Anniversary of Sarajevo Assassination Sparks War Fears
An 18 year old Bosnian youth's revolver shot sparked reactions as Archduke Franz Ferdinand and his wife were killed. A year later Europe staggers under war’s horrors with millions killed, cities ruined, and civilizational loss. The world longs for peace as nations grapple with this global tragedy.
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Bosnia
Archduke Ferdinand
Austria
Toxy
Prinzip
Sarajevo
Moloch
Europe
America
Atlantic
Italy
The Role of Pilate and Georgia’s Turbulent Week
Atlanta witnessed a historic spectacle as a governor fled snow and mobs. The piece savages public passion and questions whether democracy in America remains an experiment when Leo Frank case and Gov Slaton dominate the street theater and confrontations at railway stations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pilate
Atlanta
Leo M. Frank
Commonwealth
Slaton
Georgia
Displaced Georgia Capital Trend During Past Week
In the light of the recent trend in events, the headlines discuss causes and implications of moves that have displaced the capital of Georgia during the past week. Official sources reference economic and political factors shaping the shift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
Washington Notes on Seamen Law and Wheat Race
Washington reports attack on the Seamen's law signed by President Wilson, with officials seeking repeal and shipowners considering Japanese registry avoidance. Senator Lewis defends American seamen, while Iowa wheat findings credit hard wheat varietiesKharkof and Turkey with Kansas leading production and Mennonite settlement shaping wheat history.
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Journal Bureau
Washington, J
Wilson
Congress
Abe
South
Ife
Tite J
Pacific
Senator Lewis
Illinois
State Department
Benatat Lewis
Wiig
Secretary of
Commerce Redfield
Thurroin
Department of Commerce
Cummins
Kenyon
Hiowa
Reminiscences from Fifty Years Ago in Muscatine
A column recalls fifty years ago when Walters and Cruichtreil stole a hog from Thomas Jefferson near town. They were arrested, posted bond, and were to face trial but fled across the river toward unknown parts.
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Walters
Cruichtreil
Thomas Jefferson
Diary Unfolds Love Triangle Between Perdita and Robert
In the weekly tale, Perdita confronts jealousy over a diary that exposes her husband Robert’s past romance. She reads of a previous love described as the Real Lady, while Robert seeks forgiveness and promises honesty as he urges her to read the diary.
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Harriett G. Canfield
McClure
Perdue
Max Robert
Perdita
Dey
Jo Igather-toverei
Robert
Pereita
Gibson
Purdita
Ferdita
Theo
Bea
Perdtta
Tarawell
Tree
Perdias
Herr
Jorges
Dream Lacy
Tess
Jil
Wilton Happenings See Many Local Visits and Travel
Wilton residents report weekend travel and visits with relatives in Davenport Muscatine South Wilton and nearby towns. Gladys Cuming left for Silvis Michigan for a Sunday visit with sister Mrs W Herr. Several others including Miss Marguerite Nivalaus Joe Mahoney and Maude Marshall returned from or went to Davenport and Muscatine for short stays. Florence Russell Ida MeSwisgen and Richard MeSwiggen returned from Chicago after school. Paul S Coltier of New York City arrived for a visit with his parents south of town.
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Muscatine
Joe Mahoney
South Wilton
A. Curtis
Davenport
Ali Florence Russell
Ida MeSwisgen
Sherwood Technical Normal School
Chicago
Newton
W. S. Blanchard
Frank Blanchard
Alice Blanchard
Fred Kincaid
Paul
Coltier
New York City
Columbus Junction
Wm. Randolph
Bidon
John Spaethe
Columbus City
Iowa City
Evelyn Sprague
Grantordeville
C. A. Sprague
Hazel Wagner
Schitt Chown
Oakland Township
D. N. Johnson
Mac Hate
Criger
H. M. Sheinberger
Washington
C. B. Clark
J. W. Albright
J. Fred Hull
Burliington
Abe McGuire
Gladwin
Oklahoma
Kansas
South Dakota
E. D. Tucker
Will
Aberdeen
Wash
Mat Gillespie
Irene
Flossie Alsip
M. Overholt
Mus
J. C. Kendrick
Grtumwa
E. C. Brooks
Letts
Grandview
Mies Vesta Hafner
Glasior
Nichole
J.C. Mayfield
Morning Sun
E. C. Diamond
Selma
D. Darrew
Heller
Willian
Hard winter wheat gains favor in dry regions
A speaker argues hard winter wheat should be accepted alongside spring varieties. He claims only hard wheats can thrive in very dry areas and that with proper care, the region suitable for their survival and production will expand substantially.
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Cere
Local Social Notes and Visits Across Town
A series of brief notices details moves and visits in the community. J F Whitmer of Sioux City plans a yield visit with brother A B Whitmer after staying with sister Mrs George Prymoyer in Bloomfield Ia. Mrs W Johnson of Malcolm visits sister-in-law Mrs Theo Bentley. Mrs James Rorick returns from Fairfield while Mrs George Dawnson and Mrs Roy Kelley host a lawn party for Mrs Hattie Martin and Miss Ruth Martin of Glusentine. Seventeen guests attend with a theater plan to Ameri can. C J Carlson arrives from Rusertine for a weekend with Mr and Mrs G W Rick, and Mrs George Wildasin visits Moscow for relatives.
