Local notes and notices from Muscatine area
A marriage license was issued today to William Thompson and Miss Inez McDaniel. Louis Stineman and George Henderson of South Muscatine leave for the Illinois river for shelling. Bowman's sells cheap new buggies. Mrs W F Chevalier and Miss Maude McGwigan travel to Athens Ohio to visit Mrs Mary A Scott. Tooth brushes 10c to 50c at Bestenlehner's. Candies advertised at Candy Kitchen. Inhalation listed as treatment note for tuberculosis references Dr Cal W Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Thompson
Inez McDaniel
Candy Kitchen
Louis Stineman
George Henderson
South Muscatine
Illinois River
Bowman
W. F. Chevalier
Maude McGwigan
Athens
Ohio
Mary A. Scott
Senate panel may back retaliation against Venezuela
Washington March 31 members of the senate committee on foreign relations plan to recommend reporting resolutions to retaliate for Venezuela's refusal to arbitrate American claims. Proposed measures include a prohibitive tariff on coffee or excluding Venezuelan asphalt, or granting the President broad authority to act. The committee will meet tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Senate Committee On Foreign Relations
Venezuela
Senate
Fiery Legislator Davis Arrested Over Revolver Claim
In Little Rock on March 31 United States Senator Jefferson Davis and Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Thomas Helm clashed on the street. Helm struck Davis, who entered his office and then reappeared seeking Helm. Davis was later arrested on a warrant for carrying a revolver with murderous intent after Helm said Davis had slandered him during the state campaign over the Hartley case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Rock
Ark
United States
Jefferson Davis
Thomas Helm
Helm
Davis
Hartley
Sensational Charge Against Gov Warner Alienated Senator Bid
Archer Hill of Saginaw a wealthy lumberman and former Michigan candidate writes a 3000 word open letter accusing Gov Warner of seeking a U.S. Senate seat. He claims Warner conspired to defeat his rival and used improper campaign methods to advance his own election. Hill denounces Warner as betraying civic rights and seeks public judgment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saginaw, Mich
Archer Hill
University of Michigan
United States Senate
Warner
Hill
Great Council of
Major Smith to Dedicate Salvation Army Quarters
Des Moines state commander Major Smith will arrive in this city tomorrow to dedicate the Salvation Army quarters in the German American Savings Bank building. The service will be held tomorrow evening at church time.
German Baptist Church Notes
The Mission circle meets Wednesday afternoon with Mrs Mary Othmer at 2 30. Regular prayer meeting services will be held Wednesday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
German Baptist Church
Mission Circle
Mary Othmer
Solemn High Mass Ends Forty Hours Devotions at St Matthias
The forty hours devotions at St Matthias Catholic church concluded with a solemn high mass at 8:30 after starting at 10:30 Sunday. Rev F J Leonard officiated with Benedictine Fathers assisting. A Benediction followed. Morning masses were held at 5:30 and 7 attended by several hundred. Last evening a prayer service featured Father Leo’s sermon defending the Holy Mass and its gestures. Several musical selections were offered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Matthias Catholic Church
F. J. Leonard
Leo
Fairbanks Attacked Over Senate Document
Senator Foraker ordered printed a bitter attack on Vice President Fairbanks and other officials. He withdrew the document after learning its nature, but copies already circulated. The paper, by Henry W. Elliott of Lakewood Ohio, claimed to record loot and ruin of Alaska seals and reflected on Senate and House leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foraker
Washington
Fairbanks
Senate
Ohio
Henry W. Elliott
Lakewood
Alaska
House
Western vaudeville airdome plan covers 25 cities
A western theatrical syndicate plans to erect airdomes in 25 central west cities including Muscatine Clinton Cedar Rapids Waterloo and Burlington. The scheme aims to offer vaudeville in parks with rotating acts and weekly bill changes across the circuit. If Electric park is secured no building will be needed as a large pavilion would serve as the airdome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine
Chicago
Central West
Clinton
Cedar Rapids
Waterloo
Burlington
Well Known Woman Mary Kelley Dies at Maiden Lane Home
Mrs. Mary Kelley widow of Edward Kelley of Maiden Lane died this afternoon at about 2 o clock after a weeklong illness. Born in Wicklow Ireland about 73 years ago she came to America as a young girl and married Edward Kelley about 35 years ago he died in 1903. She leaves a sister Mrs. Elizabeth Gorey of Maiden Lane. Funeral services from the house are not yet arranged but are expected Thursday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Kelley
Edward Kelley
Maiden Lane
Ireland
Kelley
Wicklow
Board Discusses Building Inspector Role at Special Meeting
The Board of Supervisors met in a special session at the auditor's office to discuss appointing a building inspector for the new court house project. Architect J. E. Mills of Detroit and contractor W. J. McAlpine of Dixon attended. no action was taken. Mills praised progress and said he will visit every two weeks until completion.
