Local News Items Share Personal Updates and Local Happenings
Local notices report Louis Mootz ill at 1013 Poplar and Mrs E Reinemund plus Miss Pauline Scharman on a purchasing trip. Rev WN Potter visits his brother Rev Wesley Potter. L G Burnett and others take a southwest pleasure trip to California. Charles Garvin James Garvin and Ed Sullivan hunt near Tice bridge and shoot a fox brought to the city.
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E. Reinemund
Pauline Scharman
Charles
James Garvin
Ed. Sullivan
Tice Bridge
Cedar River
Railroad Bridges on Wilton Branch Repair Underway
A Rock Island construction crew moved from the Missouri division to repair bridges on the Wilton branch. They drove piles at the Fifth street bridge to reinforce against high water and will base in this city for several days while working along the western and Wilton tracks.
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Western
Wilton
Rock Island
Fifth Street
Missouri Division
Prepared for War Declared in French Assembly
War Minister Etienne told deputies that all branches of supplies and ammunition were fully assured for mobilization. The answer drew shouts of Bravo and signaled strong preparedness of the French army.
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Paris
Chamber of Deputies
Etienne
Rockefeller Sues Over Stock Profits Withheld
Frank Rockefeller, brother of John D. Rockefeller, files suit in supreme court alleging Denison Prior & Co. and others sold stock held for him at a large profit and withheld payout. He seeks $500,000. The case ties to Leland W. Prior, who died by suicide in Cleveland after a January 9 incident. Denison Prior & Co. suspended operations and is in receivership.
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New York
Denison, Prior & Co
Frank Rockefeller
John D. Rockefeller
Cleveland
Rockefeller
Ohio
Leland W. Prior
Mr. Prior
Denison
Voters Urged to Vote Before 7 PM This Evening
Citizens are reminded that polls stay open until seven o'clock tonight. Those who have not yet voted should go to the polls immediately and cast their ballots.
Women vote and heavy turnout in park tax election
Polls report large participation as women cast many votes on a two mill park tax in four wards. At 2:30 pm totals show heavy civic involvement with Republican and Democrat candidates contested in alderman races and ongoing registration growth.
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Charles Fox
Fourth Ward
R. S. McNutt
Pulliam
McNutt
Davidson
Davidson’ Ss
Dail Verte
Bobs
J. B. Hudson
Martin Rabedeaux
Vanatta's
Wes Dacet
H. Howe
Ian Uaborth
Sans Rowen
Vu Eel
Frank Malone
Courage Bel Howe
Simon Wilhelm
Ceeses
William Koehler
William Pchlman
Koehler
Benjamin Nyenhuis
Martin J. Flannery
Withnns
Lamar
Aki
Flannery
Richards
Gems
Milo
BE. Clane
Lou Saupemey
Sheer
W.A. Duileth
Henry G. Schoenig
Teichmiller
I.cceus
Marriages and social notes from Columbus Junction and area
Miss Minnie Todd of Washington county and Ray Burns of Columbus City wed. Grace Randolph and Howard Kulp also married in Columbus City. Various local visits and travels noted, including doctors' family matters, weddings in nearby towns, and an illustrated sermon at the Presbyterian church titled The Slave Driver by Rev. J. R. Vance.
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Columbus Junction
Minnie Todd
Washington County
Ray Burns
Columbus City
Grace Randolph
Howard Kulp
Frank Hubbard
Muscatine
J. W
Dr. Summers
Harry
Conesville
Cranston
John T. Williams
George Hendrickson
Patrick Tobin
Cotter
Mary Bowman
Vinton
M. H. Bowman
Minnie
Sibyl Shhabillion
Wyman
Washington
Ben Nichols
Baby
W. H. Newbern
Davenport
Union Township
E. L. Paschal
W. D. Avery
Foot
Wapello
W. A. Colton
J. L. Overholt
Mary Whisler
Charlotte Walker
Fredonia
A. O. Bahns
George Neibert
J. F. Chandler
Freconia
Gertrude Owen
F. B. Gay
FE. C. Shaffer
Iowa City
R. W. Bahns
Shaffer
Dc. M. Duncan
Wapells
Donaldson
Chas. Pretz
Mt. Pleasant
Mine workers form mutual insurance fund in Des Moines
Des Moines March 5. Mine workers at a meeting started a mutual insurance company and set aside $1000 as a guarantee fund. A conference on the scale question will begin tomorrow.
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Des Moines
Postum claims steadier nerves and better sleep
A young athlete credits Postum Coffee substitute for steady nerves and sleep after quitting coffee. He says after proper preparation it improved his sleep and physical endurance, with his father reporting relief from asthma. Endorsed by Postum Co., Battle Creek, Michigan. Read The Road to Wellville in the package.
