Local News and Services in Town
Irwin Idle of Cone visits daughter Mrs. J F Berry at 519 Maple Ave. Iowa Legion of Honor to host a raffle on Wednesday evening April 22 at Maccabee hall on Iowa Ave with refreshments. Dr Norton at 116 W 2nd offers obstetrics and women’s diseases specialty while Franklin's at 209 Iowa Ave disinfects razors after every shave. Try our ice cream and sodas at Candy Kitchen.
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Dr. Norton
Franklin's
Iowa Ave
Irwin Idle
Cone
J. F. Berry
Maple Avenue
Iowa Legion of Honor
Maccabee Hall
Iowa Avenue
Mrs Davidson Close To Death After Paralysis
Mrs Andrew Davidson, stricken with paralysis Sunday afternoon, has remained comatose since early today. Death is expected at any moment, though she was alive at 3 30 oclock with doctors trying to sustain life.
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Andrew Davidson
Muscatine College to Meet Petersen’s Amateurs Thursday
The Muscatine Business College team faces Petersen's Amateurs Thursday afternoon at Weed Park in game four of the series. Batteries: Amateurs Fisher and Walker. M. B. C. Gray and McElroy.
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Muscatine Business College
Petersen
Weed Park
Fisher
Walker
Gray and McElroy
Remarkably Low Round at Geneva Links
George Reeder shot 37 at Geneva links on Monday afternoon to set an exceptionally low score for the early season, a mark last achieved by Charles Jackson last summer and not before this early point in the year.
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Geneva Links
George Reeder
Charles Jackson
Class of 1908 Honors Named For Local High School
Principal Rodney M Arey announces the top officers for the class of 1908 with James St John as valedictorian and Charles Heezen as salutatorian based on highest and second highest averages. Nineteen students have passed final tests and await diplomas. Outing by sixth and seventh classes yesterday ended with a gathering at Lem Dickerson’s home near Letts.
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Rodney M. Arey
James St. John
Charles Heezen
Lem Dickerson
Letts
Rabbit and Gollos Vaudeville Stunt Captured
Gollos spent a strenuous half hour catching a small rabbit that wandered into his shop on Second Street. After several attempts he nabbed the wiry animal and held a three week old bunny aloft amid cheers from friends, believing a rabbit brings good luck.
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Gollos
A. M. Gollos
New Minister to Speak at Sunday Y M C A Meeting
Final arrangements are made for the big Y M C A circus to be held at the association building this evening. Rev W H Thomlinson newly appointed Mulford Congregational church pastor is set to deliver the Sunday afternoon men’s meeting address at the Y M C A building next Sunday. The talk topic is not announced.
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W. H. Thomlinson
Mulford Congregational Church
Association
Fulliam Files for State Representative Nomination
Dr E B Fulliam filed in Des Moines for the Democratic nomination for state representative in the June primaries. Judge Martin J Wade of Iowa City also filed for district elector on the Democratic ticket to represent the second district in the electoral college.
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E. B. Fulliam
Des Moines
Dr. Fulliam
Martin J. Wade
Iowa City
Wade
Gold Exports From U S Move To Europe Rising
New York April 22 gold movements from the United States to Europe continue. Today’s engagements bring the total gold exports to eight million dollars as the flow persists across the Atlantic.
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New York
N. Y
United States
Europe
Candidates chosen in Lake Township primary slate
A Lake township Republican meeting at the number one schoolhouse chose a township ticket and county convention delegates for June. Assessor John A. Hoopes. Justices of the Peace J M Addleman and Max Stuart. Constables Frank Eustler and Wm. Lake. Township Trustees R H Geertz A J LaTourette and C D Humphreys. No township clerk candidate was named yet.
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Lake Township
J. G. Kammerer
John A. Hoopes
J. M. Addleman
Max Stuart
Frank Eustler
Wm. Lake
R. H. Geertz
A. J. LaTourette
C. D. Humphreys
Huge Bond Issue Attracts Kuhn Loeb and Rothschilds
Kuhn, Loeb & Co. and the Rothschilds of London have agreed to subscribe to a $40,000,000 issue of forty year 4 percent Pennsylvania Railroad bonds. The issue, authorized by $100,000 bonds in 1873, is to be offered at about 96.
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Kuhn, Loeb & Co
Rothchilds
New York
N. Y
London
Pennsylvania Railroad
Brothers Die in Train Collision Near Dearborn
William Wolcott and Charles Wolcott brothers from Milan were killed when their motor car was struck by a fast Michigan Central train while crossing the tracks at Dorr Crossing near Dearborn Michigan. The accident occurred late yesterday afternoon as the brothers traveled together.
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Dearborn
Mich
William Wolcott
Charles Wolcott
Milan
Here
Michigan Central
Dorr Crossing
Heinz Team Runs Away Down Mulberry Avenue
A team from H. J. Heinz & Co driven by H Winning bolted near the Henry Jayne property this noon and dashed down Mulberry avenue. Laborers halted the wagon at Sixth street corner. the wagon sustained minor damage and the harness was torn in several places.
