Race horse named in damages suit loses in transit
A well known race horse, Sure Mike, figures in a suit against the Rock Island railroad for alleged delay in shipment. Chet Kelly sues for 791.08 claiming the horse missed races at Des Moines, Iowa, and Lincoln, Nebraska, due to improper delivery. The Wall Commission Company sues T. & Fell for 104.59 plus a writ of attachment on defendant’s goods.
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Jaletries
Chet Kelly
Kimages
Rock Island Railroad
Sure Mike
Tas
Ain Ottty
Giabcut
Dox Molnes
Lincoln
Nebraska
Des Moines
Piniacte Company
Lages
New Rolling Stock Arrives for Local Street Railway
First two of a special order for Musentine street railway cars reached the city this morning amid curiosity. Canvas blocked views as officials prepared the fleet for unloading. Additional cars expected this week with operation anticipated by next week at the earliest.
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Flrat
Miusentine
Musentine
Congressmen Pepper In Davenport Today
Congressman S Peper of the Second district arrived from Washington and held conferences with local democrats on the Davenport postmastership. Fred B Sharon and J Lattner are named leading candidates, with Sharon favored. Peppers also considers transferring the district collector office from Burlington to Davenport. Fred Lixchar of Der Demokraten is floated for the Davenport transfer if it occurs.
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Davenport
Spa
Elij
S. Peper
Waerington
Fred B. Sharon
J. &, Lattner
Peppers
Burlington
Fred Lixchar
der Demokeat
Tammany Boycotts New York Governor
New York March 17 Governor Sulzer arrives from Albany to attend St Patrick's Day events and a fiftieth birthday banquet. Tammany leaders plan to boycott the governor's dinner with Charles F Murphy declining and other leaders admitting similar refusals noting a prior engagement.
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New York
Sulzer
Albany
Tammany
Charles F. Murphy
Anchera
Tammany Janu
Committee of One Hundred
Columbus Tunclion Obscure Social Notes From Cone
Columbus Junction March 17 Mrs Blanche Carpenter and daughters Mabel and Mildred of Cone verify relatives at this place Saturday Mrs Carpenter is principal of the schools at Cone Mrs C A Salman has been confined to home but is out again P G Rows and wife attended the funeral of Charles Edwards at Wapello Sunday afternoon Rows is a sister of the deceased
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Columbus Junction
Maret
Blanche Carpenter
Mabel
Mildred
Cone
Carpenter
C. A. Salman
Rows
Charles Edwards
Wap Ollo
Sles
Interurban Line to Start Daily Freight Service
The Muscatine & Davenport Interurban announces a daily freight route starting this week. A new Davenport depot at 115 West Front Street will ship local merchandise to Muscatine and intermediate points, with cars departing Muscatine at 8:30 p.m. and arriving Davenport at 11:30 p.m. Returns depart Davenport at 2:30 p.m., reaching Muscatine by 5 p.m. Clinton service via the Iowa & Milneau line will follow the same schedule.
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Muscatine & Davenport
Thie
City
West Front Street
Muscatine
Davenpork
Davenport
Brady Street
Clinton
Iowa & Milneis
By & A.m
Winton
Brady Bt
Iowa & Illinois Railway
Former Columbus Junction Man Dies in Cedar Rapids
Charles Edwards, born June 23, 1878, died March 14 in Cedar Rapids after a four day illness brain fever. He lived in the area most of his life, married Clara Hadney in 1900, leaving a wife, two children, and his father Frank Edwards plus two sisters and two brothers. Funeral was at Wapello on Sunday, burial in Wanello Cemetery.
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Columbus Tincdon,Jr
Charles Edwards
Cedar Rapids
Charles David Edwards
Clara Hadney
Cedar Raptis
Frank Bawards
P. C. Ross
Columbus Junction
Anna Kauffman
Cresco
Frank 3
Muscatine
Toha W
Snarry
Wapello
Joe Hammond
Wanello
Lydia Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Advertisement Note
An advertisement extolls Lydia Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a cure for women's ailments. It notes backaches, headaches, nervousness, bearing-down pains, and fatigue, suggesting women can regain energy and purpose through the product. The tone is promotional, urging readers to consider the remedy for improving daily life.
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Lydia
Pinkham
Death of Rear Admiral Eaton Probed in Massachusetts Court
In Hingham Massachusetts March 17 the death of Rear Admiral Joseph G. Eaton was debated in district court. Associate Judge Edward B. Pratt presided with informal preliminary proceedings. The district attorney said all witnesses will be called including Mrs Eaton and her two daughters amid ongoing investigation into the admiral's death.
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Hingham
Mass
Joseph GC. Eaton
Tnglice
Edward B. Pratt
Eaton
Dy A Vous Marrige
Digestive Health Claim From Vinal Tonic Adventure
An advertisement touts Vinal as a cure for dyspepsia and stomach troubles. It cites W. E. Waterhouse of Portland Maine who reports improved digestion after using Vinal, claiming hearty meals with no pain. The claim includes a refund guarantee and is directed by A W Morgan pharmacist in Newton Iowa.
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W. EB
Waterhouse of
Portland
Vine
Mr. Waterhouse
Vino
A. W. Morgan
West Second Street
Nusvatine
Iowa
Grangers Buy School Building in West Liberty
In West Liberty on March 17, Pamona Grange members, led by president W. J. Barley, organized to purchase the longempty central township school building. Public funds raised total $1,080, above competing bids, with plans to repair and use the structure for Grange meetings contingent on site arrangements with the school district. The building originally cost $3,000 and lies on district ground.
