Local Notes and Social News Highlights
Mrs. Charles Chinskey of Omaha and her sister Mrs. Michael Hanser visit Iowa City. A marriage license issued to Adolph Simon and Francis Holub. Miss Viola Thomas and Miss Lydia Wachtel seen in town. Engagement announced: Miss Irene Mullin and Dr. J Lyn Crawford of Cedar Rapids. Tobin college alumni event noted. Miss Mary Sims recovering from appendicitis. Miss Leela Landsberg visiting from Cedar Falls for commencements. Local ads for Quick Meal gasoline and Rocky Mountain Tea. For sale road wagon at Novak Nicking’s drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adolph Simon
Francis Holub
Viola Thomas
Cedar Rapids
Lydia Wachtel
Irene Mullin
J. Lyn Crawford
Mullin
Iowa City
Tobin College
Ft Dodge
Thomas Tobin
R. G. Tobin
H. M. Pratt
Mary Sims
A. V. Sims
We Are In It The Biggest One Night Theatrical Circuit
Local theater promoter touts a premier one night circuit in the western states highlighting a sweeping national tour. The feature showcases star performers, dramatic company credits, and a high profile venue lineup anticipated by audiences.
Bookings Begin for Wide West One-Night Theater Circuit
The coming season will feature a large one-night stand circuit across Iowa and Illinois. Iowa City joins Clinton and Marshalltown as new stops with major houses in Peoria Davenport Moline Muscatine Fort Madison Burlington Keokuk Monmouth and others. Chamberlin Kindt and W E Busby run the circuit with S W Harrington and plan extensive touring with most attractions booked to appear across multiple houses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Towa City
the Grand
Burlington
Keokuk Opera House
Keokuk
Monmouth Opera House
Monmouth
Iowa City
Clinton
Marshalltown
Iowa
Ilinois
Chamberlin & Kindt
W. E
A. J. Busby
Busby
Bless
Chamberlin & Eindt
S. W. Harrington
Peoria
New York
One Man to Coordinate Attractions Across Cities
A new arrangement allows booking of all attractions for multiple houses by one agent. Previously dates were blocked by existing bookings, hindering simultaneous scheduling. The change aims to maximize traffic and revenue for the circuits and participating venues.
WAS BORN HERE
The Register and Leader reports a Washington DC police chief Major Richard Sylvester is a native of Town City. Once editor of the Farmington Times he later worked for the Globe-Democrat and as Washington correspondent, rising to chief clerk of the police and then head of the department. The twentieth anniversary of his leadership was recently celebrated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Register and Leader of Sunday
Washington
Richard Sylvester
Washington, D. C
Town City
Major Sylvester
Police Department of
Ynternational Association of Chiefs of Police
Edler Sylvester
Memphis
Tonn
Farmington
Farmington Times
the Times
Sylvester
Globe-Democrat
St. Louis
Major Moore
Department
Senior Hop Set as Fitting Wind-nap for Year’s Gayettes
The University announces the Senior Hop as a fitting wind-nap event for the year's Gayettes. Plans highlight campus social life with expected participation from students and faculty.
Preparations Begin for Iowa University Senior Hop
Committees start planning details for a grand senior hop at Iowa University. An outstanding state orchestra will provide music and decorations will reflect top party ideas. Alumni and old students are expected in large numbers, with gallery seating arranged to ensure ample capacity. The organizing committee includes Harvey Watson, Francis Nugent, E. E. Brown, C. T. Fish, Aa. C. Clapp, Adam Hess, and Marshall Sweeney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa University
Harvey Watson
Francis Nugent
E. E. Brown
C. T. Fish
Aa. C. Clapp
Adam Hess
Marshall Sweeney
Double Output Target Set by O Kelley Engine Plant
Manager Maggard of the O Kelley Company announced plans to double gasoline engine output from about 12 to 18 units per week soon, with further increases expected. The firm has added machines and aims to install another boring machine to handle cylinder work, signaling Iowa City as a new basis for a engine industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maggard
O. Kelley Company
Theompany
Iowa City
German-American Press Meeting Set for Sioux City
Herman Mahran, secretary of the Iowa German American Press association, reports invitations have been sent for the next gathering to be held in Sioux City on September 18 to 20. The group has 24 Iowa members and plans to expand into Nebraska and South Dakota, selecting Sioux City for its central location to the new territory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman Mahran
Iowa German-American Press Association
Joseph Eiboeck
Des Moines
Sioux City
Iowa
Nebraska
South Dakota
Lost jacket on Clinton Street between College and Davenport
A jacket was left at Miller's Stove Store along Clinton Street between College and Davenport. Please return to this office. 6 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clinton St
College
Davenport St
Small blaze at 113 South Madison street
Firefighters responded to a kitchen roof fire at the home of David Hughes 113 South Madison street yesterday afternoon. The blaze caused little damage as the stove pipe extended through the roof helped fuel the fire origin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Hughes
South
Madison Street
Hall's Catarrh Cure claims cure for all stages
A claim published for Hall's Catarrh Cure as the sole positive remedy for catarrh. The notice states a $100 reward if the remedy fails and advertises testimonials and Toledo company address. Includes mention of Hall's Family Pills and druggists selling both products.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hiall
Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
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Charles Chinskey
Omaha, Neb
Michael Hanser
Leela Landsberg
Cedar Falls,a
Sarah Hart
Miss Landsberg
State Normal School
Muller's
W. Morrison
Novak & Nicking’s
W. W. Morrison
Autor
Roc
Childrens Sunbonnets
Hoffelder Bros
Washington Street
O. S. Kelley Company
Regina
Criterion
Equitable Manufacturing Zo
Corona
Patent
Colt
Hannagan Bros
Coton St
Miller’s Stove Store
Pioneer Bookstore
J. J. Lee
Washington ST
Isaac B, Lee
Union Brewery and Bottling Works
Graf Bros., Proprietors
Golden Brew
Tiarket and
Linn Streets
Graf Bros
Robinson
College Street
Towa City, Iowa
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