White Way Picnic Set For Muscatine Boosters
An official notice announces Muscatine as the meeting place for the Great White Way boosters picnic planned for late August or early September. About a thousand motorists are expected to attend with a Muscatine Island watermelon tent. The event will be announced widely by the executive committee led by D P McClure and Dr F H Little with Roy Stacey of Adair, plus three local additions to join the committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine
D. P. McClure
Oskalana
Tully
Muscatine Island
Lkely
McClure
Or. F. H. Little
Roy A. Stacey
Adair
Dr. Little
East Hill Annual Picnic at Weed Park today
Lincoln school picnic drew about 350 children and parents to Weed Park. Students marched from the school at 10 a m and enjoyed games, a large picnic dinner, and the animal collection at the park. The park looked clean and well kept with extra flower beds and ongoing lawn work. Nearby notes mention Jake Bieber becoming manager of Heirg farm Sweetland township and Mrs Charles Edwards leaving for Davenport for a short visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln School
Weed Park
East Hil
Jake Bieber
Heirg
Sweetland Township
Wc, Miler
Charles Edwards
Ualstead ‘Street
Davenport
Farwell Makes Long Cross-Country Trip by Motorcycle
J. E. Farwell, physical director of the Y M C A, left for Dubuque, his home town, planning a cross country motorcycle journey. He travels solo, undertaking a lengthy voyage to reach his destination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. BE. Farwell
Mibuque
J. ER. Farwell
Dubuque
Cabinet of a Day Beaten in France
Paris June 12. The new French cabinet led by Premier Ribot was defeated 136 to 38 in the first division of the new chamber. Ribot resigned after one day in office as intense shouts against a three year military service law erupted in the chamber. Ribot pledged to consider suggestions from deputies as his cabinet faced hostile radicals and socialists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Paris
Ribot
Chamber of Deputies
Chamber
Aleandre Itélix Ribot
Tribune
Res
Palley
Injured in Fall From Farm Wagon Near City
J. WIlson, living near the city, was badly hurt yesterday when a team of horses he was driving became frightened and threw him from the farm wagon. He sustained a sprained right ankle and knee. Dr. F. R. Halstead attended the injured man.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. &. Wilson
F. R. Halstead
Local Librarian Returns From Eastern Library Tour
Mrs Nellie Sawyer of the P M Musser Public Library has returned from the National Librarians Association meeting held in Washington DC and from tours of Pittsburgh and New York libraries. She secured valuable information during the meetings and her eastern tour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nellie Sawyer
P. M. Musser Public Library
East
National Librarians’ Association
Washington
DD. C
Delegates Return From National Order Meeting
J. C. Coster and H. L. Kemptner reported Muscatine Mystic Workers delegates returned from the national convention in Ced ar Rapids. Nearly 100 delegates attended from across the country. Next meeting will be in two years at Grand Rapids Michigan. Coster will go to St Louis for Supreme Court of Honor session as a member of the Apnea and Grievances committee. About 15 Iowa delegates expected with Henry Miller and Mrs Clyde Martin among attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Coster
H. L. Kemptner
Muscatine Mystic Workers
Cedir Rapids
Drand Rapids
Mich
Muscating Lodge
St. Louis
J.C. Coster
Supreme Court of Honor
Coster
Supreme Court
Apnea
Iowa
Hine
Henry Miller
Talsty
Decrees Signed In Foreclosure And Estate Matters
Judge AJ Doran signs decrees allowing foreclosure and executions on promissory notes. Judgments entered against Katie and Miles Doran plus Ed Hicklin, J.M. Harfle, Sarah Shellabarger, Louis Beans, and others for various sums. Sale invalidated in Elizabeth Nicklas estate. purchase price refunded. Inventory filed for Michael Walton estate. Decree quieting title signed in James Helverson v Samuel G Miller.
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Katie
Miles Doran
Ed Hicklin
C. A. Carpenter
J.M. Harfle
Sarah Shellabarger
Louis Beans
May
Grandview
Michael Walton
Paul Schreurs
Pioneer
Pearl Button Company
Hutu Company
Risel FP. Railway
Horan
James Helverson
Samuel G. Miller
Mediation Progress in Mexican Crisis Nears Consensus
United States and Huerta delegates report progress as mediators prepare to approve a method for transferring authority to a provisional president in Mexico City. Carranza signals three delegates to Niagara Falls while Zubaran is expected to remain in Mexico. President Wilson calls mediation progress very encouraging as talks continue at Niagara Falls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huerta
Saltillo
Senor“Rabkan
Mexico City
United States
Supreme Court
Dow
Mexico
Carranza
Washington
Niagara Falls
Rafael Zubaran
Amope
Zubaran
Luis Cabrera
Move
Ment
Jose
Vasconostos
Wilton
Andera
Basia
Day in Congress and Far East Events
Debates resumed on an appropriation bill as Senator Overman unveils a Raleigh statue bill for Sir Walter Raleigh. Senator Borah pushes an efficiency law banning stop watches for federal workers. Panama tolls repeal moves in House with Norris-Simm amendment. Antilla unloading cargo, awaiting blockade news. body recovery planned. At Mazatlan, constitutionalists under Obregon assault forts, heavy fighting reported as garrison defends position.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seng KS
Overman
Walter Raleigh
Raleigh N.G
Borah
HOUSE
Panama
Senate
Adamson
Thay
Norris-Simm
Antilla
CATEO
Antila
Tantoyue
Weeton Burwell
Teporte
Enh Co Bate
Mazatlan
Gail Thompson Returns From College Teaching Post
Miss Gail Thompson of West Third Street is home in Muscatine after a year teaching at Grafton Halls in Fond du Lac Wisconsin. She has declined an extra year in the post and plans to remain in Muscatine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Misa Gat] Thompson
West Third Street
Fon du Lac
Wig
Grafton Halls
Local News Highlights From Davenport Area Socials
Mr and Mrs EB Freaeh entertain at East Eighth Street with laughter and guests including Miss Odette of Davenport and Mrs John Lundton. Mrs Fannie B Hayes of Denison Ind prepares for commencement week as houseguest of Miss Eda Cruz at the Crag home on East Ninta Street. Hayes plans a vacation to Michigan before attending UW Madison summer school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freaeh
Mies
Odette
Davenport
John Lundton
East Eighth Street
Mis
Fannie B. Hayes
Denison
Eda Cruz
Alf. Crag
East Ninta Street
Michigan
Universlty of Wisconsin
Madison
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ATATE
Vetter
Muscatine Automobile Club
Don -P
Ratn
Phoenix
East Hill
Logical Garden
Hershey Bank Bldg
France
NEW Chamber
F. J. Eppel & Son
Handy Cash Grocery
Woodlawn Ave
Clyde Martin
West Libers
Muscatine Friends
Muscatine Lighting Co
Doran
AJ. Doran
Nesper
Congress
Coon & Fisher Cor
Seventh & Mulberry Ave
Journal
McQuesfen Hardware Co
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