Local visitors and residents spill news of travels and repairs
Mrs Slankenhorn departs for a short visit to Letts while Charles Wyman arrives from Oquawka for a Canton street stay. Mrs Jungjohaen visits Davenport relatives, Hilda Yordham returns home after hospital surgery, and the Culp family plans an East Fourth Street visit. Raymond Bitzer leaves for California to work on radio plants in Alaska this summer.
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Charles Wyman
Oquawka
City
Frank Wyman
Canton Street
Misa Hilda Yordham
Bryan Aveenile
Ballevie Mospital
W. A. Culp
Mabel
Winer
Peoria
8. L. Culp
East Seventh Street
Frionds
Raymond M. Biteer
M. H. Bitzer
California
Alaska
Chigatk
Miss Taylor to Speak at Local High School Assembly
Miss Clara J. Taylor of Minneapolis will address the student body Monday morning in the local high school. The noted YWCA worker will speak in support of the current membership campaign to raise the association to one thousand members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara J. Taylor
Minnenapolis
Minn
Young Women's Christian Association
United States
Oral Association
Arbitration in labor disputes proposed in senate bill
A Des Moines report describes a Sullivan of Poll bill for compulsory arbitration. It would have the governor appoint a commission with final power over labor disputes upon petition of 24 persons. Minority report on Shankland bill seeks Australian ballot for saloon consent with a majority of votes cast at the last election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Senate
Sullivan
Poll
Abe Houe
Prominent Worker Clara Taylor to Speak at Vespers
Miss Clara J. Taylor of Minneapolis, industrial secretary for the Northwest Field of the YWCA, will speak on General Association Work at Sunday Vesper services in the First Congregational Church at four. Special music by Paudhet's orchestra accompanies the address as part of the campaign effort.
Mrs Henry Niemeier Dies After Short Illness
Mrs Henry Niemeier, a well known Lake Township resident born in Germany February 24 183, died at 7 20 this morning at her home after a three day illness that began with grippe and quickly turned to pneumonia. She came to the United States in 1856 and settled in this city. She married Henry Niemeler two years later and leaves her husband and four children, including Henry Niemeler Sr. who resides at home. She was a member of the German Lutheran church. No funeral arrangements have been made.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Niemeier
Lake Township
Henry Niemeler
Juan
School Election Set for Monday in Muscatine District
The Muscatine independent school district votes Monday with AJL voters eligible. Two polling places operate from 9 AM to 7 PM. First, second and third wards use Champion Hose House, fourth ward uses Rebel Hose House for ballot casting. The article notes expected heavy turnout to defeat propagandists amid alleged socialist influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Independet
Muscatine
AJL
Bourg
Conve Ence
Champion Hose House
Rebel
First Campaign Prizes Awarded by YWCA Drive
Two prizes in the March long campaign by the Young Women's Christian Association were awarded. Mrs Henry Talund earned a Muscatine pennant for recruiting ten members and Edith Barnard as outer worker also brought in ten. Workers pursue two more prizes, gold pins for most members and most money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Women's Christ In Association
Henry Talund
Mise Edith Barnard
Saertlberg
Samele
Orizea
Fruit Company Faces Court Action After Probe
Assistant State Food Commissioner M. B. Flynn led a suit notice against Duquesne Fruit Company and Linn 3 Tripp alleging a loss of $649.33. The action seeks judgment on grounds tied to a local inspection finding and financial damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. BE. Flynn
George A. Hahn
Duquesne Fruit Company
Linn 3
Tripp
Cuticura Heal For Skin Eruptions Promises Relief
Mrs. Catherine McCalister of Indianapolis details severe skin eruptions spreading from face to arms and back. After failed remedies she reports complete cure within weeks using Cuticura Soap and Ointment, praising the products and offering free samples and a 82-page booklet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roac Ave
Todianapolis
Ind
Ibegan
Misa Matherine McCalister
Bkrin
Dept. T
Boston
Rough, Wrinkled, Freckled, Pimpled Skin Remedy
