Hides Shipped From Local Station Boost Winter Trapping
Over ten thousand pounds of hides were shipped from the local station by United States express to New York in the past month with a six thousand pound lot readied for Jonal hide dealers last week. Much of the cargo consists of muykrit hides from river bottoms where trapping is strong. Mrs. Margaret Hawk of Atalissa returned home yesterday for a short visit with relatives and friends.
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United States Express
New York
Jonal
Margaret Hawk
Atalissa
Narvis Heads Organization For Automobile Owners
William M. Narvis elected president as the Musca ting Auto club perfects its organization. Charter membership starts at 92 with aims to reach 150, officers and committees are named to push a membership drive and push for legislative work and better highway enforcement. Next meeting set for January 2 with by laws adopted to guide the group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Dr. Narvia
Muscating Auto Club
Bary
Avouing
Martin
W. M. Narvis
F. €. Vetter
J. C. Coster
G. Raymond Treus
F. H. Little
H. L. Hunter
H, HH
Fack
Frank X
Schaefer
J. J. Legler
W. H. McBride
J. W. Swan
F. X
Gee, Roeder
L. C. Koutz
J. J. Logler
FE. ™. Warner
I. W. Everameyer
Good Roads
H. F. Lange
A. I. Oliver
F. W. Swan
P. W. Pranca
B.C Denham
H. L. Husted
B. Mt. Bristol
B. G. Lilly
Touying
H. H. Wack
P. J. Byrry
W. Wheeler
Frank Anson
W. F. Bishop
Inwa
Ohief
A.E. Nisaen
Hera
Divorce suits and a traffic incident reported
A Milwaukee area man fled after a collision and a plaintiff seeks four divorce studies. Addie Cox filed for divorce from Lloyd Cox in district court within twelve hours of a Christmas day assault alleging cruelty and inhuman treatment.
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Benjamin Goldstein
Milwauke
Attica
Oo Waa
Mra
Addie Cox Yeaterday
Lloyd Cox
Celestial Visitor Nearing Naked-Eye View
Government astronomical data from Washington reports Detevan's comet entering telescope range and soon visible to the naked eye. Observers note the object drawing nearer Earth and that it may be seen without aid within about a week, as amateurs monitor the sky.
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Delevan
Washington, DC
Detevan
Biblical Film Shown At Church
From the Manger to the Cross the superb Biblical motion picture of Christ's life was shown last evening before a large crowd at First M Church. The film proved to be a faithful re creation of the scenes described in the Bible and was shot at authentic locations by Kalem Company of Kalem.
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Christ
Kalem
Notore
Canvass Covers Front of Palace Theater Under Construction
Large canvass covering protects the theater front on Sycamore Street as cement sets. Heat from coke stoves accelerates work while stucco is completed. timetables aim to push progress, with the tanways to be removed after finishing. Nearby, Mr and Mrs Dunker visited Muscatine for Christmas while Wilton activity continues.
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New Palace Theater
Regi
M. Howe
Cure for Pimples and Scalp Eczema Promoted by Cuticura
A historical testimonial from R.F.D. No. 2 Boymour Missouri describes severe scalp eczema with itching and burning. The user reports using Cuticura Soap and Ointment, and Cuticura Soap, as directed, leading to relief in about two weeks. The ad promotes Cuticura products for pimples and blackheads with home-use instructions and offers free samples.
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Boymour
L. Klien
Boston
Local Residents Return From Christmas Visits in Muscatine
Independent Iowa notes several residents visiting relatives for Christmas in Muscatine and surrounding areas. Wilson joined family at Bed Prairie after leaving Davenport. Beavers arrive from Monticello to visit Isaac Peiffer family. Lincoln and daughter from Rocheste t transact business and call on friends. Moore and Doyle Moore return from Brigades in Muscatine. Wagner family returns from Muscatine after Christmas with relatives. Attorney F L A Marlin visits Muscatine for business. Kate McDemott spends Christmas with relatives in Muscatine. Selma and Viceda March arrive from Muscatine enroute to Mosscow.
