A. O. U. W. Picnic At Muscatine Hosts Grand Officials
A large delegation from Davenport lodges of the A O U W attended the state picnic and fall festival in Muscatine. William Narvis, supreme master workman, hosted the event with the Degree of Honor lodge joining, inviting many members. Plans include games, sports, and a served dinner, aiming for a memorable gathering.
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Davenport
Muscatine
U. W
W. S. Quelle
Evening Star
Mentonia Uni Lessing
Musctttine
William Narvis
Degree of Honor Lodge
Muscntive
Awnis Wit
Este
Sophomore Class Scene Chooses Officers
A misread student snippet shows the Rock Island sophomore class selecting officers including Turanson as president and Orio Peterson as treasurer. Library mascot Castech and Xinophin Magnusson appear as clerical roles amid a rough transcription.
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Thy Coplomore Cliss
Anguataya
Rock Island
Nul Turanson
Deat
Orio Peterson
Mise Castech
Xinophin Magnusson
Where Will Deneen Speak in Roelstand Friday
A city meeting will be held to decide actions regarding the appearance of Mr Deneen in Roelstand Friday evening October 7. Officials fear disruption from unnamed supporters linked to prior incidents.
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Deneen
Alheis Thacter
Dene
Abis
Roel Tstand
Will Wed Father's Slayer Bietx Fails, SL. D. Sept. 28
Pearl Cakebread, 17, declares she will wed Hubbard after fifteen years, though he killed her father W G Cakebread. Hubbard, convicted of murder in Beadle County, lived with the Cakebread family after dispute over plowing and a fistfight led to the fatal shooting. Post-trial, Bessie Cakebread and Joseph Baldwin obtained a marriage license with consent from her mother.
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Bietx
SL. D
Pearl Cakebread
W.G. Cakebread
H. L. Hubbard
Sioux Fally Penitentiary
Hubbard
Cakebread
Beadle
Lved
Pearl
Baldwin
Iit
Ltd
Hublard
Bessie Cakebread
Joseph Beldwin
Company B Declines World’s Fair Visit
Capt Middleton of Company B Jaws National Guard received a letter from Lt Col Lambert of Newton Ia stating the Fifty fourth regiment will not visit the world’s fair. Several company commanders showed little interest and the regiments could not field full companies. BH would have sent about forty men, a creditable showing. Few captains reported solid representation and officers chose to drop the matter rather than risk a poor showing.
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Middleton
Jaws National Guard
Thes
Lambert
Newton
Corduroy Club Line Up In Red Flannel Shirts
The Augustana societies in the campus community gathered with the Corduroy Club in red flannel shirts. The group, led by President Peter La and officers L E Holand, O L Nordstrom, A E B Lindquist, and George Sturepson, showcases its unique name and distinctive attire.
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Augustana
Goofuroy Clu
Peter la
L. E. Holand
Seeoail
O. L. Nord
Strom
A. EB. Lindquist
George Sturepson
Needlework classes offered by Madam Wilkins at Peters Sons Co
Special notice invites patrons to enroll in embroidery lessons by Madam Wilkins, expert art needlework demonstrator. Two week course begins Sept 26, with morning sessions from 9 to 12. Personal invitation from J H C Peters Sons Co of Enpuit, Iowa.
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Wilkins
Yor
J. H.C. Peters Sons CO
Enpiut
Lowa
Mystic Toilers Husk Woodmen In Husking Contest
The Mantle Toilers belt Council No TO held a regular meeting at Hibernian hall. A challenge from Trot Carnival camp No 1 of the Woodmen for a husking bee and drill contest was accepted and a committee will be formed to coordinate details. Eight candidates were installed at the meeting with Rodolph Toll on clarinet, Mrs Starbuck at piano, Biles Pawline Woltmann mezzo contralto, Hugo Toll violin, and Alfred Mueller cello at Unity Hall.
