Fragmented Factory Ledger With Odd Employee Totals
A damaged OCR record from a factory ledger lists numerous employee names and wages, departments, and totals such as 28.20 and 19.05. It mentions cutting department figures, a Steamer G W, and a July Nid date, with scattered names like Laura Jomo and Marth Micky Sparkman appearing amid unclear items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom
Crows Mercy
Tim
Rk Department
Wun Hood
Sinplicitor Walka
Mberchips
Pho Teibutara
Tho
Bowile Hayaly
Laura Jomo
Mu Halchoney
Marth
Marth @'ie
Micky Sparkman
Lalisse
Kmine Kowshi
tPimma Schomidegoe
Pygaret Ranger
Itge
Hatin
Mra
Gunenholser
Muitlother
Mio
Ein
Er Mra
Ci Luckhardt
Boey Jah Swartz
Kathor Marts
Yin Marmud
Alvinn Dye
Merv
Ilogn Achtor
J. Re
Island tragedy shocks coastal town
June 20 report from avanport states Otto Tao, a laborer on Suburban The I, was found dead after a fall near ySurem Island. A rescue party recovered the body as officials investigated the strange invitation flyer involved in the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avanport
Otto Tao
Wapello Family Is Nabbed Here
Marshal Sam Brenner and a patrolman nabbed Mrs Harve Reed and five children of Wapello sought by Sheriff Daniel of Lou xn county on violation of a court order. They were taken into custody at noon and held. The sheriff arrived from Wapello and returned them home. Four children were ordered to Davenport’s orphanage. Mrs Reed reportedly brought the children to the city while the order was pending and may take them to Davenport Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Brenner
Harve-Reed
Chilren
Wapello
Daniel
Louxn
Davenport
Kald
Benefit Dance at Armory Tonight Draws Crowd
A benefit dance at the Armory is set for tonight with about four hundred tickets sold. Proceeds go to the Red Cross fund, and refreshments will be sold. a designated committee oversees the event and the treasury will cover any ancillary costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armory
Rondinesn
Soolat
Afair
Reported Fire Behind Burkhardt Building
Fire alarms brought AML units to the Burkhardt building site in the business district where a rooftop column of smoke was seen. After a thorough search no fire was found. Investigators traced the smoke to Gaoran Wichenaur burning rubbish in his alley nearby.
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Smoko
Burkhardt
Coln Merennie
AML
Gaoran Wichenaur
Guardsmen Eligible for Training Camp Admission
Anadelule Press reports Chicago June 29 that clearances of the national guard both committed and to be committioned are to be admitted for training in the second series of military training camps. Admission requires approval of designated national fund authorities.
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Anadelule
Chicago
National Guard
Eanipr
National Fund
Unclear grocery item list with scattered brand names
A garbled OCR style notice lists numerous food items and brands like beans olives peanut butter and vanilla extract with stray words, numbers, and punctuation. It reads like an incoherent catalog fragment lacking a coherent event or clear entities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sryo Kriap
Packie
Weam
Washington
Procons
Pmokoro
Caves
Desertion cited in divorce case against Mamie Briggs
District Court notes report Suft for divorce filed today by Charles S Driggs against Mamie Briggs through H X Hartlett. The woman is charged with desertion. Custody of Lynden, 12 years, and Florence Lincoln are involved. Caroline Jonas granted divorce from George Jones signed yesterday. Judge Latts expected to reconvene Tuesday morning. Thompson & Thompson counsel for the woman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wes Fed
Vy Charles. S. Driggs
Mamie Briggs
H. x. Hartlett
Won
Lynden
Caroline Jonas
George Jones
Wna
Latts
Thompson & Thompson
Trinity Choir Excursion to Tri-City on Steamer GW Till
A river outing advertised for women and children on Monday July 2. The event titled Trinity Choir Koy a Excurion promises an alendant trip with adults and children paying 50 cents for admission. Proceeds support the choir and local endeavors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinity Choir
Stoamer
Trinity Cheir
Tri-Cities
Hill
Avery Trausant
Red Cross Fund Still Growing Amid Booster Drive
Contributions to the Red Cross fund continue to arrive by mail with over 70 dollars received today. The campaign aims to exceed town quotas and conclude tomorrow though the effort will continue. Albert Ridenaur confined at home with typhoid fever. local residents pray for his recovery.
