Discover Coal At Columbus Junction Reported In Iowa County
Columbus Junction Iowa October 13 A four foot coal vein was found at Coat Hollow on the S D Cling farm above Gladwin in the northern part of the county with evidence suggesting sufficient coal to justify mining. The area known as Coat Troliow Itawand has yielded coal before but now prospecting continues as a propector studies the land and shallow wells have been drilled with limited success. The region shows coal and oil more often with the belief a favorable outcome may follow.
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Columbus Junction
Glene
Mail Carrier Now Admits His Guilt
Davenport, Indiana, a mail carrier named Gibson pleaded guilty before U.S. Commissioner Buah to embezzling money orders and depositing funds at a bond set for $900. He was bound over to the grand jury and jailed at Scott County Jail while awaiting further proceedings. Deputy Voterson presented the case.
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Davenport
Talberty
U.S. Commidaioner Buah
United States
Gibson
Scott County
Plague claims life of Lone Tree girl in October
The only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Franca died this week at home near Lone Tree after a paralysis illness. Quarantine was imposed while doctors sought to halt the disease. Funeral services were private, and Lone Tree Town Day programs were set for October 20 with a public program at the Armory and a basketball game between high school teams to follow.
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Lone Tree
Journal
Porro
Henry Franca
Robt. J. Ler
Trae
Nishaahool Orchestra
Army recruiting centers to open in every county
The War Department plans new recruiting stations in most counties to sustain army strength. Regular officers may be assigned locally to secure enlistments with centers opening November 1. Existing enlistment terms vary, with three to four years in service and reserve options, plus a one year military education path for qualified recruits.
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Muscatine
Thors
Nnt
Lowa
Cayox
Silver Wedding Anniversary Held in Cranston
Oct 19 Cranston. Mr and Mrs Thomas Borga observed their silver wedding anniversary with a dinner at home. Mrs Totin Davis felt sudden pain while washing. a needle penetrated her finger and an instrument broke off during removal. Dr Mandwan attended, noting considerable pain.
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Cranston
Aulyar
Tid
Thomas Borga
Mra. Totin
Davia
Letts Missionary Society in Meeting
Letts In October 12 the Letts Missionary Society met at the home of Mrs Emma Linn on Monday afternoon. The study topic War and the Kingdom drew interest as members pledged to donate one dollar for Armenian relief. Programs included Intercession Church Without a Sword and The Church Militant with several speakers. Some of the program was omitted due to fines and attendance.
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Letts
Women's Foreign Missionary Society
Hotse
Mia
Emma Linn
F. A. Runyon
Mra
D. Phillipa
Boater
Mra. Runyon
Dublies Legion
Mre
Ewyabath Darrow
Flnes
Noma
Yoma
Omg
Calclumn Sulphide Beauty Wafer Coupon Offer
Flawed ad promises clear skin and a rosy complexion using Stuart's Calclum Wafers. Claims pimples eczema and rough skin vanish as blood promotes a healthy glow. Includes a coupon for a free trial without verification of ingredients or side effects.
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Stuart
Free Trial Coupon Offer Prompts Local Notice
A fragmentary notice from Marshall Michigan mentions a free trial coupon by Ae Stunt Co and Stuart Big. It references a trial package of Stuart's Cullum Waters and a six cent or six unit amount. Details are unclear due to damaged text.
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Ae Stunt Co
Bie
Stuart Big, Marshall, Mich
Sond Moat Ones
Return Mall
Stuart
Sunday Scholars Tour Ocean Trip for Church Drive
Sunday scholars from the First Baptist Church organized a “Trip To Palestine” to boost membership. Divided into two sides, they sailed on the Mauretania and Aquitania, raising mileage milestones for delinquent and attending scholars, with totals of 672 and 730 miles respectively.
