Mary I Goodwin Retaliates With Cross Bill for Divorce
In district court Mary I Goodwin accuses W H Goodwin of cruel treatment and seeks a divorce cross action. She alleges she was ordered from the home, took the four children to live with her mother in Washington Ta and asks ten dollars weekly for child support, attorney fees and further relief. The couple married November 1911 and separated in April of the current year.
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Mary I. Goodwin
Washington
W. H. Goodwin
Evidence Opens in Prager Lynching Case in Edwardsville
In Edwardsville Illinois on May 28 the prosecution begins presenting first evidence after eleven days of trial preparation in the murder case of Robert Paul Prager a German enemy alien. Mayor J H Siegel and former Mayor R G Kneedler testify about events at the city hall as the crowd demanded Prager's death. The defense questions the witnesses about who hanged Prager and whether they witnessed the scene, with all answers denied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwardsville
Robert Paul Prager
J. H. Siegel
Prager
R. G. Kneedler
Manages Army Service Choice At Local Recruiting Office
Young men of military age may enlist and choose their branch before Saturday noon by visiting the United States recruiting office opened by L. Stormont of the regular army at 11844 Second Street near Barnard Whisky. Private Stormont arrived in the city today and offers guidance on selection and enlistment to ensure recruits can report to Jefferson Barracks before June 4, the registration day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
L. Stormont
Regular Army
Second Street
Barnard
Jefferson Barracks
Potato Demonstration At Sunnyside School
A home demonstration at Sunnyside School Wilton township led by county demonstrator Miss eil focused on using potatoes to conserve wheat. Attendees learned potato uses and recipes for dinner dishes bread cakes and pudding. An infant died near Fruitland and was buried at Fairport. Mrs McCormick widow of John A McCormick of Chicago visits J Scott Blackwell’s home.
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Sunnyside
Wilton Township
Misseil
Otto Bladorn
Fruitland
Muscatine
Tate
Fairport
Mrs. McCormick
John A. McCormick
Chicago
J. Scott Blackwell
Journal Want Ads for Sale and Help Wanted
Classified sale note lists assorted plants and seeds at 1023 Igett Ave and 1170 1 W wanted two high school boys age 16 at 221 Towa Ave.
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Seador
Igett Ave
Towa Ava
Pershing Men at Luncheon Animate Local Talks
Pershing men will occupy the speaking time at the noon luncheon of the business men at Hotel Muscatine tomorrow. J. B. Richman was moved to speak at the midweek meeting on the Wednesday following. The committee aims to line up other prominent speakers, possibly Judge Wade of the federal court, from out of town, for a series of noon talks on war and policy.
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Pershing
Hotel Muscatine
J. B. Richman
Wade
Federal Court
Wirtz Funeral Tomorrow for Davenport Youth
Funeral services for William Wirtz son of Mr and Mrs Andy Wirtz of 705 West Fifth street will be held tomorrow at St Mary's Church at 9 am with Rev J T Greiser in charge. Interment follows at St Mary's Cemetery. Pallbearers are Fred Wirtz Herbert Bueser Norbert Korte Edward Bersch Carl Rininsland and Arthur Rininsland.
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William Wirtz
Andy Wirtz
West Fifth Street
Davenport
St. Mary’s Church
J. T. Greiser
St. Mary’s Cemetery
Messrs
Fred Wirtz
Herbert Bueser
Norbert Korte
Edward Bersch
Carl Rininsland
Arthur Rininsland
DeMolay Commandery Plans May 29 Red Cross Degree
Knichts Templar summons DeMolay Commandery No. 3 for a special conclave on Wednesday evening May 29 at 8 o'clock sharp. Work in Red Cross Degree directed by the Commander Respy.
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Knichts Templar
DeMolay Commandery
Red Cross
Respy
Flying Cadet Currie Killed Near San Antonio
Flying Cadet Paul M Currie of Minneapolis was killed in a plane fall near San Antonio Texas last night. The casualty was reported from San Antonio and follows earlier training incidents in the area. Currie served as a cadet and loss is noted within the wartime aviation program.