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Postum Co
Rattle Creek
Mich
Wellville
Sigourney News Briefs: Birthday, Marriage and Travel Notes
A surprise fiftieth birthday party for Mrs. G. E. Kleinschmidt was planned by her daughters. A. P. Hanson left for Sun Dance Wyoming after a visit due to his father J. P. Hanson’s illness. Clyde A. Lyons and Miss Louie Childs wed at the bride’s parents’ home with Rev. Philip Palmer officiating. Mrs. Myrtle Hanlon of Brighton is visiting relatives in Sigourney. Harry Harris and wife host visitors from Ottumwa as Dr. S. E. Bamford concludes his town stay posting belongings.
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Sigourney
G. E. Kleinschmidt
A. P. Hanson
Sun Dance
Wyoming
J. P. Hanson
Clyde A. Lyons
Louie Childs
Philip Palmer
Presbyterian Church
Myrtle Hanlon
Brighton
Harry Harris
H. L. Christian
Ottumwa
S. E. Bamford
Legislature Reopens After Break For Final Session
Lawmakers resume work Tuesday morning after adjourning. The body will stay in session until final adjournment. Many important matters have been disposed of and more are on the schedule.
Des Moines Legislature Set to End Session by Mid April
Des Moines reports no more adjournments before business is finished with the legislature expected to run through the middle of April. The Gilliland resolution, railroad lobby questions, and a statewide primary law loom as key political factors while votes on woman suffrage, the Marshall bill, and other major measures have been blocked or stalled.
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Leon Brown
Gilliland
Cummins
Educational Board of Control
Evelyn Gleason Hosts Tenth Birthday Party
Miss Evelyn Gleason of 1464 Washington Street celebrated her tenth birthday Saturday evening with friends who played games and enjoyed refreshments. Gifts were exchanged as Ethel Parvin, Kathryn Klebe, Helen Brudkuhl, Mabel Brudkuhl, Beatrice Hurlbut, Jenny Hurlbut, Eva Martin, Helen Martin, Flora Benninger, May Benninger, and Masters Glen Parvin, Lysse Parvin, Harvey Benninger, and Fréd and August Klebe attended.
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Evelyn Gleason
T. F. Gleason
Washington Street
Ethel Parvin
Kathryn Klebe
Helen Brudkuhl
Mabel Brudkuhl
Beatrice Hurl
Mrs Walter Cohn Entertained In Moline
In the Moline Mail society column Mrs Walter Cohn of Muscatine attended a gathering hosted by Mrs Michael Levy. Ladies from Rock Island Moline and Davenport played four tables of bridge whist. prizes went to Mrs L Rosenstein and Mrs Joseph Ochs. Cohn won the guests prize.
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Moline Mail
Walter Cohn
Michael Levy
Tri-City
Eighteenth Street
Rock Island
L. Rosenstein
Moline
Joseph Ochs
Davenport
Muscatine
Sol Levi
Samuel Sawyer Stein Hosts to Little Friends
The third birthday of Samuel Sawyer Stein, son of Mr and Mrs S G Stein of West Second street, is celebrated this afternoon. Twelve of his friends attend at the Stein home for children's games and dainties.
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Samuel Sawyer Stein
S. G. Stein
West Second Street
Stein
J C Sling Surprised by Friends on Birthday Evening
A number of J C Sling s friends surprised him at his home 509 East Third Street last Friday evening for a birthday celebration. A four course supper was served and games were played. The guests presented Mr Sling with a fine rocking chair.
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J. C. Sling
East Third Street
Mr. Sling
Jolly Club Holds Social at Mrs Sling Home on Seventh Street
The Jolly club met Saturday evening at Mrs. Tony Sling's home on Seventh street. Cinch and refreshments were enjoyed. The next meeting will be at Mrs. Alex White's home, 514 Mulberry Street, in two weeks.
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Jolly Club
Tony Sling
Seventh Street
Alex White
Mulberry Street
Ladies Auxiliary of the YMCA Meeting
The Ladies Auxiliary of the YMCA will hold a meeting at 2 o'clock tomorrow afternoon at the YMCA building.