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Regutler
Hibernian Hall
Carnival Cun
Rodolph Toll
Mrs. Starbuck
Biles Pawline Woltmann
Hugo Toll
Alfred Mueller
Unity
All Stars At Rock Island Baseball Match Report
An afternoon game at Rock Island Twelfth Street Park features a Tri-Cities professionals team versus Rock Independents. Lineup lists players Sturz Lister Hupp O Leary Grabaen Davis Connors Stauffer Ruby Selbner Abne Bug Carse Benson Wilson Holdorf McGinig plus Pauline Woltmann as soloist at Unity Hall recital.
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Twelfth Street
Rock Island
Tri-Cities
Rock
al Sturz
P. Lister
D. Hupp
O'Leary
Cy Grabaen
Shi W
Davis
J. Connors
Dhs Stauffer
Ruby
Selbner
Abnerf
Bug
Carse
Benson
Wilson
Holdorf
McGinig
Knights of Columbus Entertain at Tower Watch Tower event
Alionez Council Knights of Columbus of Rock Island hosted a reception at the Watch Tower last night. A large turnout from Loras Council Davenport and Leo Council Moline attended. Giden's orchestra provided the music.
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Alionez Council
Knights of Columbus
Rock
Plans to Abolish Crossing in Missouri Railways
Bacon Missouri September 28 Accenting to OW McCully chairman of the Missouri Ha it road and Warehouse Commission the move to abolish railroad grade crossings in Missouri though begun less than a year ago is receiving strong encouragement. McCully says this bound to become a law with the month. Managers of three trunk lines say the situation has reached where overhead crossings would be economical and they favor them. If not for opposition some lines would cross them voluntarily. There were 125 deaths in Missouri in the last twelve months on trade crossings. The state faces interurban electric lines and growing traffic. The push for grade crossing reform gains urgency as officials and lawmakers consider reducing this hazard. Strong support from railroad leaders signals likely action this winter.
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Bacon
McCully
Missouri Haitroad and Warehouse Commission
Missouri
Raitroading
General Assembly
Call for Democratic Judicial Convention Recalled
Ambrose McGuire of Davenport and committee members rescind the call for a judicial district convention to nominate a judge. A letter cites unfairness and rights concerns, stating no convention will be held this year. Respondents from Maquoketa and Davenport confirm withdrawal plans. no reply yet from the judge. Drake's advertisement reminder ends the note.
Arrest of Arthur Steckel on Assault Charges
Arthur Steckel was arrested today in Davenport on a warrant sworn before Justice Hell for assault on Edwin Schader. The case will be tried tomorrow morning in Justice Hall's court.
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Arthur Steckel
Taday
Davenport
Ant
Justice Hell
Edwin Schader
Justice Hall
Train Fare to Indianapolis for Republican Convention
The C S & P will sell Davenport to Indianapolis and return tickets for October 3 4 and 5 with a good return October 5 at a low rate. Fares listed are 10 90 for round trip to Indianapolis. Tickets available for the Republican convention in Indianapolis.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Sweet Wapsie Watermelons Shine This Season
Local farm advertises Sweet Wapsie Watermelons with bold claims of top flavor and quality. Promotional copy praises the stock as the best in Strick town this season, highlighting variety Sugar and four seeds.
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Hive Strick Town
Following Specials Offer Fresh Produce Varied Quantities
The notice lists 7 lbs new hand picked white bass, 200 new layer figs, Jud 10 size, fb. pkgs oC arge fancy sweet potatoes per peck 200. The ad features multiple produce items with vague details and quantities.
Local Grocers Announce New Food Staples Line
Ralston Goods unveils a fresh gunply of Htaisten Branknnss Food Homini Grits Bariry Food and Wille Wheat Pon, signaling updated pantry options for customers. The rollout includes new branding and in-store tastings this month at multiple locations.
Many Entries On Docket In Rock Island Court
Docket entries before Judge Gest in Rock Island cover diverse cases on September 7 and 8. Actions include demurrers, judgments, and pleas in matters of partition, larceny, burglary, embezzlement, and divorce. Notable items list cases of Pe3k vs New York Life, Blodgett estate, and multiple People v. defendants with pleas of guilty or default rulings.
