Plan to Merge Express Lines Consolidates Major Carriers
A new private express company to be known as the Federal Express Company will form from American, Adams, Wells Fargo, and Southern express lines plus others. George C. Taylor to lead. over 100,000 workers retained with wage increases pending railroad wage scales. The merger aims to save millions through shared wagons, stations, and systems, with rates likely rising 10 percent and government intercession expected.
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Snipevision
D. GC
Sapeee
United
Agredient
Mc.Adoo
Adams, American
Wells- Fargo
Southern
Federal Express Company
George C. Taylor
American
Western
Great Northern
Northern
Interstate Commerce Commission
Nows Corporation
Taylor
Patriot film at Gayety features dog Rags and Hart star
Triangle's William S. Hart drama The Patriot screen shows dog Rags earning two bones a day as devoted companion to Georgio Stone's Little Bob. In one scene Rags salutes with a rifle and comforts his dead master, delivering poignant canine grief. The film, penned by Monto M. Katterjohn, is produced by Thomas H. Ince and screens at Gayety Thursday night.
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Triangle
William S. Hart
Rags
Georgio Stone
Stones
Seon
Hart
Monto MM
Henry Schafer and son visit Muscatine recruiting office
Henry Schafer and his son Ray of Letts Indiana are in Muscatine today. The young man visited the recruiting office with enlistment in view.
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Henry Schafer
Ray
Letts
Muscatine
Americans Strike First Offensive In France
In France near Montdidier American forces launched a successful attack west of the town. Soldiers recalled a prior Monday raid, with one man found in No Man's Land guarding two captured Germans. A lieutenant praised the momentum and predicted more Americans would help finish the push.
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Tieutenant
Albert E. Billings
Brooklyn
Butler
Billings
Yank
France
Associated Press
Ines
Montdidier
No Man’s Land
Family Fights Under 2 Flags in War Arrival
Muscatine county man Bert Jarrett prepares to join the American army in France, joining a family with two brothers in the British army and about thirty cousins. His brother Phillip, still civilian, recalls family sacrifices as his mother writes from England of hard conditions and hopes for the end of the war.
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Bert Jarrett
Muscatine County
France
Jarrett
Beast
Great Britain
Phillip E. Jarrett
German Offense At Aisne Fails To Break Allied Line
Allied lines retreat orderly to the Aisne after German pressure on the Aisne front. The Sixth French army under General Meist bore the brunt as the attack unfolded with no imminent line break. Seniors prepare for a June 6 high school picnic with Miss Elinor Chaffee chairing the committee.
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London
Aisne
Meist
Elinor Chaffee
Delegates Nominated At City Ward Republican Caucuses
Voters packed ward caucuses to name delegates to the county convention set for late June. In Ward One William Van Zyl chaired. James Selden secretary. 21 delegates elected to the county convention and empowered to fill vacancies. Ward Three produced a long slate led by J. I. Eaton chair and C. M. Barnard secretary. numerous delegates named with ward committeeman to be chosen later. Ward Four caucus at Rolict Hose House chose J. D. Diercks as chair and listed delegates with full delegation powers to the county convention.
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First Ward
Cherry Street
William van “Yl
James Selden
William van Zyl
T. N. Paltz
George Patrick
Frank Boldt
R. B. Freers
Bert Meyers
George M
Ditus
William F. Wathaway
B. P. Kent
Otto Horst
Ienry Borgstadt
Henry F. Geissler
J. L. Giesler
R. S. Jackson
Robert Calloway
Ralph Calloway
J. Herwig
Jueiter R. Smith
Joseph Hoefflin
Frank Honta
Third Ward
Court House
J. ‘I. Eaton
Clark Barnard
J. R. Hanley
T. Eaton
C. M. Barnard
C. P. Hanley
Lee P. Loomis
J. M. Kemble
William Nyenhillis
EB. W. Root
Milo Ri
Harry Metzgar
Robertou
John Terry
H. Garnes
M. W. Stevlon
Albert Eis
Henry Liebbe
Tom Davidson
Ernest Liebbe
Wiliam Nyonhuia
John Diercks
W. l L. Radebaugh
J. D. Diercks
John Richley
John Funck
Charles Schrader
Charles G. W. Quandt
L. J. Lincoln
H. Teborr
W. L. Radebaugh
J. B. Reay
Peter Romann
Charles Reesink
William Freers
John Boyer
Andrew Techmilier
Pieper
Lindley Hoopes
Frank Kemper
Frank Stewart
Charles Liebhart
G. ©. Smith
Charles Opelt
A. W. Carey
H. Hanson
Moose Lodge Sets Farewell Dance for State Organizer Dye
Final plans were made by Moose Lodge members for a farewell dance this Friday evening to honor State Organizer C. W. Dye. Dealing's orchestra will provide music and Mooseheart Legion women will serve light refreshments. Wives and lady friends of Moose are invited. a few impromptu speeches will be given.
