Big Planned Hospital and City Improvements
A state board finance committee approves a $750,000 hospital planned for the town across the river, to serve children on a scenic site above Main Street. Condemnation proceedings begin, with May results anticipated. Embargo halts rail traffic and $200,000 in city improvements are planned for summer, including paving near the campus and an armory project. The Rock Island system orders extra Chicago-bound cars. local contractors face shortages. A lightning strike destroys the old Westfield college building, used by a fish school and United Brethren church.
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Tawa Chy
State Board of Education
Atadyinn
Tawa
Ytha
Monta
Rock Island
Xystem
Chicago
Stata
Ita
Nana
Gailding Borns
Tarcota
Weatfeld
Clark County
Wis
Elfy
United Brethren Church
Death Follows Long Illness Prominent resident of Concaville dies
Thomas Maxwell, longtime resident of Orono township, died at his home after a three month illness. He was born near Concaville and spent his life there. He is survived by his wife Minnie, two daughters, a son Roy Maxwell, his mother Mrs Mary Maxwell, a sister and three brothers. Funeral services will be Sunday at 2:30 PM at his home, with Rev. William Olrich and Rev. Harvey Butler presiding and Odd Fellows assisting. Interment in Canerville Cemetery.
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Concaville
Thomas Maxwell
Orono Township
Pamer Jway
Hoxnital
Maxwell
Concavila
Ife
Mllly
Minnie Salder
Roy Maxwell
Concavilla
Aude Dycho
Finorenn
Hix
Mary Maxwell
Ang Afater
Holvornon
Chary
Caner Villa
Enmetery
Bloom
Honey Witdarin
M.D. C
Mix
Peter Daur
Ueoccasion
MirKa
Midge
Mary Stapp
Columbis Dinetion
Ming Mdna
Ohio
al Ity
Faremers Sinter
Mia I
J. Shannon
Mea
Manny Wacker
Tways
Hina Kirtwead
Muscatine
Mra
Dimex A. Eaton
Lawrence
de Wilton
Phas
KiMon
Tov
Mra. G. Prancke
Koys
Mira
Fred Maurer
Mr. Mureer
Weat Liberty
Tov. Wr
Moton
Trinity Church
Grace Roe
Christixon
Mare
F Diy
Viewtor
Shepworth Loigua
Muranga
Fundies’ Auxiliary
Hytorian Church
Indies
Hont
Maddamen EL P
Mason
Peter Daut
F. J. Shannon
Jumen Bacon
Honey Theda
Nancy Piftt
Nienaber
Daily Roundup of Local Visits and Travel Notes
In a recent date line various residents were noted traveling by auto and train, with visits to and from Corlur Malt, Rock Inland, Muscnt, and St. Joseph Missouri. Families Irvin Evang and relatives near Lown concluded a visit and headed home, while dozens of residents including Mrs Herbert Harmy and Ming Ernry Wildlamp were seen in transit or visiting relatives across towns.
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Oestre
Rainkiver
Irvin Evang
Gladys
Robert
Lown
Corlur
Marinsmich
Glen Pholpa
Muscnt
New Era Plans Celebration for Independence Day
The Nowra community invites Muscatine and nearby residents to a Fourth of July celebration featuring patriotic addresses by J. la Cons lor and G. Miboe, Boy Scout appearances, drills, chorus, and various games. Refreshments, a Phinivves Society booth, and vendors promise entertainment. Attendees can buy tickets at banks and business houses, with prices rising after the event opens.
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Nowra
Muscatine
Independence Day Wall
Wall
Boy Scouts
Mike Dhal
J. la Conslor
G. Miboe
Muscalino
Strike Threatens Ship Building Plan In New York District
The executive board of district 16 of the International Association of Machinists met to plan a strike by about 12 000 ship builders in the New York and New Jersey area. They demand a daily wage increase of roughly 50 cents in all crafts. Ship owners refuse talks, citing only union recognition as the issue. If a strike starts next Monday, the government ship building program could be seriously disrupted.
