Civilization and Birth of Nation Shown at Grand Theatre
A long review lauds Thomas H Ince s Civilization as a million dollar masterwork, surpassing Griffiths Birth of a Nation in photography and impact It contrasts modern war destruction with pacific themes, noting superior battle scenes and an evocative prologue with music and chorus The piece urges capacity audiences at Muscatine to see the film for its intrinsic value and historical significance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas H. Ince
Grand Theatre
Gosieeding
Inco
Grifith
Griftith
Treo
Ifo
Griffith
Ince
Tharpe
Ronal
Europe
Muscatine
Reorganization To Be Delayed In National Guard Plan
A Des Moines dispatch reports delay in reorganizing the national guard under the Hay-Chamberlain act until the Mexican border is fully withdrawn from. It notes that up to June 30, 1917 the militia will stay under old rules with infantry units of 65 men and cavalry 70, while the War Department determines future strength. Iowa, with about 5,000 enlisted, would need 7,800 after five years under the act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dow Moines
War Department
National Guard
Informas
Des Moines
Washington
Pereco
Iowa
Tews
Towa
Tho Mon
Raerulta
Democrats Plan for Wilson Day in Muscatine
Local Democratic leaders in Muscatine announce plans for Wilson Day observances on October 28 nationwide marked by rallies and patriotism. M W Stapleton leads the formation with J W Reynolds endorsing the slogan Peace with honor prosperity and justice. Campaign speakers will stress the Democratic administration record and display of American flags.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pana
Wilson
Muscatine
M. W. Stapleton
Democratic Central Committee
Toen
J. W. Reynolds
Democratie Administration
Muscatine Royal Arcanuma delegates named for Cedar Rapids meeting
Muscatine council will send M. L. Thompson and Dr. M A Barr to Cedar Rapids on October 28 for the state conference of the Iowa Royal Arcanums. Regent Lee C H Orbach announced the appointments. The session will outline next year’s work and is spurred by Sen John R Price. Increased activity is expected in Muscatine and other towns following the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine Royal Arcanuma
Cedar Rapids
Lee C.H. Orbach
la Thompton
M. A. Barr
Cedar Rapide
John R
Stampede Against Infantile Paralysis Nears Nov 1
Dr G H Sumner, secretary of the state board of health, says infantile paralysis will be practically stamped out in the town by November 1. After the first of next month cases will be rare. Last week saw a rise of fifteen statewide, but below prior peaks. The Mascatine case at 2616 Monroe street is not considered serious, though measures to curb spread remain. State health officials expect the next legislature to enlarge the board of health's appropriation and authority in epidemic control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. H. Sumner
State Board of Health
Des Moines
Frank Smith
Monroe Street
State ‘Board of Health
Denison Woman Praises Lydia E Pinkham Remedy
Mrs G O Lowery of Denison Texas credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with curing her long standing female troubles after severe symptoms and near collapse. She urges others to start treatment promptly and blesses the medicine for restoring her health and ability to work.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Denison
Texas
Lowe
G. O. Lowery
Monterey Street
Deley
Aledo G O P to Raise Flag in City Event
Aledo G O P announces a flag raising on East Seventh Street from Hall to Johnston drug store with a band concert at seven thirty followed by speeches by J M Paca and Dr W S Taylor both noted orators. A Republican women’s vote unit in Mercer County will form at three this afternoon with Mrs M J Sykon presiding. A special Burlington train will carry Col Frank G Lowden and Edward J Brundage to speak at a later stop. A Hughes for President club was organized by fifty party members with L McWhorter as president.
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Poema Service
Aledo
Mercer County
East Seventh Street
Hall Building
Boomler
Johnston Drug Store
J. M. Paca
Macomb
Konaral
J. A. Allen
Tf. R. Morgan
Births Fall in Muscatine County As State Reports Decline
Iowa's 1915 births drop by 4,212 statewide from 1914 with 40,007 births versus 44,219. Most counties rise, Muscatine shows a drop from 414 births in 1914 to 106 in 1915, a sharp decline. The state health board's results, received locally, outline the year’s birth trends.
