Born Monday A Girl for Morey Family
New baby born to Mr and Mrs Walter Morey of 215 West Second street. Harriet Cullen returns home from Cedar Rapids after visiting relatives. A nine pound girl born to Mr and Mrs E J Zeidler of 118 West Sixth street Monday afternoon. Ada Klein ill with typhoid fever at Hershey hospital. Ruth Kennedy Davenport Frances Davis Ft Sherman Ill Bertha Davis West Hill visit Miss Vira Fisher South Muscatine. W J Brown Wellman Iowa bought a Maxwell runabout from Jackson Supply Co 225 West Second street and reports strong hill climbing on high gear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Morey
West Second Street
E. J. Zeidler
West Sixth Street
Ada Klein
Hershey Hospital
Ruth Kennedy
Davenport
Frances Davis
Ft. Sheridan
Ill
Bertha Davis
West Hill
Vira Fisher
South Muscatine
W. J. Brown
Wellman, In
Maxwell
Jackson Supply Co
Wellman
Gompers to Head Tri-Cities Labor Day Picnic
Samuel Gompers will be the principal attraction at the big Tri-Cities Labor Day picnic in Davenport Iowa on August 19 with large delegations anticipated from Iowa and Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davenport
Tri-City
Samuel Gompers
Towa
Illinois
Education seekers for Home School movement roles
Wanted notices seek educated Christian men and women as field organizers and secretaries for a new Home School movement. Positions promise permanent dignified employment, commission basis or guaranteed income. Respond with age, former occupation, current occupation, and address I. Journal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. Journal
New Home School
Wapello Pow Wow Draws Large Crowds in Iowa
The Wapello Iowa pow wow opened with favorable weather drawing crowds from nearby areas. Highlights included 18 decorated autos in the automobile parade, Miss Pearl Webber in Indian attire winning best outfit, and events like races, half mile trots, and a flower parade. Two bands from Oakville and Grand View provided music as crowds enjoyed side shows and athletic contests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Lauer
Winfield
Miss Pearl Webber
Miss Webber
Wapello Independents
Winfield Independents
Oakville
Grandview
Swimming Show at Local Y M C A Planned
A swimming exhibit in the new Y M C A pool next Tuesday and Wednesday will feature strokes, diving and racing events. Demonstrations include dog fashion, breast and Australian crawl, rope and swing diving, underwater distance swimming, water polo, and a tub race with tickets on sale.
Bootlegger Henry Garlock Bound Over in Davenport
Henry Garlock known as Peaceful Henry, a resident of South Muscatine, was bound over to the grand jury on bootlegging charges after arraignment before U. S. Commissioner A. G. Bush. He was held in Scott county jail on $200 bond after failing to meet the requirement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Garlock
Davenport
Henry
South Muscatine
United States
Matteson
U. S
A. G. Bush
S. A. Finger
Holmes and Son Take Prizes at West Liberty Fair
Holmes and Son of 1102 Halstead street excelled at the Poultry exhibit capturing second prize on all cocks, cockerels, and pullets in the Silver Wyandotte class. They swept the Houdan type and won second prize in Buff Cochin bantams, then earned first and second ribbons in the young pair of Buff Cochin bantams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holmes & Son
Halstead Street
West Liberty Fair
Messrs. Holmes
Graft in Russia Leads to Colossal Stamp Swindle
Moscow reports an expanding postage stamp fraud in which two merchants were arrested. Stamps were cancelled then cleansed in a lab and resold through a post office accomplice. A rival group entered the market, cutting prices and exposing the scheme. William Jennings Bryan received a party mascot mule at Fairview.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
Moscow
Bryan
Fairview
Lincoln
William Jennings Bryan
Minnesota State Agricultural Society
Johnson May Be Named For Governor Nomination
Minneapolis august 19 chaos persisted at the democratic state convention with a rumor Gov Johnson would accept the nomination if forced despite his reluctance after W J Bryan gave a phonographic speech following Temporary Chairman Farringtons address before a recess was taken
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson
Minneapolis
Minn
Gov. Johnson
W. J. Bryan
Farrington
Pope Slightly Indisposed In Rome
The pope today is slightly indisposed after catching a cold that has affected his gout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Muscatine 10 Bt Well Represented At Camp
