Concert Draws Large Crowd at Geneva Golf and Country Club
A Muscatine Symphony Orchestra concert at Geneva Golf and Country Club drew a large attendance despite cool weather shifting the event to club quarters. Dinner at seven preceded a varied program of classical and popular numbers, praised for its unusual selections and strong performances.
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Geneva Golf and Country Club
Clab
Muscatine Symphony Orchestra
Geneva
Gotf and Country Club
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Laura Keath Hosts Series of Delightful Parties
Laura Keath was guest of honor at a sequence of events starting with a picnic gathering yesterday afternoon followed by an evening theatre party. The day concluded with a lavish breakfast this morning at Hast Eight Street featuring yellow and white roses. Miss Heath, her sister Miss Hael Keath and father A. A. Keath plan to travel to California for the exposition before returning to the city.
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Moss Laura Keath Guf
Honge
Iss Laura Keath
Heath
Hael Keath
A. A. Keath
California
Picnic Joys Ken sinkton Club at Weed Park
Members of the I H Ken sinkton club and their families enjoyed a picnic at Weed Park yesterday afternoon in honor of former member Mrs. J Dowdle. An afternoon of games and a bountiful spread at 1 o clock followed by plans to postpone meetings until fall. Out of town guests Mrs Dowie of Belleville Iowa and Mrs Irene Rerb of Trenton Mo attended.
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Dowie
Beillevue
Iowa
Irene Rerab
Trenton
Royal Neighbors Name Committee for Mass Meeting
Royal Neighbors appointed a committee for a mass meeting as Emma Capi and Mr Meyer were among the late attendees. The gathering aimed to organize and review plans for the community event.
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Meyer
Imerile
Emma Capi
Wilson Attitude Endorsed by Iowa Masons
The Masonic Grand Lodge of Iowa at its annual session in Council Bluffs endorsed President Wilson’s stance on the European war. A slate of appointive officers was announced including Deputy Grand Master Earnest R. Moore Cedar Rapids, Senior Grand Deacon David R. Triom Colas, and other leaders across Iowa communities.
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Associated Press
Tear Rapids
Masonic Grand Lodge of Iowa
Ciosilie
Wilson
Germany
Earnest R. Moore
Cedar
John Dyrsert
Pubwine
David le Chueh
Lightning Kills Head of Cattle at Lee Farm
A thunderbolt struck and killed the head of cattle on the Tao Lee farm in Seventy six township early this morning. Reports say no other animals were harmed and the cattle were in the pasture at the time.
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Lee Horm
Tao
Tsnac Lee
Manily
George Fuller Struck by Lightning Not Seriously Hurt
George Fuller was stunned when lightning struck his father’s home on West Eleventh Street this morning. Dr. A J Oliver reported that Fuller was not seriously injured.
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George Puller
George Fuller
West Eleventh Street
A. J. Oliver
English ship flies United States flag over German zone
The British steamer Colon, sailing from Avonmouth, displayed the American flag for protection after being hailed by a patrol boat while passing through a war zone. Captain J McDonald stated he chose the Stars and Stripes to back up his neutrality and avoid language issues.
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Boston
Colon
Leyland Line
Hewtie Werhud Lac
J .McDonald
Colonian
Avonmouth
England
McDonald
Ofd
Stadt
Bavarians Driven Back by Russians in WWI Clash
A Vienna dispatch reports Bavarians repulsed by strong Russian forces near Przemysi and Utpnow, with about 1,000 killed or wounded. The brief item notes casualties among Bavarians as fighting continued in the area sixty miles northwest of Przemysi and east of Nisko. A separate United States Steel headline states unfilled tonnage on March 1 reached 4,254,598 tons, up 10 percent from April.
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Vienna
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United States Steel Corporation
Gas in the Stomach Is Dangerous
Sufferers from indigestion should note that gas in the stomach signals excess acidity. Fermentation of food creates noxious gas that distends the stomach and disturbs organs. Physicians say neutralizing stomach acid with a teaspoon of magnesia in water after meals stops fermentation and relieves symptoms. Magnesia comes in powder or tablet form from druggists. ask for the specific preparation prescribed.