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Muscatine
State Board of Health
Iowa
Muscatine County
Unclear names in local notices prompt parsing
Fragmentary lines list individuals including Anderson and Moeller with others such as Jost and Dittman. No clear event, action, or location is identifiable from the readable OCR fragment.
Surprise party honors Dettmanns in Stockton ball
Stockton Oct. 16. Mr. and Mrs. Argust Dettmann were guests of a large gathering at Boller's ball Saturday night for a surprise party. Music and dancing followed by midnight supper. The couple recently bought a farm near Charlotte, Iowa, and plan to move soon. Attending were numerous local families, Dr. Stevens, Keokuk Automobile Club members, and Keokuk autoists who rode from Keokuk to Davenport then Muscatine, with local officials greeting them and recording the trip before proceeding to Wapello and Burlington for a luncheon.
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DV. Ormady
Mra
I, Moeller
EY Paarmann
Dr. Stevens
W. Joel
M. Lange
Kon
J. H. Moeller
JH. Dradeal
G. Mr. Anderson
Iidno
Keokuk
W. M. Narvis
G. A. Chaudoin
WW. McBride
Charles Wanner
Pink Pills Improve Appetite and Health
Appetite loss signals poor health and digestion. Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People claim to restore appetite, enrich blood, and strengthen digestive glands, with a diet booklet available on request. Price fifty cents per box. order via physician or mail.
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Losa
Dr. Williama
Williams
Dr. Williams Medicine Co
Schenectady
N. Y
New Button Plant Opens Here Today
Iowa Pearl Button company opens its new factory on West Kront Street opposite Rock Inland freight depot. Thirty cutting machines are in operation. Finishing work to start within the next week or ten days as planned by company officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Pearl Button Company
West Kront Street
Rock Inland
Aleta Marjorie McMahon 4 dies after cholera infantum
Cedar Valtay October 16 1915 Aleta Marjorie four years five months three days old daughter of WilHam aA and Ola McMahon died October 9 at 8 00 am after a weeklong cholera infantum funeral held October 10 conducted by Rev Hawking at West Liberty M E church with a quartet and pallbearers F L Timberlake Harry Hildebrand Clark Askam and Scott McMahon burial in Oak Ridge cemetery She leaves father mother sister Marguerite brother Arthur and many relatives and friends including Mrs B A Harrison of Letts and others from Tipton Davenport and Muscatine
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Aleta Marjorie
WilHam Aa
Ola McMahbon
Sunny
Hawking
M. BE. Church of West
Oak Ridge Cemetery
Aleta
Marguerite
Arthur
B.A. Harrison
Letts
Beatie
Tittle
Mira
R. W. Hankins
Tipton
Orville Hankins
Davenport
D. O. Harrison
Musca- Iting
Locals Attend State Meeting of Odd Fellows Lodge
Three representatives of the local Odd Fellow lodge attend the annual state convention at Clinton. A. L. Pierson M. W. Stilts jen and Mrs. G. A. Wi Kent are listed. Sessions opened with committees of Brandh lodge Brand encampment and state enlistment. A reception for delegates was planned for this morning with a public reception tonight. The convention runs through Friday with daily sessions and lodge officers to be installed Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odd Fellow Lodge
Clinton
A. L. Pierson
M. W. Stilts Jen
G. A. Wi Kent
Atnte
Appeala
Judiciary, Constitution
Brandh Lodge
Brand
Divorce Petition Against Fred Watkink in Muscatine
Anna Watkins files in Muscatine County Iowa a divorce petition seeking desertion grounds and custody of their minor Marie Watkina. He must appear by noon of the next court term beginning October 1 1916 or a default will be entered and a decree granted as prayed. Hanley Hanley represent the plaintiff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Iowa
Afuacatine County
Fred Watkink
District Court of
Muscatine County
Anna Watkins
Marie Watkina
Hanley & Hanley
Dropsy Remedy Ad Promises Quick Relief
An advertisement from Collum Dropsy Remedy Co of Atlanta Georgia claims a one week free trial and rapid relief for dropsy. It asserts breathing ease within hours, full reduction in days, and liver kidney stomach and heart purification with blood strengthening, urging readers to write for free trial treatment.
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Collum Dropsy Remeny Co
Dept
Atlanta
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