Red Cross Writs Urge War Relief Week in Muscatine
A proclamation by Governor Harding calls for a Red Cross week from June 8 to 15 to fund the war relief effort. communities must raise 1000000 for the national campaign, with Muscatine County contributing 1000 and every town urged to participate to aid the Red Cross during the war.
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Muscatine County
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Thin
Harding
Wandal Rallet
War Council
Avery
Akiva
S Orvice
Berry Bond Salon
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Rare heat of the Grone American swoopstakt warning
U S Department appeals to Nation to swell farm resources by using all arable ground. June 1 marks the start of a crop effort urging diversified planting. Advice lists vegetables including potatoes onions cabbage corn cucumbers peppers lettuce beans and more to sustain winter stores.
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Sinterida
Thoro
Wplintad
Japan turmoil underscored by state department note
Fragmentary dispatch notes that the state department addressed Japan, urging renewed tranquility and political coordination. The draft statement, attributed to a self-appointed guardian, hints at criticism of Nippon supporters and domestic divisions amid exproval concerns.
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Japan
State Department
Agaii
Nipponowo Soo
Eiardian
Abby Chow
United States and Japan Tensions Over China Policy
The text discusses U S hesitation to recognize a broad policy toward China while noting Japan’s rigid stance. It argues that U S entry into the China question remains secondary to wartime needs and warns that Japan seeks to avoid interference on its own soil, though it insists on acting firmly against China. The passage reflects diplomatic strain and cautious neutrality in the era.
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United States
China
Nippon
Nene
Japan
Discontent Over Volunteer Shortages Across Ranks
W E Helennm reports administration disappointment at peacetime gaps in the National Guard and volunteer units. He argues conscription is needed, but urges no rush to shift burdens to young men, noting volunteers should serve or be mobilized under strict terms.
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Ita Randard
Thia Para
W. E. Helennm
Dhe
Dationat Guard
Une
The Evening Story By Hb Akers 1917 Drama
Mrs Treat confides to Brett that her aim is to rise in life through a story career. Brett questions whether Ronin’s aristocratic world is reachable by her, while Violet believes the aspiring writer will leverage romance. They discuss Ward Mentor and a budding author’s chances, amid flirtations and ambition.
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Treat
Jnn Brett
Ronin
Mia
Guerl
Botte
Atta
Hall's Catarrh Medicine Ad Promises Cure
A ragged newspaper ad touts Hall's Catarrh Medicine with a $100 reward for cases of catarrh not cured. It claims the medicine cleanses the blood on mucous surfaces, heals diseased parts, and improves overall health after short use, urging readers to send for a free sample.
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Hall
Halle
J, Cheniy & CO
Toledo
Onlo
Ali Drugeiate, Me
Ward Bentley Contract Clash Over Novel Royalties
Ina Brett confronts novelist Ward Bentley over a contract after his dramatic rejection of sharing royalties. Hassett remains central as Trentley’s at home event unfolds amid bids, contracts, and contested ownership of the manuscript.
Reminiscences Through Six Decades Of Local Times
The fragment recounts past local events from sixty, forty, thirty, twenty, and ten years ago. It notes a disappearance involving Marcud Vaughn near New Livbar, Linn county, and a hired team for relocation. Also mentioned are university events, a river accident, a Greenmount Springs picnic, and early church reconstruction plans.
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Marcud Vaughn
Noxide
New Livbar
Linn County
Cate Blera
New Liston
Jamce Cunningham
Imullman
Wat
Greenmall Springs
Linn Hoopes
Jone
Elder McQuesten
Watere
Sawyer
Battey
Launch Club Dance Proves Successful
The Maneatine Mauneh club hosted a weekly dance by Apnen' Kays orchestra. A large crowd filled the porch house and enjoyed the lively floor. Dances will continue Wednesday evenings at the same venue.
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Apnen' Kays Orchesta
Maneatine Mauneh Club
Wodonsday
Health and happiness and tremors described in 19th century notes
The article discusses trembling palsy and motor symptoms linked to fear, anxiety, and stress, noting hereditable factors and historical outbreaks amid wars. It describes slow monotone speech, facial flattening, progressive muscular weakness, and eventual rigid gait termed “testination.” It also mentions limited cures, common remedies, and advice to consult a family doctor or surgeon for related conditions and typhoid complications.
