Local residents share visits and travel plans around Muscatine
Cast of names includes Mrs B Foot, Dr A B Clapp, J Bain, Mr and Mrs John Lehman, Miss M Carolyn Spickler, Miss Anna Mc Kibben, Miss Margaret Mc Kibben, Philip Stoertzbach, L Othmer, Fred Koehler, Ray Fay, Miss Nina Lee, Mrs L D Hendrix, Mrs Frank Giesler, W E Whetstine, Miss Rose Meyers, Thus Middleton, Clara Platt, Otte Platt, Mrs Dennis O Leary, Mrs C H Armstrong, Mrs W E Hankey. Sentences note arrivals departures and visits around Muscatine with several trips to Letts, Davenport, Grand Rapids, Burlington, Washington.
Annual Meeting For Commercial Club Dec 7
The Commercial Club will hold its annual meeting Monday evening December 7 at the club rooms. Officers for the coming year will be elected and committee reports read. The year has been successful with plans to move to new quarters in the Hershey building. Current officers are J. L. Giesler president F. O. Block vice president Ed C. Cook treasurer and W. R. Jayne secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Club
Hershey
J. L. Giesler
F. O. Block
Ed. C. Cook
W. R. Jayne
Mucha and Reeder Sweep Prizes at Muscatine Poultry Show
George Reeder and John Mucha dominated the eighth Muscatine County Poultry Association show in Jackson building. Reeder won multiple ribbons in Barred Plymouth Rocks across hens pullets cocks and pens. Mucha captured every White Plymouth Rocks ribbon from first to fifth cock and hens and pullets, with many top placements. Scoring by W S Russell began today and is expected to finish by noon tomorrow. judges praised improved quality despite fewer fowls and better exhibit layout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Reeder
John Mucha
Muscatine County Poultry Association
Jackson Building
West Second Street
W.S. Russell
Plymouth Rocks
Chas. Stone
Fred Kirchner
Nichols
Mucha
White Plymouth Rocks
Barn Building by Penters on S S Buser Farm
Penters of Lone Tree are constructing a fine barn on S S Buser’s farm where Will Reed resides. Thompson Newton and Will Schaffer visited Muscatine on Monday. Eva Krider returned from Cedar Falls to visit for Thanksgiving week. Mrs. Cass Hawkins came home from Burlington after a brief visit. Mr. and Mrs. Will McCormick visited Columbus Junction Friday. C B Vail of Muscatine visited his farm Friday. Mrs. Will Hankins was a Nichols caller Friday afternoon. Tommy Brandon accompanied Mr. Vail to Muscatine Friday then returned home Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Hankins
Nichols
Tommy Brandon
Muscatine
Mr. Vail
Bids Open Tomorrow for Court House Hardware Contract
The board of supervisors will open bids at a special noon meeting for supplying all hardware in the new court house. Architect J. E. Mills of Detroit will attend to advise on any information the board may seek. Several foreign bidders and most local firms are expected to apply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Court House
Board of Supervisors
J. E. Mills
Detroit
Zemo advertised to cure skin diseases nationwide
An old advertisement claims Zemo cleanses and cures itching skin diseases by drawing germs to the surface and destroying them. It promises instant relief and permanent cure for every form of skin ailment. The ad directs readers to obtain samples from E. W. Rose and to purchase through A. W. Morgan at 107 W.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ZEMO
E. W. Rose
A. W. Mo
Rgan
Ralph Babbit Returns to Activity After Illness
In Orono on December 1, friends report Ralph Babbit has recovered enough to be out after a four week illness. Mr and Mrs Andrew Hollenbeck of Cedar Rapids visited Earl Idle's home Friday. Jesse Bake and crew of car
Pyramid Pile Cure Promises Quick At Home Relief
Pyramid Pile Cure is advertised as a fast, painless solution for piles available through any druggist. The pitch claims overnight relief, long term cures, and no hospital or operation, with testimonials and an offer to mail a box or trial package from Pyramid Drug Co., Marshall Michigan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maitl
Pyramid Drug Co
Pyramid Bldg
Marshall, Mich
East Wapsie Thanksgiving Visits Noted
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Evans and daughter Dorothy visited Muscatine relatives while Mrs. Evans and Dorothy stayed through Saturday. Clara Marolf spent weekend in Muscatine and returned to school. Helen Fickler and Bessie Hudson from Iowa City spent Thanksgiving at home. Geo Valet and Findley Brooke joined Alfred Marolf for Thanksgiving dinner. Horace Hawker of Cedar Valley visited with his family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Wapsie
Fred Evans
Dorothy
Muscatine
George Gauze
Geo. Valet
Wilton
Findley Brooke
West Liberty
Alfred Marolf
Thomas Hawker
Cedar Valley
Horace
Kalona Society Notes and Thanksgiving Visit Highlights
Kalona Iowa residents report a series of weekend visits and family news. Mrs Lawser and Ina visited Riverside on Saturday. John Heintermeister and wife welcomed a baby boy born Friday night. Harve Knupp and family visited the J F Durst home. Arthur Durst visited Annie Snider Sunday. Joe Shaver returned from Grand Island Nebraska. Glenn Kirkpatrick and bride of the Tripoli Leader were home for Thanksgiving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kalona
Lawser
Ina
Riverside
John Heintermeister
Harve Knupp
J. F. Durst
Arthur Durst
Annie Snider
Joe Shaver
Grand Island
Neb
Glenn Kirkpatrick
Tripoli Leader
Theatre Man Defies Mayor in Sunday Vaudeville
Iowa City officials announced no warrant was issued for H. F. Pocock after he staged two vaudeville shows Sunday defying mayoral orders. The arrest appeared likely until it was found no city ordinance covered the offense and the mayor would not invoke state law. The city council may pass a hurry up ordinance to let the mayor proceed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa City
George W. Ball
H. F. Pocock
Pocock
Assault Charged Against J Mohnsen Near Fairport
A. F. Sissel swore out an information in Judge H S Howe's court charging John Mohnsen with assault with intent to do great bodily injury. He allegedly struck Elmer W Sissel on the head and face with a club while Elmer aided by two sheep near Mohnsen's pasture two miles above Fairport. Dr T F Beveridge treated the injured boy. Trial pending in a few days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer W. Sissel
A. F. Sissel
H. S. Howe
John Mohnsen
Messrs. Sissel
Mohnsen
Fairport
Mr. Sissel
Elmer
Mohnson
T. F. Beveridge
Thanksgiving Football Draw Between Atalissa Teams
Penn Avenue notes report a 0 to 0 football draw between Atalissa business men and Atalissa high school boys on Thanksgiving. The column lists local visits, a pocketbook loss and safe return, births, and community acquaintances across nearby towns. Several residents from Geo Black, Wiese, Slosser, and Pike families are mentioned with weekend visits and gatherings.