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Board of County Supervisors
Court House
J. E. Mills
Detroit
Mich
W. J. McAlpine
Dixon, Ill
Mills
Journal
Hyomei Dry Inhalant Promises Quick Respiratory Relief
Cause for alarm notes rising breathing troubles across localities. Hyomei claims rapid relief from colds, pneumonia, bronchitis, hoarseness, sore throat, and croup when used at first attack or proper and persistent use when severe. The dry medicated air is said to reach bronchial tubes, with liquids barred. Haverkamp’s Prescription Drug Store guarantees the complete outfit for $1.
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Havercamp
Cake Secrets Free Offer from Igleheart Brothers
An ad notes a 32 page booklet Cake Secrets for home cake and pastry baking. Women sending name address and grocer to Igleheart Brothers Dep K Evansville Indiana will receive the booklet free for a limited time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Igleheart Brothers
Dep. K
Evansville
Ind
Lilley Labeled Liar by Rice in Navy Probe Hearing
Washington March 31 Isaac L Rice president of Electric Boat Co called Lilley statement a malicious lie during a house submarine investigation committee session. Rice rejected claims that Electric Boat Co had pressed the navy department to influence action.
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Washington, D. C
House Submarine Investigation Committee
Isaac L. Rice
The
Electric Boat Co
Lilley
Navy Department
March Marks One Of The Driest Periods On Record
The Muscatine area saw an unusually dry March with total precipitation of 2.17 inches, far below last year’s five plus inches. Only seven clear days occurred as seventeen were cloudy and six partly cloudy. River stages fell from 10.3 to six feet by month end while temperatures remained moderate. Weather data compiled by William Molis of the Muscatine waterworks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S
William Molis
Muscatine Waterworks
Official Accused of Aiding City in Owens River Plan
The article notes a plan to irrigate southern California landscapes by Owens river aqueduct water, passing through the arid desert desirably blooming. After 14 years of study, engineers endorse Owens River as a Los Angeles water source.
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California
Owens River
Los Angeles
Four Young People Married at Justice Coster Court
Unusual activity marked the Justice Coster court day as four couples wed. This morning Ottumwa resident William E Thompson and Grandview native Inez McDaniel joined in matrimony, followed by Joseph F E Griff and Emma Haines marrying this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Justice
Coster
William E. Thompson
Ottumwa
Inez McDaniel
Grandview
Joseph FE. Griff
Emma Haines
Women’s Missionary Society to Meet at 119 West Fourth
The Woman’s Foreign Missionary society of the First Methodist Episcopal church will meet Wednesday at 3 PM with Mrs. J. L McColm. Discussion will cover Philanthropic Missions and leper work abroad. Anna Blicker from Khandiya India will discuss Pandita Rainabai and Grace Stephens. A cordial invitation is extended to all women.
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Woman's Foreign Missionary Society
First Methodist Episcopal Church
J. L McColm
West Fourth Street
J. H. Kendig
Anna Blicker
Khandiya
India
Pandita Rainabai
Grace Stephens
Muscatine Bridge Company To Elect Directors In April
Muscatine Bridge company stockholders meet April 14 at 7 p m in city hall to elect three directors and conduct other business.
Gold Medal Flour Marketed as Best White Flour
Advertisement notes Washburn Crosby Gold Medal Flour as the best white flour with higher available protein energy than any other single ration and invites purchase through grocers.
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Washburn
Crosby
Preventing Colds Through Excretory Activation Pills
A vintage ad promotes Dr. A. W. Chase's Kidney and Liver Pills as the best preventive and curative remedy for colds by stimulating the bowels liver and kidneys. It claims rapid detoxification reduces lung and kidney complications and notes 25 cent price per box and Buffalo New York as the maker location. The ad mentions A. W. Chase M D and a pharmacist sale.
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A. W. Chase
M. D
A. W. Morgan
Life saved by $20 bill in rail danger
Lake City La March 31 Stewart Dunbar an insurance broker of Des Moines fell on a cattle guard and caught his foot just as an approaching hand car neared He lit a twenty dollar bill and held it aloft as a signal of danger drawing the hand car occupants to stop and save him.
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Lake City
Stewart Dunbar
Des Moines
Royal Neighbor Aid to Meet at Mrs Hintman's Home
The Royal Neighbor Aid will hold a Wednesday evening meeting at 7 30 at the home of Mrs Matilda Hint man located at 208 East Second Street.
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Royal Neighbor Aid
Matilda Hintman
East Second Street
Dorcas Society Meeting Planned at Spring and Seventh
The Dorcas society will meet Wednesday afternoon at the corner of Spring and Seventh Streets with Mrs. Philip Kopp hosting attendees.
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Dorcas Society
Philip Kopp
Spring and
Seventh Streets
Attorney Bihlmeier Moves to German Bank Building
Attorney F. L. Bihlmeier today relocated from the Hershey State Bank building to rooms 220 1 second floor of the German American Bank building. The quarters are up to date in every respect.
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Bihlmeier
German Bank
F. L. Bihlmeier
Hershey State Bank
German American Bank
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Airdome
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Toben, Malone & CO
Grand Opera House
Haensel and Jones
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Son
Geo. R. Chase
Albert J. Thomas
Blasius
H. Schmidt and Son Co
Justice Coster
Women’s Missionary Society of the United Brethren Church
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New Spring Apparel
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