Davenport Neighbors News: Saloons Shrink Under Prohibition
Reports show Davenport reduced saloon licenses by about 40 in six months due to strict enforcement of the Prohibition law. Licenses issued May through October totaled 200, with expectations of around 160 for the next six months. Also covered: a missing husband case, a disputed $100 threshing machine payment, and obituaries for Wilhelm Haase and Mary Marshall detailing their families and residency in Scott County Davenport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davenport
Edith Hartman
Max Homfeldt
Donahue
Homfeldt
George Hadenfeldt
Duck Creek
Max Hadenfeldt
Tenderloin
Hartman
Miller
Hemfeldt
Hadenfeldt
Christina Burkemper
Marie Nagel
Wilhelmina Hamann
Henry
Louis
Otto
Mary Marshall
Christopher Marshall
Mercy Hospital
Feb dinner and card party at Alexander Medill home
The G G T club hosted a February dinner and card party at Alexander Medill's residence. Read about local arrivals, illnesses, and events including Miss Anna Daxon's return to Omaha and Belle Shannon's marriage to Sheldon Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. G. T. Club
Alexander Medill
Anna Daxon
Omaha
Ned
Louisa Daxon
Andalusia
William Vanalstine
Grand Forks
N. D
Vanalstine
Fanny Barnett
Taylor Ridge
Dale Smith
Clarke Smith
St. Anthony's Hospital
Dale
Belle Shannon
le Claire
Iowa
Sheldon Smith
William Dickson
Betsy Cotobed
Kansas
Gotobed
Frank Baker
Three Men Survive 1000-Volt Electric Shock In Moline
Gust Strohbe of Sixth Street and Tenth Avenue narrowly escaped death after grabbing a live 1000-volt wire tied to a downed telephone line across a People's Power electric line. A second man aiding him was also shocked. a third passerby helped. A separate report notes a brick thrown at a church window and a Burlington train window shooting incident. The local athletic club hosted sparring events at the Wagner opera house with several bouts and draws.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gust Strohbe
Sixth Street
Tenth Avenue
People's Power Company
Strohbe
Fof
Burlington
Moline
Second Street
S. S. S. Athletic Club
Wagner Opera House
Young Shaw
Davenport
Kid Flynn
Stomach Trouble Relief Promised by Pape’s Diapepsin
Hundreds suffer sour stomach and indigestion, with symptoms from gas to nausea and headaches. Take a 50 cent case to any pharmacist, eat one Triangule tablet, and expect relief within minutes as fermentation in undigested food is stopped.
The Linen Stocking Bag for Christmas Gift
A guide shows grandmothers pleasant stocking bag crafts using old rose linen with black cotton embroidery. It describes cutting a yard of linen, forming a bag and four pockets, folding pockets in six divisions, embroidering designs, stitching pockets, sides, and bottom, and finishing with drawstrings of old rose ribbon.
Gifts for a Man Prints of Famous Pictures on Pads
Inexpensive Christmas gifts use shaving pads as mounts for famous picture prints. A token card combines a shaving pad and calendar with a wind mill scene by Ruisdael. A matched matchbox cover and embroidered linen offer a bachelor room decor option. Sold as a 10 cent purchase with ribbon and a stem ornament.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruisdael
Pretty Lingerie Ribbon Holders For Christmas Tree
Yuletide presents include handmade lingerie ribbon holders for the Christmas tree. The article urges starting early to avoid last minute shopping and praises well made practical gifts. One noted idea features three little maids from school as an attractive ribbon holder.
Lingerie Ribbons Illustrated with Velvet Aprons
The article describes lingerie ribbons illustrated by little maids wearing black velvet or satin aprons with pockets holding balls or spools of baby ribbon. The scene emphasizes fine materials and delicate display.
Traveling Toothbrush Case Design From Simple Materials
A traveling toothbrush case can be made by unskilled hands using a two inch wide rubber cloth strip longer than the brush. Shape it into a long narrow inner bag to fit inside a second bag of silk or ribbon. Finish the outer bag mouth neatly and add a narrow drawstring.
Also Mentioned on This Page
John Berry
Milwaukee
Berry
District Court
Louis E. Roddewig
Nina Miller
Scott County
Wilhelm Haase
William Hamann
Locust Street
Haase
Germany
Mecklenburg
Schwerin
Ampt
Reutzenburg
America
Milan
Solomon
Islands
New Caledonia
Pall Mall Gazette
Holy Land
Eddie
Chicago News
Ranter
Tomlinson
Old Town
Harper’s Weekly
Bucklen
East Wilton
Maine
South America
H. C.gorgon
Pacific Coast
Root & Vander Voort Co
Mr. Gordon
Duke of Northumberland
Mansion House
London
Victor Records
Century
Everybody’s
McClure’s
Munsey’s
Scribner’s
January Cosmopolitan
Victor
Victor Talking Machine Co
Camden
N. J
MONEY
Mutual Loan Company
People's National Bank
Perfection
Nickel
Japan
Standard Oil Company
Jones
Second Avenue, Rock Island
Matilda Warwick
Kokomo
Ind
Cardus
Cardui
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