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Wilton High School
Bureau of Municipal Research of
New York
J. FP. Whitmer
Sioux City
George Prymoyer
Bloomfield
A. B. Whitmer
C.D. Kiser
Muscatine
W. Johnson
Malcolm
Hattie Martin
Ruth Martin
Glusentine
iMr
C. J. Carlson
Rusertine
G. WH. Rick
George Wildasin
Moscow
Painful Neuralgia and Relief Through Williams Pink Pills
An advertisement explains neuralgia as nerve hunger caused by anemia. It claims thin blood starves nerves, producing pain, and promotes Dr Williams Pink Pills as a tonic to build blood and nourish nerves. The ad invites readers to obtain a free booklet on home nervous-disorder treatment.
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Pr. Williams
Dr. Will. Jama
Dr. Wiliams Medicine Co
Sthenectady
Local residents visit kin in Carthage and nearby towns
District Supt Gilbert of the M E church was in town Saturday. Mrs Jennie Acheson and Margaret Bliven rewrote Friday from a visit at Kewanee, with further calls at Marceline. Several residents, including Bisa Vrammond of Wapello and Mrs C N Halliday of Letts, spent evenings with local families.
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Blender
Palmer
Carthage
Gilbert
M. E. Church
Jennie Acheson
Mira
Margaret Bliven
Kewanee
Tih
Margaret
Marceline
Bisa Jeasie Vrammond
Wapello
John Zion
C. N. Haliday
Letts
Figr-ence Hines
Fred Hall
Colfax
Haul
W. H. Hughes
Rev
B.C. Books
North English
Towers
Phoebe Pettibone
G. BR. Foster and
Leland
Wapelo
Harmon Mis
Esther Hull
Burlington
B.C. Lamb
Verne Brown
Magnie Finn Sur
Missy Meade Wilson
Tangoing Horses Surge In Wallace Circus Tour
Carl Hagenbeck Wallace circus rolls into Muscatine on Wednesday with Mme Bedini and tangoing horses described as highly entertaining. The bill features over four hundred performers including The Six Words Gladys Gorman and the Powells with equestrian acts and bareback rider Oscar Lawande. Also highlighted are trained leopards led by Mme La Pearl who returns after an accident.
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Carl Hazenbeck
Wallace Circus
Carl Hagenbeck
Six Words
Gladys Gorman
Sugane Proupe
Cotreil-Powell
Waite
Sisters la Low
Thers
Oscar Lawande
Powells
Cottrells
Ledgett
Mme. Be_dini
Lister
Col Wallace
Mme. la Pearl
Mme
la Pearl
Cincinnati
Letts Notes: Visitors and Students Attend Summer Session
Letts Iowa June 26 H E B Ginpls was a Muscatine visitor Saturday. Miss Mary Masonhelder rode to Davenport Friday. Mrs. E R WicCormick and children Harriett and Jeanette shopped in Muscatine Saturday. Misses Hallie and Nellie Lee left for Mt. Vernon to attend summer school. Frank Grosjean suffered a notable accident last week. He was spit.
Pink blossoms herald spring in Abe Martiniz style
The local column notes cheerful signs of spring with pink blossoms blooming outside gardens and back fences, a lighthearted reminder of seasonal renewal for residents who take pleasure in yard and garden cheer.
Local Social Notes and Accidents Highlight Week
The report lists numerous visits and family events across Columbus Junction Oakville and surrounding areas. Mrs Shellabarger, Mrs Farmer, and Miss Krahl are among those mentioned with visits to Columbus and Lehigh. Several births and accidents are noted including a knee injury to Loyd Literl's daughter and a hand injury requiring nine stitches when a boy caught his hand in machinery.
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M. A. Shellabarger
Columbus
Jonetson
GO. C. Farmer
Gertrude Krahl
C. E. Coder
G. W. Higginbottam
Oakville
F. Bidle
J. G. Small
West
J. H. Collins
Lillian Moore
Bugalo
Vivian Dipple
Des Moines
Franke Kerr
Lehigh
Mabel Frye
Mt. Pleasant
Fla Runyon
Loyd Literl
Srl
Fred Stump
G. WW. Bailey
Plen Bid Sealed for Muscatine School District Coal
The Muscatine Independent School District invites sealed bids to furnish coal for the coming year. Approximately 500 tons are needed with four to six inch lump coal forked to boilers. Bids must state coal type and delivered price per ton, weighed in city scales with bidder paying charges. Bid due by July 6 and may be rejected at board discretion.
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Jnly
Nts
Imme Independent School District
Muscatine
Town
Charles Ruthenberg
Fuel and Light Committee
Ruthenberg Clothing Co
Iowa
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