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Coman
Tomore
Tate
Marmara
Tha Morey
Albert Ridenaur
Dae Walters Street
Autovine
Ely
Fla Mans
Would be Victim Reports Counterfeit Ring to Police
In Des Moines on June 29 three foreigners promised to loan 3000 dollars to a man who had funded 2000. He alerted police after they were arrested with 1500 in U S currency, counterfeit apparatus, and letters suggesting extensive travel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presa
Ken Moines
Tim
Palleo
Sig
United States
Old Private Bank Closes Its Doors
A private bank run ends with closures and police involvement. Andrew Graham, founder of the firm once holding heavy deposits in Illinois, is noted alongside Ralph and Edward who conducted the business. The bank’s status prompted official action and a thinning afternoon closure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carsoen
Wit Chiengo
Doory
Graham
Andrew Graham
Yanra Imp
Med
Illnois
Ralph
Edward Have Singer
Ualness
French Aviator Joins US Plan To Deter German Army
Lieut de la Orange of the French aviation service collaborates with the United States Aircraft Production Board to outline plans for Aptorica aviation projects aimed at sweeping air superiority from the German army.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lieut. de la Orange
United States Aircraft Production Board
Aptorica
Aire
Muscatine Shares in Annex Building Construction
The Muscatine community shares in the annex project for the high school building. Local firms participated: Chaudoln Selectrical contracted wiring, Lalipoldh and company did heating, Wm. J. Wilson handled plumbing, and several merchants furnished interior fixtures. Items include teachers’ desks and chairs, logo tablets, auditorium seats, Draper shades, and Whkboard material totaling about $2,000 up to $1,240 for blinds and $509 for cork.
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Muscatine
Concord
Erocton
Chaudoln Selectrical Company
Lalipoldh and Company
Wm. J. Wilson
Danlers
Dyer
Word
Picken Wurniture
GOO Operd Obalt
Lie New Building
Tbutterson
Draper
Zolde
Stein Furnitime Company
Local Discount Ends at B. Schmidt Shoes Store Ady Stora
A fragmentary ad promises a 20 Pey Cent discount on Childeon's AlfKheH and Grow dag Girly items. It mentions a sale row at B. Schinidt shoe store on Stora Ady, but details are unclear.
Dollar Spuds Prediction Shocks City Market
In Chicago the market foresees a sharp fall in potato prices within days. Wholesale prices slipped about forty cents per bushel as buyers await new guidance from analysts. Local traders expect the retail price to adjust from around 8.86 dollars per bushel toward a steadier level, though some insist the drop will be modest.
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Wifto
Loca Prinan
Iowans Prepare for Prohibition Rationing
Large volumes of auto trucks loaded with war goods moved into the Rock Island Molt Island area for days as towns prepare for a federal prohibition and the July 1 clampdown. Saloons and taverns in Rock Island and nearby towns report heavy stocking and demand, with distributors reporting most beer and whiskey runs sold out.
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Tirana
Davenport
Tuna
Baen
Tock Island
Rock Island
Inquest Opens in Keyes Case as Varney Pleads Not Guilty
June 29 inquest into Mrs Pauline Keyes death in Dedham investigates her husband George Keyes a violins? operator found with bullet wounds June 19 in her apartment Harriet A Varney arrested June 26 pleads not guilty and remains jailed Relatives say Varney was believed by some to be married to Keyes
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Barriot Varney
Hartel WG
Divoklino
Maas
Mra
Pauline Keyos
Georza Hf. Keyrs
Harriet
A. Varnay
Upton
Italian Commission Completes Conferences With U S Officials
Washington June 29 Italian commission finished formal talks with American officials and called on Red Crows to explain cooperation. The mission will stay in the United States for several weeks as members plan personal trips and discuss bilateral cooperation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commission
Washington
2. C
Italian Commission
Ita
Americano Officiala
Red Crows
Society St Mathias Annual Social To Aid Red Cross
St Mathias church lawn hosts annual Social on Monday July 9 under St Mathias Industrial society auspices to raise funds for the Red Cross chapter. Patriotic numbers precede a decidely simple program with no orchestra, and lawn decorations feature colors, lanterns, garden towers. committees list delegates across city and country for planning and staffing.
