Local Notes and Social Roundup
The Iowa Citizen reports Mrs I E Wilson leaving for Colorado. Herbert Moore’s eye injury from sulphuric acid improves with no lasting damage. Mrs Frank Prehoda recovers after a fall at her son’s Riverside home. Ladies of the Macabees plan an 8 PM meeting with important business. Railway mail clerk William B Brash, 99, visited the city. Rev Dr Fellows will preach in Manchester next Sunday. Dr Samuel Watson attends his aunt Mrs Newell’s funeral in the city. George Plum and wife of Delbart Texas begin their return home via Nebraska after a visit here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Prehoda
Riverside
Fellows
Manchester
Samnel Watson
Akron
Ohio
Newell
Watson “Ee
George Plum
Delbart
Texas
Nebraska
House for Rent Inquire of Thos Metcalf
Rental notice directs inquiries to Thomas Metcalf at 4038 Dubuque Street. The ad is dated August 23 and seeks prospective tenants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thos. Metcalf
Dubuque Street
Peruna Endorsements From West Point Col. Hawkes and Others
Col Benjamin F Hawkes of Washington DC cites Peruna as a superior catarrh remedy and tonic in a letter praising its effects. Wm G Hunter and Jas T Jakeman give strong endorsements, noting relief from chronic catarrh and digestive issues. Louis Byrons and Charles Bendsson share testimonials on restored speech, health, and long term use. The ad claims Peruna corrects mucous membrane issues and is narcotic free with confidential correspondence at Hartman Sanitarium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col. Benj
F. Hawkes
G Street
Washington, D.C
General Grant
West Point
Peruns
Benj
Wm. G. Hunter
North Carolina
Cenius
Washington, D. C
Wima. G. Aunter
Peruna
Jas. T. Jakeman
Morman Church
Salt Lake City
Utah
Louis Byrens
Richmond Street
London
Ont
Louis Byrons
Charles F. Bendsson
Truesdail
Hartman
Hartman Sanitarium
Columbus
Woman’s Home Missionary Society Tea at Mrs Cannon’s
This afternoon at her home on South Summit street Mrs. W. D. Cannon Jr hosts the Woman's Home Missionary Society of the Methodist church from two to five o'clock. This annual event has long been anticipated by the society members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Summit Street
W. D.cannon, Jr
Woman’s Home Missionary Society of the Methodist Church
Hanlon Baumer Wedding Invitations Issued
Invitations announce the marriage of Miss Estella Hanlon to A Emil Baumer of Chicago at the bride’s mother Mrs Celestine Hanlon’s home in Lone Tree. The ceremony is set for August 29 and Baumer is well known in the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Estella Hanlon
A. Emil Baumer
Chicago
Celestine Hanlon
Lone Tree, Love
Mr. Baumer
Ladies Aid Society Picnic at West Side Home
The Ladies Aid Society of the Methodist church plans a picnic next Tuesday at the West Side home of W. B. Cannon Sr. A pleasant day’s program is arranged and anticipated with good cheer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Aid Society
Methodist Church
West Side
W. B, Cannon Sr
W B Society Reception Hosted by Pratt Homes
The W. Bt. B. Society of the Christian church will host a reception on August 23 from 2 to 5 p.m. at the West Side homes of Mrs. W. S. Pratt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Bt. B. Society
Ladies of the Christian Church
W. S. Pratt
Epworth League Picnic Rescheduled After Weather Delay
The Epworth League of the Methodist church will hold their picnic on Monday afternoon, postponed from last Tuesday due to bad weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sue Epworth
Epworth League
The
Methodist Church
Peanut Party Invitation At 918 East Market
Rachel Lashek hosts a progressive peanut party tonight at her home 918 East Market. Invitations were sealed suggestively with a peanut shell, inviting friends to gather for the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rachel Lashek
East Market
Elloise Kessler Hosts Twelfth Birthday Party
Miss Elloise Kessler entertained a number of her little friends last evening to celebrate her twelfth birthday with games and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elloise Kessler
Anuther
Church Services and Schedules in Local Churches
Local churches publish Sunday school and service times for multiple denominations. Baptist, Christian, Lutheran, German Lutheran, Methodist, African Methodist, Salvation Army, Trinity, All Souls, First Presbyterian, St Mary’s, St Patrick’s, St Wenceslaus, First Church of Christ Scientist, and Congregational churches list their class times, morning and evening services, union services, and special events with pastors and locations where provided. Some entries note summer breaks, absences, or joint services at the Baptist Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
English Lutheran Church
A. B. Leamer
German Lutheran Church
Bloomington
Johnson Streets
J. G. Hoerlein
de Pye
Epworth League
Baptist Church
African M
Nev
Wright
Salvation Army
East Washington Street
Boyle and Beltz
Holiness
Young People’s League
Salvation Meeting
Oper
Trinity Church
WW. D. Williame Y.D
First Presbyterian Church
D. W.W. Wylie
Tor
Mary's Church
A. J. Schulte
Benton
ST. Patrick's Church
Francis Ward
Wenceslaus
Chihal
Newport
First Church OF Christ, Scientist
Odd Fellows
Dubuque
College Streets
Christ Jesus
Vegetable Poisons and Their Use Across Cultures
A New York Post summary notes that plants contain chemical poisons not the plant body itself, with examples from India and Amazon regions. It covers methods of poisoning for hunting and revenge, from fish poisoning with Cocculus indicus to ricin in castor seeds, and discusses plant defense compounds and medical uses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neu
College of Pharmacy
New York Botanical Garden
Tropical
America
India
Didtia
Belladonna
New York Post
Origin of Fly Fishing Traced to Classical Macedonian Craft
Aelian's third century BC account describes Macedonian anglers using artificial flies like horse tails to lure fish in the Astraeus river between Berea and Thessalonica. It details lure construction with reddish wool and cock feathers, a six to ten foot rod, and a fly’s color drawing the fish before the hook.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sars
Aelian
Berea
Thessalonics
Astraeus
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Points
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Herbert Moore
Reni
Iowa City
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Reno
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C. A. Dayton
Sumter
Fpoultry
Bruce Moore
Central Chemical Co
Cedar Rapids
Summit St
T. J. Dooley
Frank Tanner
G. A. Ewing
Notary Public Cor
Dubuque and
Washington
W.H. Barer
W.F. Muara
Wn. J. McDonald
Washington St
Charles M. Dutcher
Walter M. Davie
Dutcher & Davis Lawyers
Clinton Street
Fowe City
J. G. Marner
M.remley
Attorney At Law
Oshes
Clinton
Lows
Col. Benj. F. Hawkes
E. Behonder
Olive St
Los Angeles
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Girl’s Friendly Society
South Los
E. Schoncher
Hanlon-Baumer
P.W. Dehner
Washington Street
Atlole
Oren
Towa City
Biso Oata
Desiers
Cage
Tivo Sena
Mediterranean
Red Sea
Thomases
England
Robert Stephenson
Audrian M. Talbot
Brance
Lees Canal
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