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Keon
Ang Beon
Claukoa
Palestine
Mauretania
Aquitania
Mouredonta
Aquitaain
Priests Attend Deanery Meeting From Towns List
Clergy from many towns gathered October 14 at St. Mary's home in Town City for a deanery meeting led by Very Rev. Act. Soult. Attendees included Rove B J Tacobameyar Iranmuror Riverside F A Kotton atetta Hille B Ganlo Holbrook Thomas M McCann Nawton Pan och Solon H Frencken Victor E Jackson Colfix M Hannon Grin nolly William Carroll Marengo P Statl Richmond H Corcoran Nin lyons D Davila What Choor R Rent han Oxford and Thomas Maroney Nolins Settlement.
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Town City
St. Mary's
Soult
Rove
B. J. Tacobameyar
Iranmuror
Riverside
Batteries B C D and G B to Muster Out at Fort Sheridan
Chicago October 13 batteries B C D and G B, Indian Fields Artillery, now serving on the Mexican border, are due in Chicago this afternoon. They will be routed to Fort Sheridan for the muster out of about thirty officers and 600 men, with local officials to participate in a reception for the returning men.
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Chicago
Ibatteries
Hlindy FieldsArtil- Tory
City to Meet Business Men at Noon Luncheon
Mayor R. S McNutt announced plans to lead city council and levee commission to a mid day meeting with business leaders at Hotel Muscating Monday. Main topic is securing a new freight depot to replace the Rock Inland railroad yard. Invitations extended by Commercial chair through Dr FH Little, with Mayor and council members expected to attend.
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Muscating
R. 8. McNutt
Rock Inland Railroad
Horg
PUT UP OR SHUT UP SAYS WILSON
President Wilson spoke at a road rally in Indianapolis on October 13 declaring talking through the hub is dead industry and urging urgency. He warned against auctionalism while advocating nationalization mobilization and cooperation of the nation’s resources postwar.
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Taalannpolis
Ind
Wilxon
Democratic Party
Wu Qiacu Hhlon
Amartcl
United States
Ita Foreta
Danderine Claims Hair Grows Thick and Beautiful
An old advertisement extols Danderine as restoring hair, promising immediate effects. It asserts the product cleanses dandruff, strengthens roots, and stimulates new hair growth with a shiny, wavy look, urging readers to buy Knowlton's Danderine.
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Knowlton
Fragmented wartime speech sparks debate on unity and patriotism
A damaged OCR text shows a speaker denouncing sectionalism while urging national unity. It notes meetings and upcoming events including a wedding anniversary celebration of Bert Smith near Brighton and a program planned at Lincoln school in the Welsh neighborhood, October 18.
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Ralph Rees
Newton Davis
Everett. Rees
Trefly
H. J. Davis
Bert Smith
Brighton
Lincoln School
Columbus Junction column reports visits and events across town
Hort Mumper of Davenport visited Wednesday while Mr and Mrs Mat Gileapia traveled to Columbua City to see Mrs B W westy. Mrs J A Tlanft and others were entertained at Mrs Anne Jarboo home in Muratine. Several locals visit Musentine and Columbus Junction hosts prep for game with Winfield High on Saturday. Church work conference set at Trinity Reformed with speakers Rev J C Horning and Rev M W Couch promising engaging lectures. Others return from Taylor Ridge reunion. community notes list visits, travels, and social gatherings around Columbus Junction and nearby towns.
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Columbus Junction
Hort Mumper
Davenport
Mat Gileapia
Whellington
Slater
Mina
Villo Grube
Pueblo
Colo
Commercal Hotel
Trinity Reformed Church
J.C. Horning
St. Joseph
Quivateur
Mwoure
Denver
Fouse Poranie
Con Alathur
Conesvilla
St. Paul
Conrad Brown
Misanda Fulk
Hand
United Presbyterian Church
J. W. Hubbard
Inside bathing and mineral laxative ad from old health ad
A dated advertisement urges readers to drink hot water with lime allonite phosphate before breakfast to cleanse the bowels and toxins. It claims internal bathing is essential for health, matching the era’s pseudomedical tone and listing symptoms improved by the regimen. It promotes Mamestone phosphate as a preparatory aid for digestion and overall vitality.
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Rene BirQat
Guy Weer
Lonters
Wilson
Dentin
Party Sectionaliai
Ruby Close
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