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New York
N. Va
Jung
International Association of Machinists
New York and
New Jersey
Midtrict
Color Returns for a Fading Blood Condition
An advertisement advises that pale complexions and fatigue in girls signal thin blood and suggests Dr Williams Pink Pills as a remedy to restore red blood. It emphasizes sunlight and gentle daily exercise, plus free informational books Building Up the Blood and What to Eat and How to Eat. Availability through doctors, druggists, or mail order for 60 cents a box, six for $2.00.
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Tiny
Dr. Williams Medicine Co
Sehensotady
Wapello Home Scene Marks Summer Wedding
Milas Grice Webber and Henry Winter wed at the G Webbar home in West Wapello. The ceremony featured Las geneuta attendants, a ring board by Aurdolia Torbert, and a flower girl duo. The couple plan to reside at West Wapello as newlyweds.
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Glonennta Xpachil
Wapallo
Jung
G. Webbar
West Wiepolla
Milas Grice Webber
Henry Winter
Las Gneuta
Atlas S Tazet
Bridex Hould
Wilhun Whiter
Kreom
Aurdolia
Torbert
Alisuox
Chariens Pfetter
Josephine Gardan
Muneral Held Today At Sreegwood Chapel
Muneral services were conducted in the reniaing of Mix with the Rev. J. W. Graves officiating at Sreegwood chapel. The pallbearers named include Jacob Waggon, John Wesson, Henry Freers, F. Datinvgerdnes, WU Freera and Frank Selasier. interment followed at Greenwood cemetery.
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Muneral
Punerid
Mix
John Vienayl
Sreegwood Chapel
Tov. J. Wes Graves
the Baptist Church
Annual Board Meeting Set For Monday Evening
The education board will hold its annual meeting Monday evening to review the secretary and truant officer posts as part of the semi annual reports. Secretary L A Crutt and Truant Officer Charles Kern are expected to seek re election with possible opposition for Crutt while Kern is likely to return to duties.
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Education Board
L Fx
L. A. Crutt
Charles Kern
C. R. Stafford
Korn
Uni
Campite girls entertain in Columbus Junction
In June 74 Columbus Junction Campite girls were entertained Thursday afternoon by Greta Lowix and Cecellu May at a former home. They enjoyed a pleasant time and refreshments were served. Ralph Duncan returned to work at Avery Idaho. May accompanied him on a Sioux Falls visit, and several local residents were noted as visitors and travelers.
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Columbus
Junction
Greta Lowix
Cecellu May
Ralph Duncan
Avery
Idaho
Mya
Crrior Duncan
May
Sioux Falla
Mia
John Winlter
Harvey Hall
Ow! Moines
Mr. Hall
W. I. Hall
Hughes
Myx
Julia Wal
Ging
T. M. Balcoff
Panora
June Oth
J. H. Saker
Conecaville
New War Bonds Proposed In Senate Discussion
Washington June 29 The Senate considered an additional war time bond issue of five billion dollars. Senator Stone proposed the new bond plan as a likely action in wartime financing. Decision on fate of excess profits taxation was also anticipated today.
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Washington, DC
Senator Stone
Demonstration at Oakville draws large crowd at high school
A lively audience gathered in Oakville at a fruit and vegetable canning demonstration held in the high school auditorium. The event spurred discussions and new ideas and a Yeaulto club is planned to promote the work. In addition, a return social was held and a cold croant social at the church town featured a complimentary oyster supper for attending gentlemen and the Presbyterian church father.
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Oakville
Presbyterian Church
Rand Concert Pleaxing by Seaton Band
A rare treat for the many attendees as the Seaton band shared a concert during a weeklong tour. The performance impressed the large crowd with notable harmony and lively numbers. The event highlighted the ensemble's growing popularity and musical merit.
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Rand
Seaton
German Prisoners Escape Report From Russia
German prisoners and officers fled through Finland last month as Finns are paid to aid their recapture. The report notes more than 3,500 escapees, including prize prisoners, moved from various parts of Russia toward Finland during June.
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Préan
Petrograd
Russia
Finland
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