Storm damages Jowa City plant in mid June thunderstorm
A severe storm struck Town City causing a power plant outage and widespread service disruption. Electrical equipment failed, knocking out commercial and residential power, with estimated losses and damage to local facilities near Cedar Tituttx. Authorities report near 4,000 customers affected and partial restoration ongoing.
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Town City
Tha
Juni Z
Town City Light and Fower Company
Uma
Arce
Commarcal Nervicn
Kome
Itichta
Atraich Ani
Muscatine County Over subscribes Liberty Loan drive
Muscatine County nears the Liberty Loan target with a push to subscribe 400000 and exceed it. Officials report Wil held the county past the 1000000 mark as of yesterday, with daily $50000 goals and ongoing public appeals to workers and manufacturers. The campaign stresses the war's gravity and civic duty to support America’s efforts.
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Ff Amarlen
Brent
Liberty Loan
Mugcatine
Murcating County
Liberty Loan Association
Sho
United Staten
Susantine County
Horahay
Waltmilton
Mascatine County
Honda
Cs Vetter
Mausentine
Vetter Totus
Germany
Corpo Ucn
Aled
America
Datas
Vomanity
Joan
Plans for Lodge Assembly in Wilton Indiana
The twelfth assembly of the Royal Neighbors of America from this district will be held here next Wednesday with morning and afternoon sessions. Officers include President Mary Schroeder and Vice President Cornelia Webster. The program covers opening, roll call, minutes, reports from camps, initiation, installation, and local greetings, with many named attendees and officers listed.
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Wilton
Fano T
Neigtpors
America
Avawlong
Mary Schroeder
Cornelia Webster
Muscallan
Soorstary
Maude Shorberger
Troutureer
Mac Murat
Riverside
Menteing
Offluera
Welcomen
Gifleora
Colum ‘Bun Junction
Pasword Aril
Wellman
Tay
Coneseville
Woat Liberty
Reading
Nichols
Fancy Delk
White Pigion
Wnile
Rochester
Fares
Drill
Fallow Uranium
Mia
Mary Sebroedar
Jnla McCartney
Mira Maude
Mosdamon Sardio Iltekoy
Tte Rick
Mary
Heart trouble listed as cause of death in obituary
Ruth Mc Yoody, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Alex Morondy, died Wednesday morning from heart trouble. Born Alnaworth June 26, 1900, she suffered a fever and wore an illness of a year. Survived by mother, father, a sister Vernaid, and brothers Dunn and Burk. Services at home Friday at 1 o'clock, interment in Alnaworth cemetery.
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Alnaworth
Dune
Ruth Mc Yoody
Alex
Morondy
Finhar
Dunn
Burk
Alnae Worth
Submerged Subtext in Elusive Inquiry Notes
Fragmentary OCR hints at a legal or inquiry proceeding with mentions of Hood of Inquiries and opposition to bonds. Specific names, dates, or places are unclear, but the tone implies scrutiny and resistance among unnamed subscribers or funds in a community context.
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Weing
How Would You Like to Own This Business
A business opportunity seeks partners to invest 3000 now for a controlling stake in a new Towa venture. Promised profits from day one, with additional funding later as needed, and strong growth potential cited to appeal to serious investors. Address provided for interviews.
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Towa
Johnson County census exceeds totals in county estimates
Iowa City June 7. Reports from Johnson County registries show two of 26 precincts reporting, with expected additions bringing available registered voters to about 2,205. County totals may rise to roughly 2,300, beating war department estimates by about 100. A farmer, John Exton of Long Tree, was injured when a horse dragged him into a fence. He is hospitalized with injuries to his eye. Banks in Johnson County organize for Liberty Bonds. Iowa City bank president Sanders announced and the Citizens Savings and Trust Co. secretary Griler outlined plans.
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Prova Leensad
Iowa City
Rowland
Johnson County
Arvo AB
Johnson
War Department
Maines
John Exton
Ing
Heemoopathic Hospital
Opticians
Isuelld Sanders
Pron Kent
Towa Gily State Bank
Haa Veon Electx
Coarge MW
Grler
Cilisens’ Stings
Oliver Funeral Set for Friday
The Columbus Junction community mourns Mrs. Oliver mother of Mrs. Molowory after a fatal fall injuries. Funeral services will be held Friday at 1 oclock at her home with Pastor Hrooks officiating. Interment at Columbus City Cemetery. She leaves three children including H. W. Oliver of Davenport and M. Oliver of Oplin, with Mrs. Cara Malentury of Chicago.
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Columbus Junction
Irs
Oliver
Rank Molowory
Vine
de Tov
I. CG
Kentucks
Olly Pars
Rexidente
Sovernixien
Kentucky
Ohio
Calunbur Junction
Oklahoma City
Oklahont
Mr. Olivar
Olver Ward
Mex
Molexbury
Stefx
Ft. W. Oliver
Davenport
Wy M. Oliver
Doplin
Cara | Malentury
Rhik City
Carrell Awarded Verdict of Nine Thousand Six Hundred Fifty
A Davenport Rock Island Davenport case reports Carrell awarded $9 650 as compensation after a street car collided with an automobile last winter. The driver Henry Monmban died in the crash and the plaintiff suffered injuries. The injury details and exact timeline are drawn from the Iowa City Daily Press account.