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West Liberty
Wansinonot Township
Bose
Pamonagrange
South-Prairie
W. J. Barclay
Annual Bible Day to Be Celebrated at Easter
The German Baptist church will mark Bible Day with special services next Sunday evening. The church Sunday school will present an appropriate program, with Andrew Johnson preparing a likely early week completion. Bugler services will also be held coinciding with the celebration.
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German Baptist Church
Andrew Johnson
Mrs Pitchforth Laid To Rest In Greenwood Cemetery
Mrs George Pitchforth died at Bellevue hospital after a brief typhoid illness. She was buried at Greenwood cemetery this afternoon after services at the family residence and at First Presbyterian church. Pallbearers included George Meerdink Oscar Brandt Arthur Mathews Louis C. Reger Ole o Pitchforth and Leray Johnson.
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George
Pitchforth
Bellevue
Greenwood Cemetery
First Presbyterian Church
J.B. Rendall
Theus
Pali
George Meerdink
Oscar Brandt
Arthur Mathews
Louis C. Reger
Oleo Pitchforth
Leray Johnson
International Congress of Physical Education Opens in Paris
In Paris on March 17 President Poincare opened the International Congress of Physical Education at the Sorbonne amphitheatre. Sections will study effects of movements, wartime training, boxing, and games while examining aporia on women. Mme Girard Mangin, active in the Women’s section, urged that girls lack opportunity to develop strength, health and grace.
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Paris
International Congress of Physical Education
Poincare
Sorbonne
Maters
Mme
Girard’Mangin
Farewell surprise for Lincoln school principal
Society notes report a farewell tribute Saturday evening at the Mekkee home for L. R. Melee, popular Lincoln school principal who recently resigned. Teachers including Mrs. Filorance Smith and Misses Emma Howe, Ida Brown, Emma Manlove, Viola Tilgner, Edna Ladin, Margaret Lemer, and Lulu Radebaugh attended. Guests enjoyed games and refreshments as fern and cut flowers were presented to the host.
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Mikee
Lincoln
L. R. Melee
Mekkee
Lincoln School
Filorance Smith
Emma Howe
Ida Brown
Emma Manlove
Viola Tilgner
Edna Ladin
Margaret Lemer
Lulu Radebaugh
Nuptials of Miss Braasch Performed Sunday Evening
The wedding of Mary B. Braasch and Fred Gremmel took place Sunday at seven oclock at the bride's parents home Green street. The Rev H Reinemund of the Lutheran Orphans home officiated. Immediate relatives and close friends attended and a pure wedding supper followed. The couple plan to establish a home on Lucas street after renovations.
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Miss Braasch
Mary B. Braasch
H. Reinemund
Genevieve Vodegal Birthday Celebrated at Home
Genevieve Vodega celebrated her sixth birthday Saturday afternoon at home on Weal Second Street between 2 and 6 PM. The quiet party featured family and friends, with a simple cake and festivities reflecting a child’s birthday in a late 19th or early 20th century local newspaper notice.
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Genevieve Vodegal
Genevieve
Vodega
Weal Second Street
Patrick
Mulford church event and local society notices
Green and white Shamrocks decor decorate a gathering with refreshments for guests including Olivia Leach Georgina Wilson Alexia Jopkins Irene Myers Lucile Vandeventer Bertha Bishop Eda Bishop and Masters John Els and Dwight Leach The Ladies Aid session moves to Mulford Congregational church with a picnic noon meal Mrs C F Schmalz hosts on Blemarek Street Edith Grott wed Joseph Bieber at the parsonage Rev John Maginer The groom’s parents are Jacob and Mrs Bicher of Sweetland The Jolly Rovers host at Mrs Harry Seis residence Dorcas society meets Sue Stanwood West Second Street Wednesday afternoon at five o clock.
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Olivia Leach
Georgina Wilson
Alexia Jopkins
Irene Myers
Lucile Vandeventer
Bertha Bishop
Eda Bishop
John Els
Dwight Leach
Ladies' Aid Society
Mulford Congregational Church
C. F. Schmalz
Blemarek Street
Edith. Grott
Mary Rohda
Hershey Avenue
Joseph Bieber
Sweetland Township
John Mag¢iner
Jacob Bicher
Sweetland
Dorcas Society
Sue Stanwood
West Second Street
Powers Call Allies Terms Inadmissible
A European note to be handed to the Balkan allies declares their peace terms with Turkey inadmissible. Drafted by the British ambassador in London, the document urges modification of the demands and stresses the urgency of concluding peace, awaiting approval after a London conference on Wednesday.
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Berlin
Mare
Turkey
London
Washington Kids Pleased by Time Reform Inquiry
Washington children cheered as news reports hinted at possible juvenile time reform measures. President Wilcot may respond to public sentiment, with observers noting a cautious yet hopeful mood among Washington residents regarding future policy on youth accountability.
White House grounds to stay open longer this year
The White House grounds will remain open beyond regular hours for a special event. Previously children could use the sloping lawn for four hours from early afternoon until 1 o'clock. this year gates stay open until 8:30 PM.
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White House
Important Decision On Baggage Dimensions By Commerce Commission
Washington March 17 The interstate commerce commission ruled baggage over forty five inches in any dimension may incur excess rates by railroads except in cases and items over seventy two inches may be refused entirely Carriers may charge five pounds per inch over forty five inches with trunks wider up to ninety inches and twelve inches in diameter After a year’s notice railroads may refuse trunks with more than two bulging sides or with two such sides not opposite each other.
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Commerce Commission
Washington, D. C
Interstate Commerce Commission
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Imest
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Charles David Howards Pannes
Puneral
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Trafig
J. H. Fuller & Son
Grangers
Wapsinonog
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Muscatine and Davenport
Davenport & Muscatine
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Thompson Bros. Co
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