Plans For Annual Marshall Day Meeting October 17
Democratic organizers in Muscatine and Davenport plan a coordinated trip for Vice President Marshall visit to Burlington. A 5:30 p.m. special train will carry Marshall and entourage with stops along the line for supporters. Local reception committee of 35 plus groups from Clinton and Jackson counties will accompany Mrs. Marshall. A Davenport rally preceded Baker and party officers addressing district committee.
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Muscatine
Marshall
Davenport
Thin City
C, D. and M
Clinton
Jackson
Burlington
Orchard City
Whch
George T. Baker
Democratic District Congressional Committee
Charles Tani
Ance
Peter N. Jacobsen
M. F. Cronin
Congress
Herbert G. Thompson
Thi City
Board Ignores Threat Over High School Annex Contract
Education board unaffected by threat from local architect Carl Lee to enjoin signing of the contract for the Burlington High school annex. Special meeting considered seven bids led by Orchard City contractor Hunginger at 47,448 plus upgrades, while Schroeder bid 48,526 but was rejected after architects favored concrete steel. Plumbing and heating awarded to Lotapolch Heating for 9,764.57 with automatic temperature and ventilation devices. work to start soon though building may not open until next term.
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Education Board
Carl Lee
J. H. Hunginger
Burlington
F& Special
Orchard City
Lee
Hungingey
Henry Schroeder
Rony
Lou
Eversmeyer
Allboo
Provident Norton
Petersen and Ruthenberg
Schroeder
Fpugard
Jelvind
Knapp
Hanninger
Schroeders
Hunzinger
Burligton
Hocal Plumbing
Lotapoich Plumbing and Heating Company
General Construction
Wextern Construction Co
J. Jonek
Cece Teres
Hunninger
Cere Ats Charley H
Zoldier
Ted
Orgofe
William Watton Cares
the Road Company
John Ewinger
Vases
J.T. O' Roce
Belden Moline Heating Co
C. L. Moora
Tri-City Electric Company
G. A. Chaudoin
Police Warn of Car Theft Ring Targeting Keys
Police Chief W R Rice directed patrols to watch for thieves planning auto thefts after a string of key thefts from thirty cars in the downtown area. The stolen keys, metal and of little value, were used to start vehicles, beginning with William Miller's Ford and followed by three delivery cars near a grocery store.
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W. R. Rice
Stora
Ieova
Child Bitten by Vicious Dog Injures Rouben Straus Family
The three year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Rouben Straus of Muxcatino slowly recovers after a stray dog attacked her Saturday morning as she played in front of their home. The bite tore a large piece from her arm and doctors feared necessary amputation.
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Mra. Rouben Straus
Muxcatino
Alund
Violet
Rosanne Maddox
William Maddox
Muscatine
Ife
Fyll. Appel
Thea
Win Townson
East Third Street
Grandview Avenue
Maddoxa
Pirates open season with 10 to 9 win over Muaperville
The South End Pirates, now a football squad after a baseball term, beat Muaperville 10 to 9 to start the season. They advertise a 135 pound lineup and challenge similarly weighted teams in the city. The baseball season had nine games with mixed results.
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South End
Impanel Jury for Civil Suit Against Curtis
A jury was impaneled today in the civil suit of F. A. McCroskey against W. W. Curtis seeking 1750 on an alleged promissory note. Testimony was being secured this afternoon with D. V. Jackson for the plaintiff and IV A. Martin and J. G. Kammerer for Curtis. The panel included M. Lundt, N. W. Inghram, William…
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Cose
F. A. McCroskey
Sulpho Sage Hair Color Box Storer Ad
Bold claim ad for Sulpho Sage Hair Color promising to darken gray hair, look younger, and hide gray with even color. Ends with notice to buy from Nosper Drug Co Muscatine and mail order options.
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Nosper Dru Co
Muscatine
Mall
Let Resinol Make Your Sick Skin Well
The text touts Resinol ointment as effective against itching and various skin diseases. It claims instant relief from first use and gradual healing of eczema, ringworm, rashes, and similar ailments at low cost. Physicians have prescribed it for over twenty years and it’s available from druggists.
Is Your Toilet Soap Injuring Your Skin
An ad critique warns that many toilet soaps use harsh alkali. It highlights Resinol soap claiming absolutely no free alkali and added resinol medication for clear complexion, soothing tender skin, and healthy hair.
Local Insurance Office Names Partners and Address Change
The Mark and Son Insurance office now lists partners H J Nyonhuis Wedekind Alex Mc Cullough G M Hooffin A Faber falo P J Anson Josie Viner dW Lewis Ed Christianson and A B Buller Jr at 221 Iowa Avenue indicating a name and ownership update for the agency.