Thanksgiving in Keota chronicled with weddings and dining
Keota Iowa reports a busy Thanksgiving featuring union services at the Methodist church led by Rev L F Davis and Rev Charles Work. Two marriages occurred, Myrtle Northup to Rev William K Vroom and Otha Coffman to Nelle Hartman. Football banquet for girls followed a high school game amid community visits and numerous family reunions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keota
Iowa
Union
Methodist Church
L. F. Davis
The
Christian Church
Charles Work
D. D
Presbyterian Church
Methodist
J. C. Giffen
Davis
J. F. Robertson
Dan Cupid
B. A. Northup
Myrtle
William K. Vroom
Sioux City
J. Brooks
Oskaloosa
Otha Coffman
Nelle Hartman
Washington
Homer Stephens
James Clendenning
Mary
Samuel Porter
Ralph Junkin
Harrison Allender
Martha Adams
Winnie
Alice Ford
Chal Ford
Paul Neal
Mt. Vernon
Naomi Stewart
Samuel Fry
Ellsworth
R. E. Turnipseed
Iowa City
Roy Hulse
Harry Helscher
Lloyd Kennell
State University
Sherman Daugherty
Davenport
Lawrence
J. L. Ramsey
Ladies of the Christian Church
Stoutner
A. A. Hulse
Richardsons
J. C. Richardson
Herschers
Diligent Self-Searchers Turn Many Corners
A concise reflection notes that people who are careful about their own routines and safety navigate many paths, illustrating prudent behavior. The statement emphasizes self-reliance and awareness in daily choices.
Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin Promoted as Constipation Cure
An advertisement extols keeping bowels open as key to health and promotes Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin. It offers a free test bottle by mailing name and address to Dr W B Caldwell Monticello Illinois, noting affordable bottle prices and medical guidance without charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Caldwell
Caldwell
W. D. Fuller
Eaton Rapids
Mich
J. F. Edwards
Lebanon
Tenn
Dr. W. B. Caldwell
Caldwell Bidg
Monticello, Il
Local residents update and illness notice
Mr and Mrs Harry Brown have moved here from Delta and occupy the house recently vacated by Mr and Mrs Claude Pond. Mrs Oliver Reed is on the sick list.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Brown
Delta
Claude Pond
Oliver Reed
Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets Endorsement
Mr. J. P. Klote of Edina Missouri reports using many stomach remedies but finds Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets more beneficial than any other. For sale by all druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
J. P. Klote
Edina, Mo
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Ayer
Lowell
Mass
Bay State
Winona
Wingold
Bay State Milling Co
Minnesota
Jones & Rice, Distributors
Ising Beene
Bradfield Regulator CO
Atlanta, Ga
White Rock Cigars
Havana
Mig
B. Foot
Cone
A. B. Clapp
East Second St
J. Bain
Letts
John Lehman
Downey, Ia
M. Carolyn Spickler
East Second Street
Grand Rapids, Mich
Anna
Margaret McKibben
Oaktreet
Harry Tiecke
Philip Stoertzbach
L. Othmer
Oak Street
Burlington
Fred Koehler
Cedar Rapids
Barger & Barrows
Ray Fay
Canton
Nina Lee
Columbus Junction
Frank Giesler
W. E. Whetstine
Rose Meyers
Adams Station
S. E. Wales
East Eighth Street
Middleton
Muscatine Island
California
Clara
Otte Platt
Blue Grass
Dennis O'Leary
C. H. Armstrong
Atalissa
W. E. Hankey
McCorm Dry Good Company
Muscatine Lumber & Box Co
Muscatine Poultry Show
White Plymouth Rocks—Rib
Dr. Williams Medicine Co
Schenectady, N. Y
ORONO
J. Mohnsen
George Eilman
Ogilvie & Caple
H. Bishop & Son
Hinkel & Flannery
Syste
National Oyster. Carrier Company
Norwalk
Connecticut
Penn Avenue
Ralph Morton
Rochester
Atalissa High School
Bonham
Geo. Black's
Letha Minteer
Allen Smith
Wm. Wiese
Sarah James
Nate Doty
Geo. Fry
John Maurer
Leo Ostendorf
Ernest Slosser
Zelma Maroff
Geo. Black
Harry Glatstein
J. A. Rehmel
Wallace St
Lucas St
Demorest Ave
Rainbow
O. Journal
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