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Dawenale Special Servier Y Town Citys Ik
Dune Toma
Neo
Clarence C. Gurrell
Sam Kk. Carrel
Mitlar
Iowa City Daily Prass
Scatt
Aber
Pha Youn
TrleCity Raiway Company
Gna Ono
Vito
Cure Rel van
Mil
Henry Monmban
Davenport
Your Step That Attracts Women Foot Care Ad
An old advertisement touts a foot care product promising easy removal of corns or calluses. It claims a plaster or solution dries instantly and shrivels the corn without irritation and suggests women can maintain a youthful, attractive step.
Conservation of Food Urged at Local Chautauqua
A lecture by Sarah Tyson Rorer urged food economy amid wartime hardship. Governor Frank B. Willis attended a large audience as part of chautauqua events. Nan Sperry spoke on industrial justice and labor laws to improve workers’ prospects. Congressman Oher Cromic of Alabama was slated to discuss the Old and the New South.
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Wort Iberty
Sierah Tyson Rorer
New York
America
Thia N Lon
Willis Horust
Frank B. Wilw
Ohio
Welly
Nan Sperry
Congrousmin Ohercromic
Alavamm
West Liberty Notes of Family Visits and Local News
Local items detail visits, family news, and social events in West Liberty. Mrs A Z Anderson’s illness, Minn Nottie aiding her mother, and Ruth Freshwater visiting are noted alongside neighbors at the homes of relatives. School and town events, registrations, and a banquet at the Masonic Temple are included with multiple names and places.
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Jay Dene
Ang Mra
Alex Slowwrtlef
Urharn
Ara
Wilbur Wilson
Famly
Prof. Wilson
Fort Leavenworth
Kanwas
Atra
Grime
A. Z. Anderson
Rogie Ieland
Frank Baucoun
Hay
Willbear
Misa
Cone
Mra
Guthwe
Ahart Scott
Ruck Laluth
Chiiauain
L. Wiese Wan Balineng
Addie Jones
Town City
Dr. C. 2
Suimbail
Dra
Iowa City
Three Highways for Federal Aid in Johnson County
Johnson county board votes to build three highways in the county using 23 500 dollars from auto tax and road funds. Plans call for a Red Ball Roots link from North Liberty to Cedar Rapids, a C K Gulf Route spur near Kalona, and a River to River road crossing the county.
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Journal
Iowa City
Sista
Johnson County
Miperrisora Haa
Feroray
North Liberty
Cedar Rapdy
Kalona Coud
Cirb
Johnson Cowry
Isradim Diom
Wil
Auto Tax
Storm Disturbs Columbus Junction and Nearby
A severe electrical storm struck Columbus Junction on Tuesday with strong winds. The R. F. Johnston residence suffered a blown cattle shed and silo, killing two horses. Local residents and visitors, including Hilton Patton and families from Morning Sun and Washington, were noted in the day's activity. The town reported various visits, moves, and plans as community members adjusted after the storm and upcoming events.
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Columbus Junction
R. F. Johnston
Hilton Patton
Hera
Mra
M. P. Patton
Mo Hag
Kort Snulling
Mine
J. A. Sprague
Cedar Rapida
Savih Hill
George Tipton
Af No-Ncra
Hero
Coneaville
Courga Onkox
Company i
Ft. Madison
W.W Hughes
Bomby Arthand
Washineton
Miler
Katie Bowman
Poxltion
Vinton
Martha Butler
Mia
Wii
Rahmitler
Daughtera
Missea Wala
Gren
Donartot
Jewsie Lewis
Wusca
Bartlett Resigns from Y Board at Evening Meeting
C A Bartlett, a member of the Young Men's Christian Association board of directors, resigned last evening at the monthly meeting. He was named traveling efficiency man by Heinz Co and cannot devote time to the association. The board accepted the resignation and appointed a committee to fill the vacancy. Planks for the future were discussed and reports from committees heard. Also noted are a United Brethren Sunday school excursion, an alumni banquet, and Alex McCullough of Conagitle visiting town on his way to Muscatine.
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C. A. Bartlett
Young Men's Christian Association
Eft Ciency
Heinz Company
Charles Kern
T. B. Beveridge
F. M. Ziorer
Ting
Alex McCullough
Conaagitle
Muscauine
New York Specialists Advertise Expert Treatments for Chronic Diseases
An ad from New York Specialists claims direct from New York City, offering advanced diagnosis and treatment for chronic diseases. It touts training from the Army and medical centers, promising major expertise in dentures, ENT, and general conditions, urging readers to seek in-person consultations by appointment.
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New York
Oline Nieheat
Daime Anne Elaty
New Yoric City
Urey
ORG
Fargent General Stans
United Baton
Toy
Westren
York
Nave
Tivary
Gwen
Mim
Catia
WolRik
Mtrengta
Dolly Paver
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Carrell
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West Libery
Y” Board
United Brethren
Payonport
The
New York Specialists
Ln Bright
Eparialale
Piamina
Syoia
Cacra
Bo _nicegentull
Mumaytat
Speciadiauy
Lin New York
Jenn Chavinanda
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Murreon
Mitsai
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