Plans Advanced For New Freight Depot Fight At City Hall
Local freight congestion spurred talks at City Hall with Missouri division officials of the Rock Island Railroad. Plans for temporary relief were proposed including expanding the loading platform and constructing a new loading tract near the present yard to speed car handling. Local committee members pressed for action and urged a temporary solution while awaiting permanent funding and construction.
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of Rock Inland
City Hall
Wan Damandel
Miswouri
Rock Island Riilroad
Muncatine
I. Spatte C. Ll. Ruppert
Trenton
Tinton
Ta Gott
Davenport
Vinton
Lb. Severanen
A.C
Meotkin
McNutt
W. M. Narvis
T. Ray Brown
David Bogard
HH. J. Gioaster
Bite
Ft Ba
Muscatine Favored in Division Construction Plans
Draft proposes time and new freight house construction with Muscatine given preference for buildings and improvements over other division points, indicating favored treatment in the plan.
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Muscatine
Battery officers resist resignation pleas amid return plans
The War Department denied resignations sought by Battery officers Clark Barnard and Charles Robinson of Buttery G. A letter to Telethon says no local commander member endorsed resignations. The likely return route for Battery C and others includes Houston Texas Ark., St Louis Missouri, and Dex Mahios, with Punston inquiring about finish of practice and gear support for Iowa cold-weather troops.
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Linutenants
Clark Barnard
Charles Robinson
Buttery G
War Department
Hope
Battery
Brownsville
Tex
Mundo By
Houston
General Punaton
Ciintun
Daveanport
Davenport Battery Seeks Muster Out Amid Cold Weather
A letter from Captain Gompion requests immediate muster out for Davenport Battery due to severe cold. Authorities weigh options as arrangements shift from Camp Dodge to an Iowa location, with Washington authorization under consideration.
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Davenport
Lawn
Det
Camp Dodge
Nera Moines
Washington
Wort
Seerouey
Baker
Attorney My
Witeh
Orpheum crowds entertained by elaborate show
The Orpheum opened Sunday with a newly staged act featuring ten performers and a lavish setup. Reports describe a lively afternoon and evening program, while a separate local incident involved a family dispute over a bet at Mast MN with a court fine imposed.
Fritchman hosts informal dinner for birthday remembrance
Society notes record Mrs Fritchman entertaining a small family group at her North Avenue home in honor of George Sawyer's birthday. Guests included Mr and Mrs George Sawyer, Mr and Mrs Frank Sawyer, Miss Margaret Sawyer, Edward Sawyer, and Mr and Mrs W C Fritchman. Dinner served at 2 o'clock with eight covers, a bouquant centerpiece, and a dainty place card. A card party and social events follow in the Knighte of Columbus club rooms with a dance and orchestra, open to lodge members and Catholic church friends.
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Fritchman
Yi Fritchman
North
George Sawyer
Pritchman
Frank Sawyer
Mira Margaret Sawyer
Edward Sawyer
W. C. Writchman
Qlub Rooms
Calumbud
St. Mathias
St. ‘Mry
Tadley
Bow Island Supper Committees Named for Harvest Heels
Two committees were appointed to oversee the harvest suppers to be held in Bow Island. The event will feature prizes and a decoration team. Notable names include Mrs A Swithwon, Sta Ces a Wontey, Amos Krigee, Mrs William Interior, and Rev Hunimsil.
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Bow Island
Mio
Mra
Swithwon
Cesa
Wontey
Mid
Amos Krigee
William Interior
Mer Dott Barterhigen
Aga Shepard
Hunimsil
Mre
Mauda Butelor
Ronda Untms Coupla in Marriage at Presbyterian Church
The marriage of Misa Chai Pieter, daughter of Andrew Wisher, and Edward Nowell was solemnized Saturday evening at the Presbyterian church. A simple ceremony with Mrs Paninher as attendant, reception and program followed at St. Matinia hall, with lots of local society detail and upcoming events reflected in the column.
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Misa Chai Pieter
Andrew Wisher
Edward Nowell
Mra
Paninher
Aim
Mia
Newall
Local Battery C Leads in Firing at Brownsville Camp
Report from Priv J J Lochname and Battery C at Brownsville camp spans drill results and conditions. Battery C topped Davenport Clinton battalions with 33 hits, details of rain, mud, and field prep, plus October 11 range events and a victory claim.
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Iowa
Uris
Brownsville
Prix Vate
Jake J. Jiocknamn
Mull Ox
Davenport
Clinton
Villa
Hooksama
Mch
Hawkayo Oatteries
Battery C
Boron
Battary
Mom Bore
Vin
Brownaviile
Loma Alta
Vyonga
Brownaville
Fragmented OCR notes on artillery and local notices
Fragmented text recalls an artillery battery report praising executive officers and crew accuracy. It also mentions a street parade paving notice, a farm visit on a Wednesday, and a condolence message for a local family. A serious car accident at Hershey hospital is noted with rib injuries but no internal damage anticipated.
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Lewe Jur Farm
Risa
Cfown
West End Ear Inc
Wiliam Pate
Hershey Hospital
Notice of Catherine Stregor’s departure
Court records note Catherine Stregor has left her home. Robert Streger states he will not be responsible for any debts incurred by her. The notice appears in a local filing seeking clarity on financial obligations and residence.
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Yartyt
Atdentine — District Court of Lower
Fenel
Oelober
Atl
Tin Lodge
Child'x Conservation Langue
Aire
A. 1S
Madden
West Fourth
Catherine Stregor
Jbert Streger
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Railrnoad
Inading O Miitaly
Misouri Division
D. D. Beckwith
McQuesten Hardware Store
The
Iowa Culvert and Sheet Metal Company
Muscatine, Iowa
DiAgdon
Tr IK
Trawnaville
Towa
Tifa
Orpheum
Orphen Rhavite
Old Kentucky
van Gray
Dome Ory
Wil
Lowe
Cedar Street
West End
Ty M. Nevens
Toniy Iremod
Miky Teth Mayes
Jokn Wesley Stepnard
Butlugion
Wapotlo
Mathearry Whittle Tere
Hilt Bladon
Bautington
Nershoy Hospital
Mather
Son
Lamoret Row
Sylvia Strauss
South Museentind
Horahay
Jamen Baker
Columbus Tunstion
Mr. W. N. Porter
Trininid Street
Barnard’s
Elite Laundry
Dox Sonfal
Bohold Dualass College
Baxont
Newsly Organi
Brown'h Dushiese
Keudtivation
Mery
Ladies
Ald Society
the Rat Presbyterian Church
Howlosses
Bea Mex
Judson
Wy Hartman
Hoffman
MD. de Tanretu
Iotapeleh
Mikai Calllya
Th Dengan
Park Placy
Yung Peanle
Briones
Mas Miunte
Moreium
Keokul
Pot
Wagk
Lenso
Mra 8
I. Veramayer
Tiliat
Xtreet
Epworth Longue
Magdeville Morhodint Episcopal Church
Aneet
G. W. Barber
Eveninie
Adie’ Afd
Fairport Church
Thy
A. D. Howard
Lonniey Shirkey
Privng
Texas
Juwan
Trst
Batetory C
Wilson's
Bere
Egorner
Swan
Jeweler’s
Cal Barnard
Battery B
Battery A
Captus Matt
Alva
J. Tomasson
Journal
Miwlberny Ory Orange
Darwin
Narcissus
Crocus
Thompson’s Seed Store
Chas. W. Conaway
20Th St
Carpenters
Apply Co. Osborn, Laurel Building
2Nd & Iowa Ave
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