Local residents leave city after short visits
Wilton visitors Ida O Connor and Kate Smadlay return home after spending a day with friends in Muscatine. Bevlah Riggs plans a visit to Lone Tree. Lula Barton and Mrs F A Albright travel from Moscow and Lone Tree respectively after brief city stops. Several locals resume homeward journeys on late or early trains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Ogle
Central
Muscatine State
Hank
Ida O'Connor
Wilton
Mlug Bevlah Riggs
Lone Tree
Mieney Clara
Lydia Rice
Mise Lula Barton
Moscow
F. A. Albright
Lone Tres
May Teach German in Local Grade Schools Report
School board debated introducing German instruction in Muscating public schools and asked for a report from Director Norton after securing a special teacher. Pupils receive one week Christmas vacation this year, with hopes for five weeks previously. Truant officer tallies indicate sick and in-school counts, doctor excuses, and clothing/shoes provisions from funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education
Norton
Ira H. McIntire
Boa
Knights of Pythias elect officers for year
The Knights of Pythias lodge elected officers for the year at their annual meeting. The membership campaign shows progress. Elected: C O Fred Beltel, V C Lewis Maxon, Prelate J W Millar, M of W B F Rhoads, XK of R and F P Hebard, M of F E H Dolsen, M of E Fred Leu.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights of Pythias Lodge
Fred Beltel
V. C
Lewis Maxon
J. W. Millar
B. F- Rhoads
F. P. Hebard
F. P. Hebard, M
Foley Kidney Aid Promises Strength for Elderly
An elderly reader, John McMasters of Streator IA, reports feeling stronger after Foley Kidney Plite. The ad claims the product tones and strengthens kidneys and bladder and regulates their action, urging trust in its benefits for aging residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
John McMasters
Streator
Expressman Strikes BUM Oysters at Rail Crossing
Expressman Thompson tried to outrun a freight train at the Iowa Avenue crossing. A load of oysters broke, cans spilled, and several families scrambled to salvage oysters for a meal. Local dealers report slow sales from warm weather, but may rise with colder months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fatea Ang
Rock Island
Iowa Ave
Thompson
Aixty
Tralia
West Liberty Scene Sees Moves and Visitors
West Liberty Indiana December updates list Mrs. A BH McCaun heading to California for winter, F M Mellich buying and planning work on Holme property, Mrs. L M Baker returning from Mustaine visit, Rita Shanon shopping in Davenport, Harbitt of West Branch visiting, Nichola county seat visit, Raymond Fitzgeralds shopping in Iowa City, Ale Black from Atslisen visiting, Shellabargers arriving from Letts to visit relatives, Jenson driving to Iowa City, the Connlley family visiting from Rivers Canada with business in Kansas City, Phoebe Nichols near death after appendicitis and surgery, auxiliary planned WwW B M Day program, K of P elect officers, new flat for Burkarts, Frank Brooks and bride to occupy Melick property after Chicago trip, Rev F M Lowlin returning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Liberty
BH. McCaun
California
F. M. Mellich
Holme
Calhoun Street
L. M. Baker
Mustatine
Alle Sisse
Misg
Rita Shanhon
Davenport
Robert
F. H. Shellaparger
Fred Jenson
Iowa City
James Connlley
Darice
Reivers
Canada
Connlley
Kansas City
Phoebe Nichols
East Third Street
Meadames
Saemich
Mountain
Atlantic
Maud
Conniley
Rodgers
Lilian Whitacre
Horece
Klotz
University Hospital
Lugs
Vie J. T. Demorest
L.A. Real
H. C. Barnas
W. BR. Tharp
Ray Whitacre
F. Chas
Burkart
4Th and
Calhoun Streets
Frank Brooks
North
Clay Street
Chicago
Aes Rev
Lowlin
Uasa
Free Recipe Promises Quick Kidney Pain Relief
A dubious advertisement touts a $3.50 recipe claiming to stop bladder and kidney pain within a week. It promises cures for weakness, eye issues, swelling, and sleeplessness, inviting readers to request a free copy mailed in a plain envelope from Dr A E Robinson of Detroit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robinson
Detroit
Mich
Rome
PROGRAM SUNDAY BY THE GLEANERS BAND AT MONTEZUMA
Community notes from Montezuma record evangelistic work and social visits including Mrs I C Barnhart of Oskaloosa guests and Mr L Baker visiting. obituary of Nathan Orville Mead born 1859 in Belmont Ohio with funeral details. Gleaners Band plans a Sunday program at 2 30 PM featuring Miss Birdie Spangler on missionary work and multiple items reflecting Japan and Christian themes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montezuma
I. C. Barnhart
Oskaloosa
Mesdames G. Hormal
H. Sksine
L Baker
Waekeens Gareley
Vi Qapo
Wade ‘Savelay
Ollie Irwin
Waterloo
TH. Shellabarger
Chicago
Philathea Society
Devlin
Fred Witters
Nathan Orville Mead
Belmont Counity
Ohio
Benjamin
Ann Eliza Mead
Nym
Tawa
Johnson County
California
Lfe
Charlotte
Eick
Mead
el Wilcott
N. B. Reusch
M. EB. Church
Friends
Gleaners’ Band of
The
United Brethren Church
Jone
Birdie ‘Spangler
Japan
Luettel
Keokuk Presbytery meets in Columbus City Monday
Columbus Junction Dec 5 delayed The men’s conference of Keokuk Presbytery will be held in United Presbyterian church in Columbus City on Monday Dec 9. Notables include R F Duncan George Kerr and Dan Modeer at the International Live Stock Show in Chicago and Mrs J J Stapp visiting Dayton Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus Junction
Keokuk
United Presbyterian Church
Columbus City
J. B. Gray
Eureka
Cal
Earl
Chicago
R. F. Duncan
George Kerr
Dan Modeer
N-Joharston
J. S. Blain
J. J. Stapp
Royat
Dayton
Ohio
Vern Jack and
Baby
Vintom
M. Bonyma
Jol Hantt
May Cranor
Davenport
Mise Gloria
Philomathezn Literary Society
Bib Simpson
The
Fair Association
Mr. Simpson
Godfrey
Muscatine
George Stary
al Ruesell
Simpeon
Earl Bedwell
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Nomturt
Incluilfog Ahl
Esperien Amoxt
Cucringes
Hotete
Auillon
Pallroad
Howe
Iiner Cridsea
Orient
Panama Canal
Italy
Foyyt
West Randolph St
John A. Robbins
Adv
Mra
J. H. Letts
Letts
M. L. Hetton
Dr. Allen
Wilson
Ady
Mia
Kate Smadlay
East Third Treat
K. OF P
Keith
T. W. Cherry
East Second Street
Harry Blair
A. Rhoads
F. W. Camppell
Muscatine Lighting Company
Expressman
Acci
Iowa
Fred Warner
C. ‘Wilcox
C. Knott
Gleaners
Ayer
Hotel Radisson
Minneapolis
Collins Lumber Co
W. Ucht
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