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H. J. Heinz
Mulberry Avenue
H. J. Heinz & Co
H. Winning
Henry Jayne
Sixth Street
Mystery death ruled an accident near Collins
Otto Dolph a young farmer was found dead with a head wound and a shotgun nearby. The coroner's jury concluded the death was accidental rather than murder after a thorough investigation, solving the case that had unsettled Collins residents.
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Collins
Otto Dolph
Japan Sees Fleet Visit as Hostile Move
Pekin April 22 The Japanese squadron of fifteen battleships cruisers and destroyers is to visit Foo Chow Canton government circles view the trip as hostile. They call the visit unsolicited and deny any aggression while warning of consequences if anti Japanese boycott continues.
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Japan
Pekin
Foo Chow Smog
Canton
China
Express Companies Enjoined By Federal Judge
Chicago April 22 United States Judge Kohlsaat issued an injunction restraining five express companies from issuing or honoring express franks and from transporting property in interstate commerce in exchange for franks.
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Chicago
Ill
United States
Kohlsaat
Bishop Capers Dies in South Carolina
Bishop Capers of the Protestant Episcopal diocese of South Carolina died at his home in Columbia on April 22. He led the diocese for many years and was a prominent church figure in the state.
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Bishop Capers
Protestant Episcopal Church
Columbia
S. C
Protestant Episcopal Diocese of
South Carolina
Masterful Nelle M Johnson Recital Impresses City
Nelle M Johnson gave a piano recital at the YMCA auditorium delighting a large audience with a varied program. She opened with Brahms Hungarian Dance, impressed with Schubert Liszt Hark Hark the Lark, and delivered a delicate Scriabine Nocturne for left hand. The crowd favored Rubenstein Staccato Etude and Chopin selections, earning enthusiastic encores. Johnson’s performance, marked by technical mastery and expressive phrasing, was praised as a season’s musical success.
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Nelle M. Johnson
Johnson
Brahms
Schubert- Liszt
Franz Schubert
Liszt
Bird
Henselt
Rubenstein
Chopin
Marriage of Ira Wyant to Mrs Margaret Grant
Announcement from Muscatine that Ira Wyant married Mrs Margaret Grant in Chicago yesterday. Wyant, son of Mrs Edward Niver, formerly worked at River Iron Works in Muscatine and recently lived in Chicago. Grant, a former Muscatine resident, taught at Muscatine Business College.
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Chicago
Ira Wyant
Margaret Grant
Ill
Muscatine
Wyant
Edward Niver
West Fourth Street
River Iron Works
Grant
Col. Hare Circle Plans Friday Meeting at Mulverry Home
The Col. Hare Circle will meet at Mrs. William Fisher's Mulverry avenue home Friday at 7 30 PM to finish in time for members to attend the Sons of Veterans organizational meeting and banquet that night.
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Col. Hare
William Fisher
Mulverry Avenue
Sons of Veterans
Mrs. Settlemire Pleasantly Surprised by Y W C A Friends
Mrs. Walter Settlemire recently married, residing at 507 East Seventh Street, was surprised at her home by Y W C A members. The evening featured games and a music program, with gifts presented and refreshments served.
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Walter Settlemire
East Seventh Street
Settlemire
Major Johns Circle sews aprons at Mrs. Lewis home
About 15 women gathered yesterday afternoon at Mrs. E. B. Lewis’s 616 East Sixth Street home. They sewed aprons and buttons, enjoyed lunch, and decided to attend the Muscatine Sons of Veterans muster service at the G. A. R. hall Friday evening. The next meeting will be hosted by Mrs. W. Mahurin on Fourth Street.
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Johns Circle
E. B. Lewis
East Sixth Street
Muscatine Sons of Veterans
G. A. R. Hall
Forward Society Meets At Henry Krug Home
The Forward society of the German Congregational church held its monthly meeting last night at Henry Krug's East Tenth Street home. The evening began with sewing, followed by games and refreshments.
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Forward Society of the
German Congregational Church
Henry Krug
East Tenth Street
Degree of Honor Industrial Meeting with Mrs Nellie Fahey
The Degree of Honor Industrial held a meeting with Mrs Nellie Fahey on East Second street yesterday afternoon. Much sewing was completed and a social hour with refreshments followed.
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Degree of Honor Industrial
Nellie Fahey
East Second Street
Ladies Club Meeting at Mrs. Phoebe Gilman Home
The Colonel Hare Circle met yesterday afternoon at 500 Park Avenue hosted by Mrs. Phoebe Gilman. Guests enjoyed sewing and then refreshments were served.
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Colonel Hare
Phoebe Gilman
Park Avenue
Mercy and Help Sewing Society Meeting Notice
The Mercy and Help Sewing Society will meet tomorrow afternoon with Mrs. John Huffman of 517 East Fourth Street. A full attendance is desired and refreshments will be served.