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San Antonio
Texas
Paul M. Currie
Minneapoli
Red Cross Second War Fund Near 150 Million
Washington May 28 The second Red Cross war fund totaled 144 million with many late subscriptions to be tabulated, an over subscription of 44 million. Officials predicted the total might approach 150 million as tabulations showed all divisions except the central passed their quotas and all states except Illinois raised more than their allotments. Heavy over subscriptions in Iowa Nebraska Wisconsin and Michigan brought the central division within 300 thousand of its 13.8 million quota and final reports were expected to show the division’s share.
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Associated Press
Washington, DD
The
Red Cross
Central
Illnois
Iowa
Nebraska
Wisconsin
Michigan
Central Division
THO TOWNSHIPS OVER THE TOP
Reports from the second Red Cross drive show Godiar and Fruitland townships reaching their quotas. The drive, though officially closed last night, will continue canvassing rural districts until all targets are met. City subscriptions exceed 21,000 dollars with 1,000 dollars more since Saturday.
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Red Cross
Joenl
Godiar
Fruitland
Association of Commerce Rooms
W. R. Jayne
Bohemians March Under Own Flag Near Italian Front
A Bohemian regiment near the Italian front received a battle flag on the eve of departure for battle. With their own red and white banner and officers they join the Entente forces in the fight against Austria-Hungary, signaling a move toward independence.
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Italy
Associated Press
Austria-Hungary
Ententa
British Casualties Reported for Week Ended May 28
London reports British casualties totaling 33,094 for the week ending today. Killed or died of wounds include 168 officers and 3,527 men, while wounded or missing total 735 officers and 29,264 men. Last week’s total was 36,677, and the prior week 41,612, the highest weekly totals since the German offensive. The drop reflects a lull between offensives.
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London
Not to Argue Irish Revolt
London May 28 government spokesman Andrew Tonar Lian said he will not at present make any statement on affairs in Ireland. Parliament reconvened after Whit Monday vacation with anticipation of an official utterance on the alleged German Irish plot and Sinn Fein arrests. Irish nationalists are absent awaiting a Dublin party meeting Thursday to discuss return timing. Liberal members plan questions on trial of prisoners and any divulged evidence.
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London
Andrew Tonar Lian
House of Commons
Ireland
Sinn
300 Britishers Hurt by Bombs
London May 28 Andrew OBnar Law said in the house of commons that 200 hospital casualties stem from bombing of British hospitals in France by German aviators.
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London
Andrew Obnar Law
House of Commons
France
Youth Drowns in Rock River Near Rock Yard
Wel don Johnson eighteen year old Comp ton high school graduate, employed in government work at Rockford, drowned while skiff riding with a companion Saturday evening in Rock River near Rock Yard I. Funeral services were held at 2 30 this afternoon from the Browning home in Muscatine. Mrs Dave Browning, of 1307 Mer sher y avenue, left for Compton TL after learning of her nephew's death. Johnson had many friends in Muscatine.
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Dave Browning
Mershey,avenue
Compton
Weldon Johnson
Rock River
Rock Yard
Compton High School
Rockford
Muscatine
Home Guard Meeting to Escort Raineb ow Division Speakers
The Muscatine home guards will meet at 1 45 at the Hotel Muscatine to escort Rainebow Division men who will speak at the Methodist church.
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Muscatine
Hotel Muscatine
Rainebow Division
Iowa Farm Mortgages Offer Steady Security for Investors
Conservative investors and experienced funds managers view Iowa farm mortgages as reliable long term investments. The Titus Loan & Investment Co offers first mortgages on productive Iowa farm land, with the company handling funds, guarantees, collections, insurance, taxes, and renats. They report no client loss in principal or interest over forty years and invite inquiries at 212-215 Iowa Ave.
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United States
Iowa
Titus Loan & Investment Company
Lown Ave
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BE. W. Dickerson
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Wirtz
Bohemians
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Fisher Phone
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Diamond Valley
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