An ad suggests using mercorized wax nightly to reduce freckles pimples blackheads and blotches, claiming gradual skin improvement as the cuticle absorbs the wax. It also recommends powdered saccharin or a lotion from powdered substances and hazel for wrinkles and furrows, noting reports of astonishing results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Worar's
Druxgist
Manx
Truit Company Case Involves Fined Def endant Tripp
Tripp, named as a defendant, was fined 100 dollars yesterday for violating the pure food law. He was arrested shortly after arriving in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Truit Company
Tripp
Social clubs gather for March meetings at local homes
About a dozen girls from Queen Wilber’s cirelas of the First Methodist Episcopal Church met at the Wahl home on West Fourth Street for March activities. The program featured study of the Mothers' Jewels home at York Nebraska, readings by Jessie Lewis, and music by Helen Well and Esther Hahn. Refreshments followed as plans for a March 26 domestic bazaar were discussed. Other society notes include Bachelor Girls at Grace Huma’s on Smalley Avenue, Seeds of Mercy No. 2 at Mirat Congregational Church, and Young Ladies Missionary Society events at First Congregational Church. Electa Shapter No. 33 OES to meet Monday with an after-session entertainment planned. Evangelical Singers hosted at German Evangelical church parlors Friday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queen Wilber
Helen Well
Esther Hahn
Ladies’ Ata Society
First Methodist Episcopal Church
Old Society
Grace Huma
Smalley Avenue
May Briggs
Seeds of Mercy No. 2
Mirat Congregational Church
Tobn A. Robbins
G. Graves
Young Ladies’ Missioary Society
First Congregational Church
Runaway on Front Street Ends in Injury to Horse
A runaway occurred on West Front Street about 2:30 pm. Frank Dingerman drove a team for Frank Kemper near Davis blacksmith shop. One horse fell, dragging the other about forty feet. A broken fore shoulder was found on the injured horse. the driver was not hurt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Front Street
Frank Dingerman
Frank Kemper
Davis Blacksmith Shop
Kent
Mayor Gaynor Demands Police End Post Strike Violence
New York March 8 Police Commissioner Waldo received a letter from Mayor Gaynor urging vigorous action to curb lawlessness following the garment workers strike. He notes that violence persists despite a settlement and bombs have been thrown at two locations. He says lawless individuals hover around factories, not strikers, and must be dispersed and arrested for unlawful acts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gaynor
New York
N. Y
Waldo
Makera
Suffrage Bill Wins After Fierce Battle
In Des Moines on March 7, supporters celebrated a hard fought victory for woman suffrage. The Senate vote showed strong backing for the Bruce amendment to submit the issue to a public referendum, with notable support and opposition across listed senators. The result suggests the measure moves toward passage by the 36th general assembly and a statewide vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nine Dewey
Wes
Harding
Chase Gill
Cowles
Senate
Allen
Ames
Arney
Balkema
Clarkson
Grist
Crow
Darrah
Ji Dunnegan
Warr
Fellows
Francis
Heald
Hilsinger
Tonos
Larrabee
Legel
Malmberg
McOll
Neal
Nye
Perkins
Ream
Robi Nson
Smith
Spaulidgg
Sullivan
Taylor
Thomas
Wilson
Appanonae
Nays
Baliuf
Chase
Doran
Garyett
Hageman
Kimball
Mattes
McManus
Quigley
Savage
Sebrup
Sheean
Webber
White
Wijaan
Clinton
Boe
DeWalt
Giterette
Jewell
Bruce
36Th General Assembly
Orrine Secret Cure Offered for Alcoholism
A Chicago notice touts ORRINE as a curable treatment for drunkenness described as a disease. It promises home use, no sanatorium fees, secrecy, and a refund if no benefit after a trial. Two forms offered at $1 down, booklet available from A W Storgan 107 West Second Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. Storgan
West Second Patreet
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Wiliam Narvis
West Fourth Street
Mrs. Watts
HaNeracuary
WATTS
Chicago
Ill
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Washington
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Cashler
Jackson
G. Sielp
United States Depository For Postal Savings
Mise JM. Blazer's
Paudhet
Dent Waa
Preamonia
Fruit Company
Electa Shapter
Henry ‘Vleusner
Charles Gephard
Evangelical Sinlors
Front ST
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Bond
Second Street
Lowa Avenue
Senator Garrett
Muscutines
Tonisa
Assembly
Fred Washburn
Gus
Phillpot
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