Counterfeit Money Orders Warn Public Officials
A Washington bulletin warns not to accept money orders from strangers. Counterfeits printed for Denver, Cole, and Omaha have appeared in Billings, Cheyenne, and other cities. The fake orders mimic form and ink and omit the postal word, with faulty margins and misprinted back details. Postmasters and the public urged to report any suspicious orders to prevent loss.
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Muscatine
W.istchoft
Department of Washington
Denver
Cole
Omaha
Nob
Billingé
Mont
Chayenne
Wyo
Guca
New Advice For Local Students Urges Weeknight Focus
Principal Dr. L. H. Frantz urges students to limit social gatherings to Friday evenings, advising that weekday evenings be devoted to study. He stresses that weaker students may benefit from school work instead of social activities, and asks parents to consider aligning schedules accordingly.
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L. H. Frantz
Uudonta
Cosslty
Finish Paving Within 30 Days and City Divorce
City Engineer Young reports finishing paving within 30 days as weather cooperates. Projects on Washington Darett Eleventh Ninth and Tenth streets near completion, with other avenues rapidly advancing. In district court Judge A J House grants divorce to Mrs Pearl Lawroney from Harold Lawroney on statutory grounds. evidence presented.
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Young
Washington
Darett
Mulverey
Lacard
Park Avenue
Oak Acroota
A. J. Houae
Dlvorce
Pearl Lawroney
Harold Lawrones
Shoes cheaper than mail order houses at our shop
Our prices on shoes beat the mail order houses with clear value and quality. Visit our store in the German American Bank Building to see goods and inspect stock. Prompt service on repairs and moving stock as supply changes fast.
Aviators Sought for U S Army Aviation Corps
A recruiting officer from the US Army Aviation Corps visits Muscatine inviting young men to enlist for aviation duties including telegraph and radio operations. The officer warns the law may change and urges readiness as opportunities may end soon.
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Aviation Corps
Army
Mitchell
Roe
Muscatine
Congresa
Mont
Mr. Mitchell
Ronedalta
Report Scarcity of Common Labor in Muscating
Local contractors report a shortage of common laborers despite usual autumn demand. Paving and waterworks projects need more workers. Men are sought for East Second Street bridge and the Laurel building site. Demand rises as cold weather nears, affecting ongoing construction programs.
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Acarca
Toportad
Mure
Prodent
East Second Straat
Marine insurance rates in big jump on transatlantic routes
New York October 9 marine insurance rates from American to English ports jump at one to five per cent due to German submarine operations. Rates to Havre and Bordeaux rise from seven percent to eleven percent.
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New York
N. Y
Favre
Bordeaux
Cascarets Tonic Promises Easy Bowel Relief For Elders
An old style advertisement touts Cascarets as a natural tonic for older adults to keep bowels active and relieve constipation. It claims the product strengthens muscles and allows gentle nightly use, asserting it costs 10 cents a box and works while you sleep.
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Audi
Mrs Rosa Funk Dies After Illness at Home
Rosa Funk a longtime resident of Muscatine Burlington and Iowa City area died at home after a yearlong illness. Born December 20 1834 in Burlington she married Gabriel Munck and had five children two of whom survive. Funeral services Tuesday at her home with no flowers requested. Masons and other church officials noted as attendees.
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Roam Tanck
Mausenting
Ignae Wightt
John
Hamma
Hinber
Uurlington
Town
Switzerland
Olla
Lo Gao
Py Munck
Burlington
Muanating
Deennyedia
Cilidran
Vona
George We
St. Louis
Harry Woot
Burlington Row
Muscatine
Henrietta
Kathering
Cort
Tueaday
Conesville Home Scene Of Affair
In Conewsville Ohio Oct a pleasant gathering honored Mr and Mrs John Bowlby for his sixty second birthday. The evening featured music social conversation and gifts for the honoree with Prof Meeks delivering the presentation. Guests included Dr and Mrs H H English Prof and Mrs L Mook Mr and Mrs T J Wehr Mr and Mrs George Ponnol Mr and Mrs Alex McCullough and Mr and Mrs John Hankins. The event ended with praise for the enjoyable evening.
