Davenport News Involving Kidnapping and Robbery Events
Day in Davenport reports a 16 year old girl enticed to Chicago and returned, with Marzha held in Chicago. a decomposed unidentified man found near Walcott with unclear cause of death. two masked robbers on a Bettendorf streetcar escaped with 35 dollars. a short weight inspection targets Davenport merchants. a Davenport man named Sayles denied robbery, claiming Chicago arrival. other items include a worker hurt in a runaway, request for heirs of a San Francisco estate, Ames chemistry building contract awarded, and a proposed coast to coast highway linking Davenport to Omaha
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Elizab
Bert
Chicago
Martin Marzha
Lyric Theatre
Gilbert
Marzha
Lece
Bureux
Chicago Telephone Company
Jows
Ulinois
Martha
Davenport
Gat
Bettendorf
Alonzo A. Melton
Melton
John Quinn
M. E. Flynn
Matt Lamb
Flynn
Des Moines
Peeresses May Become Waitresses to the King
London reports King George V and Queen Mary plan to revive medieval court rituals forcing American titled brides to serve in menial roles. The piece cites imagined duties such as the queen’s clothes bearer and a waitressing position, with other ceremonial roles like a herbstrewer and a crower described as potential duties for noblewomen and even American heiresses.
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London
George V
England
Soap and Cleaner Plants to Move After Remodeling
Soap and Cleaner Products has secured a six year lease from Paul Lagomarcino for a building on the southeast corner of Front and Brady streets and will move its plant from Rockingham road after remodeling, which will take about 30 days. Obituary notices recall Miss Mary C. Seaton of Columbia Mo died at the Brown sanitarium after a long illness. Also listed are obituary items for Miss Emma Rohlff, Mrs Julia Burlock, and Edith Karns, with brief death notices and funeral arrangements.
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Soap and Cleaner Products Company
Paul Lagomarcino
Front and
Brady Streets
Rockingham Road
Mary C. Seaton
Columbia
Brown Sanitarum
Miss Seaton
Columbo
R. A. Seaton
Frank
Andrew
Lyle
Martine Seaton
Lucille
Oneda Seaton
Emma Rohlff
Schricker Flats
Rohlff
Germany
O. C. Hill
Oakdale
Julia Burlock
L. Carmichael
Sturdivant Street
Burlock
T. Woods
Western
Iowa
Edith Karns
E. Karns
Orphans’ Home
Oakdale Cemetery
Viola Notices and Events Hover Over Viola News
Viola and surrounding area report arrivals and departures for funerals illness and family ties. Mrs Orie Phillips travels to Topeka then New Mexico. Zella Pinkerton attends sister Margaret Pinkerton's funeral from Greeley. Auto trips to Rock Island and Peoria noted. Details on Mrs Bissell death and family lineage provided. Community events include opera house construction and Chautauqua promotions.
Local Social News and Birth in August
Guests enjoyed dainty refreshments served by the hostesses during the evening. Vera McCall welcomed a daughter born Friday morning August 15. Mrs. Ray Hitzmiller of Norris returned home after a short visit. Vera and Ruth Stewart traveled back to Kewanee after a 10 day stay. Mrs. G E Anderson of Matherville and Esther Lun of Moline visited sister-in-law Mrs. J A Lundell Wednesday. Clyde Heffin, Lincoln Chautauqua advance agent, spent Sunday with home folks. Rev. B R Nesbit left Sunday for Peoria to assist in revival meetings.
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Vera McCall
Ray Hitzmiller
Norris
Vera
Ruth Stewart
Kewanee
G .E. Anderson
Matherville
Esther Lun
Moline
J. A. Lundell
Resinol cures baby eczema, reader proves relief
Reading Pa mother praises Resinol soap and ointment after six months of painful itching and sleepless nights. She reports the right cheek cleared by Monday, the days filled with rest, and credits Resinol with ending the ordeal. The ad invites readers to request free samples and use the product, prescribed by doctors for years.
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Reading
Mra
Wm. M. Fletcher
Aeroplane flights to be offered at Cambridge fair
Cambridge officials announce aeroplane flights on Aug 20 21 and 22 at the Cambridge fair with aviator Eugene Godet a French flyer noted for success across the U S and Europe. The event caps a week of civic news including deaths and local visits as the community gathers for entertainment and sport.
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Walcot
Rock Island
Levene
Lincoln
Neb
Yenport
William Sayles
H. A. Braun
Newberry Street
Runawsay
Charles Roll
Kirkwood Boulevard
Princeton
C. E. Phelps
Hartley
Frank S. Phelps
San Francisco
Lea Bleakmore
Dr. Phelps
Frank Phelps
California
Iowa State College
Ames
McCarthy Improvement Company
State
Omaha
Tri-Cities
Rock River Valley
Hillsdale
Sterling
Vivian Gould
Lady Decies
George
Prince of Wales
Duchess of Marlborough
Ashburton
Frances Donelly
New York
Golden Medical Discovery
Anc
Sc. Jos
Oloo
Ea Adress
RV. Pierce
M. de Befalo
N.Y
Pierce
Leo Lannigan
Roddewig
Orie Phillips
Ballon
N. M
Mary Bissell
Topeka
Kan
New Mexico
Lipton
F. E. Ludlow
Sherrard
Misg
Zella Pinkerton
Greeley
Col
Margaret Pinkerton
Viola
Father McKinnery
Miss Dowling
Emma Thomas
Mrs. Reynolds
Georgia Black
Opera House
Fred Tewis
Peoria
Mary McKinnon Bissel
Samuel
Margaret McKinnon
Scotland
America
Knoxville
Hannah Whitmen
Independence
John McKinnon
A. R. Bissell
William H
Ethel _bert
Colorado Springs
Cleon
John L
Framer
Edith
George Barr M’cutcheon
Graystark
Jane Cabie
Brewster's Millions
Truxton King
The
Argus
Eczema
East Peoria
Carico of Joy
Marie Westerfield
Cambridge
Donald Palmer
Dugene Palmer
Fay Palmer
Henry County Sticultural Board
Cambridge Fett
Eugene Codet
Godet
United States
Europe
Bert Ammerman
Martha Rambo
E. A. Pratt
C. B. Taylor
Lelia
Clyde
Tri- ‘Cities
Gust C. Bloom
F. A. Kipping
A. C. Nye
Tri- Cities
H. S. Record
Anna Hier
Edward H. Reed
Pesorington
James
Alice Hand
Henry C. Brown
Elcius Andersen
Ada Ef Osco
George Worthington
Geneseo
Katie Pratt
Susie
Harry
J. E. Westerlund
B. J. Malia
Medie Johnson
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