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Ladies’ Auxiliary of
The
Literary Notes in The American Boy March Issue
The March American Boy features a tea time cover of a cheerful young lineman and continues stories including Shaggy Coat a beaver biography by Clarence Hawks Adventures of Joe and Dan survivors in the woods and more chapters of A French Frog and an American Eagle Also My Last Game of Ball The Downfall of Dennis A Will and a Way A Stepson of the Boys Club Patsy Conner s Wolves and The Pancake Earth and Its Press Agent describing the youngest press agent in the world
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Shaggycoat
Clarence Hawks
Joe
Dan
Dennis
Boys’ Club
Patsy Conner
Wolves
Pancake Earth
A New Yorker Finds a Room and a Grim Surprise
A New York guest secures a room in a Chicago hotel only to learn the previous occupant had just died as he left. The late guest’s room becomes available minutes before the arrival, altering the outcome for the seeker and revealing the tragic twist.
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Henry
New York
Chicago
New Yorker
History of the term entire and porter origin in London
The London News recounts how the term entire emerged around 1722 from malt liquors and mixed drinks. It explains earlier half-and-half orders and the creation of a combined beverage by brewer Harwood labeled entire or entire but beer, later associated with porters and working people.
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England
Harwood
London News
Senator Conkling and Thurman Clash in Senate
The scene shows Senator Roscoe Conkling addressing the senate and directing remarks at Senator Thurman. Thurman responds with irritation, then Conkling delivers a courteous retort likening law to a Mecca guiding toward English common law, sparking applause and signaling renewed camaraderie.
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Roscece Conkling
Senate
Thurman
New York
Mecca
Copperas Creek Wedding Ties Milton and Hesser in March
Jesse Milton of Wrayville and Nellie Hesser of Copperas Creek were married on March 1. The couple received many congratulations from local friends. W Colberg spent Tuesday night in the area.
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Copperas Creek
Jesse Milton
Wrayville
Nellie Hesser
W. Colberg
Local residents visit kin around Petersville Joy and Muscatine
G Stewart and A Reynolds travel among Petersville Eliza and Muscatine areas visiting relatives. Max Colberg, L Colberg, T lagrippe illnesses and elder Hesser families noted. Mr and Mrs Livingston assist parents in Joy with lagrippe and typhoid fever. Livingston returns as L remains.
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M. Colberg
Petersville
L. Colberg
Joy
G. Stewart
John McNall
Muscatine
A. Reynolds
Eliza
W. Colberg
L. Kliest
Martha Mewes
Ilinois City
Max Colberg
G. Hampton
J. C. Hesser
J. Livingston
Mr. Livingston
Mrs. L
Girl on Trial for Murder Offers to Convict Police
New York March 5. Bertha Gladiche on trial for the murder of Emil Gerdron offered to testify against the police in exchange for her freedom. The defense demanded such a bargain. the prosecution rejected it saying no plea deal beyond manslaughter or second degree could be accepted.
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New York
N. Y
Bertha Gladiche
Emil Gerdron
Bertha
Muscatine Supervisors Discuss Goshen Sub Drainage Petition
The Muscatine county board met at the courthouse for its regular monthly session. The sole agenda item was a petition to form a sub drainage district in Goshen township, signed by Milton Boyle Hawker and W G H Ingram.
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Muscatine County
Court House
Goshen Township
Milton Boyle
Hawker
W. G. H. Ingraam
Cheap Rates to Pacific Coast on Iowa Central Ry
The Iowa Central Railway announces a temporary sale of one way tickets to California Oregon Washington British Columbia Utah Montana Idaho and Old Mexico from February 15 to April 7. Fares are $15 below regular price. Wednesdays feature tourist cars to Los Angeles and San Francisco via Kansas City and the Santa Fe System. Inquiries through local agents or Adneapolis, Minn.
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Pacific Coast
Iowa Central
California
Oregon
Washington
British Columbia
Utah
Montana
Idaho
Old Mexico
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Kansas City
Adneapolis
Minn
Salt and superstition link to friendship and refreshment
The writer recalls a girl tossing salt over her shoulder to halt a quarrel, noting the superstition's appeal yet questioning its power. Salt is heralded as a purifier, tonic, and life sustainer. historically it symbolized friendship and purity, while in Arab hospitality salt crossing between people seals bonds and protection.
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New York Times
Robber Breaks In Steals Treasures from Elegant Mansion
A burglar breaches an upscale home and pockets valuables while the thief boasts of the ease of access. As the theft unfolds, decay gnaws at other parts of the grand residence, with moth and rust cited as eroding its splendors.
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Chicago Tribune
Bucklen Arnica Salve Promoted After Auto Adventure
An auto misadventure ends with minor injuries quickly healed by Bucklen's Arnica Salve sold at Haverkamp's Prescription Drug Store for 25 cents with a guarantee.
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Bucklen
Arnica
Havercamp
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