Muscatine Youth Wins Lowden Prize at Iowa Commencement
George Glick, an 18 year old from Muscatine, was awarded one of the Col Frank C. Lowden prizes for excellence in oratory at the University of Iowa’s commencement in Iowa City. He shared honors with two other seniors while taking the largest prize of $25. Fredge Rigtoe of Williamsburg won $16 and Howard Anderson of West Liberty took $5.
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Muscatine
University of Iowa
Iowa City
George Glick
Frank C. Lowden
Glick
Niy
Mr. Glick
Fredge Rigtoe
Williamsburg
Howard Anderson
Weat Liberty
Road Law Talk Promises County Highway Fixes
Commissioner Baird of Iowa and the Muscatine County Board of Supervisors will meet tomorrow to discuss Iowa's new road law. County Engineer J J Ryan returned from Ames after attending a county engineers meeting, where the law and road work methods were debated and endorsed as practical for long term improvements.
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Baird
Uiarinda
Iowa
Muscatine
American yacht Columbia enters Wakayama for repairs
The American yacht Columbia arrived at Wakayama seeking repairs, but the port is not open. The voyage had been continuing from Nagasaki to Honolulu with crews asking for guidance from officials as worded in dispatches.
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Wakayami
Tokio
Columbia
Wakayama
Sha Qwag
Nagasaki
Honoleln
Had Serious Lung Trouble then Well by Hekman’s Alternative
A letter from a Philadelphia reader advocates Hekman’s Alternative as effective for throat and lung ailments. It recounts two past pneumonias, a severe coughing attack, and a quick recovery after using the remedy, urging investigation by western readers and noting local availability through S. G. Bestenlmer and other druggists.
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Hekman
Bekman
Pneumor
Howard
Klotz
Rickmans
G. Bestenlsmer
Ippus
Melon crop delayed by cold weather and frost
Unseasonably cold weather and a recent frost have seriously affected the melon crop, with growers forecasting only about a quarter to a third of average production and fruit arriving roughly three weeks late. Sweet potatoes also frost damaged but with no serious impact expected. County crop advisor and Heinz plant officials depart to inspect Oakville grounds for 47 varieties and cabbage suitability.
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Owen
Cakrillo
Kirkpatrick
J. 1. Murphy
Heinz Farms
A. Bertlett
Heinz
Oakville
Fly Pest Film at Princess Tonight Warns Public
The Princess theatre screens a health education film titled Fly Pest this evening. City health officer Dr H L Husted urges the public to note that flies are a public health menace, detailing how eggs hatch into maggots and then flies, and emphasizing cleanliness to curb the infestation.
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Princess Theatre
the Princess
H. L. Husted
Tian
Drury Resident Jane Coulter Dies After Illness
Mrs Jane Coulter of Drury township dies at her son's Eliza township home after a three week illness. She was 66 years old and born in England before coming to America as a child with her parents. Widely known in Plizy and Drury townships, her death followed a brief illness.
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Jane Coulter
Drury Township
Eliza Township
Coulter
America
Plizy
Drury
Noted Brazilian Envoy Arrives in Washington for Reception
Washington D C cavalry escorted Dr Laura Muller Brazilian envoy on arrival at the navy yard to mark a follow up to Secretary Root visit. Plans included hotel quarters and a reception by President Wilson amid bright weather during the visitors approach.
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Washington, D. C
Washington Navy Yard
Laura Muller
Root
South America
Reading
Wilson
Day in Washington with Dr Muller and notable officials
An account mentions coal as the air sparks while Wag Pat feeds. A distinguished company led by Dr Muller includes Secretary Bryan and Senator Root, highlighting a notable gathering in Washington.
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Pat
Muller
Bryan
Root
Attorney Plaintiff in Contract Suit Involving Oral Deal
G Allbec sues W D Majors over an alleged oral contract seeking 200 dollars for arranging a sale. The petition claims 3200 was due if the defendant’s property was disposed of, though 200 remains unpaid and the sale occurred. Crown Case. Contempt proceedings against Krunk Brown, an injunction awarded earlier, argued in the diethier court this afternoon. Good Government Threatened Declare Liquor Dealers. Cedar Rapids June 11. Council Bluffs chosen as the
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Allbec
W. D. Majors
Krunk Brown
Aso
Diethier
Cedar. Rapids
June
Council Bluffs
Balm of Fig Remedies Agent Notice
Balm of Figs Remedies lists Mrs. G W Sheckler Jr of 1118 East Second Street as agent with telephone 1621 W for inquiries and orders. Nonspecific text appears fragmented with unclear local context or additional details.
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GW. Sheckler
Second Street
Iowa Retail Liquor Dealers Elect Officers at Convention
In closing session in Des Moines the Iowa Retail Liquor Dealers association elected officers for the coming year with M. Ingverson of Clinton named president, N. B. Mayne of Sioux City as secretary, and A. 9. Kirkhart of Des Moines as treasurer. Resolutions condemned further radical liquor legislation and declared the anti-saloon Movement a menace to good government.
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Iowa Retail Liquor Dealers Association
M. Ingverson
Clinton
N. B. Mayne
Sioux City
A. 9. Kirkhart
Des Moines
School Construction Under Way in Muscatine County
Town schools in Muscatine county are under construction with two new buildings in sub-districts No 5 Pike and No 7 Lake, to be ready by September. Cranston plans remodeling to fit the basement for therapy and extend the high school course by one year, with expected enrolment increases next term.
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Muscatine County
Pike Township
Lake
Cranston
American forces to attack rebel Moros near Jolo
Manila dispatch reports General John A. Pershing has prepared to advance on the Moros entrenched at Bagsag near Jolo. A strong force including regular infantry cavalry and seven companies of volunteers is assembled, with mountain guns and a machine gun platoon, amid expectations of stubborn resistance and few American casualties.
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John A Robbins
You are invited to state your needs to any Hershey State Bank officer
A brief public notice invites customers to state their needs to any officer or employee, promising courteous redirection to the proper source of information at Hershey State Bank.
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Towsh
Hershey, State Bank
Hershey State Bank
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Stearns’ Electric
Sant Direct
Stearns’ Electric Paste Co
Chiesco
State Highway Commission
County Englater
Ryan
Frosa
Ady
H. F. Barnard
East Second St
Lone Bros
Thompson Bros. Co
W. Second Se
Capital
Rockford
Gilka
Marseilles
Fuller & Hiller
Anti Saloon League
J. B. Merk and Son
Haynes Anto, Prite
Manila
Bris
John A. Pershing
Department of Mindanao
Laros
Bagsag
Ershey State Bank Third and
Ruthenberg Clothing CO
East Second Street
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