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Iowa
Mré
Orvilia
Decker
G. Hy Wilson
Bedé Plaine
B.G. Biffington
Columbia
Junction
Charlow Henderson
Muscatue
LR. Henderson
H. F. Johnson
Davenport
Lincoln Beaver
Monticello
Towa
Therlatter
Isaac Peiffer
J. Lincoln
Roches
Roas-Smith
Wilton
Selma
Maroh
Muscatine
Moss Cow
VIOLETS AND SWEET PEAS MISSING THIS HOLIDAY SEASON
Florists report a unusually long stretch of dark days kept violets and sweet peas from blooming causing shortages. Hyacinths and poinsettias remained abundant and sold well while violets and sweet peas could not be sourced due to unseasonable weather and extended darkness.
Army Recruiting Station to Be Permanently Established
Announcement from Rock Island states a permanent United States Army recruiting station will be established in this city after a prior temporary setup. The notice notes the transition from a short lived temporary post to a permanent facility, signaling ongoing military presence.
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United States
Government to Manufacture Army Ammunition Bu
Washington December report shows the military appropriations committee backing a provision to have the government manufacture all army ammunition. General Crozier notes private firms would still be needed in war, while O’Hair presses for higher government role. Debate highlights that private mills profit about a third above cost and arsenals are underutilized.
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Dlisha. Hanson
Washington
House
Biaeabout
Frank T. O'Harr
Illinois
Ios
Bear Ing
Bureau of Ordnance
War Department
Ordnance Bureau
Crozisr
O'Hair
General Crozier
Congressman O’hair
General Grozier
Ordnance’ Bureau
Fels
O’hair
Crozier
Hay
Idano
Appropriations Committee
du Pont Powder Trust
Plentinny Arsenal
Goad
Good
Jens
Gland
Government Military Plant on Island in Mississippi
An island between Davenport Town and Rocky Island in Mississippi holds 496 acres for a potential government water powered plant to supply ammunition. Bills sent to appropriations committees faced cold reception from private manufacturers supporters. Hope remains that government factory plants may be built at Rock Island or elsewhere, with debates over cooperation between army and navy officials and calls by Representative Good for curbing wartime munitions purchases to foster peace. Senate stance unclear, but expected alignment if House approves.
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Mississippi
Davenport
Town
Rocky Island
Rock Island
Army
Navy
Representative Good
Germany
Senate
Constipation Ad Promises Quick Relief with Pins
An advertisement claims constipation poisons the body and promises quick relief using Dr. King's New Life Pins. It touts benefits for constipation and headaches, selling for 25 cents at Druggists or by mail from MH. E. Bucklin & Co. Philadelphia and St. Louis.
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Dr. King
Druggista
Hy Mall
Plan To Rush In Foreign Potatoes Blocked
New York December 27. Secretary Hounton of the department of agriculture blocked a glut of foreign potatoes to the United States by moving the landing date for the New York market from January 1 to December 23. After hearings in Washington the secretary set January 1 as the loading limit for potatoes abroad for this market, causing delays and prompting arrangements for 206,000 potatoes.
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New York
Hounton
Department of Agriculture
Washington
Probate Notice From Iowa Court On December 19 1943
State of Iowa Muscatine County public reading opened the last will and testament of Ho Fr Babples by the Clark of the District Court. The instrument purporting to be the will is to be heard and proven on a later date as required by law.
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State OF Iowa
Muscatine County
Clark
District Court
Move to stock foreign potatoes blocked by secretary Houston
The plan to take 450,000 bags of foreign potatoes for the market, backed by 250,000 on hand, was halted when Secretary Houston intervened and changed the date. Several tramp steamers chartered for the shipment were released.
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Houston
Electric Bitters touted by Oklahoma woman testimonial
Eliza Pool of Depew Oklahoma writes that Electric Bitters cured her stomach troubles kidney and nerve issues and she urges other suffering women to try the remedy. Thousands have benefited and the product is guaranteed with prices 50 cents and one dollar at druggists. Buckler & Co Philadelphia St Louis advertise.
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Eliza Pool
Depew
Okla
I. Buckler & Co
Philadelphia
St. Tamia
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