Militia Officers To Attend Camp Dodge Training
Captain Henry F Lange First Lieutenant R T Othmer and Second Lieutenant C M Fizer of Co will attend the camp of instruction at Camp Dodge June 5 26 Inclusive General Orders No 9 from Adjutant General Guy E Logan list Major Edwin B Lyons Major Wilbur Conkling Major Smith W Brookhart Captain George B Ball to command staff Attendees must bring service uniforms non sidearms canteen field glass notebook pencils rubber erasers infantry drill regulations field service regulations army regulations tent seats poncho and at least one cartridge belt complete Other equipment to be furnished at camp
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry F. Lange
R. T. Othmer
Leutenant
C. M. Fizer
Camp Dodge
Down
Lange
Guy E. Logan
Dief
Hubert A. Allan
Allen
Edwin B. Lyons
Adjutant General’s Department
Wilbur $. Conkling
Medical Orpe
Smith W. Brookhart
Ordinance Department
George B. Ball
U.S .Army
First M E Sunday School Plans Picnic
The What Methodist Episcopal church Sunday school will hold its annual picnic at Linwood on Monday June 2. The ship will be made on the area and after letting the picnic go off at Linwood will proceed to the section. Public is invited to attend. A program committee, led by E D Bradley, is arranging a list of plans for the leisure hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
What Methodist Episcopal
Wedding Party Jokes Rise and Fall in Police Debut
A wedding party of about twenty draped in confetti and noise treats sped through Third Street in a costumed truck. Deputy Chief Charles Ballut arrested the group for speeding as the groom and party sought a playful farewell at the depot. Mayor Kern later ordered release for W. B. Fuller after a laugh. The crowd then filled the police station with more confetti.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chie
Charles Ballut
George Koeniglascher
W. B. Fuller
Kern
Trustees Debate Financing for $10,000 Home Addition
The German Lutheran Orphans and Old Folks Home trustees met on Burlington Road to consider a proposed $10,000 addition. The board failed to act today as discussions on financing continued past 9:20 PM. The group recognized the need but agreed the financial plan must be solved first.
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Orphen’s
Burlington Road
Local Boys Work In Harvest Field
Five local youths Roy Dunker Trani Wetzel Warren Dodge Karl Klmeier and William Schneider departed late last night for California Oklahoma to harvest at Wid McCoy's ranch, Dunker's uncle, to work in the fields.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Dunker
Trani Wetzel
Warren Dodge
Karl Klmeier
William Schneider
Capron
Oklo
Wid McCoy
Dunker
Local residents travel and visits noted in city brief
Dr. William Mersha of Chicago consults with Dr. E. B. Everameyer in the city. Elsa and Florence Jana prepare for Denver after a show with Miss Helan and Hilda Kindler. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Williams of Gibson, Is. visit friends, depart on the Firefly for Davenport. Mrs. A. B. Ruble leaves on the Firefly for Deercresk after a week with her daughter Miz. Win Schoonig. Mrs. J. Scott Blackwell heads to Grinnell for graduation and Alumni reception. Mr. C. Weidon and Mrs. C. L. Shepard head home to Michigan after weeks with H. Mywlede. Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Hensricks return to Pittsburgh after visiting the host family.
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William Mersha
Chicago
E. B. Everameyer
Elsa
Florence Jana Juove
Denver
Colo
Helan
Hilda Kindler
Fred Williams
Gibson, Is
Davenport
A. B. Ruble
Deer
Mrs. H. Mywlede
Newell Avenue
Ames Man Leads Muscatine Soil Survey Start
Prof H W Johnson of Iowa State College arrives in Muscatine to oversee a soil survey for Muscatine and three other counties under the U S department of agriculture. Herman Hanker will join, data gathering begins tomorrow and continues through the summer, analyzing every 40 acre strip to benefit local land through soil analysis.
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Muscatine County
H. W. Johnson
Iowa State College
Ames
Duseating
Herman Hanker
U. A Department of Agriculture
Wnllington
Adld
Muscatine
Burgey
Muscatine Fa
County Crop Society
Muscatine County Primary Returns Status Questioned
Primary election results are not on hand at the Muscatine County auditor’s office after a telegram from the secretary of state requesting returns. County Auditor Shoemaker reports mixed messages about receipt and misrouting, with a registry receipt showing the returns were mailed last Friday and now under review.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine County
Tolunty Auditor
Secretary of ‘State
Shoemaker
Secretary of State
Complaint Over Boat Whistles At Night Sparks City Debate
A public protest arises over boat whistles into the night and at a local hat. Mayor Kern notes several residents object to the whistle of a royal steamboat last evening. City Attorney Hanlay is asked to determine if the city can regulate steamboat whistles. Earlier agitation targeted the steamboat lope whistle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kern
Atgtee
Hanlay
Muscatine
Train Strikes Taxi. Driver Uninjured in Davenport
Davenport, Ja, June 16. The westbound Golden State Limited struck a taxicab, hurling it across the street and damaging it badly. The driver escaped injury, described as a near miracle after the collision near early morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Journal
Davenport, Ja
Golden State Limited
Nerlona
Children’s Day Parade at Park Ave Church
A well attended Children’s Day program at Park Avenue M B Church featured a decoratively adorned church and was praised by attendees. Also noted were local residents embarking on visits to Washington state and Burlington, Iowa, and relatives visiting Grant Street home.
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Park Ave
Parlavenne M. B
Roosevelt Guests at Luncheon with British Foreign Secretary
Sir Edward Grey hosted a private luncheon today honoring former President Theodore Roosevelt. Ambassador Walter Hines Page was among the guests at the gathering in London with foreign secretary Grey.
