War on field insects worsens crop losses during war effort
A bullentin from County Crop Expert J. W. Morrill warns wartime conditions will intensify insect pressure on farms. Professor Wickham of the State University will study the beetle group with federal bureaus to identify harmful species and determine which insects threaten crops and which may be beneficial. Entomology work aims to reduce losses, noting that pests cause tens of millions in grain and wheat damage nationally.
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Germany
J. W. Morrill
M Wickham
State University
Baa
Mike
Bureau of ‘Diologi¢es Kurvey
The
Bireau of Entomotoxy
Profesor Wicham
Hestie
Protoasor Wickham
Naricultural Department
Atepa
Wiskhim
United States
Children Day Program at Sunday School Noted by Friends
The Friends church Sunday school held a children day program with many youngsters taking part. Performers included Ed ward Hors Hann Costello iri Moree Raymond Lula Ida Meum Aliina Shortan Anna May Verwig file on Foster Ruth Crow Stella Cope tello Wilbur Plaher dired stundick Mianela Campbell Merle Swisher Harry Moray Lol Morse Audrey Swisher Ruth Flunsicker Lonraine Sones and Alvin Young Pay Hed Grow Dividends New York New York Red Cross dividend of 1 per cent was declared today by the American Meeting company. The disbursement will amount to about $600,000.
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Children’s Day
Ward Hors
Hann Costello
Iri Moree
Raymond Lula
Ida Meum
Aliina Shortan
Anna May Verwig
File On Foster
Ruth Crow
Stella Copetello
Wilbur Plaher
Dired Stundick
Mianela Campbell
Merle Swisher
Harry Moray
Lol Morse
Audrey Swisher
Ruth Flunsicker
Lonraine Sones
Alvin Young
New York
N.Y
Jung
Red Cross
Americatt. Smetting Company
German Home Festival Draws Large Crowds
Reports from Rev. Reinamund detail ten months at the German Lutheran Orphans and Old People's Home with 55 orphans in care, three new admissions, no deaths, and steady progress. Five nurses and teachers employed. no debts despite expansion. Out-of-town speakers praised charity and love, with a high attendance marking the event.
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Old Peopla
Relnemund
United States
Thie Toon Institution
Rav
Mack
Ashton
Drexel
Atallsa Ilko
Reinamand
Me. Reinamand
East Enders Beat Lone Tree In 10 Inning Tie
East Enders defeated Lone Tree in a 10 inning game at Lone Tree Sunday. Heald of the Boosters starred with two chances at bat and a key out. Rock Island Athletic Club prepares to play here. visitors Mia, Blie, Cody and Miss Robocen visited for shopping today.
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Lone Tron
Lone Tree
Vins
Mad Voorters
Davanport
Ueoreof
Heald
Boosters
Chancey
Rock Island Athletic Club
Mia
Bli
Cody
Miss Robocen Oor
Wapollo
Baby golf play to begin at Geneva club next Monday
Women members of the Geneva Golf and Country Club will compete in team matchplay on the baby course next week. Handicaps were announced, with twelve players per team and changes every two weeks. entries open to those who notify participating officers.
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Geneva Golf and Country Club
Eeewoos
C. T. Ostop
Mita Lucille Narvia Ory
iHarry Crozier
Mids Narvis
Markes
LoRos
Mra
Tam
Aru Ggod
Bishop
Margaret. Sattler
Anni Munron
Mik. We Dy Randall
George Walls
T. T Brown
A. A. Paterson
George Routing
MH. Little
da Ry Henderson
Mikh Gail
Thompson
A. Richard
Miss Narvis
Otida Lucille Narvis
Louise Dillaway
He Brannan
Ay Noldig
Byormum
Ll. L Richards
Misa Ellen Stocker
M. Ja Thompson
H. W. Wuete
H.R Teoksen
Tad Mew
Burry Crozer
District Court Notes: Miller Divorce and Related Matters
District Court issued a divorce decree for John C. Miller from Mabel Miller signed today by Judge J. Dy Latin. Flowan represented by Ate Jorneys Manley and Hanley. Thompson and Thompson appeared for the woman. Judge Lottk approved the report of J. A. Burtomelor in the matter of the Ryan Ory Gooda company dissolution. W. Pholps, former receiver for the Warher Are Lamp Co of Wilton, objected to a court injunction in a case brought by W. J. Moore, Ely & Bush of Davenport. A wedding license was granted today to Leander J. Oxborn and Maude Brown.
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John C. Miller
Mabel Miller
J. Dy Latin
Flowan
Ate Jorneys Manley & Hanley
Thompson & Thompson
Lottk
J. A. Burtomelor
Ryan Ory Gooda Company
W. Pholps
Warher Are Lamp Company
Wilton
Liberty Bonds Offered At 105 In Chisago
June 13 report from Chisago WI notes Chicago merchants offered 105 for Liberty Bonds in morning papers. The 105 value applied when bonds were exchanged for merchandise. A $100 merchandise purchase could be paid with a $100 bond, yielding about $5 in change. The offer could extend to other bond amounts.
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Chisago
Uremonta
Chicago
Yonnod
Verne Marshall to Speak on War Experience at Ver dun
Verne Marshall of Cedar Rapids will recount his French Red Cross service in an address titled Dead Man's Hill at Ver dun at First Methodist Church tonight. Proceeds benefit the Red Cross as Battery C attends. doors open at 7 30 with a patriotic organ recital preceding the lecture starting at 8 00.