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Kone
Willy
Romfort
Graduates Rive Program At Sunday Ceremony
A Sunday morning ceremony at the First Presbytoria marks the graduation of a class including Lucile Kauty Wilma Naltiiz Juno Lingo Bessie Brown Novella Hingat Bertha Bishop Annie Muto Aleta Hathaway Mielat Otto Rayo Crom Mildred Serajuck Robert S Strajuck Alfred Peterson Joseph Davidson Rush McKean Charles Kinita Charlot Nowell Stuart Onil vie Harvay Albee Robert sek Pan Chaudain Robert Lawin Raymond Lockman Maurice Neldig. The Berliner Rra mating elias Inc includes Weekly Othmer Worothy Mark Betty Biker Albert Blinch ard Anna Wigim Halen Chandain
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Promiant Winston
Elnaros
Dlnas Ny
Lucile Kauty
Wilma Naltiiz
Juno Lingo
Bessie Brown
Novella Hingat
Bertha Bishop
Annie Muto
Aleta Hathaway
Mielat Otto
Rayo Crom
Mildred Serajuck
Robert 5. Strajuck
Alfred Peteraon
Joseph Davidson
Rush McKean
Charles , Kinita
Charlot Nowell
Stuart Onilvie
Harvay Albee
Robert Sek
Pan Chaudain
Robert Lawin
Raymond Lockman
Maurice Neldig
Berliner
Rra
Elias
Weeluy Othmer
Worothy Mark
Betty Biker
Albert Blinch
Ard
Anna Wigim
Halen Chandain
Local names listed in a community reel call
William Davidson Waynae Pryberger Sharwood Schomberm Dig Jance and Jack Noydston appear in a local society roster or event notice, with no further context or details provided.
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William Davidson
Waynae Pryberger
Sharwood Schomberm
Dig Jance
Jack Noydston
Mrs A Sprague Hosts Maaserville Ladies Aid Afternoon
Mrs A Sprague entertained the Maaserville Ladies Aid Society at her Seventy-six Prose of Buttone home. Conversation centered on social activities as refreshments of fon cream and ck qwarg were served. A young boy from South Maxentine named Holbur Schoyder demonstrated an instrument, injuring his knee slightly, attended by Dr We. Drut. Guests included Mrs TL Lane and children of Rock Island, at Lucretia Tans 418 Ping Street.
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Arthur Sprague
Maaserville
Aig Nociety
Hortons
Speer
Tes
Holbur Schoyder
Maxentine
Mra. TL
Rock Tnland
Lucretia Tans
Ping Street
Light Company Men Buy Bonds From Liberty Loan Plan
Muscatine Lighting and its parent Gale Light and Railway announce purchase of Liberty loan bonds for all Breau company employees. Bonds sold on long-term payments with $5 down and weekly $1 installments, financed by United Light and Balbray to pay government cash for the bonds. Employees notified of the offer, time is short.
Ex-Police Officers Fined In Court
In a local police court yesterday Night Captain D. O. Morrison and Patrolman W. B. Humphreya were dismissed from the local force. Vict. Morrow and Fred Wilson were acquitted of unlawful mayhem and assault charges. New assault charges against Morrison and Humphreya were heard in Judge Crull's court. both men pled guilty and chose five days in jail or a $1 fine and costs, selecting the fine option.
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D. O. Morrison
W. B. Humphreya
Vict. Morrow
Fred Wilson
L. A. Crull
Davenport Wed Details of Local Couple Wedding
George Terrill of West Front Street and Misa Paul Pulenberger of the same area obtained a wedding license in Davenport yesterday. In district court there is a divorce action filed by Mary A. Chipper against Jasonly Claymer, alleging intoxication and cruelty. Attorneys C A W Kent and C Y Bunter cited. alimony of 320 per week and power of $250 referenced.
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George Terrill
Weat Front St
Misa Paul Pulenberger
Trough
C. A. W. Kent
Y Bunter
Mary A. Chipper
Gasalist
Jasonly
Claymer
Sle
Mit
Marguerite Clark to Appear Soon at The Valentine Girl
Marguerite Clark appears in The Valentine Girl at the Paramount program with Frank Loren Adolph Monou Richard Barthelmess Katherine Adams Maggie Hollowsy Wisher among others. J Searle Dawley directs with fine photography and a strong cast for showings next Monday and Tuesday at the A-Mure Ir Theatre.
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Valentine Girl
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Ox Fagions Players
Paramount
Marguerite Clark
Aeveral
Aruna Wnch
Frank Loren
Adolph Monou
Richard Barthelmens
Katheerine Adams
Magale Hollowsy Wisher
Local and Visiting Residents Mentioned in City Notes
Mise fata Leyson of Lucas Street left for Chicago to spend summer with relatives. Mrs C A Riggs of Clarence is visiting at the home of Mr and Mrs Quincy Howard on Oregon Street. Mrs Riggs previously resided in South Murcating for years. C C Murphy of Wapello was in town briefly from Chicago after hauling a carload of cattle. Miss Josephine Torkott and Mrs Dan Gallagher of Columbus were shopping visitors to the city. Phillip Wiederrecht, a supervisor of Louisa County, was in the city attending county business.
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Hades
Atrs
Jamey
Liftek
Min
Alex Barnes
Chicago
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Fredonia
J. §. Curtis
M. P. Runyon
Muse
I. A. Rud
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Fred McDaniel
Mr. Allen
Citizens’ Savings Bank
Bay R. Lotta Wand
Milas
Spencer
Mise Fata Leyson
Lucas Street
C. A. Riggs
Clarence
Quincy
T. ‘Howard
Oregon
Mra. Riggs
South Murcating
C. C. Murphy
Wapello
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