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Tragelst
Bet
Strief Re-elected Iowa Labor Federation Leader
J H Strief of Sioux City was unanimously chosen president of the Iowa Federation of Labor at the close of the session in Cedar Rapids. Fred A Caufield of Cedar Rapids was reelected secretary-treasurer. Marshalltown was chosen as next year’s convention site.
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A. W. Striep
Associated Press
Cedar Rapids
Tyne If
J. H Strief
Lioux City
Iowa Federation of Labor
Siem
Fred 4. Caufield
Marshalltown
Socialist Protest U S Mexican Policy
The executive committees of the party met in Chicago and drafted two memorials, one on the Mexican situation and one on Colorado coal miners conditions. They protest President Wilson's non intervention policy, urge investigation into Colorado electors, and condemn armed intervention as a threat to Mexican liberty. The group states it opposes U S interference and vows to oppose any policy supporting such intervention.
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Chicago
Wilson
Colorado
Eha
Mexico
Department of Justice
Sow & Party
Hilerto
United States
Williams Named Document Editor for Clarke Administration
Des Moines June 10 Associated Press reports Ore Williams, longtime newspaper correspondent, appointed document editor of the state by Governor Clarke. The 36th general assembly created the post with a 2009 salary, effective July 2. Williams, formerly editor of the 1975 census, will edit all state publications. He plans to retire from newspapers after finishing this assignment.
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Associated Press
Des Moines
Ore Williams
Faetocay
Clarke
General Assembly
Wiliams
Olec-Qoejavin Shrdlu
Daylight Hold Up Man Arrested After Sensational Chase
H. W. Werder, known as a knight of the road, was arrested after a chase across East Second Street and railroad yards when he robbed co worker William Minder of a small purse, knives, and $5.30. Minder identified the thief, Werder fled beneath a factory platform but surrendered after officers traced him to a barrel hiding spot. authorities plan robbery charges Friday morning.
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H. W. Werder
William Minder
Moon
Richley
Faulhaker
Werler
Songne
Fred
Minder
Werder
Fruitlanh
East Second Street
Hultig
Abe
Kim
Tooty
Paul Koher
Toneath
Ricley
Chicago Herald Newshay Star
Wil F
Sage and Sulphur Compound Restores Gray Hair
An ad touts Wyeth’s Sage and Sulphur Compound as a ready to use tonic to darken gray hair, add thickness and lustre, and remove dandruff. It claims natural, even color and states the product is sold by A. W. Morgan at 107 West Secondsirest.
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tVyeth
Wyeth
A. W. Morgan
West
Kidney and bladder relief from uric acid ad
An advertising claim outlines kidney and bladder irritation caused by uric acid and recommends Jad Salts as a simple remedy. It promotes neutralizing urine acids with a grape and lemon juice based solution to ease nightly urges and burning sensations.
Resisting Strain Being Tried Here At Heinz Farm
Prof C L Fieh Truc and Fitch of the State College are collaborating with Neptune, soil expert, at Heinz farms near Muscatine to develop a wilt resisting cabbage strain. About 154 plants from Wisconsin have been transplanted into local fields as work advances toward a locally developed variety. Thousands of dollars are spent annually on cabbage at Wilton farms, and a resistant strain would mark a horticultural triumph.
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Heinz
Chicago Home Rule Bill Passes Senate To Control Utilities
The state senate today approved the Chicago home rule bill by a vote of 22 to 8. It provides for city control of the police and fire departments and would prevent any utilities in Chicago without a commission appointed by the mayor.
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State Senate
Chicago
OGAN AGAIN HEADS IOWA STATE GUARD COMMAND
Des Moines dispatch reports Guy E Logan of Des Moines was re appointed adjutant general of the national guard by Governor Clarke. He will head the guard and organize operations starting July under a new term.