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First’ Methodist Episcopal Church
Capmotty
Verne ‘Marshall
Cedar Rapids
Irench Red Cross
Dead Man's Hill
Verdun
United States
Marshall
Mivrsnall
Battery C
Homer
Red Cross Wiicb
Trai O'Clock
Sim O'Clock
Emma Parkine
Drill Team Heads to Woodmen Convention in Chicago
Members of the Jocnt Woodmen lodge drill team left yesterday at eight for Chicago to attend the Woodmen lodges triennial convention and compete for a $70 prize. Officials expect many local Woodmen to travel through the week to join the event.
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Jocnt
Woodmen
Chicago
United States
Prizon
Jtck
Dring
Crowds Welcome Released Irish Prisoners in Dublin
Large crowds in Dublin greeted released Irish prisoners led by Countess Markievicz. Men with banners escorted former prisoners to their homes as singing and cheering filled the night. Authorities reported no disorder though a revolutionary group had briefly tried to seize Dublin Castle. the Countess faced death but received commuted life imprisonment.
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London
Jona J
Dublin
Countess Marklevies
Aetock
Marklovier
Dublin Castle
kIine
Wo Benténes
Jenn
Ifo
New Era Choir Names Officers
At a recent New Era church choir meeting Edwin Johnson of Davenport was elected musical director for the coming year. Johnson is noted for studies under Prof. J. B. Canterbury of Aurora Watona College Davenport and experience as director of the Congregational church. Manderel was elected secretary and treasurer and Aril Sauer named chairman for the organization.
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New Ara
Edwin Johnson
Davenport
Johnson
J. B. Canterbury
Aurwatona College
Congregational Church
Minn Manderel Wan
Troagerar
Aril Sauer
Plans for Shelby Normanport at Davenport encampment
Veterans from Muscatine expect to outline arrangements for Shelby Normanport Georgia at the state encampment in Davenport tomorrow. A veterans meeting at the courthouse at two o'clock will finalize details. Twenty-two or more Muscatine veterans plan to attend and may arrange a special car for Wednesday morning.
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Shelby Normanport
Davenport
Odd Fellows Honor Departed Brethren in Memorial Day
Nearly forty graves of departed Brothers were decorated yesterday by a lodge committee. Memorial services followed at the Odd Fellows hall with eulogies and spontaneous speeches by members, marking the lodge’s session work.
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Odd Pellows Hall
Rebeccas
Girl 15 Years of Age to Wed Here
District Court Clerk R G Tipton issued a marriage license today for William Butler aged 30 and Mary A Tobias aged 15 daughter of Mr and Mrs Gus Tobias of Grover Street. The notice records the underage fiancé and lists the parental consent as part of the filing.
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R. G. Tipton
William Butler
Mary A. Tobias
Gus Tobias
Grover Street
Permits to Be Issued Tuesday Near Armory
Alien enemies urged to report at Ottumwa post office for permits to approach the armory within a half mile under a presidential proclamation. United States Marshal N F Reed will be at the post office tomorrow morning to issue permits and explain penalties for noncompliance. Employers and sponsors urged to accompany applicants.
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United States
N. F. Reed
Ottumwa
Reed
Oakville Youth Sails for France Commissioned in Engineering Corps
Oakville June 18 Grasey A Willard son of Mr and Mrs Willard has received a commission with the Philadelphia engineering corps and will leave at once for France per word from his parents He is a Spanish American War veteran who was operated on Giles Reynolds formerly at St Francis hospital Burlington for appendicitis is reported to be improving C C Murphy of Wapello was a juvenile visitor in the city today
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Oakville
Grasey A Willlard
Willard
Philadelphia Engineering Corm
France
Giles Reynold
St. Francia
Burington
Notice of Road Addition Objections in Muscatine Iowa
Notice announces objections to adding a road portion to the Muscatine County Road System near Conexville in Muscatine County Iowa. Petitions and written objections must be filed by the stated date. The action aims to complete a section of the Burlington Way road project with the county auditor overseeing.
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Lea
Municaune
Conexville
Lange
Lowsa County
Muscating
Jia P. My
Burlington Way
Muscatine
Iowa
F.W. Joiwsston
George Cohan Turns Gum Maker In Big Studio Project
George M. Cohan, famed actor and Broadway icon, adds another venture by entering gum factory management. He aims to launch a major chewing gum brand tied to the motion picture industry, promoting an extensive advertising campaign. The move follows a brief stint overseeing a factory for the film Broadway Jones at the A Muse-D theatre.
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George M. Cohan
Thangs
Broadway
Keokuk
Georgy M. Cahan
Beat
Coban
Patriot ic Meeting at West Liberty
A Young Men's Christian Association patri otic meeting will be held at the town hall in West Liberty on Saturday evening June 23 under the direction of Dr T F Beveridge who heads that district in the 2 000 000 campaign being waged by the association. Marc n the county’s share of the amount to be raised is 2 500. Weather has hindered progress but officials expect the funds to be raised within a few days without great difficulty.
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Young Men's Christian
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Mary Pickford
Romance of the
Redwoods
NEW Era Choir
ODD Fellows
Marshal Reed
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Cc. P. Murphy
Wapello
George Cohan
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