Geneva Delegation Heads to Lake Geneva Camp
The Muscatine group of the Young Women’s Christian Association leaves at 2:30 AM for Lake Geneva Wisconsin to attend the August conference. Thirteen members travel led by secretary Bertha Hoover and joined by Hawley and Headley. Mrs Schmidt acts as temporary secretary.
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Geneva
Young Women’s Christian Association
Lake Geneva
Wisconsin
Muscatine
Bertha Hoover
Pearl Earnhardt
Jessie Althaus
Blanche Kline
Elizabeth Bridgman
Lida Brandt
Dorothy Slavin
Amelia Miller
Emma Miller
Emma Phillips
Agnes Gillette
Alice Gillette
Edith Swain
Miss Hawley
Rockford, Ill
Miss Headley
Schmidt
Second Picnic of Socialists Planned at Muscatine Weed Park
The Muscatine socialist party announces its second annual picnic at Weed park on Sunday August 23 with Michael T. Kennedy of Davenport as principal speaker. Additional speakers include William A. Jacobs of the Socialist-Democratic Party of Wisconsin. Refreshments will be served. Jacobs will address the Second and Sycamore street corner on Monday August 17 at 8 o'clock.
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Michael T. Kennedy
Davenport
Congress
Iowa
Muscatine
Socialist Party
Weed Park
India
Kennedy
William A. Jacobs
Social-Democratic Party of Wisconsin
Racine
Second
Sycamore Streets
Buchanan Family Returns Home After Visit
Mr and Mrs W C Buchanan and their young son traveled home yesterday afternoon after spending several days visiting friends here.
FIFTIETH IOWA VETS SET FOR SEPT CARNIVAL REUNION
Davenport organizers plan a September carnival week gathering for Spanish-American War veterans of the Fiftieth Iowa. About 500 veterans are expected as Company B secures official support and letters from officers across Iowa.
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Davenport
Iowa
Ed. Middleton
D. W. Jackson
Muscatine
D. W. Harvey
Washington
Fred I. Holsteen
Burlington
R. P. Howell
Iowa City
Eugene Cheery
J. A. Dunlop
Keokuk
E. Lambert
Newton
E. Dalzell
Papke Stops Carroll and Mantell in Short Bouts
Boston August 14 Bill Papke defeated Johnny Carroll in less than two rounds then knocked out Frank Mantell in under a round at the Armory A A. A. The quick two victories leave Papke ready for more such matches as the crowd urged stoppages.
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Boston
Bill Papke
Johnny Carroll
Frank Mantell
Armory
A. A
Carroll
Papke
Cerroll
Tapke
Mantell
Bucklen Arnica Salve Ad Promises Fast Wound Healing
An old advertisement from Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store promotes Bucklen's Arnica Salve as a guaranteed remedy for wounds. It claims to heal cuts and injuries with a razor or gunshot, priced at 25 cents.
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Bucklen
Arnica
Havercamp
Welch Meets Murphy in Los Angeles Lightweight Clash
Eddie Welch and Johnny Murphy are set to fight tonight at Jim Jeffries club in Los Angeles. Welch is a heavy favorite with betting 2 to 1. odds may be 10 to 4 against Murphy, with even money Welch may KO Murphy. Packie McFarland left for San Francisco and hopes to sign with the winner before Sam Berger's club. Packie plans to avoid Los Angeles fights again, while manager Harry Gilmore, Jr. remains in the city.
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Los Angeles
Eddie Welch
Johnny Murphy
Jim Jeffries
Welch
Murphy
Packie McFarland
San Francisco
Sam Berger
Packie
Harry Gilmore, Jr
Choate Ends Custody Battle Returns to Los Angeles
In Des Moines Iowa, Fred M. C. Choate announced he would leave for Los Angeles, ending a three day district court custody fight over his daughter Mary. He said he would not forget his wife and baby and that the case is over.
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Des Moines
Los Angeles
Fred M. C. Choate
Northwestern
Mary
Ringling Brothers Circus Promises Grand Tour in Davenport
Davenport locals plan to attend Ringling Brothers on Monday August 24. The multi‑tent spectacle boasts a 10 o'clock parade a massive menagerie 375 performers 1280 staff and 659 horses with new acts including the automobile double somersault and a Great Mirza Golem family from Persia among other marvels.
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Davenport
Ringling Brothers
America
The
ZEMO Promises Cures for Itching Skin Diseases
An advertisement claims ZEMO cures skin and scalp diseases by drawing germs to the surface and destroying toxins. It promises instant relief and permanent cures, with samples and sales through E. W. Rose Medicine Co. in St. Louis and A. W. Morgan at 107 West 2nd Street.
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Zemo
E. W. Rose Medicine Co
St. Louis
A. W. Morgan
2Nd St
East Hill Child Loses Finger In Hayrake Accident
Argene Allbee, three, of east Muscatine, had his left index finger mashed after it became entangled in a hayrake cogwheel on his father's farm. He was amputated at the first joint by E. B. Fulham after arrival in Muscatine. Later notes report Mrs. Sarah Sowers dies in McConnellsburg Pa at 68 after six months illness. Funeral for Warren LeRoy Keating held. interment Greenwood. Local social notes follow with residents visiting and traveling between East Hill, Letts, Wilton, Davenport, and Burlington.
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Argene
Irwin Allbee
Easteof Muscatine
Muscatine
E. B. Fulham
Sarah Sowers
P. D. Sowers
Kecklerville
McConnellsburg
Warren LeRoy Keating
J. C. H. Light
United Brethren Church
Greenwood Cemetery
East Hill
Lydia Wright
Park Avenue
George Huffmaster
D. C. Gage
Letts
C. W. Blake
J. C. Laughlin
Clinton
East Second Street
Alvin Burton
Park Place
Little Son
Wilton
George B. Crawford
Chicago
West Liberty
Maennerchor Meets For Social Evening In Muscatine
Members of the Muscatine Maennerchor gathered at 1013 Climer street last night for a social hour. The group has paused singing practice for the month due to heat, planning the next gathering at Michael Knoecklein's home on Thursday evening.
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Herman Mahraun
Muscatine Maennerchor
Climer Street
Michael Knoechslein
Chicago Tourists Return After Three Days Visit
Chicago tour party led by Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Birk and others left for Chicago this morning after a three day visit with Mr. and Mrs. Frank X. Schaefer. The group arrived Tuesday from Clinton and planned to reach Chicago later today.
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Chicago
J. C. Birk
Frank Danford
Frank Towner
Frank X. Schaefer
Miss Christinia Bermel Leaves for Wellman
Miss Christinia Bermel of Harper Texas has been visiting relatives in the city and departed for Wellman this morning.
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Christinia Bermel
Harper, Ta
Wellman
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Ae Claire
Eenee
Des Moines Reds
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J. M. Sherier
Ringling Bros
H. F. Barnard Company, Jewelers
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Isett Avenue
Lee Mark
Lombard Streets
F. Sissell
Fairport
Mark
M. O. Briggs
Smalley Avenue
Iona Elkins
Raymond Elkins
M. Elkins
John McGill
Madison Street
Grandview
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Clarence Washburn
Columbus Junction
Earl Wright
Grandview Avenue
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