Muscatine will be well represented at the national encampment of the Ladies of the Grand Army of the Republic in Toledo Ohio from August 31 to September 5. Delegates include three national representatives from Muscatine with Sue Browning and G A Riemcke also attending. E B Lewis cannot go.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine
Grand Army of the Republic
Toledo
Ohio
Sue Browning
G. A. Riemcke
Colonel Hare
Sarah Fox
E. B. Lewis
Major John Circle
Presidential candidates to campaign for Taft and Sherman
Frank H. Hitchcock says all applicants whose names were presented to the Chicago convention will speak for Taft and Sherman in the campaign. The list includes Fairbanks Cannon La Follette Knox and probably Foraker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Chicago
Taft
Sherman
Frank H. Hitchcock
National Committee
Fairbanks
Cannon
la Follette
Knox
Foraker
Minneapolis brewer and wife killed in train collision
John Gluck a wealthy Minneapolis brewer and his wife died instantly when their car collided with a railroad train at Cot tagewood Lake Minnetonka. Mrs Lebaire sister to Mrs Gluck and her two year old child were injured and may die.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis, Minn
John Gluck
Minneapolis
Tax Levy Debated by City Council for 1909
The city council and board of health reviewed the 1909 tax levy and appropriations with a September 1 deadline. discussion focused on whether saloon licenses will resume and how that would impact city revenues and the property tax levy. If no decisive action occurs, an adjourned meeting will follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Health
Maccabees Decide to Abandon Anniversary Observance
The Maccabee lodge members met last evening and decided to drop plans to observe the 25th anniversary of the national order. Local committees had set September 8 for the observance, but the project was abandoned at the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maccabees
Maccabee Lodge
National Order
Sensational Test of New High Explosive near Munich
Three charges exploded by electricity tore Krupp armor plates to pieces in a sensational test near Munich. The August 19 report notes the test of a new explosive showing dramatic results and the impact on armored plates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Munich
Spencer High Man at Western Handicap Shoot
Spencer, of St Louis, led the field at the Western Handicap Shoot in Des Moines with 193 of 200. George Maxwell and Billy Herr tied for second at 192, while Joe Kautsky led amateurs with 190. The event opened with 200 plus contestants and continues with preliminary handicap today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Charles Spencer
St. Louis
George Maxwell
Nebraska
Billy Herr
Kansas
Joe Kautsky
Fort Dodge
Skin Cleared By Simple Change In Food
A Kansas girl recovered from eczema by changing her diet to Grape-Nuts. She suffered five months with facial and hand eruptions. medicines gave only temporary relief. After learning indigestion caused eczema, she tried Grape-Nuts, noting improved digestion and fading eruption. She urges others to try it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Postum Co
Batthe Creek
Mich
Wellville
Reliability Run at Iowa Auto Club First Endurance Test
In the first annual endurance contest by the Iowa Automobile Club only four of twenty cars finished with perfect scores. Among the perfect scorers was the Maxwell Model D driven by Mr. Howard of the Howard Automobile Company of Des Moines. The 125 mile course took eight hours to complete.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Automobile Club
Mr. Howard
Howard Automobile Company
Des Moines
Bloomington ball club sells catcher Wilson to Giants
The Bloomington club announces the sale of catcher Arthur Wilson to the New York Giants for $1,000. Delivery will occur at the close of the Three season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bloomington
Wilson
N. Y. Giants
Ill
Arthur Wilson
New York Giants
Evans, Jr. Wins Western Junior Golf Title In Chicago
The final of the western junior championship opened in Chicago on August 19 with Charles Evans Jr. and Albert Seckel, and Evans won the match eight up after the first 18 holes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Charles Evans, Jr
Albert Seckel
Evans
Blatherwick Defeats Saint Clair In Iowa Match
In Omaha during the Middle West Tournament on August 19, Dr. Blatherwick of Iowa defeated F. P. Saint Clair in the only notable morning tennis clash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
Iowa
Dr. Blatherwick
F. P. Saint Clair
Royal speech printed on handkerchiefs in 1710
Report notes that Queen Anne’s April 1710 speech to Parliament was likely the first royal address printed on handkerchiefs and widely distributed. The novelty underscores early efforts to spread official pronouncements beyond traditional formats.
