Iowa Items of Interest From The Muscatine Area
A compilation from Iowa news items notes Muscatine will invest 350000 in electric plant upgrades. Red Oak sees JH Cassell move a potato chip factory from Connell Qlufts. University of Iowa women prepare for professions. Isiah Miller dies in Red Oak aged four. Pecan trees on Matt Baker farm Shenandoah. Sioux City monument to War Eagle celebrated. Norwich post office status changed. Stockport Savings Bank reopens after closure. Local deaths include George Roh in Des Moines and others. various farm, business, and civic notes across counties.
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Muscatine
JH. F. Cassell
Connell
Red Oak
University of Iowa
Isiah Miller
Montgomery County
Matt Baker
Shenandoah
Gelwein Chamber of Commerce
Calva
Cedar Rapids
Odd Fellows
Iowa City
Ringgall County
Mt. Ayr
Sioux City
War Eagle
Norwich
Stockport Savings Bank
Stockport
van Buren County
Ernest Dodds
Bizamry
George Roh
Montour Courier
Des Moines
Death of Dr. Lyman Abbott Headlines Happenings
Dr. Lyman Abbott longtime Outlook editor and preacher has died in New York. Alvin M. Owsley of Texas former Major in the 36th division was elected national commander of the American Legion at New Orleans. Woodrow Wilson was deprived of voting rights in New Jersey by a Mercer county elections board decision enforcing the state law.
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Lyman Abbott
The
Outlook
New York
Alvin M. Owsley
Texas
American Legion
New Orleans
Woodrow Wilaong
New Jersey
Mercer County Board of Elections
Trenton
Campaign speeches rally Ohio voters as country pivotal
Attorney General Daugherty told a Canton audience he used the fall strike as a last drastic measure to save the country from the grip of elil war. Both Republicans and Democrats intensify campaign efforts in Ohio while the President in Washington learns of Democratic gains.
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Daugherty
Canton, O
Ohio
Washington
Washington reports 22 hour day not needed for profit use
The Federated American Engineering societies in Washington released a nationwide inquiry showing a 22 hour workday is unnecessary for profit. Rear Admiral Washington issued orders restricting full sleeve insignia to navy chief warrant officers. Martin Traviese calls for Porto Rico governor removal. Treasury says Standard Oil dividend evasion not found. September food costs show slight drop from August. Lloyd George cabinet resignation expected to delay US war debt refund talks.
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Committee On
Federated , American Engineering Societies
Washington
Daniels
Lloyd George
United States
Sailor Admiral Sims Urges Navy Reform Or Scrapping Outfit
Rear Admiral William Sowden Sims, recently retired, urged in Clave land that the marine and naval service must be improved or the fleet scrapped. Pittsburgh dedicated a 2,200,000 municipal highway christened the Boulevard of the Allies honoring World War service, stretching two miles. The Concord steamship caught fire off Watch Hill, passengers transfer to the freighter Mohegan. A. D. Lasker chaired shipping board remarks in Chicago on dry ships and fleet needs. Twenty six individuals faced federal indictments in Minneapolis over bond thefts. The Yukon steamers ceased, and the first overland winter stage departed Dayton for White Horse. The American Legion demanded Brig. Gen. Bawyer’s removal over hospital plans at New Orleans. Illinois Federation of Labor backed easing Volstead Act to permit sale of light wines and beers. The American Defense Society protested the exile of Jean Lon Buch to the United States over revolutionary Prussia ties.
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Alton
Henry Klein
Klein Brothers
John Lewis
Sac City
Joseph Bolt
Lantoni
W. DB. Hart
Norwood-White Coal Company
Herrold
Dan Horan
Decorah
E. L. Selser
Red Oak
W. BG
Barney & Son of
Chapin
Marshall County Medical Society
County Board of Supervisors
A. C. Page
O. J. Fay
Des Moines Hospital
Robert Thompson
Havelock
Clark
Anamosa
Mowry
London
Trias
Hubert Work
Bartlett
Massachusetts
Des Moines
Iowa
John Colwell
Atlantic
Ernest Colwell
Seventh Street
Colwell
Rock Island Railroad
Mra
J. i Hardin
Japan
Wardines
Mkiura
Harry Main
Sioux City
City Service Company
Lawrence Shea
Jasper County
Newton
Louis Pugh
Columbus Junction
Pugh
Palestine
Jerusalem
Industrial Commission
A. B. Funk
Marcy Telephone Company
Albert Upton
Funk
Clemons
Storm Lake
Willie Nitzke
Ed Nitzke
Town City
Glenn Summerhays
John Summerhays
Myldonee
Sasyer
Harvard Panel Predicts No Prewar Price Drop for a Decade
The Harvard committee on economic research in Boston concludes prices will not return to prewar levels for ten years. They cite gold supplies as a factor and note persistent inflationary pressure across markets.