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Ogan
Iowa State Guard
Des Moines
Guy E. Logan
Nacational Guard
Clarke
Terry Leging
Ad Club Lunch Promises Large Attendance
Des Moines speaker Tr W Le Quade will address Muscatine advertising professionals at the Country Club luncheon tonight. Keree, a former Muscatine man and leading Iowa advertising figure, will join and bring a message.
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Wnlee
W. le Quade
Des Moines
Keree
Muscatine
Iowa
Playing for Place in the Semi Finals
Teased by Associated Press, teams from Memphis St Louis and New Orleans drew matches in the Trans Mississipp Goit Association, listing Swift St Joseph Steuben Bush Mallory and others in a shuffled lineup with Byron Geard G W Fooshe among the officials.
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Memphis
Tean
Sivivers
Swift
St. Joseph
Steuben Bush
New Orleans
Minneapolis
A. A. Mallory
Skemphis
Byron Geard
Houston
G. W. Fooshe
Atalissa Social News and Local Sports Report
Atalissa residents visit from Bar Barton and Davenport while plans emerge for trips to Los Angeles and West Liberty. The St Josephs League honors Miss Alice Sullivan with a social at Nachbaur home. Atalissa Independents blank Nichols 10 to 0 as Overman shines. Next game vs Iowa City scheduled. Town folks travel to West Branch and Purdue bound students finish school term before summer.
Nichols Builds New Schoolhouse at Cedar Rapids Area
Ground breaking for Nichols new 20000 dollar schoolhouse occurs Monday morning with Hone Consten tion Co of Cedar Rapids erecting the building. Engineer and helper surveyed the plot and foundation. Completion aimed by October with several rooms ready for occupancy. Memorial services for deceased Gold Fedowa and Rebekah lodges next Sunday at Christian church with Rev. Phillips delivering address. Quarterly meeting of local Methodist church scheduled for Saturday with District Superintendent Gilbert to preach Sunday night. Nichols Independents lost 1 to 5 at Atlases. they will host Washington team next Sunday. A group of fifteen young women held a “weenie” roast by the river last Thursday evening. Local Rebekah lodge men hosted feast for two initiates Grace Hillyer and Hena Renshaw last Friday night.
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Nichols
Hone Constenetion Co
Cedar Rapids
PR. Phillips
Letts
Christian Church
Rebekah
Methorttet Church
Gilbert
Nichols Independents
Atallas
Washington
Ladiza
Odge
Grace Hillyer
Hena Renshaw
Local Notes from Ainsworth and Washington Visits
Community updates list residents visiting relatives in nearby towns and travelers stopping at familiar homes. Names include Hummer of Rose Hill, Rev. J. E. Weigier formerly of the M E church, Mrs. Thompson in Washington, Mrs. W. L. Alcorn and daughter Helen returning from Oskaloosa, and several Washington visitors to local households.
Ice Cream Feast Ends Rivalry in Town Contest
The boys surprised with ice cream, strawberries, and cake while the women conceded defeat, boasting a feast incomparable in generosity. Relpit John and Kaby visited relatives, and W R Schmitt attended a Masonic camp in Cedar Rapids. Prof J H Boatman, ex Nichols school principal, traveled from Cedar Falls to Carnes City and stayed overnight. Mary Hafner from Cranston visited her sister, Ray Swickard. Jean Fale did business at Muscatine, Miss Selma Gorgstadt came from Sweet Springs and visits. Margaret Autns of Oklahoma City visits Mrs Dean.
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Relpit John
Kaby
Mery
L. B. Smith
W. R. Schmitt
Cedar Rapids
J. H. Boatman
Nichols Schools
Cedar Falls
Carnes City
Mary Hafner
Cranston
Ray Swickard
Jean Fale
Muscatine
Selma Gorgstadt
Sweet Springs
Margaret Autns
Oklahoma City
Okla
Mrs. Dean
Love Tree Iowa Hosts First Band Concert on Street
Lone Tree residents enjoy a large crowd at the new Independent Lone Tree band’s first full street concert. Local social notes record visits by Chas Hacke at Coe College, Raymond Day with uncle C. J. Shepard near Muscatine, Misses Wilma and Evelyn Briggs with Nichols relatives, and Rev. Roy Moorhead arriving from Carlisle to lead the Reformed church. Mrs. F H Kliebner hosts Kensington club. Book club members share a pleasant evening with refreshments.
