South End Man Arrested for White Slavery Charge
John Vaupel of Bismarck street, a Vaupel button factory proprietor, was arrested by a U S officer and taken to Davenport on a white slave charge. He allegedly married a woman who had been Miss Emma Jones of Byron Illinois, and she is said to be at the Illinois state hospital at Watertown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Vaupel
Bismarck Street
Vaupel
Davenport
U. S
Peterson
Illinois State Hospital
Watertown
Picnic of Relief Company Postponed to July
The Relief Hose Company annual picnic, set for July 6 or 7, is postponed to the last week of July due to attendance conflicts. A new exact date will be announced after the committee reports at the next meeting. The outing will occur on an up-river island and include families, with full details at the regular company meeting this month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South End Hose Company
Up River Island
Relief Hose Company
South End
Nellie Wilson
Grandview
South Magcntine
Charles Corning
Evans Street
Dubuque
Black Diamond Bison of Central Park Slated for Slaughter
Black Diamond the famed Central Park Zoo bison whose image graces a nickel will be slain within days. The 19 year old animal weighed about a ton, was sold to a poultry and game dealer for around 700 dollars after no bidders. The bison had served as a model for many sculptors and painters though now considered past his usefulness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
N. Y
Central Park Zoological Garden
Zoological Gardens
Summer Complexion Tip Advertises Mercorized Wax
A advertorial claims mercorized wax can smooth the face for summer by absorbing discoloration and freckling overnight, leaving no wax trace by morning. It recommends applying at bedtime and washing off, contrasting with greasy creams. A wash lotion with saxolite is also promoted as preventing wrinkles from sun and wind.
Alexis Woman Injured in Auto Collision Near Bank
Mrs. M. T. Lair of Alexis Illinois was injured when an Illinois Oil Company truck and a touring car collided in front of Union Savings Bank on Fourth Street Wilton Ja. The crash caused minor cuts and bruises to Mrs. Lair and damaged both vehicles A firecracker thrown into the street by a boy sparked the accident as crowds filled the thoroughfare
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Journal
Wilton, Ja
M. T. Lair
Alexis
Union Savings Bank
Fourth Street
Illinois Oil Company
Rock Island
William Baker, Jr
Lair
Baker
Prescott
Cleveland
Board to Feature Annual Reports and Secretary Election
The Board of Education will meet Friday evening to hear the secretary and treasurer annual reports, review the school census findings, and vote on a secretary. The secretary’s report covers city school age pupil totals with a likely increase from last year. Incumbent C R Stafford is expected to be re elected.
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Board of Education
C. R. Stafford
Extra heavy dairy pail for sale at 20 cents
Advertisement for a 10-quart tin dairy pail described as extra heavy weight and double strength with riveted ears and a heavy wire bail. Sold while they last for 20 cents each.
Corset Covers 25c Lace and Embroidery Trimmed
Corset covers offered at 25 cents with lace and embroidery trim. Available in all sizes. Strong value in feminine undergarments advertised by the retailer.
Ladies Breakfast Set at 98 Cents Alluring Outfit
A ladies' breakfast set priced at 98 cents features a skirt jacket and cap in a range of neat patterns. The ensemble is described as well made and neatly finished, offering a coordinated fashion option.
White elastic knit garment line with drawers and shirts
Elastic knit and pure white material offered in natural color and simmer weight. Full range of sizes available for regular dollar garments including closed protch items.
Hand Bags 48c Sale Quick Look
Featured bags at 48 cents offering a range of shapes and sizes. Many styles typically priced around one dollar are included in this sale. Don’t miss these bargain bags as stocks are limited.
Brown Fibre Suit Cases Sell In Several Styles
Brown fibre suit cases offered at 95 cents each with steel frames and metal corners. Cased items described as durable and shingle like leather, retaining shape. Advertised as actually worth $1.25 in some listings.
Curtain Sale Highlights Vast Range Of Fabrics And Scrims
A fragmentary catalog notes supply of curtain materials with 25 yard pieces and 10 yard packs. Describes full length pieces in dark and light patterns crepe calicoes figured scrims floral and conventional scrims with varied colors and finishes at low prices.
Lisle finished hose sale pitches limited stock
Women's lisle finished hose offered at 25c a pair but now 10c per pair. Regular 25c lisle hose in tan with banded and ribbed tops, available in light and dark shades. Limited early sale value likely to end soon.
Silk Hose Sale Offer From Local Store Promotion
Women can buy 50 cent silk hose at 35 cents or three pairs for one dollar. The hose feature a wide band lisle top reinforced heel sole and toe with a high spliced heel in colors tan blue pink and sand.
Silk ribbons at 25c values in assorted widths
Floral and conventional patterns of fancy all silk ribbons offered at an unusual bargain. Values to 25 cents, available in assorted widths.
Fine tempered metal tools and kettle offer
Coarse and fire hardened tools with various shapes listed and priced from 20e to 40e. A regular 1.50 dollar kettle, 10-quart size, with leaves gauge, well top, heavy bail, and guaranteed pure stamped aluminum finish.
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McCorm Dry Goods Company
Ady
Wilton
Shield
Uadies
E. J. Zeidler
Dollar Store
Graham’s
West Second Street
Boston
Tae
Muscatine
Madras
Men's Athletic Union
Women's Knit Union Suits
Kozy Union
Children's
Standard Calicoes
Copenhagen
J. Cc. Bouton
Mgr
Chambrays and
Faner
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