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Mark and Son Insurance
Bunt's
Io. Avu—Ady
Speeders Nabbed In South End Auto Trap
Police reported six speeders caught Saturday night in the South End. Three arrested were Fred Biermian, W Wentbrool, and Earl Tangon. two others were to be arraigned later. One man pled guilty in Vallee Court and paid a fine. The drive crackdown, urged by Police Chief W R Telce, follows a city council hint of stricter enforcement after more than fifteen arrests for speeding in three weeks.
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South End
Matthawson
Becaude
Fred Biermian
Ms. W. Wentbrool
Earl Tangon
Vallee Court
Blorman
W. R. Telce
Former Local Girl Evelyn Lange Dies at Steamboat Rock
Miss Evelyn Lange daughter of Rev A G Lange longtime local resident died at her Steamboat Rock home yesterday from tuberculosis at Havanteen years of age. Her father served as pastor of the German Baptist church here for five years before accepting a pastorate at Steamboat Rock. Funeral services were planned in Detroit, Michigan, according to Muscatine friends.
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A. G. Lange
Rock
Miss Lange
Havanteen
Herved Ag
Shere
Stoamboat Rock
Accidental Pistol Wound Endangers Davenport Boy
David Richardson 17 of Davenport is in Hershey hospital after a accidental shooting at Fairport while studying science. A 10 inch barrel revolver discharged when a companion hid it from view. Doctors attempt to locate the bullet with X rays and a possible second operation may be performed. Richardson says no fault lies with his companions Joseph Porter and Lews Murphy accompanied him. The gun belonged to Richardson and is described as a long barreled model with a detachable handle. Relatives remain at his bedside as doctors decide on next steps.
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Davenport
Fairport
Hershey Hospital
Richardson
Parenta
J. B. Richardson
Davenport Democrat
Magentine
Docker
Harahey Hospital
J.L. Kein
Joseph Porter
J. F. Porter
Tri-City
Public Service
Lews Murphy
T. A. Murphy
Rock Island
Kelentufic
Richardion
Tedside
Fine imposed in State of Iowa v William Carney
The motion for a new trial by William Carney was denied by Judge Houro. Carney was fined 200 dollars plus costs and given time to pay. Changes Plea. Jones Sopher, a witness in the Springer divorce trial, changed her plea on perjury from not guilty to guilty and was placed in custody of a probation officer with residence with her parents allowed.
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State of Iowa
William Carney
Jone Sopher
Opal Zimimerman
Car Strikes Delivery Wagon in South Murcatine
A South End car collided with a delivery wagon near Lisbrand and Diercks Grocery in South Murcatine on Saturday. The Luellen and Bloom bakery wagon sustained a distorted fender while the wagon and driver escaped unharmed.
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South End
Luellen and Bloom Bakery
Lisbrand and Diercks
South, Murcatine
Cascarets Headache Cure Ad Card
An old advertisement promotes Cascarets as a gentle laxative and liver cleanser. It claims relief from headache, biliousness, indigestion, constipation, and bad breath. Directions include taking a dose before bed and upon waking.
Inside bathing cure touted for health and cleansing
A dated advertisement promotes starting the day with inside bathing using hot water and limestone phosphate to “purify” the stomach liver kidneys and bowels. It claims toxins are removed and body impurities cleaned, urging constipated or ill readers to use Haiestons phosphate and drink hot water before breakfast.
Milk Spills on Public Streets After Runaway Dairy Team
A runaway W C Norton dairy wagon near Tenth and Orange spilled about one hundred fifty pints of milk, leaving a white trail as frightened horses bolted. The wagon wreck damaged the wagon and harness. horses were soon recaptured. Mrs Norton was delivering milk when the incident started. An unrelated Oct announcement mentions Poland China hogs at Lowe Run farm. Orria Purcell death on a Rock Island train near Davenport was approved by Judge A J House.
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W. C. Norton
Tenth
Orange
Ohoney
Lowe Run Farm
la M. Nevens
Orria Purcell
Rock Island
Davenport
A. J. House
Notice of Will Hearing in Oliver Kurriger Estate
State of Iowa Muscatine County notice states on September 16 1916 the Clerk opened and read a writing purporting to be the last will of Oliver Kurriger deceased The instrument will come for hearing on October 16 1916 at the September Term of the District Court anyone interested may appear and show cause why it should not be admitted to probate. R G Tipton Clerk of the District Court MasucatinaSept 16 1916
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Muscatine County
State OF
Iowa
District Court
Said
Oliver Kurriger
Said County
A. D
Muxcatina
R. G. Tipton
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