Locals brief: Muscatine seen visiting and returning
Maurice E Steele of Ainsworth and H B Waters of West Liberty arrive in Muscatine for visits and business. Trainmaster C E Green of Cedar Rapids discusses railroad matters. N Herr of Columbus Junction arrives for a short stay. Various residents travel to Chicago Nichols Letts and Mt Pleasant for visits and affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maurice E. Steele
Ainsworth
Muscatine
Dr. Clapp
E. Second Street
H. B. Waters
West Liberty
C. E. Green
Cedar Rapids
N. Herr
Columbus Junction
Maundy Thursday Observed by Davenport Masons
Masons in Davenport area observe Maundy Thursday April 16 with extinguishing the lights and a banquet. Local leaders include Samuel White in Davenport, George Reinicke in Muscatine, Wm Co Cross in Burlington, and Phillip Bruce Moore in Iowa City. Toasts honor the US president the Supreme Council Grand Commander the Iowa Grand Lodge and departed Brethren with general welfare to the sick and distressed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davenport
Iowa
Samuel T. White
Muscatine
George A. Reinicke
Burlington
Wm. Co. Cross
Iowa City
Phillip Bruce Moore
United States
Supreme Council
Grand Commander
Grand Lodge
Eczema Cure baffles Druggists and Public
Pure citrox, once for science, now sells widely as a cure for eczema tetter salt rheum and other skin diseases. Directions from the Doctor's Guide call for dissolving a teaspoon of citrox in hot water and bathing the area twice daily, with fresh warm solution each time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit News
Drunkenness Declared Treatable Disease by Experts
Eminent scientists and physicians state drunkenness is a disease and should be treated. Home remedy Orrine No 1 is sold with a money back guarantee if no cure, followed by Orrine No 2 for those under treatment. Orrine costs $1 per box, mailed on receipt of price. Orrine Co. Washington DC, sold locally by A. W. Morgan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orrine Co
Washington, D. C
A. W. Morgan
Springdale News: Local Visits and Accidents Highlight Week
Miss Fern Hamiel of Mitchell South Dakota visits Miss Fern Westfall near Springdale. Richard Tucker's wagon accident leaves severe wounds. Various residents travel, work, or visit, including Albert Lempkee going to Rochester for harvest work and James Greenway injuring his toe while chopping. County Superintendent Kellogg visits Springdale high school. Numerous local residents and visitors are noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springdale
Fern Hamiel
Mitchell
South Dakota
Fern Westfall
Richard Tucker
Todd
Federland
Atalissa
Dianna Cunningham
Albert Lempkee
Lawyer Todd
Rochester
Mr. Todd
Mary Bailey
West Branch
Des Moines
North Liberty
James Greenway
Greenway
Lewis Bailey
Edith Wickman
el Paso
Texas
Bertha Wickman
Kellogg
Tipton
Chester Ellyson
Iowa City
Herman Rehbehn
Pedee
Emma Eric
Near Atalissa
G. A. Milnes
Scott Benson
Lizzie Jewell
Colfax
Mary McGee
Fairport
George Preston
Cedar Valley
Maggie Teefy
Cedar Rapids
Teefy
Davenport hosts regional teacher meeting and social events
The Iowa Teachers Association gathering in Davenport ended with an intellectual feast. Social activities included Springdale youths at Ed Fogg’s home and visits by Herbert Phelps and others. West Liberty boys defeated Springdale 4 to 3 in baseball. The Self Culture Club elected officers for the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Teachers Association
Davenport
Springdale
Ed. Fogg
Herbert Phelps
Iowa City
W. A. Phelps
Albert Holloway
West Liberty
Ed. Negus
John Thompson
West Branch
Frank Montgomery
Maud Miller
Todd
Cedar Rapids
Self Culture Club
Alvah Pearson
J. W. Gray
Susan Ward
Wilkins
Matt
Pomeroy Notes: Miss Odell Visit And Church Reorganization
Pomeroy Illinois notes report Miss Susie Odell staying with H H Epperly at Buffalo Prairie due to measles. Sunday school at Pomeroy church reorganized with Bertha Sheriff superintendent and Hazel Souder organist. Local visits include Miss Ethel Robbins and Miss Hazel Souder in Joy and Aledo. Several residents attended C H Thornhill's horse sale at Joy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Ill
Susie Odell
H. H. Epperly
Buffalo Prairie
Samuel
Ethel Robbins
Hazel Souder
Boruff
Mildred
Burlington
Chas
Bert
Joy
H. W. Crawford
Robert
Millersburg
H. J. Fisher
Hazel Noble
Pomeroy Church
Hale's Household Ointment promised for skin diseases
Advertisement claims all itching burning and disfiguring skin eruptions are cured by Dr Hale's Household Ointment. First application brings relief. Sold at drug stores for 25 cents or from Kenyon and Thomas Adams New York.
