Refugee voyage from Vera Cruz to New Orleans aghast at boat fare
An interview recounts the voyage of 750 Mexican refugees aboard the Ward liner Hiperenza after leaving Vera Cruz May 6. Complaints focus on food quality, while U S rescue logistics are praised and Huerta’s order in Mexico City is noted. The interview criticizes President Wilson for watchful waiting and hints at foreign business anxieties in Mexico City.
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New Orleans
Mexico
Huerta
Miss Halley
Mexico City
Duluth
Madero
Pres
Wilson
Republic
Mother’s Friend advertised for expectant mothers
A druggist touts Mother’s Friend as a gentle external lubricant for abdominal muscles during pregnancy. He claims it reduces morning sickness and stretch-related discomfort, citing favorable reports from women and men. The Bradfield Regulator Co. offers a booklet by mail from Atlanta, Georgia.
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Bradfield Regulator Co
Lamar Bite
Atlanta, Ga
Largest City Liquor Seizure Totals 786 Gallons
Deputies Harlow O Mi ness and Detectives Mc Sweeney Morris seized 786 gallons of beer in a citywide operation Saturday night under a search warrant issued by County Attorney Hoxie from Justice Kuhns court. The liquor was reportedly to be distributed by a man recently enjoined from mobile wet goods delivery. The ale was carted to the county jail.
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Harlow O'Mieness
McSweeney and
Morris
Ilinois
Cara
Hoxie
Moving vans haul whiskey and kegs in transit
Two moving vans delivered a shipment described as containing 4 eight-gallon kegs 49 four-gallon kegs 3 full cases of quart bottles three empty cases and a gallon of whiskey. The exact origin and destination are not provided.
Youth Injured in Motorcycle Mishap Near Gilbertville Station
Harry Youngblut from south of Gilbertville and Louis Wagner between Gilbertville and Washburn narrowly escaped a fatal crash when their motorcycle collided with a freight car on the W F N interurban line near Gilbertville. The crash happened as a 7:30 freight passed. Youngblut was hurt most, regaining consciousness late Saturday, while Wagner had a minor arm injury.
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Harry Youngblut
Gilbertville
Louis Wagner
Washburn
la Porte City
Youngbout
Youngblur
Golfers Busy Sunday on West City Links
One of the largest gatherings of golf players ever seen on the Links in the west section of the city occurred yesterday. Pleasant weather encouraged a summer revival of the sport and plans are discussed for a tournament starting soon. A Decoration Day contest is likely to be an interesting feature.
Epworth Leagues Mark Twenty Fifth Anniversary At Grace Church
Grace Metie Gist church Epworth league celebrated its 25th anniversary with a rally service 7 44 pm after a 6 pm meeting led by Northrup. The event featured violet bouquets, musical performances, and reflections on league history and future growth.
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Epworth
Epworth League
Grace Metie Gist
League
Tr. Northrup
Joy Gibbs
Warren Norton
Wesley Morrill
Douglas Klenne
Ruth Coniff
Irene Rohde
Marguerita Norton
Ethel Wicbmamn
Ruth Westelter
Helen Gale
Laura Hartong
Hona Hill
Craig Arbuckle
Northrup
Myron
Martin
Hurbert Cheever
Nellie Truak
Mary Barnum
Florence Heiple
Nora Schultz
Hurlbert Cheever
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Pons
the Home Store
Gruts
van Camp
Arm and Hammer
Lipton’s
Duailey
Ors
Bug
Deglares Nuerta
Idea
Grace Mb
Rio Cally
St. Paul's
St. Paul’s M. B
Alan
Frank Zeran
Brown
Hollister
Hollister Drug Co
Maden, Wie
Bridge Street
Waterloo
Mehlin, Estey
Hobart M. Cable
Fischer, Decker & Sons
Thompson
Decker & Sons
Woods
Davidson Bros
Des Moines
Woods Bros
Bexor
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