Local Socials and Travel Notes Highlight City Life
Numerous brief items note visits and departures. Miss N Cochran travels to Davenport by the Firefly to visit relatives. Miss Grace Nobling and Miss Frances Huffman visit local friends, and Grace Reeves returns by the Firefly. Mrs John Cochran and Mrs S M Johnson ride the Firefly to Chicago. J S Frazier returns from Knoxville on North and South. Casual mentions of music, markets, and a G A R meeting accompany city happenings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Reeves
Fairport
John Cochran
Davenport
J. S. Frazier
Knoxville
Testimony All In In Hartje Divorce Case
In Pittsburg on August 2 the taking of testimony in Hartje's divorce case closes today and arguments will begin Monday in court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartje
Pittsburg
Housework Help Requested at 1616 Mulberry Street
Classified notice seeks a capable girl for general housework for a two-person family at 1616 Mulberry Street. Also advertises Satin Skin cream sale promising satiny skin for 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mulberry Street
Wanted Boy at Sanitary Milk Co for Milk Route
A Sanitary Milk Company ad seeks a 16 year old boy to join a milk route in the central city. Must reside in the central area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sanitary Milk Co
Busy Day At Station Ed To Learn To Ride A Bicycle Today
Report from the station recounts a man from Cedar Rapids named Christ Graves who attempted to steal a bicycle while claiming to want to learn to ride. Police teased him with a curtain lecture before releasing him to cross the river to Illinois. Also noted: a street scuffle on Second Street led to two unnamed men in jail after a dispute over spirits and a watchful judge’s morning hearing for two drunks.
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Cedar Rapids
Christ
Graves
Second Street
Marshall Binz
Flannery
Jim Jeffries
Bert Bakes
Durance Vile
Bokes
Eversmeyer
Weed Park Club Plans Cistern and Socials
A Weed Park club meeting discussed building a large cistern behind the club house and plans for a tank, toilet closets, and social events next year. Miss Jennie Hanna chairs the entertainment committee with seven members. Mrs. H. S. Howe heads the sewing committee. A moonlight excursion, band concerts, and socials are being considered, and attendees shared a picnic lunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weed Park Club
Jennie Hanna
A. L. Lindner
T. R. Fitzgerald
William Huttig
W. F. Brannan
J. E. Howe
H. S. Howe
Rider
Corpse Found in Excavation on Lucas Street
A sewer dig on Lucas Street near St Marys parochial school uncovered a leg bone about nine feet deep. Workers left the rest of the body undisturbed, later replacing the bones with the dirt from the trench. The origin and identity of the deceased remain a mystery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucas Street
St. Mary’s Parochial School
Ned Cortz
Social and dance at Weed Park by Pocahontas council
Ramana Council of Pocahontas hosted a large social and dance at Weed park club house last evening. A Redmen band provided a concert and later led hours of dancing as refreshments were served. Organizers expressed satisfaction with patronage and effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weed Park
Ramana Council
Pocahontas
Redmen
Girls Camp at Geneva Island Hi-Fi Whitmore Launch
A group of young girls with a chaperon left this morning aboard Whitmore's launch for Geneva island. They will spend a week at the Howe cottage, Three Elms, with members Beulah Bennison Helen Le Zotte Blanch Munn Maud Van Atta Leila Thompson Jessie Stirlen and Mrs John Bennison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geneva
Beulah Bennison
Helen Lezotte
Blanch Munn
Maud van Atta
Leila Thompson
Jessie Stirlen
John Bennison
Whitmore
Geneva Island
Howe Cottage
Three Elms
Launch ride honors Miss Kelly on river outing
A group of youths enjoyed a launch ride on the river last evening in honor of Miss Kelly of Sioux City who is visiting her cousin Miss Laura Hill on Smalley avenue for several weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Kelly
Sioux City
Laura Hill
Smalley Avenue
Commission to Compel Railroads to Produce Records
Minnesota state railroad and warehouse commission issued an order requiring railroads that testified in the merchandise rate hearing to furnish at its office all records used for their statistics. Enforcing the order could bring records from all active Minnesota railroads to the state capital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commission
St. Paul
Minn
State Railroad and Warehouse
Cmmission
Minnesota
Cooking School At Thompson's In Muscatine
The ladies of Muscatine attend a free cooking school at Thompson's Hardware this week. Miss S. P. Schubacker leads demonstrations from 2:30 to 5 each afternoon, with five articles prepared daily. The event features Direct Action range use and cold oven baking, promising practical tips and easy methods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies of Muscatine
Thompson's
Missse P. Schubacker
Miss Harriet McQuesten Hosts Lawn Party
Miss Harriet McQuesten entertained a number of friends last evening at a lawn party. The lawn was beautifully lighted with Japanese lanterns. Refreshments were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harriet McQuesten
L. L. C. Sewing Society Meets at Laura Angel Home
Mrs Laura Angel hosted the L L C sewing society yesterday afternoon on Clinton and Angle streets. Members enjoyed a pleasant afternoon together with light refreshments and socializing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. L. C. Sewing Society