Retaining Wall Plans For Post Office Alley
The report outlines a brick or stone retaining wall along the alley side of the new federal building. Trenches for concrete footings are being dug with concrete work expected to begin Friday. W H Oliver, government superintendent, recommends the wall be erected along the full length of the government lot. Shop drawings for granite and limestone have been approved and sent to quarries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal
W. H. Oliver
Washington
Oliver
Pleasant Prairie Community Notes April Visit and Trades
In Pleasant Prairie on April 8 Gus Allbee and family returned from a country trip. Mrs J E McElroy visits friends and relatives in the country. Rev Brown and family stay at the parental home for a few days. The Aid society meets at Bertie Johnson's on April 9. Miss Missell of Pine Creek helps Mrs Metz with her work. Clarence and Bert Fis of Muscatine dine with W J McElroy. I E McElroy of Minneapolis visits home. George Rachow of Stockton bids farewell before moving to Colorado. C W Benshoof visits Mrs Bertie Johnson. Mrs W J McElroy visits Muscatine. Carpenters from Muscatine repair James Metz’s house and store. Mrs Letty Baker and Mrs Porter dine with Geo Eis. Miss Mabel C Hague starts spring term with 14 pupils. I L Fowler owns a new gasoline engine. E A Allbee and Geo Ets call at Muscatine. Mrs Jas Metz is ill. Mr and Mrs Robert Bennet and Miss Gertrude Wray attend church. Geo Eis sells a cow to Plett brothers for 60 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Letty Baker
Porter
Geo. Eis
Mabel C. Hague
I. L. Fowler
E. A. Allbee
Geo. Ets
Muscatine
Jas. Metz
Robert Bennet
Gertrude Wray
Montpelier
Plett Brothers
Local Visits and School Openings Across Prairie Belle and Wilton
In Rochester on April 8 Misses Ethel and Edna Nauman and Ruth Nelson of Prairie Belle visited Mrs. I C Woods. T B Kelly of Wilton helps at his sister Mrs McGillivray's home this week. Mrs John Betzing and children shopped in Wilton. Melvin Wilson and baby visited daughter Mrs Robert Wilkersin in Mt Zion. Prairie Belle and Sandy Hook schools opened with teachers Bertha Scull and Mabel Wilson respectively. 5 C Baker shopped and visited relatives in Tipton. Mrs Sam Rice of Prairie Belle visited daughter Mrs Otis Ford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertha Scull
Wilton
Sandy Hook
Mabel Wilson
C. Baker
Tipton
Sam Rice
Prairie Belle
Otis Ford
Illinois City Social News Highlights
Mrs. Fred Dunker of Moline visits her mother Mrs. Wm. Morrow in Illinois City. Mrs. Sue Stull returns from a week in Moline and Rock Island. Mrs. Sarah Blanchard leaves for Rock Island then southern states. Saturday guests at Mrs. Wm. Morrow’s include Mrs. Frank Thomas and daughter Stella and Mrs. Jessie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ilinois City
Fred Dunker
Moline
Wm. Morrow
Sue Stull
Rock Island
Sarah Blanchard
Frank Thomas
Stella
Jessie
Purely Vegetable tonic touts S S S as Spring remedy
The ad proclaims S S S as the best spring tonic made from vegetables and roots, a blood purifier that strengthens the body. It claims to cleanse the circulation, improve appetite and digestion, and provide energy without mineral ingredients. Sold at drug stores from The Swift Specific Co. Atlanta GA.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S.S. S
S. S
S. S.S
Swift Specific CO
Atlanta
Social Evening Gatherings Reported Across Local Homes
Hayes and two children Gertrude and Bernie visit Mrs. Brisbine and Mrs. Melvin Thomas. Miss Dick Morrow stayed with Stella Thomas and Mrs. Reeves and Mrs. Sedam's daughter Austa spent time with Mrs. Wm. Morrow. Charles Egge left for Rock Island for business. Mr. and Mrs. Sedam hosted Austa's musicale with John Heith family, Mrs. Wm. Morrow, Dick, and Fred Plunker attending. light refreshments served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Heith
Lily
Eva
Glen
Wm. Morrow
Fred Plunker
Oskaloosa Hospital Opens After Eight Years of Prep
After eight years of preparation the Oskaloosa hospital opened to receive patients on Monday morning. The nursing corps comprises Miss Emma Mitchell Mrs Sylvia B Aikens and Miss Grace Mc Elroy. A training school for nurses has been established.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oskaloosa Hospital
Emma Mitchell
Sylvia B. Aikens
Grace McElroy
Abigail’s Mother Uses Gold Medal Flour Ad
A vintage ad features Abigail and Marina praising Gold Medal Flour, claiming there is no better brand and urging readers not to try other flours. The short spot emphasizes quality and motherly endorsement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abigail
Marina
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Charles Smith
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Rocky Mountain
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Fruitland
A. J. Ivers
West Fifth Street
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Cal. W. Smith
Louise Leonard
Havercamp’s
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Helen Crow
Mt. Pleasant
J. E. Crow
West Fourth Street
Richard von Dressy
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Wyoming
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Portland Cement
Atlas
Marquette
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I. B. Kleinert Rubber CO
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EMI
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Illinois City
S.S.S
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E. Elm St
Lima
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