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Mercy and Help Sewing Society
John Huffman
East Fourth Street
Castro returns to Caracas after two months away
Gen. Castro mounts a horse again after a two month absence in Los Teques and returns to the capital. The development follows Washington word on the Calhoun report and triggers a sharp response from El Constitucional, the government newspaper, which denounces the issue as unfair to Latin-Americans.
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Caracas
Castro
Los Teques
Washington
Calhoun
el Constitucional
Grape-Nuts Debunked as Mere Breakfast Food
An editor argues against labeling Grape-Nuts as only a breakfast item, suggesting broader uses and appeal beyond morning meals. The piece emphasizes versatility and enduring brand identity.
American Commissioner Challenges Venezuela Conclusions
A U.S. commissioner questions conclusions adverse to Venezuela, raising questions about the legal basis and interpretation of the findings. The dispute centers on whether the conclusions unfairly favor or harm Venezuela in a broader diplomatic or legal context.
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Venezuela
Cotton Mills Plan Large Cut in Output in Fall River
Fall River mills vote to curtail production to counter adverse market conditions. Officials estimate this week’s output will fall by about 125000 pieces as mills reduce activity to cope with the downturn.
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Fall River
Mass
Letters remaining unclaimed at Muscatine post office
Week ending April 22, 1908 listing unclaimed mail. Men include Joe Brown William Brundige Homer Dickerson Elmer L Finch Sigi Granaman Harry Helin B T Holderman Alfred Linder Frank Pike Rose Murphy Walt Sherry R C Wange Asa Wagner Artie Williams. Ladies include Elizabeth Bye Miss Meale Darreson Mrs Cora C Duncan Mrs Mary Foster Cora M Fowler Mrs Minnie Sanderson Addie Moore Alta P Mockmore Mrs E A Murray Marie Beanly Mrs A C Reinhardt Mrs Bell Schriber Mrs Alice Scott. Foreign list Anojutz Mocnthey. Please say ADVERTISED.
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Muscatine
Joe Brown
William Brundige
Homer Dickerson
Elmer L. Finch
Sigi Granaman
Harry Helin
B. T. Holderman
Alfred Linder
Frank Pike
Rose & Murphy
Walt Sherry
R. C. Wange
Asa Wagner
Artie Williams
Elizabeth Bye
Meale Darreson
Cora C. Duncan
Mary Foster
Cora M. Fowler
Minnie Sanderson
Addie Moore
Alta P. Mockmore
E. A. Murray
Marie Beanly
A. C. Reinhardt
Bell Schriber
Alice Scott
Anojutz Mocnthey
McNutt
P. M
New Era Social Notices Around Muscatine
Mrs Isaac Meyers returns home from Muscatine after visiting son Neal Meyers. Frances Brandt from Muscatine visits Wm Nagle. Benson family from Rock Island stay with Rev Olander. Herman Winche and Arnold Kretschmar travel to Muscatine via Pine Mills. Breta Freeburg from Creston visits the parsonage. Fred Crow attends to business in Muscatine. Anna Langly and Frank Myers of Augustana College visit locally. McElravy from Muscatine attends to business. Mrs George Halling and son Vernon from Mount Grove and Mrs Chas Alteneder near here call at the parsonage.
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New Era
Isaac Meyers
Neal Meyers
Muscatine
Frances Brandt
Wm. Nagle
Benson
Rock Island
Ill
Olander
Herman Winche
Arnold Kretschmar
Pine Mills
Breta Freeburg
Creston
Fred Crow
Anna Langly
Frank Myers
Augustana College
McElravy
George Halling and Son
Vernon
Mount Grove
Chas. Alteneder
Near Here
Bucklen's Arnica Salve Promises Quick Healing
Prominent claim that serious lacerations and wounds heal without danger of blood poisoning using Bucklen's Arnica Salve. Advertises a 25 cent tube sold by Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store.
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Bucklen
Havercamp
DeMolay Commandery Holds Night Conclave
Notice calls a special conclave of DeMolay Commandery No 1 K T tonight with work in Black Cross. W H G serves as recorder.
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DeMolay Commandery No. 1
K. T
Black Cross
Recorder
Steamer Helen Blair Outbound From Muscatine Sighs
Carnival City Packet Co announces the steamer Helen Blair will sail from Muscatine. Passage schedules list Burlington trips on Monday Wednesday and Friday at 8 30 p m Davenport departures Sundays at 7 30 a m and midweek at 7 00 a m Agents listed as W G Block Co.
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Helen Blair
Muscatine
Burlington
Davenport
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Asi
Warner
Reinemund
J. Carl Barnard
Prop
Petersens
Rabbit and Gollos
Second Street
Smal
She Quality Store
John Kammerer
Mrs. Settlemire
Fast Food
BOND
West 6Th St
Inquirre
Cora Baker
Carnival City Packet Co
Cable’s New Jewelry Store
West Second Street
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