Post Office Civil Service Exam Atalisan Vacancy
The United States Civil Service Commission announces a June examination for the fourth class postmaster position at Atalissa Muscatine county. Applicants must reside in the local post office territory, be 21 or older, and women 18 may apply where allowed by statute. Compensation cited as 9506 yearly. applications due within a week, forms from Atalisan postmaster or Muscatine secretary.
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United States Civil Service Commission
Muscatine
Atolisea
Coun
Oldea
Appicanta
Atalisan
Washington
Db. C
Contractors Not Ready To Begin Work In New Paving District
Contractors say delays from recent showers hinder start of work on the new paving district. Jupiter Pluvius may ease this week allowing excavation to begin by week’s end. Water and sewer connections are being made and the project progresses despite weather setbacks. Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy is recommended for hot weather and sold by all dealers.
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Jupiter Pluvius
Tord
Korneras Construction Company
Plumberg
Chamberlain's
Chamberlain
Adv
Willian
Pink
Pilla
Jeb
Bids Wanted to Build Five Room House at Drury Two Rock Island
Bids are invited to construct a five room dwelling at a pumping plant site Drury Two Rock Island County TL. Plans and specifications sealed at Thompson Brow Co hardware store. Bids due May 27. Cellar dug brick and sand on the ground contractor to supply details of work finish and delivery. Theo Nordquat Commissioner Drury Drolnaxe District.
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Drury Two
Rock
Island County
Muscating
Thompson Brow, Co
Apoally
Hla
Poe jFonas Nordquat
Comimlesionar
Drury Drolnaxe
Muscatine Lodge to Host Visitors for State Convention
The No. 204 B P O E committee plans entertainment for visiting dignitaries en route to the Hils State convention in Burlington. Bills from Dubuque Clinton and Davenport will stop in Muscatine, with Burlington lodging arrangements for delegates. Committee members and spouses will host the visitors and their wives, using the Elka home as headquarters.
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Muscatine
Burlington
Dubuque
Clinton
Davenport
Orchard City
W. McDougal
Joseph van Atta
Georgs Kranz
Samuel Borger
Charles Reuting
L. C. Reger
Fred Schmaly
J. B. Reay
Joseph Auls
Olay Kusese
Elka
Weather Spoils Moonlight Excursion on River Barge
Poor weather last evening prevented the Fron tenac and Miselecippi from making the moonlight excursion. Despite this, several hundred still enjoyed dancing on the big barge on the Joyee. The dance floor was cold but the event was considered very enjoyable and attendees look forward to next Friday’s return of the big boat.
Nut Cake Simply Delicious from Boston Cooking School Magazine
Mrs Janet McKennis Hitt edits a nut cake recipe praised as among the best all round cake formulas. The simple mix and reliable results promise appeal to every housewife seeking easy baking success.
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Janet McKennis Hitt
Boston
Magacine
Hill
Jnne
Nut Cake and Chocolate Icing Recipe Extract
A fragmented recipe discusses making a nut cake with half cup butter and nut meats, eggs beaten, flour sifted with baking powder, and a chocolate icing. It references a Cook's Book, a colored certificate offer, and delivery details from Chicago, with unclear brand names and promotional text.
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Chicago
Poe Rt
Rain delays carnival opening amid showers and crowds
Intermittent rain and wet grounds delay the carnival opening here as crowds threaten to visit East Grounds. Officials plan to reopen most attractions tonight if fair weather returns.
Factory to Open on Rock River Soon
Edward Baker of Dixon Indiana and Warry Blair have bought a twenty saw patton cutting plant from J B McClung. They will install a factory at Dixon Wisconsin as the first button factory on the Rock River. A crusher will convert waste shells into grave for poultry once enough shells accumulate.
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Edward 8. Baker
Dixon, Ir
Warry Blair
J. B. McClung
Dixon, Wi
Rock River
McClurg
Final Arrangements For Maccabees Program In City
The Ladies of the Maccabees plan final arrangements for a Tally in the city on June 2. Tickets were to be made at last night’s meeting, but lack of speaker replies postponed decisions. A day program and reception will occur in the afternoon, with ritualistic work in the evening, subject to change.