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Queen Anne
City Clerk Logs No Saloons Permit Petitions Filed
According to the city clerk no petitions for permission to operate saloons have been filed. The note indicates regulatory action or waiting period before licensing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cording
Delightful German Congregational Society Social at Kindler Home
The Forward society of the German Congregational church hosted a memorable monthly social at Chris Kindler’s Kindler avenue home. Lanterns brightened the lawn, games were played, a program included an excellent reading by Miss Esther Stellrecht, and refreshments followed. Out of town guests included Mrs E Mueller and Misses Amelia and Emma Miller of Chicago. Next meeting slated for mid September with R Pilgrim at Linn and Eighth streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chris
Kindler
Forward Society
German Congregational Church
Kindler Avenue
Esther Stellrecht
R. Pilgrim
Corner Linn and
Eighth Streets
E. Mueller
Amelia and
Emma Miller
Chicago
National Union Holds Session At Local Hall
The National Union lodge convened at F. A. A. hall with three initiates and five ballotings. It was decided to rent Maccabee hall on Iowa avenue for monthly sessions on the first and third Wednesdays. Toledo officer D A Helpman missed his train and could not speak. The next meeting is set for September 2 at Maccabee hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Union Lodge
F. A. A. Hall
Iowa Avenue
D. A. Helpman
Toledo
Chicago
Maccabee Hall
Davenport Party Camps at Fairport for Fifteen Days
A large East Davenport group arrives at Fairport for a two week camping trip. Mr and Mrs Paul Jugenheimer Miss Nellie Jugenheimer Mr and Mrs William Pumplin Baby William and Miss Bertha De Bleanieu join the outing with plans for fishing boating and bathing.
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Fairport
East Davenport
Davenport
Paul Jugenheimer
Nellie Jugenheimer
William Pumplin
William
Bertha de Bleanieu
Lawn party at Nesper home by Y P B Co E guild
Young ladies of the Y P B Co E of the First Presbyterian church hosted a lawn party for the society’s young men at Miss Myrle Nesper’s East Sixth Street home. Japanese lanterns lined the lawn. Miss Nola Conner Miss Mattie Dora Miss Ida McQuown and Lillian Kemper led the event with games and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nesper
First Presbyterian Church
Myrle Nesper
East Sixth Street
Nola Conner
Mattie Dora
Ida McQuown
Lillian Kemper
Ladies of First M. E. Church Take Geneva Island Trip
About fifty members left in Whitmore's launch for Geneva Island for their annual church vacation hosted by Mrs. Jacob Asthalter and Mrs. Sarah Fox. They enjoyed a noon picnic dinner and were joined at 2 30 by about ten more men and women for the afternoon visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies of the First M. E. Church
Whitmore
Geneva Island
Jacob Asthalter
Sarah Fox
Surprise Birthday Party Honors Andrew Nester
Andrew Nester of 717 East Sixth Street was surprised at home Monday evening by about fifteen friends and relatives for his 46th birthday. They enjoyed games, music, and a late-hour lunch.
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Andrew Nester
East Sixth Street
Picnic nets funds for Dubuque trip and Weed park event
The hall proved a decided success and raised a substantial sum to cover expenses for the special car to the annual picnic to Dubuque. Pauchet's orchestra supplied the music. The W R C will hold a picnic at Weed park on August 26 with all corps members and veterans invited as guests of honor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dubuque
Pauchet
Weed Park
Bankers Reserve Sewing Society Benefit Dance
The Bankers Reserve Sewing Society held a benefit dance last evening to raise funds for their charitable projects. Attendees enjoyed music, light refreshments, and social dancing in a community hall setting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bankers’ Reserve Sewing Society
Appeal Bond Filed Over Saloon Petition
At 3 30 this afternoon attorney E M Warner for the Law Enforcement League filed an appeal bond with the county clerk in the saloon petition case. The county board of supervisors allowed the petition on Monday but the League says consent is not sufficient to reopen the saloons and appeals to the district court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. M. Warner
Law Enforcement League
County Board of Supervisors
District Court
Junk and keepsakes in a cluttered household tale
A man rails against useless junk while recounting his wife’s reluctance to discard old items. He recalls scenes of clearing closets with various objects like a rusty kettle, leather hinges, old shoes, and a worn hat from the Philadelphia Centennial as they debate what to throw away or donate.
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Madam Dowse
Gossard Corset Co
Emma Hudler
4Th St
Ioca
Harriet Cullen
Cedar Rapids
Gompers
Tri-Cities
West 2Nd St
Geo. W. Reuling
A. C. Lake
R. R
W. J. Vannatta
Titus Loan & Investment CO
Wapello
DADS
Council
Mem
Bers
Spencer High Man
Sport News BY Wire
Amos S. Weidling
National Union
YoLanne
Richlieu
Welch
Ening
Geo. Bitman
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