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Hong
John Bowlby
Bowlby
Meeks
Thoxs
H. H. English
Mra
L. Mook
Mre
T J. Wehr
George Ponnol
Alex McCullough
Wir
iMra
John Hanktinr
Apent
Muscatine Delegations Aim for Royal Arch and Masters Convention
Muscatine will be represented at the Grand Council of Royal Arch Masons and Grand Chapter of Royal and Select Masters convention in Waterloo from October 10 to 12. Delegates and visitors are expected to attend, with local leaders poised to participate in events and sessions.
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A. G._ Othmer
Connell R
Wm. Moerdink
G. A. Aymeke
Chas
Thia Ainta
Russell-Lamson Hotel
Tha Masonic Temple
Muscatine
Grand Council
Royal Arch Masona
Grand Chapter of
Royal and Select Masters
Waterloo
Qatobar
Movie star Darwin Karr to appear at Gayety Theatre
Darwin Karr, famed Wanaway photoplay star, comes to the Gayety Theatre next Wednesday for a parson with engaging stories of film work. He will appear at the end of each show and greet patrons in the lobby to chat and answer questions. A rummage sale by the Gorman M. K. Ladies is planned for Tuesday Oct 10 at the Hershey State Bank Building.
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Gayety Theatre
Darwin Karr
Wanaway
Karr
Gorman M. K
Thesday
Hershey State Bank
Hot Water Cure for Headache From Toxins
A historical health ad promotes a hot water phosphate treatment to flush stomach and liver toxins. It claims headaches arise from auto intoxication and toxins in the blood, and suggests consuming hot water with Lunestone phosphate daily to cleanse the alimentary canal and prevent headaches.
Rally Day and Vesper Service at First Congregational Church
Rally Day drew larger Sunday school attendance as the First Congregational Church hosted morning services led by Pastor Roy A. Gruen with theme Preparedness for Christian Service. Vesper program featured piano solos by Marguerita Harri and an anthem by Mrs John Einhausen, plus a duet by Mrs Einhausen and Mrs John. Local social mentions follow with visits, travels, and community notes from Cairo to Muscatine and Washington.
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Ong
Ax & Teyult
Mitandanes
Roy. A. G. Gruen
Fred Philips
Harold Wollman
Kenneth Alte Hous
Willie May Humphries
Agnes St. John
Martha Althaus
Ruth Nortom
Misa Afarguerita Harri
John Einhausen
Mesara
Go Ang Smalley
Einhausen
John
Vice President Marshal visits Burling ton Colineum crowd
At Burling ton on Friday seven five speakers and attendees listed, including Mr. and Mrs. B FP, Tame of Cedar Rapidy, and Mrs. Jamen Alloway visiting Iowa City. Dancan returns from Waterloo with a warning, and Hamlet Walt RFP is noted among attendees.
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Columus Junction
Burlington
de Colineum
Blur
B. Il. Shearer
J. B. Johavton
G. N. Dancan
Lee Morrison
C. J. Tobey Agh
Gette
Hamlet Walt
Dancan
Waterloo
Mra
Tame of
Cedar Rapidy
Ikane Toma
Cairo
Jamen Alloway
Iowa City
F. J. Shannon
Wilton
Austrian Warship Explosion Rumor Spreads from Pola
Zurich dispatch reports a large Austrian warship blew up at Pola. Refugees from Dalmatia spread the news to Switzerland but the cause remains unknown.
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Paris
Pola
Zurich
Switzerland
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Wrier
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Towa Ave
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Lelp Us
Iowa Rating Bureau
American-La France Fire Engine Company
Mercantile Safe
A. L. Madden
le Price
Salfettor Teluphone
Rosa Funk
Conesville
Tella
J. J. Stapp
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Floyd Miller
Horn
Benea
J.R. Penrore
E.R. Lacey
Waskington
C. A
Keats
Apend
Wisbora
Marie Richie
Iss Berthn
Rol Rees
Catherine
Edith Overholt
Frances Kona
Frank Paxson
Mita Ida
Shawn
Mra Fooh
Johnston
Wilcox
Ove Mary
Ainsworth
Stel
R. F. Duncan
Bert Sanda
Nra
Tex Sands
S. M, Overholt
Bell Telephone
Wigos
Frank Forbes
Mite Tino
J. G. Baker
B. Gantile
Ida
Grave
Frienda
Bolumbus Junction
Orpheum
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