Laura Angel
Clinton and
Angle Streets
Party Honors Miss Leta Riggs in Oskaloosa Visit
Miss Leta Riggs of Oskaloosa visiting Miss Geneva Howe on East Ninth Street will be honored at a party given by Miss Howe this evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leta Riggs
Oskaloosa
Geneva Howe
East Ninth Street
Miss Howe
German Methodist group meets with Mrs. Giesler
The Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of the German Methodist church held an afternoon meeting with Mrs. Charles Giesler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of the
German Methodist Church
Charles Giesler
Bowman Leads Friends on Weeklong Eagle Point Outing
E. L. Bowman and a group of companions are taking a vacation and enjoying a week’s outing at Eagle Point, with leisure activities and scenic views highlighted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. L. Bowman
Eagle Point
Mutiny at Sveaborg continues on Page One
A report details ongoing mutiny at Sveaborg fortress with further developments and authorities' response. Sailors and guards confront tensions as investigations proceed and news coverage expands from the initial briefing.
W. W. Brings Large Excursion Into City
The W. W. brought over 400 people to the city this afternoon at 2 30 on an excursion from Burlington by the German Baptist church of that city. The boat left Burlington near 9 this morning and, along with the barge, made good time upriver. A fast return trip last night saw the big boat sail from Rock Island to Burlington in seven hours and pass Muscatine about midnight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W
City
Burlington
German Baptist Church
Rock Island
Muscatine
Mutiny and Siege Report From Sveaborg and Cronstadt
Reports from Helsingfors and Sveaborg describe a mutiny with artillery clashes and surrendering mutineers. Supplies and communications were disrupted around Cronstadt while Cossacks seized control at Derbent after Detachment arrival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helsingfors
Associated Press
St. Petersburg
Sveaborg
Derbent
Michigan Democrats discuss governor candidates at convention
Detroit delegates to the Michigan Democratic state convention considered three possible governors: Charles H. Kimmerle of Cassopolis, Stanley E. Parkhill of Owosso, and James W. Helme of Adrian. Delegates expected enthusiastic endorsement of Bryan for the presidential nomination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Mich
Winship
Charles H. Kimmerle
Cassopolis
Stanley E. Parkhill
Owesso
James W. Helme
Adrain
Bryan
Two New Civil Suits Filed In District Court
Two cases were filed in district court seeking collection on past due notes. H. M. Bartlett and Sultana Bartlett sue Charles E. Anderson and George Bright respectively, asking the court to render judgment for the amounts due with interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
H. M. Bartlett
Charles E. Anderson
Sultana Bartlett
George Bright
Wage Increase For Copper Range Miners Announced
Calumet Michigan August 2 Fifteen hundred miners employed underground in the Copper Range Consolidated mines will receive a $2 per month wage increase the announcement said.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calumet, Mich
Copper Range Consolidated Company
One Fare Plus Two Dollars For Round Trip Tickets
One fare plus two dollars for round trip tickets via Louisville and Nashville Rail Road to nearly all points in Kentucky Louisiana Mississippi Virginia North and South Carolina Tennessee. Tickets on sale May 1 and 31 from May to November inclusive good returning 21 days from sale. For information consult local agent or address J H Milliken D P A Louisville Ky F D Bush D P A Cincinnati Oh J E Davenport D P A St Louis Mo H C Batley NW P A Chicago IL C L Stone Genl Pass Agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kentucky
Louisiana
Mississippi
Virginia
North
South Carolina
Tennessee
J. H. Milliken
Louisville
F. D. Bush
Cincinnati
Ohio
J. E. Davenport
St. Louis
H. C. Batley
Chicago
C. L. Stone
Bryan Endorsed by North Dakota Democrats
Minot North Dakota August 2 Democratic state convention endorsed William Jennings Bryan for president unanimously. The Nebraskan called the greatest friend of the working man и election predicted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minot
N. D
Bryan
Wapello Briefs Highlight Weddings and Local Visits
George Barr visits family in Wapello from Burlington. Grace Berk wed George Weber of Wapello with Herrel Huston of Crawfordsville attending. Local residents A D Holmes and Fr Weber spend time with families. Ed B Isett and Homer Winder travel for meetings and travel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wapello
George Barr
Burlington
Alf. Barr
Dave
Fred
R. L. Reiley
Guy Tomlinson
Morning Sun
J. C. Price
Muscatine
Jake Berk
Grandview
Grace
Georze Weber
Vronam
Crawfordsville
Herrel Huston
Weber- Berk
A. D. Holmes
A. H. Dewein
Fr. Weber
H. A. Weber
Edward B. Isett
Mediapolis
Wm. Rogers
Clinton
Homer Winder
Baby
Columbus Junction
Mr. Tindall
Wagner piece sparks doubt over Ethelinda’s recital
In a Washington Star remark, Mr umrox questions if Ethelinda’s performance was a genuine boy’s piece. Mrs umrox affirms it as a Wagner selection and half-jokes about discerning a tune from a joke in public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethelinda
Umrox
Wagner
Washington Star
Featherhead Poker Illusion Clarified