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Moose Lodge
C. W. Dye
Mooseheart Legion
Youths Under 18 Leave Home to Serve in Army
Two Woodlawn Avenue youths Alfred Nau and Ralph Kurriger, both under eighteen, left home after three thirty to enlist in the United States army. They traveled to Davenport and then Rock Island to the recruiting station, sending a Muscatine mailed letter explaining they could not wait to be drafted. Parents deny opposition, noting the boys hoped to serve the country. Nau previously served as a telegraph messenger for Western Union. Kurriger worked in shipping at Automatic Button and with Roach & Musser previously. The branch of service is not specified.
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United States
Alfred Nau
Conrad Nau
Woodlawn Avenue
Ralph Kurriger
Henry Murriger
Davenport
Rock Island
Muscatine
T Lg
Alfred Nhu
Western Union Telegraph Company
Kurriger
Automatic Button Company
Roach & Musser Company
Train schedule changes hit Muscatine under McAdoo order
The Muscatine area faces nationwide passenger train curtailment as four through trains are eliminated and several arrivals are delayed under McAdoo’s order. The Californian and Golden State Limited services are cut between Chicago and Kansas City, with additional west and eastbound trains affected by the June schedule change.
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Muscatine
McAdoo
Rock Island
Chicago
Los Angeles
Kansas City
S A
Rocky Mountain Limited
Chi
Detroit Vapor Stove Promises Smokeless Gas‑Like Fire
The Detroit Vapor stove heats quickly with no wicks and a direct burn under pots. It lights like a gas stove and provides a hot, smokeless flame. Priced reasonably, it invites customers to view demonstrations and consider purchase.
Train service changes announced for Chicago Peoria routes
A Chicago to Peoria schedule update states train 13 departing Chicago at 6 pm will merge with Peoria train 231 leaving Chicago at 6 35 pm. A morning fragment notes a 10 am departure and consolidation with a Peoria line currently showing a 9 23 am start.
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Gage
Peoria
Chicago
Cedar Rapids Faces Car Tie Up Amid Strike Threat
Cedar Rapids expects street car service to halt on or after Friday if Cedar Rapids and Marion City Railway workers do not rescind their strike order. After an all night union meeting, workers prepared to quit Friday morning over refused wage increases. The company refused to grant raises and warned of possible strike breakers. a complete tie up is likely.
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Cedar Rapids
Men Striking for Wages Rise Reported in 8 Cent Increases
Reports indicate workers are striking seeking wage gains, with some demands reaching eight cents per hour. The action reflects broader labor tensions as unions press for higher pay amid rising living costs and employment conditions.
Literary to Meet High School Society Friday At 3 45
The L H F Literary society of the high school will meet Friday afternoon at 3 45 in the assembly room. All members are urged to be present as there are several important announcements and much business to be transacted.
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L. H. F. Literary Society
AIL
Upholstering and Furniture Repair Offered Davenport
Practical upholstering by J. L. Johnson at 1218 Harrison St Davenport. First class work and reasonable prices. Also notices selling a diamond ring, a gas stove, bed complete, glass jars and dishes. Warnings to send for lawns to mow and drags to peat. Phone 56-W.
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PS. —S
Nck
Johnson
Harrison St
Davenport
Sendland
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Detroit
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Skitch Company
Journal
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Anson Clothing Co
Home of Good Clothing
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Iowa Telephone Company
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