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Iowa Avenue
Switzer
Brigg
Blaney Orlow
Mra. M. As
Byrne
J. J. Ryan
John Puller
Lao Derry
Misa Hatule Kino
Tho
Clara
Anna Hualey
Martha Washington club hosts Fourth of July style gathering
Miss Gerturde Kurrigah entertained the Martha Washington duty mariner club at 997 Lincolnport with red white and blue decorations, rambling games and a home program. The Misses Mad and Villa Mark are to host a fortnight later at Fifth Street McGaughey-Lorter wedding announced for St Marys church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gertrude Kurrigah
M. Ws
Martha Washington Duty Marinet
Mint Gertarnde Kurrigor
Lucha Nircot
Maison Mate
Jungheon
Martha Washington Club
Grosxer
Lorber
Digt
Ryu McGaughey
Edward Torker
Georg Lorbor
Lucas Street
Special Fairport Services Sunday at Lathoran Church
Special patriotic services at Lathoran church Sunday morning replace regular Sunday school. Recitations readings and songs are arranged with Mrs Gail Thompson and Red Cross workers attending to discuss Red Cross work in Muncating and surrounding counties. A collection will aid the local Red Cross chapter and services start promptly at 10 o'clock.
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Tava
Boon
Lathoran
Satrport
Gail 'Thomp' Yon
Red Cross
Muncating
Red Cros
Trinity Cheir Boys Excursion to Tri Cities on Steamer GW
A list of attendees and travel plans for a July excursion by Trinity Cheir boys to the Tri Cities aboard the steamer GW with Mr and Mrs Hugo Schlipt and Mr and Mrs Anton Schlipt of Grand Avenue as hosts. departure by auto tomorrow morning for Chiva wo to be guests of Peter Frambora. A separate notice notes a club gathering yesterday at Mrs S. Kineloy home with a luncheon and fancy needlework. several members plan a future visit to Mrs Orville Martin in West Sixth.
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Mra
Hugo Schlipt
Mir
Anton Schlipt
Grandvow
Nyvanne
Futo
Yobila
Chivawo
Guerts
Peter Frambora
Kineloy
Orville Martin
Elvh
West Sixth Strong
Slow Chicago recruits lag in brunch of nation call
Chicago dispatch reports only about 1000 men joined during recruitment week amid President Wilson's call for 70 000 regulars. The Chicago district covering Illinois Wisconsin and northern Michigan failed to meet expectations as France received the list and spurred interest.
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Lemend Wee
Chicago
Wilton
Chicaga
Wisconsin
Michigan
France
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End Wotton Wong
AID Red Cross
Peddickers
McKee
I Bruken Sutton Factory
Chog Roy
Exelon
Ysurem Island
Camiga
Phila
Domity
Chinries
Tony
Uauser
Coon & Fisher Grocers
White Ann» Beaea Newent Rchlicht
Foe
Millienlree
Pullman
Tire and Battery Works
Front & Steamore St
O- Teger, Mer
Plorence Lincoln
Red Line Coin
L. Bihimoler
Judea F. D. Lotta
RED Cross Fund
Aids Aircraft Board IN Aviation Program
Lic. Amaury of
LA Grange
ING School Annex
Chicago Market
Keyes
River Bulletin
Statlantian
Paul Dance
D. Adletit
Ian Reeds Landingaed
la Cronse
Henry Buts
Monty Buta
Balah
James M. W. Maton
Frank Wall
August Dietrick
Mark Quinn
Din Jatter
Devonport
Blanche Roeing
KR. GO
Byerros Veterinarian Office
Mulberry Ave
Lowe
Kuhn
West Front St
Mgr
Journal Office
Fairport
Swertland
Sweetland
C. J. Shepard
Sweetland Township
Geo. Eitman
California
West
Geo. M
Etic Navy Renny
Borda Matchen
Sharrar
Largo
Geo. M. Shakkak
Lasky
Salae
Ptt Tatas Ste
Kodak
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