County Attorney to Be Orator of Day
County Attorney Harbert G. Thompson will be the orator of the day at the Memorial day observance at Reynolda on May 30. The Muscating county prosecutor has been invited to address the gathering of veterans and others from miles around, and his address is expected to draw a large audience due to extensive publicity. Thompson is a son of a veteran and a longtime advocate of a shared observance of Memorial Day.
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Harbert G. Thompson
Reynolda
Muscating
Thompson
Firefly Train Delays After High Pressure Pipe Breakage
Train No 49 known as the Firefly was due at 4 20 PM but did not arrive until after 5 90 PM due to a breakage in a high pressure pipe on the engine. Repairs were made and the train slowed to control speed without the air brakes. The incident occurred near Buffalo and the locomotive origin was forced to proceed slowly to the city to prevent mishap.
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Rockleland
Buffalo
Bible’s Masterpiece Depicted Here at Princess Theatre
A major religious film titled From the Manger to the Cross will be shown at the Princess theatre on Friday. It is praised as a premier biblical production, supported by clergy and schools, starring Gene Gauntier as Mary. Admission is twenty five cents with reserved seats for matinee and evening shows. The six reels total about 6,000 feet of film and run approximately one hour forty minutes.
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Princess Theatre
Second Street
Boise
Mise Gene Gauntier
Mary
Mother of Christ
Ita
Weather Delays First Township Organization Meeting
County Grop Advisor K A Wark contemplates action against the weather bureau to halt rain until township organization is completed. First session at Sweetland postponed by rain. meetings shifted to Moscow Wilton and Fruitland with continued showers disturbing plans.
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Grop
K. A. Wark Potricl
Weather Bureau
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Bureau
Sweetland
Moscow
Wilton
Burning of Bridge Report Near Wright
Word reached this city yesterday that the Bridge of the Minneapolis and St. Louis railroad, once the property of a local line, was set afire near Wright. Details on the cause and exact location were not disclosed, but maintenance crews were dispatched to inspect the structure and secure the area. Local authorities urged caution as investigators sought to determine motive and identify any suspects.
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Minneapolis and St. Touts Railroad
Fire disrupts line near Wright Is tn
A fire damaged the Old Jews Central line near Wright Is tn and halted Mon. & B. traffic for about one day. Authorities in Lotiny county arrested the suspected arsonist, with the blaze deemed incendiary in origin.
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Wright
Loulga County
Ita
Lotiny
West JABERTY West Liberty social notes and thieves seek reward
May 20 report from West Liberty Iowa notes visitors from Lew City at the Norton home, a Pythian Sisters meeting planned to discuss summer lodge sessions, and various local calls. Announcements cover plays, exhibitions, and year end programs at schools, plus a $100 reward for a stolen team. Mrs Miller illness updates and a long serving Sunday school teacher, Mrs C M Nichols, is mourned as she nears return.
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West Liberty
Fred Deever
Morris Deever
jWite
Baby
George Norton
Lews City
Burchell
Mina Bivadeth
Cedar Rapids
Iva Neli Croop
Des Moines
Dellares
Ger
Pennsylvania
Edward Webb
Iowa City
Irene Templeman
Miss Kinnie
Macy Campbell
Towa
Thyave
H. Agey E. Fod Emperian
J. D. Potter
Miss Miller
Dakota
Howard Miller
C. M. Nichols
Investment Ady Promises First Mortgage Town Farm Loans
Fragmentary ad copy from a historical page touts first mortgage town farm loans, urging investors to call Investment Go for terms and rates with a focus on high percentage returns and no certain translation details.
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Iowa Telephone Company
Agres
BIC
Nahe Accedease
Oromire
Tri-City Loan Co
Brady Street
Davenport, Town
Thor Or
Merkel
Boc Home Oil Ontit
Bond Bros
Walnut
Alala
Atalissa
X’ MuscaTine
Ralus
Rame Committee
Berka
Wmaainn
Christ
Boreen
PacSinike
Siduatate
Castoria
Bears
Williams
Williame
Dewi Hirams ‘Medicine Company
Schenoctady, Ry
West Jaberty
Collins Lumber Co
Collins, Prec
Douglass
Barnard’s
Town Avenue
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