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Harvard
Committee On Economic Research
Boston
Worldwide unrest and diplomacy headlines from 1919 dispatches
Reports from the Volga region and Constantinople outline relief concerns and nationalist demands. Measures include Turkish pressure over Megal-Dotamia oil fields, German debates on default bankruptcy, Lausanne armistice timing, and European diplomacy amid postwar turmoil.
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Constantinople
Lausanne
Legionnaires Favor Traditional Dances At National Convention
Thousands of American Legionnaires voiced support for moderate dances at the national convention. Marine veteran Bloor Schleppey announced old dances like the waltz and Virginia reel would be featured, praising Southern atmosphere and opposed jazz dancing. He planned a grand fireworks display for attendees.
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Virginia
Schleppey
Spanish Fort Park
Legion
Beau
Terpsichorean
American Legion
South
Pajamas Made in Hawaii for Wounded Troops
American Legion auxiliary workers in Hawaii sewed pajamas with Aloha from Hawaii notes tucked in pockets for wounded veterans in American hospitals. Led by Dorothy B. Harper the Hawaii group included prominent spouses and volunteers who worked under tropical shade. The effort began after an appeal from Camp Logan hospital auxiliary workers in Texas.
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Aloha
Hawaii
American Legion Auxiliary
United States
U. 8
Fleet
Marine Barracks
Mra
Dorothy B. Harper
American Legion
U. S. Marines
Hilo
Camp Logan
Tex
Unclear Bulletin Notes Tragic Death In Dubs Head
The fragment describes a fatal incident linked to a joke gone wrong. Sund recalls a scene where a person was described as in trouble and shouting Tire while an apparent misadventure ended in death. The text references the Lean Legion Weekly Bulletin in Los Angeles.
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Joe
Sund
Amog
Lean Legion Weekly Bulletin
Los Angel
Tantac Claims Revival Of Health And Vitality
A testimonial from Mary Choktat of Los Angeles reports drastic health improvements after using Tantac. She says prior weakness and nervousness vanished, digestion improved, and overall strength returned, crediting Tantac for restoring weight and energy.
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Dervous Deane
Valescanta
Gennis
Mia
Mary Choktat
Broadway
Los Angeles
Calif
Mae
A Hint to the Heng Abbie at the Breakfast Table
A little girl Abbie sits at the breakfast table and, with earnest soberness, asks why hens would lay something besides eggs. The Progressive Grocer notes the humorous remark about eggs and hens.
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Abbie
Progressiva Grocer
Natural lubricant relieves constipation without the griping
An eminent medical authority warns laxatives and salts can cause permanent injury, while a natural lubricant like Nujol keeps stool soft and moving. Nujol is not a laxative or medicine, is harmless, and is prescribed by physicians in hospitals. Get a bottle from your druggist today.
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Pilla
Weary Landowner Debates Josh’s Future on the Farm
Farmer Corntossel contemplates whether his son Josh should inherit the old place. He worries that a farmhand life with regular wages may offer more rest and comfort than running the farm, shaping the boy’s future.
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Josh
Corntossel
Pioneer Cure Reputed by Local Resident
Mrs Anta Kelm of 418 South St starts health recovery after taking Dr. Pierce s Golden Medical Discovery for a chronic cough and run down condition. The testimonial urges others to try the medicine and seek advice from Dr. Pierce in Buffalo, New York.
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Anna Kelm
Tola
Kans
Dr. Pierce
Anta Kelm
South St
Invalides’ Hotel
Buffalo
Better Late Than Never Market Warden Brings Long Wakeful Start
An elderly Bristol bricklayer over seventy years old retires from his trade and begins a second career as a market warden. He notes it is better to start work late in life, embracing the new role with resolve.
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Bristol
Hog
Diamond Dyes Advertises Safe Home Dye Kit
An old advertisement promotes "Diamond Dyes" for home dyeing of sweaters skirts and children's coats. It claims the product dyeing results without fading or streaking on fabrics like wool linen and blends and urges readers to consult a druggist for guidance.
Barr and Carr Trade Quips in Legion Weekly
In a light exchange, Barr asks if he is a loose friend and Carr reframes with a sharper line, calling him a dip friend, as featured in the American Legion Weekly.
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Jack
American Legion Weekly
Barr
Carr
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