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Rock Island Court
Okervry
Almgren
Sorling
Blodgett
Thomas Patterson
Knupp
Krupp
Divorca
Wilbert
Joliet
Emil Sporrey
G. A. Shaligerg
People
Pitw
Jottet
David Cramer
Pere
Guv. E. Bailey
Luis Musenfelder
I. M. Tindal
Frank Seefeldt
Gilmore Hobart
Georgi Spiekier
Ara Glen Club Opens Dance Season At Armory Hall
The Ara Glen club of Davenport will hold the opening dancing party of the season at Armory hall on Tuesday Oct. 18. This dance will also open the hall for the year. The committee includes Q. W. Erickson O. W. Boldt F Behl M Ruat and H R Dotlels.
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Ara Glen
Davenport
Armory Hall
Q. W. Erickson
O. W. Boldt
F. Behl
M. Ruat
H.R. Dotlels
Lafayette lodge to initiate 109 candidates at Redmee hill
A large gathering of Lafayette lodge No. 1021 of the M B A will meet at Redmee hill tonight. One hundred nine candidates will be inducted into the order. State Manager M F DeWesdie will attend and preside at the meeting and start the initiation.
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DeWoodie
Bi. B. A
Lafayette Lodge
M. B.A
Redmee Hill
M. F. DeWesdie
Bribery at Lawton Charged in City Hall Vote
Lawton Oklahoma September 28 report details a scheme where bonds dated a year earlier for a city hall were diverted to a railroad project that failed. The location committee chair HE Diehl disclosed a $200 payoff and that D avenue property prices would drop if chosen. Councilman Dick Jones said he received a $500 offer for his vote. The meeting adjourned without action.
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Lawton
C. T
Aso
HE. Diehl
D Avenue
Dick Jones
First Ward
Molten slag explosion destroys Val Verde smelter
An explosion of molten slag at the Val Verde smelter 20 miles east of Prescott wrecked the plant. Workers drawing slag failed to stop it as wet floor caused an explosion and fire spread through the building. The 40 ton capacity plant valued at 150000 to 200000 with 6000 insurance suffered total loss.
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Prescott A. T
Val Verde
Prescott
Iowa Football Men Defeat Augustana in Slow Play
Iowa defeated Augustana 33 to 10 in a late afternoon clash on Iowa field as Schwin and Chalmers starred for the home team. The game was plodding with a few big runs and a notable fake kick setup allowing Augustana to tackle Chalmers behind the line. Guards and backs like Streff, Knapp, Rebwit, Roeckwoot, Murphy, Stoltenburg, Kent, Griffith and Gaiters contributed, while Augustana’s Oberg Swanson Anderson Benson Fesberg and Lofgren fought hard. Touchdowns went to Schmin White and Rh White with Chalmers scoring on a conversion.
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State University of Iowa
Augustant
Iowan
Rock Island Boys
Lhy
Augustana
Chalmers
University
Schwin
Streff
Knapp - Rebwit
Roeckwoot Moore
Atkingan
R. White
Murphy
Stoltenburg
Kent
Griffith - Chalme
B. White
Gaiters
Rivers
Jordan
Eeu Avsustuna
Oberg Swanzor Anderson - Benson
Fesberg
H. Johnson
Lofgren
Joby Parm
Weir
Schmin
White
Wiite
Mon
Uryant
Col Gren
Mayers
Old Judge Dramatizes Snake Night In Court
Ango Rone man, interfered with district court trials, was arrested and jailed after claiming knockout drops by a policeman. He described seeing snakes in his jail night, threatened court justice with rebukes of police reform, and was sentenced to fifteen days in county jail. Two other drunks were released.
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Cam J
Jall
Cgarney
Dates Cancelled by Death in Mr Deneens Schedule
Burlington Iowa September 28 All of Mr Deneens appointments for Thursday and Friday have been cancelled after he received a telegram announcing the death of his aunt Mrs A W Metcalf at Kawardsville. Tomorrow's dates at Princeton Yorkville and Rockford will be filled while Watseka Danville and Box River valley dates are postponed. Funeral services for Mrs Metcalf will be at Piacay and Mr and Mrs Deneen will be at Edwardaville. Mr Deneen will reschedule Saturday meetings at Bloomington and Popilac, canceling Paxton.
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Burlington
Deneen
Heidsburg
Aledo
A.W. Metcalf
Kawardsvile
State
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