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Mias el
Aie Senid
Riverside
Chas. Hacke
Coe College
Lone Tree Band
F. H. Klrebner
Kensington Club
Raymond Day
C. J. Shepard
Muscatine
Wilma
Evelyn Briggs
Ac Nichols
Springdale Community Notes From Cedar County
Springdale Iowa June 9 Mr and Mrs Bert Highly visited Mrs Highlys parents Mr and Mrs W S Finefield during the week Winnie Emiree was a business visitor in Cedar Rapids last week Ed Negus of tens ity spent the day in its vicin Friggy T W Maxson and wife visited then returned home W S Maxson and wife were callers in Wrest Liberty early week Sunday school will observe Children day next Sunday at 2 with invitation to all Mrs Pearson of West Branch visited his mother Lucy Pearson Sunday afternoon Mrs Chas Roverts and son of West Liberty visited Mrs Ann Smith Mrs Liza McGann of West Liberty visiting H K Maxson family The Children's program at Friends shared Sunday morning drew a good crowd featuring two ladies Rachel Vore III of West Branch and Mrs Sarah Vore Lewis who described Thai place mingled customs Mary Shinn has taken a position at Oakdate sanitarium Mrs Mariam Leech of West Branch visited Mr and Mrs J S Wawcett last week Mr and Mrs W S Finefield and now Lile were town visitors Friday Chas E Mather and family spent few days Cedar Rapids where son Kenneth graduated Cedar Rapids High School 14 member class this year J W family now in Oskaloosa Ia enjoy new home Word from J W family now in Oskaloosa Ia says they are nicely located A real estate transfer W S Finefield purchased Miss Martha Aspie's residence property
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Atalissa
Tay
H. A. Whitehead
Misa. Maseman
Davenport
St. Joseph's League of
West Liberty
Frank Nachbaur
Alicé Sullivan
Nachbaur
Nichols
Tod
Overman
Treland
Zeigler
Hildebrand
Iowa City
Airs
Chas. White
West Branch
Ruth Waters
la Dora
Walter Waters
Arthur Ireland
Purdue
Mable Filer
California
Geo. Miller
Phoebe
Grace Rummels
Dorothy Smith
Kittie Watterman
Geo. Monroe
Mary Lundy
Fillmoor Melick Cam
Henry
Warren Mel Hike
Springdale
Bert Highly
East Sid
Cedar
Wrest Liberty
WLEB
AL. Pearson
Lucy Pesreon
Chas. Roverts
Ann Smith
Liza McGann
H. K. Maxson
Friends
Tall Vy
Rachel Vore III
Sarah Vore Lewis
Mary Shinn
Oakdate Sanitarium
Mariam Leech
Wawcett
Finefield
Lile
Chas. E. Mather
Cedar Rapids
Kenneth
Hyde Park
Chicago
Springdale High School
J. W
Oskaloosa, Ta
W. S. Fisefield
Mies Maretha Aspie
Wrayville Church News and Local Excursions
Wrayville reports welcome guests Reverend and Mrs 0 H Rvesa hosted last Sunday. Members joined a Rock Island excursion with the German Methodists of Muscatine. Decor ation exercises at Reynolds Cemetery drew a large crowd with a solemn program led by Reverends Buerz and Edwards. Sunday School plans Children s Day on June 14 morning.
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Wotlman
Mewes
Nellie Faldman
Edward Mewee
H. Rvesa
Wrayville M. E
Rock Feland
Muscatine
Ronolds Cemetery
Buerzano Edwards
Wrayville M
Gentle Demonstration Offer At Corner Store
A gentleman will call at your home soon to demonstrate an improved cap for your Maso dare. The free demonstration is of Great Interest 19. He seeks an interview. location given as Jno, arg, corner 7th and Mulberry.
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