolutionary change, citing economic and social benefits and potential risks to schedules and sports.
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Canada
Dominion
Imnor
Inta & Lw
Europe
Nornia
Marcuy M. Marks
New York
Miltteg
Iowa Prodcgt Reflections On General Assembly Representation
A garbled Iowa report analyzes farm representation and residence tenure in the next general assembly. It notes 47 farmers among 190 members, with long-time residents and those living outside short terms shaping the delegation. The piece discusses loyalty to leaders and the balance of influential farmers in state politics.
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Sumbota
Tun
Halle
Dew Moines
Welfare and Charity Work in 1918 Community Observance
A local report highlights the 1918 observance of Continental charity efforts in Muscatine. It praises the welfare association and allied groups for constructive work, reducing reliance on charity, and enabling families to receive Christmas toys and baskets through organized giving. It notes concerns over administrative overhead and urges continued broad civic cooperation and sustained welfare services to aid dependents.
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Han
Tony
Christina
Socomo
Cariathua
Lia Welfare
Caslon
Dbeonuka
Chiae
Warvseo
Yaar
National Daylight Saving Plan Debate Held in New York
A petition for a United States daylight saving plan is advanced with a national convention proposed in New York on January 30. Governors and city leaders are urged to attend to discuss a widely adopted time change for better annual alignment.
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United States
New York
Balloon Warfare Face Off In World War Plot
An early 20th century fragment describes balloon combat tactics with French and English officers debating how to defeat a hostile reconnaissance balloon. Hartman and others discuss rope cutting, wind drift, and timing to neutralize the balloon while considering long siege implications and aerial espionage.
Balloon Duel Ends With Fracnois Rescue Over War Tactics
Hartman and Larry O’Hagan scheme against a German air raid. Francois sacrifices to sever the balloon rope as Marten’s aeroplane drifts, the balloon crashes, and Francois and the captive drift free. The night’s action rewrites the chase, leaving the leaders to ponder the daring escape and its silent consequences.
Notice of Dissolution of Madura Tolar Phone Co
Notice states the Madura Tolar Phone Co was dissolved by unanimous stockholder consent as of December 1918. Dated at Lotta Towra on November 18, year indicated. G Wy Donan, Providant. H G Moverty, Sgorotary.
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Madura Tolar Phone Co
Lotta
Towra
Nevember
Itt
Wy Donan
Providant
Ways to Economize in Heating Your Home
Washington dispatch surveys cost cutting ideas from the Bureau of Mines on furnace and fuel choices. It advocates moderate 70 degree living rooms, consistent temperatures, and intelligent fuel handling, noting coke may rise as the preferred fuel but requiring proper firebox size and airflow, plus careful stove maintenance to maximize efficiency and health.
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Washington, D. C
United States Bureau of Atinesses
Tuela
Una
Dy de Orell
Prilte Health Service
Tala Cali
Jena
Konoral
Wiehington Taxi
Datortor
Wilton Holiday Visits and Local Arrivals Abound
Wilton residents and visitors enjoyed a festive period with relatives and friends. Highlights include Clarry and a son visiting Muscatine for dinner at Harry Griffiths, Leonia Conrardy and Attla from La Harpe visiting at FG Port, Bertha Soudlfa staying with Grimel relatives, and itinerants like Frank Weetherly from Battery C at the border visiting nearby households. Milwaukee couple Dr. and Mrs. M. L. Henderson vacationed with Mr. and Mrs. Charles Menderson, while Lauren Henderson joined from Muscatine for the weekend. Davenport guests Charles Kaufman and George Kaufman visited Charles Kaufman’s home. Ames residents George and Mark Collier were with family. Clifford Bacon, Warren Wilken, and others from Mount Vernon extended stays at home as holiday travelers. Ruth Noble of Segebesthl arrived for two weeks with her parents. Frank Kaulow of Dew Motnos spent Christmas at the Join Miller home, and James Allwood from Maxentine returned home after days with his mother, Mrs. Margaret Atwil.
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M. L. Henderson
Miwaukee
Wren
Sra
Charles Menderson
Wid
Lauren Henderson
Muscatine
I W.or. Sonner
Charles 3. Kautinaan
Davenport
George and
Mark Collier
Ames
Clifford Bacon
Warren Wilkenson
Mount Vere
Mins
Ruth Noble
Segebesthl
J Itat
Mia
Thoma Noble
Frank Kaulow
Spout Chrintamus
Miller
James Alwii
Maxentine
Honea
Margaret
Atwil
Georges Droekmore
Holiday Visits Report From Marshall Town and City Homes
W vials with friends at Marshall town plan to return to the city today. Mr and Mrs Merbert Harmis host Chirishinas at the Robert Maras home at Musentine. Mr and Mrs Frank Abbott of West Liberty host warts holiday vinttora at the Dr F S Abbott home. Mink Bensie Christenson of Cedar lows spends her holiday vacation at home. Mixx Sorens Burselx enjoys a two week vacation from her whoa work at Parnell. Herbvart Doden comes from own City for a holiday visit at home. Christmas eve was observed with mood programs and cantatas at city churches.
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Marshalltown
Merbert Harmis Apont Chirishinas
Robert Maras
Musentine
Frank Abbott
Weat Liberty
Parnell
Down
Herbvart Doden
War problems to be discussed at chamber meeting
The United States Chamber of Commerce annual meeting in Washington is set to address war problems including railroad issues, national defense, daylight saving, and labor lockouts. Findings from affiliated organizations on the railroad problem and strike prevention will be announced. Also reported is the death of George Owen, founder of the Society to Abolish Poverty, whose body was found near Ashes in Lake, Kansas City, with survivors Marta and Edwin Owen.
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Whelington
D. C
United States Chamber of Commerce
Lendanea
Sso
Lake
Kansas City
Alion Cromanian
George Owen
Lake Michigan
Rts
Owen
Society To Abolish
Ft4
Magnzine
Mia
Harrietta Owen
Edwin K. Owen
Chicago
Wurviro
Probate Notice in Muscatine County Iowa 1916
A probate notice announces opening of an instrument purporting to be the will of Tacy S. Taber in Reid County. The hearing for proof is set for January 9 or 12, 1917, at the district court term, inviting any interested party to appear and show cause why the will should not be admitted to probate. R. G. Tipton, Clerk. N. Ranenberger, Attorney.
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Down
Muscatine County
Lhe District Court
Reid County
Xaid
Muscatine
R. G. Tipton
N. Ranenberger
Notice of Divorce Petition in Alusentine County
State of Town issues notice to Adaline Sprott that a divorce petition filed by Samuel W. Sprott asks adultery grounds. Petition details are in the Clerk of the District Court of Alusentine County. Respond by noon on the second day of the next term, or an default judgment will be entered.
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State of Town
Muncating County
Adaline Sprott
Alusentine County
Mareh
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