Police Wage Increase Push From City Department
Police demand higher monthly stipends as Cedar Rapids style comparisons cited. Chief, deputy, and patrolmen sign petition seeking raises from 90 to 100 dollars, 75 to 86, and 66 to 76 respectively, to match living costs and town standards.
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Loch Bo- Leo
Incronas
Variana
Haa
Pollen Ching Mieco
Cedar Rapids
Rolfco
Muscatino
Wapollo
Potles
Your Value and Earning Power Across a Lifetime
A man's income shifts with age as energy wanes, reducing productive value. The text urges saving during the peak earning years to secure the future and dependents. It stresses planning for later life before energy declines further.
Local Man Held In Rogk Island Incident
William Carver, alleged to have damaged a door and caused a disturbance, was taken into custody by Rock Island police after an incident involving a door and apartment access. He reportedly admitted involvement in the incident, was bound over for grand jury consideration, and paid a fine to settle the matter, with charges including malicious mischief.
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Rogk Island
William Carver
Murcating
Rock Tuland Yenterday
Guntuv Kooster, Jr
Carver
Ford hits Interurban at Mulberry and Fourth corner
A Ford driven by Chas Shorpa collided with an Interurban car at the Mulberry and Fourth Street corner. The impact damaged only the Ford with a broken wheel fender and radiator. no injuries reported. Shorpa claims the Interurban was not seen in time to brake.
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Chas, Shorpa
Wourth Street
Mulberry
Shobpa
Antha
Agatha
Ford
Retired man uses chisel to cure his corn in yard
In Grandview Warash Oct 19 Jones Yorsell a wealthy farmer used a large chisel to pare away a corn on his foot. After borrowing a chisel he reportedly set it on the joints and cured the corn with a firm grip on his right hand.
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Big
Grandview
Warash
Jones Yorsell
Famper
Ina
Acorn
Pines
Mrs Plett Dies at Blue Grass
Mrs Joln Plett a longtime resident died at home at two this morning after a long illness. She was forty five. Born Emma Boole on April 16 1872 in Blue Grass area she is survived by husband Henry and daughters Lita and Amy. Two brothers and two sisters also survive. Services from Presbyterian church at Blue Grass Saturday at two. Burial in Blue Grass Cemetery with Rev Gloster officiating.
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Joln Plett
Mya. Plett
Mins
Emma Boole
Blue Gras
Lita
Amy Platt
Brothera
Tov
Gloster
da Holy Cross
Tauttorin Eluyel
Davonport
Officers Installed By Court Of Honor At Pearl City
The Pearl City Court of Honor held an installation at Woodman Hall for new officers for the coming year. J A Fisher and M Mulor were installed as officers with two town members inducted and several others appointed. Arrangements for future events were planned with details to be announced later. A testimonial advert states Chamberlain’s Tablets aid stomach pain and indigestion.
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Texaine
Pearl City
Hiter
Railroads Working Against Cummins
Washington D C October 12 With railroad questions looming as crucial next Congress debate agents say that if the Senate control shifts the Inter State Commerce Committee chair will be contested Senator Cum mings seniority would entitle him to head the committee efforts to block him are reported They would prefer a less progressive figure such as Rock or Harman to occupy the chair Nowland is Democratic committee chairman but has little support in the Senate The question remains whether a Republican challenger can unseat Cummins in the chairmanship if the Senate remains Democratic the issue won t arise
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Washington, D. C
Tall
Ageubiichy
Cumming
Cummna
Land
Huonco
Uo Wanate
Cummina
East Hill Club To Meet Tonight
The Hort Tit Civile club will meet this evening at Uno oll Aforthows house near Lincoln School per announced plans. Meetings were shifted from Lincoln school building due to a shortage of lights, and officials urge Haut Han residents to attend. The meeting will be called to order at 8 o'clock.
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Hort Tit Civile Club
Uno Oll Aforthows House
Lincoln School
Vercording
Plann Tt
Offielalk
Haut Han
Catarrh Cure Ads Tout Multiple Remedies
Advertisements claim Hat's Catarrh Medicine, Hall's Catarrh Medicine, and Hall's Catarrh Medicine for the blood cure catarrh. They boast testimonials and urge purchases from B J Cummings Co of Toledo Ohio, with mentions of druggists selling the products.
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Jtnll
B.J. Cummngt & CO
Toledo
Ohio
Deukklota
Bloodhounds Fail To Track Firebug Fires
Bloodhounds from Town City and Waterloo fail to locate the arsonist who destroyed the Johnson barn and the Maraq bay and Arraw slicks. Fires occurred between Town City and Cedar Rapids with officers finding divergent clues. County Attorney Wil refuses prosecution, case seen as promising but unsettled. An Armory event and orchestra are mentioned in passing.
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Anwush
Town City
Ft. Vt
Mit
Waterloo
Frebuka
Cedar Rapids
County Attornay
Dovolopa
Hughes Criticizes Administration In Michigan Campaign Address
Saginaw Mich Oct 19 Hughes delivered two addresses here and in Bay City denouncing Underwood tariff and Adamson law. He denied that voting for him meant a vote for war urging peace through strong preparation and national confidence. He charged the admin with weakness and meddling in Mexico and said a vote for him would uphold debt and national dignity. Hughes’s train arrived 26 minutes late in Bay City.