A Cincinnati Tribune aside recounts a mutual joke where a young man believes he plays poker though others say he does not. The exchange highlights playful deception and social teasing within a circle of friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Featherhead
Robinson
Cincinnati Tribune
Misgraded Exam Sparks Dispute Between Student and Professor
A dialogue from the New York Times shows a student protesting an absolute zero on an exam and a professor explaining it as the lowest mark permitted. The exchange highlights tension over grading standards and fairness in assessment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Times
Consciousness of error and correction as proof of mastery
The quote notes that awareness of error signals understanding and that correcting errors demonstrates energy and skill, attributed to Lander. It emphasizes that recognizing mistakes fuels improvement and mastery through deliberate effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lander
Learning stages through childhood to old age
The passage outlines a progression of learning from infancy to old age. It compares stages to childish infancy youth strength and final dry exhaustion, attributing the idea to Bacon. It suggests education evolves with time and experience rather than remaining static.
Made a Bed Job of It
A brief overheard remark from a social exchange notes Mr. Bacon says Mr. Crossley is a self made man and Mrs. Bacon quips he could have been more agreeable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Bacon
Crossley
Mrs. Bacon
Not Mech Doin Simkins Old Skinner Well to Do
A Chicago News quip notes Simkins and Skinner as well to do despite playful doubt. Timkins agrees the pair are capable, though the line hints at irony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simkins
Skinner
Timkins
Chicago News
George and a $10 loss sparks family talk
In the Philadelphia Press snippet, a distressed George laments losing ten dollars and entertains thoughts of being kicked. A dear girl suggests he speak with his father that evening, adding a domestic, conversational tone to a minor financial lapse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George
Father
Philadelphia Press
Quote on suspicion and organ grinders by pessimist
A Philadelphia Bulletin quote remarks that some men are so suspicious that if they ran an organ grinding business they would force all the monkeys to wear sash registers.
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Philadelphia Bulletin
Gravity Lessons From A Playful Quote
A whimsical remark by Fuex notes two things revealed by gravity when a man and wife not taking themselves seriously stumble into a mock lesson.
Gilding the whistle will not raise the steam
A brief note concludes that embellishing a whistle cannot generate more steam or improve performance. It emphasizes practical limits of decorative work on mechanical power and rejects ornamental fixes as ineffective.
Strikes Inaugurated Strike for Shorter Hours Across Cities
Strikes began today in litho graphic shops in New York Chicago Cincinnati and other cities to press for a reduction in working hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Chicago
Ill
Cincinnati
Leather Breeches and the King’s Hand Tale from Didisburye
The article recalls leather breeches worn by English farm workers and house servants a half century ago. A breeches test judged quality by standing upright unaided, and tales recount a Windsor boy who refused to kneel to the king to avoid soiling his breeches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Windsor
George Mr
Curious Maine Locales Pique Reader Curiosity
A Lewiston Journal piece catalogs quirky Maine place names near Otisfield and Raymond. It mentions Pugleyville Hog Valley Beeftown Saccharappa and Bechtown backroads while noting travel thrills on old toll bridges and famed local figures from the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine
Otisfield
Pugleyville
Hog Valley
Raymond Dog Corner
Hencoop Cove
Winthrop
Coon Road
Pin Hoje Hill
Poland
Beeftown
Negligee
Saccarappa
Purgatory
Gates of Eden
Lewiston
First Armored Ship of the Knights and Early Iron Vessels
The article notes the first armored ship, launched in 1550 with lead sheathing by the Knights of St. John and claimed to resist contemporary cannon fire. It mentions later armor in the 1782 Gibraltar siege using light iron boom proofing and highlights the French use of wrought iron plates in the Crimean War around 185.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights of St. John
Gibraltar
Jumpers of the Sea And the Great Ocean Tunas
The sea hosts famed jumpers including the tarpon or silver king and the Pacific tuna. Large schools sweep the coast as 500 pound fish leap high, dart like arrows, and splash the water into foam. These leaps mark the tuna as among the ocean’s most graceful jumpers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pacific
The Whirling of 2 Bullet From the Army Rifle
Bullets from a thirty caliber United States Army rifle whirl rapidly. Rifling completes one revolution per ten inches of travel. Muzzle velocity reaches 2300 feet per second, about 2760 turns per second if the bullet does not strip. Circumference is 42 inches, giving 2600 inches per second of peripheral velocity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Army
Bankrupt Defends Frugal Living in Court
In a bankruptcy case the bankrupt defends a frugal lifestyle on a $200 yearly income. The opposing counsel questions the plausibility of such living costs, while the witness notes his work on social economy and the results before the court.
