Truant Officer Begins Duty in Muscatine Schools
The Muscatine school district appointed R. B. Huff as truancy officer after a new state law required 12 consecutive weeks of schooling for children aged seven to fourteen. The article notes 391 pupils in that age range not attending and discusses causes such as parental responsibility, clothing, and child labor in factories.
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Muscatine
R. B. Huff
Board of Education
United States
Nearesr
Sta
Tistics
Washington School
First Ward
Jefferson
Iowa
Huff
Engine Freezes Up Delays Western Passenger Train
Passengers at the C R I & P depot faced a prolonged wait as the Western train failed to depart on schedule due to an engine freezing. The engine was left outside in a crowded round house. the fire went out and water pipes froze, preventing restart. A second engine had to be fired up to run the train.
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Round House
Scott's Emulsion Promises Health for Pale Girls
Ad touts Scott's Emulsion as a remedy to pale complexions and dullness, claiming regular use increases blood richness, appetite, and beauty. Invites readers to request a free sample from Scott & Bowne, chemists in New York.
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Scott
Scott & Bowne
Pearl St
Unclear fragment prompts extended wait period
The readable text suggests a situation that required a considerable delay or waiting period, though specifics are absent. Without additional context, the exact event, entities involved, and location remain undetermined.
Floating Ice At River Delays Ice Closure Expectation
Skaters observed slush ice on the river this morning while fog indicated colder air than the water. Residents doubt rapid river closure, noting high water and the need for sustained cold to form enough ice. Skaters prepare gear and check stock at local stores.
Pleasant East Side Party for Esther Funck and Geneva Shiek
Mrs Wm Funck and Mrs S F Shiek hosted a charming Saturday afternoon event on East Eighth Street for their daughters Esther Funck and Geneva Shiek. Activities included games at the Shiek home followed by a fine supper at the Funck home attended by numerous local young people and friends.
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Wm. Funck
S. F. Shiek
East Eighth Street
Esther Funck
Geneva Shiek
Shiek
Funck
Merry Company
Elmer Funck
Marguerite Goodheart
Lina Funck
Marguerite Linn
Janette Terry
Janette Dean
Maude Miller
Beulah Miller
Gladys Huddler
Helen Moore
Helen Johnson
Clara Morgan
Ruth Gilbert
Surley Williams
Musservalle Club Holds Friday Evening Meeting
The Musservalle Musical and Literary Club was hosted by Harry Van Wagner with officers elected: President Lillian Kemper, Vice President Stella Knight, Secretary Harry Van Wagner. Music and games followed by refreshments. Next meeting at Ralph Washburn’s home on Dec 19.
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Musservalle Musical and Literary Club
Harry van Wagner
Lillian Kemper
Stella Knight
Ralph Washburn
Social visit honors Mr and Mrs Will Downer at Mulberry home
The Misses Berry entertained friends Saturday evening on Mulberry street in honor of Mr and Mrs Will Downer of Denver visiting the city. The gathering featured a pleasant social time and refreshments. Guests included Mr and Mrs J M Beck Miss Margie Hawley E C Nichols West Liberty I S Pepper Thomas McCulloch and E J Batterson.
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Berry
Mulberry Street
Will Downer
Denver
J. M. Beck
Margie Hawley
E. C. Nichols
West Liberty
I. S. Pepper
Thomas McCulloch
E. 3. Batterson
Soldier's foe coffee harms nerves in old war tale
Lieut J G Talbott recalls Spanish American War drills at Chickamauga where heavy coffee use harmed health. He notes quitting coffee and starting Postum Food Coffee improved his nerves and restored strength, with noticeable weight gain by that fall.
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Chickamauga
J. G. Talbott
Springfield
Lls
Teachers in Muscatine County Pay for Traveling Library
About 40 Muscatine County teachers were drawn into a Chicago firm’s traveling library scheme. They paid roughly 11 to receive 100 books, with no proper records kept and most volumes scattered. The firm later demanded repayment and the affair ended with teachers settling debts of about $11. The books remain partly in the county superintendent’s office.
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Muscatine County
Chicago
Muscatine
J. A. Townsley
F. M. Witter
Townsley
Witter
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