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Associatia
Saginaw, Mich
Hughes
Bay City
Hugher
Drink Water To Prevent Sickness Warns Authority
A promotional notice advocates drinking hot water with a compact dose of limestone phosphate each morning to cleanse the digestive system, boost appetite, and purify the body. It claims flushing internal toxins aids overall health and cites constipation and rheumatic issues as benefitting users.
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Sicily
Aily
Eine
War Continues On Western Front Amid Frontline Struggle
British officers assess that German forces aim to pressure Rumanians by advancing toward Ryatila and preparing for a large spring defense. Weather and supply conditions influence operations as Germany concentrates efforts along the front, seeking gains before the new offensive season.
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Aviitah
Anoura
Rumania
Copperas Ope Weathered Visit Notes At Mt Vernon Area
Oct 14 report lists Mrs. Ry Boden of Mt Vernon and her brother Fri Parker visiting numerous locals including Mr. and Mrs. Feldimon of Kher aid Ma and Mrs. Stew art apont, with Sunday calls from several Stewart families. Numerous names, places, and relations noted as visitors or hosts in Copperas Ope area.
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Opporax Creek
Ry Boden
Mt Vernon
Kovoradara
Fri Parker
Bred Feldimon
Kher Aid
Stewart
Meh
G. Stowark
Stra
Tybl
Ginthieseht and Son
Munenting
Apone
Tate
Cheater Clapper Notomily
Thore
Tha B
Mowea
Mira MM. McCormick
Sarah McGraw
Win
Mowes
Tols City
jWdw
Kietat
I. McKilips
Atili#ni
G. J, Stoweart
Mra
Fred Brantay
Volme
Bontat
Clapperhone
Misa Hephyr
Spiekler
Stenstay
Veanees
Illnois| SY
Bowser
Pino Bini
Mire
An G
John
Vorna Stewart
Thle Alator
D. A. Gorhamt
Ping Bini
Mira Verne Stewart
Sinter
Ors
D. A. Gorhant Lo Tino
Buift
Mia Verna Stewart
Severn
G.B. Stawart
B. Reynolds
Colin Miller
Ond Mira
Sam Weeler
Oakville
B. Stawart
Theophilus Not to Preside Here This Month
Judge Theophilus, candidate for the Supreme bench, is unable to preside at the local court during November after an accident in Davenport. Officials say Judge M Donegan or Judge B D Lotte will likely preside. Grand jury slated to report November 13 and petit jury November 29. Theophilus injuries are serious but not life threatening, with expected recovery.
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William Theophilus
Supreme Bench of
Lown
Davenport
Jocal Court
Siirmorl
M. ¥. Donegan
B.D. Lotte
Potht
Ayedga Theophilus
Theophilus
Mahip W
Mrs Win Nyenhuis Injured in Local Fall
A serious accident near 946 Lucan Street left Mrs. Win Nyenhuis with injuries including swollen eye and minor cuts. Dr. J. B. Pulliam attended her, and the incident occurred yesterday afternoon near her home.
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Mra
Win Nyenhuis
Lucan Street
Severo
J. BL Pulliam
Mechanics' Aid votes on bylaw changes at next meeting
At the regular meeting of the Mechanics' Aid society last evening, several important business transactions were discussed, after which a smoker was enjoyed. It was announced that significant changes in the by-laws will be made at the regular meeting next week.
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Mechanica’ Aid
Ula
Are You Nervous and Visitors in Town This Week
Local notes report varied visits and events around Grandview and Muscatine. Attendees include Dickerton reunion participants, Rob Lewis family in Lincoln Nob., and Mary Shew’s visit to Wapello. Births, illnesses, and upcoming public events cited, with church services and school staff movements noted.
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Latta
Mary Shew
Wapello
Fred Shew
Edswarda
Winsoa
John Single
Wuat
Annaworth
Wm Hadenka
Blood Polkon
Dave Sinneman
Rebekahs
Myr
Adan Beckey
Cildren
Levyn Andame
Emma
Bertha
Carens Molk
Vida Graham
Nola Benz
Stinemans
Bert Thompson
Graham
Stingle
Rov
Lowe ‘Tron
Pranikie
McGqml
Mra Arnett
Davenport
Ae Belle
Wifa
Anoka
Minu
Ippon
Mra
Bell
John Foxwall
Lonian
Delbert Gratam
Muncatine
Mre
GalerieGrow
Town City
Otis
Choia Kallenberger
Wapollo
Geo. Hosa Hag
Tarther Williams
Peter Muller
T. C. Walker
Moedlapolla
Homer Tinele Hag
Hia
After 24 Years See ks Divorce and Custody Plea
After 24 years Mrs Motte Sterling of East Front Street seeks divorce from Charles F Sterling in district court. She cites cruelty and alleged state offenses and asks for custody of two children, John 29 and Dolla 9. Probate and other local court items are also noted among district docket entries.
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Motte Sterling
East Front. Street
Atatun
Charles F
Alvoree
District Court
Suelligan, Cruskias
John
Dolla
Notas
Bilimeter
Applen
Toot Commander Honored by Pour Le Merite Award
Berlin reports via London that Lieutenant Commander Ar nad Da La Perriere, commander of submarine U-35, is awarded the Pour Le Merite for his achievements in guiding vessels totaling 270,000 tons. The dispatch notes the delayed confirmation and includes the award citation with emphasis on naval prowess.
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T Toot
Berlin
London
Han
Ar‘nad da la Perriere
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Muscatine State Bank
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Court OF Honor
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A. M. Thrower
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