Davenport Y M C A Adds 122 Members During November
Davenport notes a one month YMCA membership drive adding 122 new members, raising total roster to 764 with pledged gifts potential to 879. Thanksgiving relief from local charities fed hungry homes, bringing cheer to many in need. Deserter Harrington surrendered to authorities after leaving Army, traced to Fort Bliss. Nickles fined $100 for assault and battery involving 14 year old Mary McGill. Lost girl Georgie Hurst found in Cedar Rapids and to be returned to Davenport.
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Wtal
Andrew Harrington
West Second Street
Davenport
United States Army
Oficer Hans Schmidt
Arsenal
Harrington
4Th U. S. Cavalry
Fort Bliss
Texas
George Nickles
Mary McGill
Nickley
West Front Street
Georgie Hurst
Cedar Rapids
Birthday party for Milan Dorothy Chaney with friends
Milan Dorothy Chaney celebrated her birthday anniversary last Saturday and entertained many of her little friends. In a picture puzzle Gladys Smith won the prize. James McQuaid, who broke his
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Dorothy Chaney
Gladys Smith
James McQuaid
Thanksgiving Eve Hilarity Triggers Courtroom Case In Moline
Otto Ed runs a rooming house at 509 Fourth Street and faces assault charges from Victor Johnson, a roomer alleged to have attacked Gus Swanson who lies in hospital with serious injuries. Memorial service plans for Elks set for First Congregational church with Dean Franklin presiding. Carries news of Thanksgiving baskets by Philanthropic board and Moline Woman's club. Pastor installation for Swedish Lutheran church announced with Dr M C Ranseen presiding. Local society notes recount Thanksgiving visits and community events in Moline.
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City Hospital
Otto Ed
Fourth Street
Victor Johnson
Gus Swanson
el Ks
Dean Franklin
Macomb
G. QO. Dietz
Moline Lodge
First Congregational Church
Lodge
Carrie O'Connor
Moline Woman's Club
Helen 1 Huntoon
Lovely Actress Prefers Wee Small Hours For Reading
Miss Laura Nelson Hall, the actress in the drama Everywoman, reads two hours nightly after theater. A bedside table holds French and Spanish works along with Love and Marriage and The Way We Live Now. She finds the early morning hours best for reading to rest from stage work.
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Laura Nelson Hall
Will Repair Church Plan Raises Funds at Swedish Baptist
Six hundred fifty dollars was raised at a subscription meeting at the Swedish Baptist church to repair the church. Olaf Swanson spoke on his India work, Rev. Carl Vingren gave a brief address, and a program of vocal and instrumental music followed. The church was filled to capacity and refreshments were served after.
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Swedish Baptist Church
Olaf Swanson
India
Carl Vingren
Silvis Notes Local Resignations and Social Events
Silvis items report Miss Mabelle Nystrom resigning as music teacher to join Moline schools. Rose chapter OES entertained Mo line and Rock Island Eastern Stars. Loretta Quinn and Rock Island relative visited Guy De Bourcey home. Mrs. W J McElroy spent time in St Louis with kin. Thanksgiving program held at McKinley school. families visited, prizes awarded, and lunch served. Wainwrights and local families noted with visits, arrivals, and hospitality across Silvis and nearby towns.
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Mabelle Nystrom
Moline
Rose
Silvis
Rock Island
Loretta Quinn
Guy de Bourcey
W. J. McElroy
St. Louis
F. W. Rettick
Mary Hutchinson
William Kuehl
Emma Ball
Shelly
Knowles
Harold McKalpan
J. H. Kyle
Chicago
Lulu Reed
McKinley School
J. Hill
Bishop Hill
Wicken
Davenport
Eva
Elizabeth
Lena Vokes
Catholic Dramatic Society
Revival meetings to begin at M E church next Sunday
Zuma Revival meetings will commence next Sunday evening at the M. E. church, conducted by Rev. Wade Smith. Jess Cox was a business caller in Port Byron Friday. Bert Schafer moved his family to Port Byron Monday and will occupy their residence purchased from Mr. Aldridge, who recently moved to California. Frank Searle was a business caller in Rock Island and Milan Thursday.
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M. E. Church
Wade Smith
Jess Cox
Port Byron
Bert Schafer
Aldridge
California
Frank Searle
Rock Island
Milan
Zuma Aid Society
Sadie Pearsall
Minnie Wainwright
Golda
Calumet Baking Powder Delivers Real Economy
Calumet Baking Powder promises genuine economy for housewives by avoiding cheap unreliable powders. It markets at 25 cents per pound, claims exact ingredient proportions and consistent results, and guarantees against failure. The product earned the Highest Award at the World's Pure Food Exposition.
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Calumet
Comforting Words From Rock Island Reader On Kidney Pills
Do M Fisher of Moline endorses Dean's Kidney Pills after years of backache, lameness, and kidney trouble. One box brought quick relief, with complete cure in weeks and no recurrence. Sold by all dealers, 50 cents. Foster Milburn Co of Buffalo NY sole U S agents. Remember the name Dean's.
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Rock Island
Do. M. Fisher
First Avenue
Moline
Dean
Foster-Milburn Company
Buffalo
N. Y
United States
Dean’s
Mine Promoter Fraud Charge Guilty in Illinois Case
Aaron B. Donaldson a St. Louis mine promoter was found guilty of running a confidence game on J. H. Downs and his daughter Mrs. Ora Belle Ridgly of Assumption securing 850000 from a sale of worthless stock. He had previously been sentenced to three years in Missouri penitentiary for a similar charge and formerly served as a preacher.
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Taylorville
Ill
Aaron B. Donaldson
St. Louis
J. H. Downs
Ora Belle Ridgly
Assumption
Donaldson
Missouri Penitentiary
An Appeal to Wives About Orrine Home Treatment
An appeal promoting Orrine as a home remedy to help drinking husbands or sons. The ad claims the product saves money spent on liquor and offers powder or pill forms with a refund if ineffective. It invites readers to obtain a free packet at Harper House pharmacy.
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Newbro
Orrine
Harper House Pharmacy
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George Bollmer
Gaines Street
Missouri
A. F. Bergstrom
Swedish Lutheran Church
M. C. Ranseen
Illinois Conference
Dr. Ranseen
Sweden
King
Martha Bussheart
L. McLaughlin
Erie
John Miller
Reynolds
Joseph Crisswell
Mr. Stevens
Galva
Hanna
Presbyterian Church
William Dickens
Laura Nelseason
Herpicide Company
Detroit
Mich
Katie Wainwright
Charles Arquebright
Battle Creek
Zuma
Guebright
Mrs. Sylvester Daily
L. E. Baker Laundry
Phone West
Seventeenth St
T toSp
Chicago Medical Institute
West Third Street
Main St
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