Montaigne and Marriage Alacrity and Reticence
Martha Baker Dunn discusses Montaigne’s ironically cheerful approach to marriage. He would not choose Wisdom as a wife even if free, and he directs consoling duties to Plutarch after his daughter’s death. The letter to his wife reveals restrained sentiment and a philosophy that honor in marriage requires restraint.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montaigne
Plutarch
Martha Baker Dunn
Atlantic
A Strange Feast Holi Festival In India
The Holi festival in India involves throwing red powder on people and staining clothes with vermilion and rose shades. Observers, including some elites, cover faces to resemble terrifying figures, and the festival, once popular, now faces criticism for excesses and debauched origins in ancient history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
India
Hades
Gladstone as a Supe in The Corsican Brothers Visit
The Westminster Gazette recalls a humorous incident when Mr. Gladstone, off duty from office, visited the Lyceum to watch Irving perform in The Corsican Brothers. Curiosity drew him into a spectator box where the curtain rose and the pit hailed him with cheers prompting a quick withdrawal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Gladstone
Lyceum
Irving
Gladstone
Mr. Austin
Westminster
Westminster Gazette
The Wife's Reproach in a Temperance Tale
An address to a temperance society features a veteran soldier confessing drink led to ruin. He reflects on promises made to his wife and her quiet reply, You should have married a better man than I am, dear. Jenny. The anecdote underscores the stern moral of reform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Temperance Society
Jenny
James
Peculiarity of the Crow in Vermont Apple Orchard
In Vermont two to five crows visited an apple orchard daily, using their small bills to grasp mellow apples and fly to a pine tree to eat. Remarkably, crows were also observed carrying turkey and hen eggs from nests in the same manner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vermont
Manchester
Proper Kind of Window
The passage argues for windows as high as the ceiling with a paneled top that opens in summer and closes in winter to prevent fetid odors from accumulating against low ceilings. It suggests if ceilings were only six feet high and occupants tall, odor buildup would be deadly.
Wouldn't Be Lew Exchange Reveals Mrs De Style Ironies
A humorous excerpt shows Mrs De Style strict about exclusivity while she dismisses a doctor for warning that her temperature was too low. The exchange highlights wit about service standards and social pretensions.
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Havana
Wagner Bros
Seiler Bros
Barger’s
Sweet Mary
America
C. T. Gremmel
M’fr
Grace Nobling
Kewanee
Bertha Huffman
East Fourth Street
Thompson Bros
Frances Huffman
Kewanee, II
The
Major John Circle
Ladies of the Grand Army
G. A. R. Hall
S. M. Johnson
Vivian
J. A. Franklin
Montpelier
Theodore Hoffman
William Russ
River Bulletin
Mulbuque
LeClaire
iDavemport
Muscatine Neta
Des Moines Rapids
Keokuk
Bicycle Today
Batants
Ilinois
George Davis
Nichols
Daniel McClain
Brighton
Howe
Davis
McClain
Stadt
Orienbaum
Gulf of Finland
Cronstadt
Michigan
Democrats
Ruthenberg Clothing
West Second Street
Chas. Ruthenberg
Chas
F. Schroeder
Fred Ruthenberg
VIA
Louisville & Nashville
R. R
Alabama
Florida
Georgia
North Dakota
Srsficians
Anson Clothing Co. Home OF Good Clothing
2Nd St
Frank Anson
Paul Steinmetz
Jumpers of the Sea
Lew
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