Mercorized Wax Promises a Fresh Complexion
An advert for mercorized wax claims it smooths skin by absorbing sun damage and dirt and unclogs pores. The routine includes nightly wax, cold cream, and morning washing, plus a face lotion with oak bark extract to refresh and brighten complexions.
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Jeakin
Riou
Sven
Pioneer Woman 70, Pioneer of Muscatine, Dies
Mrs Henrietta Hann, one of Muscatine s early settlers born September 23 1844 in Bloomington, died at age 70 after strokes in April and June at her home 02 Whici er Street. Survived by three children and two stepchildren. Funeral plans pending.
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Henrietta
Hana
Bloomington
Hann
Muscatine
California
Maccatioo
Congregational Church
Clara Carroll
Frank Kemper
Fred C. Hann
Rose Keagey
Louis Wilhelm
Mapleton
Kensington Club Formed At Fruitland Surprise Meeting
Mr. and Mrs. A. P. Swanson of Fruitland were surprised Saturday as friends called. They organized a Fruitland Kensington Club with officers: President Mrs. Harry Webster, Vice President Mrs. Le Grand Eliott, Secretary Mrs. Theodore Drake, Treasurer Mrs. Addison Hopwood. The group will meet Wednesday with Mrs. I. A. Cointriman.
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A. P. Swanson
Fruitland
Kensington
Harry Webster
le Grand Eliott
Theodore Drake
Tressurer
Addison Hop- 500
I. A. Cointriman
Davenport Girl Drowns After Boat Capsize on River
Davenport Iowa June 1 A 15 year old girl Hilda Anderson was drowned when a boat carrying her and companions including Miss Gladye Starr and two men Meyer and Meuman overturned on the Suburban Island river. The body was recovered at 1 AM.
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Tournal's
Davenport
Hilda Anderson
Bare Bor Tate
Gladye Starr
Meyer and
Meuman
Gobble Estate Names Special Administrators for Gobble Grocery
An order signed this afternoon by Judge L. J. Horan in the Gobble Estate appoints Maggie Gobble and Fred Gobble as special administrators of the estate of J. M. Gobble and authorizes them to carry on the Gobble Wholesale Grocery business.
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LJ. Horan
Gobble
Maggie Gobble
Fred. Gobble
J. M. Gobble
Grinnell Couple to Wed at Wilton Church
A marriage license was issued to John Cogley of Grinnell Iowa and Miss Nallie McSwiggan of Wilton Iowa. The ceremony will be at St Marys Catholic church Wilton Wednesday morning officiated by Rev M P Kirkpatrick. The couple will reside on a farm near Grinnell.
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John Cogley
Grinnell
Nallie McSwiggan
Wilton
St. Mary's Catholic Church
M. P. Kirkpatrick
Probe into Mine Scandal Prompts Senate Action
Senator Overman introduced a resolution for a probe into use of panate letter paper tied to a North Carolina gold mining scheme. A government inspector was sent to assay ore, with officials including William E. Chilton and Legui Overman linked to the promotion. Letters on senate stationery circulated to curb brokers in New York as the stock surged.
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T Associated Prexn
Washington, D. C
Overman
Gold Bll
North Carolina
United States
Senate Committee On Census
William E. Chilton
West Virginia
Committee On Rules
Leg 8
North Caroling
Chiirman
John Skelton Willams
Warsary
Elief
United States Assay Office
Genate Committee
New York
Hay wagon accident leaves man with fractured arm
William Naber fell from a wagon loaded with hay on East Second Street when a back wheel broke, scattering hay and causing a two hour delay. He suffered a fractured arm and minor injuries to the hip and face, and was treated by Dr. F L Appel after the incident.
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William Naber
John Holmes
Ilinois
East Second Street
Mulberry Avenue
Mr. Neber
East Hill
Naber
F. L. Appel
Spectalt Meeting Notice for Town Lodge No 2
A notice invites Masons of Town Lodge No 2 A P A to a special meeting tomorrow Tuesday June 16 at 7 45 PM for degree work. All members and visiting brothers in good standing are invited. Per W M
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masons
Town Lodge No. 2
Taceday
Vislting
Couple Wed Here In Rock Island Union
Curtis Cromer and Goldie H Clancy of Rock Island were married this afternoon at 2 in the parsonage of the United Brethren church. Rev EB McCorkle officiated, with Mrs. McCorkle assisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curtis
Cromer
Goldie. H. Clancy
Rock Island
Barrett Signs with Ottumwa After Muscatine Move
George Barrett, formerly with the Muscatine club in the Central Association, has been signed by the Ottumwa club. Barrett transferred from Muscatine to Mason City before moving to Ottumwa.
Suffrage drive and public health talks at federation meeting
A federation meeting agenda includes a national centennial celebration plan, birth registration push led by Julia Lathrop of the Children’s Bureau, and calls for compulsory birth registration. Dr. Rockhill urges playgrounds to combat tuberculosis and a federal TB commission. A March on the White House is planned for June 15 to press suffrage, with a deputation to Wilson on June 20 and House committee action expected July 15.
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Baltimore
Julia Lathrop
Children's Bureau of
Department of Labor
Miss Lathrop
Nati
Womens Club
Womens Clubs
Tuberculosis Commission
Crockett
Public Health Department
the Federaton
White House
Washington, D. C
Whiteoute
Federation of Womens Clubs
Chicago
Wilson
Suffrage Club
Harvey W. Wiley
House Files Committee
Thirteen Report On Morning Review At County Office
Thirteen young people reported this morning to take part in the review to be conducted at the office of County Superintendent of Schools E. D. Bradley.
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E. D. Bradley
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